i was in the same boat at 20weeks preg and was told they wouldn't test but i had a great than 50% chance of having SF. SO i was put on tamiflu for a week. My DH tho, who also got sick, was not treated with tamiflu - just over the counter medicine. that's because he's young and healthy and could fight it himself whereas preggy ladies are compromised and at greater risk of complications.
i really had no choice as i didn't want to risk the terrible consquences, however, since taking tamiflu i feel fabulous. it knocked the flu on teh head (took a few days tho) and ever since then it's the best i've felt all pregnancy... my dh's flu is STILL lingering a month later.
i am still nervous about the impact of tamiflu on the bub but am comfortable i made the right decision for me.
not sure if that helps you, but good luck with your decision.
My DH and little man both had the Swine Flu at the same time!!! WE all went to the DR to get checked out and was told by our GP that Yes DH can have Tamiflu, Aiden no -because of the side effects (night terrors and hullunications) and DH no as he thought he was ok.... well unless I show symptoms NO!!!! Aiden was really sick for a week - nasty cough, high temps 40 + (cough is apparently one of the major signs of Swine) and then he was better... But DH became so very sick that he went back to the GP and demanded that he get tested as he was scared that I would get it!! He returned a postive and had 3 weeks of work (unheard off!!) and is still just getting better
Some how I by-passed it all!!!
Not to freak you out by my post .... but it so confussing and frustrating to get anything done!!! If you start to get sick withing 48-72 hours I would just go straight to the hospital.... Thats the best advice I can give...
Thank you everyone for your replies - really appreciate your POV's.
Had a very looooooong night up with DD. Temperature stayed high, despite the nurofen and she was having bad dreams coupled with a stomach ache (I think these are side fx of Tamiflu).
Chappas - yes, we have Relenza here and I have heard it is a better choice for PG. DD was actually prescribed this first, but she found the applicator too hard to manage (chose to blow instead of suck).
Grub - I remember you from the 2ww thread I actually looked up some of your previous posts last night and was sorry to read you had suffered from SF. Glad you are doing better now. I would definitely take Tamiflu if I was showing symptoms. ATM I am just feeling tired and dizzy, probably from lack of sleep.
Chepie - your post was also really helpful. I am amazed you did not get SF. DD had some bad dreams last night so it is a good thing Aiden was spared those.
AFM - have managed to squeeze in with another GP at 11am so at least now I can maybe get a swab done for DD (if it works after treatment has commenced) and ask if I should be given something.
Thought I would post the outcome in case anyone in a similar situation references this page in the future.
DD was not able to have a Swine Flu swab test performed, as she had already commenced the Tamiflu. It was agreed I should go on Relenza as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile DD is still out of sorts, but improving. We all got a little more shuteye last night
DD had been challenged with her initial prescription of Relenza, which is why she was switched to Tamiflu. She could not get the hang of the puffer. Now I am embarrassed to say I don't think I am doing an entirely good job of it either. I even watched the video on the Relenza website. But somehow, despite my best conscious efforts, more seems to go on my tongue, than down into my lungs where it should go The good news is that I still do not have a fever and I think we may be getting past DD's most infectious stage
WTH - Only just found this post. So sorry to hear your DD was so sick and what a hhorrible scare for you and bub as well. I think taking the Rilenza would be my best compromise too. YOu are doing something but not putting bubs at risk.
Hope everything settles very soon
Glad to hear that things are on the mend..... You must be so tired from looking after a sick household and the stress of it all (I know I was)... sorry to hear about DD and the bad dreams.... But I am happy that you by-passed it too!!!!
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I actually looked up some of your previous posts last night and was sorry to read you had suffered from SF. Glad you are doing better now. I would definitely take Tamiflu if I was showing symptoms. ATM I am just feeling tired and dizzy, probably from lack of sleep.
The good news is that I still do not have a fever and I think we may be getting past DD's most infectious stage 
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