I Thought I Had The Flu But I Was Pregnant

I just remember feeling like i had been hit with a truck not because of muscle ache but just felt weak went to the doctor 2 days later and was tested negative for the flu and it was not.

I thought i had the flu but i was pregnant. In fact pregnant women are more likely to be hospitalized from complications of the flu than non pregnant women of the same age which is why getting the flu shot as a preventative measure is such a good idea. I haven t thrown up in more than 10 years and then one night 2 weeks ago i had explosive diarrhea and vomiting all night. Is the to low. I am only a few dpo but have had a consistent headache and feel like i may be getting an ear infection on top of just that general sicky feeling.

I thought i had the flu but they said i was pregnant. I really didn t think i was pregnant because we ve been trying for awhile and getting my hopes up would just discourage me. Being pregnant definitely puts you at greater risk for the flu s more serious complications like pneumonia. Anyway i thought i came down with the stomach flu.

Since i d taken the morning after pill i. Influenza flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women of reproductive age who are not pregnant. It s also safe to get a flu shot when you re pregnant to prevent flu. Common flu symptoms include fever achiness fatigue headache and a runny nose.

I had a hcg level at the hospital of 6. If you re concerned that you might either be pregnant or have the flu talking your doctor is a good idea. Your doctor may prescribe antiviral medicines such as tamiflu which is safe to take during pregnancy. I thought i had the flu.

The lady reassured me over and over that she didn t think i was pregnant. Changes that happen during pregnancy and that affect the immune system heart and lungs make pregnant women more prone to severe illness if they catch the flu including illness resulting in hospitalization. Call your doctor immediately if you re pregnant and have flu like symptoms. Hey ladies i was just wondering if it was common to feel sick like a cold or flu in very very early pregnancy.

I was a sophomore in college at the time and it was around the time that all the students were getting sick. The first time i was pregnant i actually thought i d developed hiv or something i had morning sickness and told the doctor i had a really bad flu.