I might have a swine flu, doc said not to take tamiflu, right or wrong?q

[Lili]

the nhs swine flou helpline told me i have the swine flu according to my symptoms (mind the fact i find it ridiculous that call center ppl tell you whats wrong with you without seein you), i went to doc who just checked my throat, messured pulse,measured temperature (i had none at the time coz i took nurofen tablets) and said i probably dont have the swine flu..told me to take paracethamol and stya in bed. is this ok? what if i have the swine flu and something happens? it has been 4 days i feel better now but still ill

[Kerilyn* VT]

Right. Tamiflu doesn't actually really help with swine flu. Lots of studies show that it may shorten the disease by 1/2 day to a day, but may not.

Anyway, although the Swineflu has an exotic name, it's still just a flu. So if you don't have high temperature for days, and are not getting secondary infections, you will be a-o-kay.

Make sure that you take care of your hygiene though, wash hands and keep away from people. Is very contagious.

[tinmuning]

Well from what you described, it looks like the doctor have given you thorough check up. However, if you're still in doubt, you can seek a second opinion. If it's already 4 days, you may be on the latter period of the flu. You might find yourself symptom-free on the next couple of days but continue to perform hygienic measures as not to spread the virus--whether it's swine flu or just the common flu.