My mom called today to let me know my sister is feeling a little better. I forgot to mention yesterday that she was given the rapid test and tested negative. HOWEVER, the rapid test is only 40%-69% accurate when testing for H1N1. Therefore, any reputable doctor/nurse/etc. recommends treating based on symptoms. Of course, because she has all the symptoms, her doctor was smart and recommended she heed all precautions for swine flu (because she has it, oink oink). My message here is if you think you have H1N1 and you have the symptoms, you probably do.
As for me, I'm still being very careful to monitor anything that might be a symptom, considering that I work with kids and people who have compromised immunity. I had a headache this afternoon, but after a precautionary 2 hour nap, it's gone! After my evening routine of watching back to back reruns of Medium and doing yoga, I'll be enjoying an Epsom salt bath. Epsom salts draw toxins and stress from the body. Plus, it's just relaxing. I'm also looking into dry brushing for improved circulation and detoxification.
I know. It's tough being a semi-jobless hippie, but somebodies gotta do it.
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That stuff is not fun!!
ReplyDeleteYou and your hippie beauty tricks.
ReplyDeleteI guess the rapid test is like the one for strep. Usually negative, usually wrong.
At my hospital, even if the person tests negative for flu A (swine flu) or B, but has symptoms...they are quarantined like they have it until all the symptoms are gone. You just can't be too careful!
ReplyDeleteAnd everyone used to laugh at me for carrying anti-bac hand gel & wipes...who's laughing now!
Good lord. That dry-brushing sounds so complicated! And I love Epson salt baths. I didn't know they detoxify so that's an added bonus!
ReplyDeleteI heard that incidents of the Swine Flu will go up 40% this year. You're smart to take precautions.
ReplyDeleteThe teacher next door to me has had it, and now my mentor teacher thinks she may have it.... I don't think there's any escaping the Piggy Flu!
ReplyDeleteI hope both of you guys are doing alright!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to pass along the link for my new blog...(this is Jess formerly of Pure and Simple Truth! I am over here now.)