Any Nurses? 20,000 WBC

[jrsygal37]

Went back to my MD this morning and the second set of labs that were done Friday, came back fine. My whites are back where they should be, so I don't have to follow up with the oncologist this Wed. I'm really greatful. You know when I first woke up sick I swore it was the flu. I was really really bad for about four solid days. The ER took a nose swab to test for Swine Flu and it came back negative. Now, I was told this morning by my MD that he believes what I had was Swine Flu. He said that the swab test is like a throat culture and if done too early will give a false negative. Ya think the hospital should have known this. I asked about Tamiflu for my husband and two sons but he suggested to do the wait and see since it's been almost 10 days. The incubation period is 1-3 days prior to symptoms and 7-10 days contagious from onset of symptoms. I really hope my family does not get this. It was the worse thing I've ever gotten. Even the Leukemia did not make me as sick as this flu did. Anyway, thanks for all your thoughts. You guys are the greatest. Elaine

[Blueyes]

Oh Elaine, I'm so happy for you!! I was really concerned!

I'll bet you DID have the swine flu No wonder you felt so bad!! Even just the thought of that is scary!!! I sure hope your family doesn't get it!

Take good care of yourself...it may take a while to build up your strength!