I don't have Pertussis (whooping cough) do I?

[black_rose]

I had it for three weeks and it seems to be finally going. Gp said it was just a virus, nothing serious but the cold weather makes it worse. The coughing made my belly ache too.

[Lulu]

Drink lots but warm ones. I have a good recipe for a natural remedy you can take as much you like and can soothe the irritable cough.

[Little Chicken]

This is according to Dr Google:

Signs and Symptoms

The first symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of a common cold:

* runny nose
* sneezing
* mild cough
* low-grade fever
Adults and adolescents with whooping cough may have milder or atypical symptoms, such as a prolonged cough without the coughing spells or the whoop.

Gotta love Dr Google! lol. I doubt you do though, probably just a cold, my colds always end in prolonged coughs. If in doubt go to a doctor and ask to be tested.

[widdly]

DS just woke up not long ago with a terrible coughing fit, complete with WHOOP sound. But I gave him some Benadryl and Panadol and he has gone back to sleep with no more coughs so far, fingers crossed it doesnt get any worse, not nice watching your child struggling to breathe between coughs

[~mamaspice~]

Thanks so much for the replies guys. I'm hopeful it's just one of those irritating viruses that seems to be hanging around.

Lulu, would love the recipe for your natural remedy if you're willing to share? Is it diabetes friendly tho? I have GDM

[Lisa]

I had whooping cough last year when I was pregnant with Anelise... it is one of the worst things I have ever had

I don't think what you have is whooping cough but I'm not going to say it's not. My symptoms were non stop coughing with the Whoop when trying to take a breath in... coughing until I vomited... aches all down my sides & in my ribs from coughing so much.

Another thing... my DD1 & DS2 contracted whooping cough and all of my children are fully immunised against whooping cough.

[~mamaspice~]

I had whooping cough last year when I was pregnant with Anelise... it is one of the worst things I have ever had

I don't think what you have is whooping cough but I'm not going to say it's not. My symptoms were non stop coughing with the Whoop when trying to take a breath in... coughing until I vomited... aches all down my sides & in my ribs from coughing so much.

Another thing... my DD1 & DS2 contracted whooping cough and all of my children are fully immunised against whooping cough.

No, mine certainly doesn't seem as serious as what you describe so I'm all good.

[~mamaspice~]

I had whooping cough last year when I was pregnant with Anelise... it is one of the worst things I have ever had

I don't think what you have is whooping cough but I'm not going to say it's not. My symptoms were non stop coughing with the Whoop when trying to take a breath in... coughing until I vomited... aches all down my sides & in my ribs from coughing so much.

Another thing... my DD1 & DS2 contracted whooping cough and all of my children are fully immunised against whooping cough.

Gosh, mine certainly doesn't seem as severe as what you had Lisa. I think I'm in the clear by the sounds of that.