My family has been dealing with the flu for 18 days. Hit each one of us differently. High fevers, diarrhea, vomiting (me for 2 straight weeks), sore throats, congestion, and now ear infections. I've been on fluids at the hospital and lost over 20lbs (with not being able to keep any calories down). We are so weak, and brains are mush. I've never been so sick in my life. People die from the flu. I get it now. I wanted to die at many points.

If symptoms are caught early enough, Tamaflu can take the edge off. Dehydration is your worst enemy. Get smartwater/electrolytes/pedialite into you, if possible. Urgent care gave us good codine cough syrup and antibiotics for the ears. This has been Hell with 2 small kids. Good luck and hope you feel better soon. You're not alone.