Lupus and Swine flu? - Swine Flu (H1N1) Message Board

gclaec · 05-28-2009, 08:21 AM

Hello,

I have Lupus, Antiphospholipid, hypothyroid, and celiac disease. We have confirmed cases of swine flu at my daughters middle school. This "flu" has caused deaths, and it was said the people that died had "other" medical problems. Does anyone know what "other" medical problems these people that died had? Are we with Lupus at risk for complications with swine flu?

I am on Plaquinel, lovenox, synthroid. I was sick at dr last week and dr said I was starting a flair. I was put on antibiotic for sinus infection. How will a person with Lupus know when and what to do, since the flu itself has lots of Lupus Flair symptoms? I had appointment with Rheumy, but had to reschedule and no open appointment till July 21.

Angel MJ · 05-28-2009, 02:57 PM

omg! i applaud you for keeping 'calm'. you definitely need to be vigilant!
i really hope you get some insight SOON!
hope you are wearing a mask especially to the doctors!
is the school still open?
where abouts are you in the world?

was just on the Centre for Disease Control website and quote the following:

Groups of people at higher risk for severe illness from novel influenza A (H1N1) infection are thought to be the same as those people at higher risk for severe illness from seasonal influenza. These groups include:
Children younger than 5 years old
Persons aged 65 years or older
Children and adolescents (younger than 18 years) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome after influenza virus infection
Pregnant women
Adults and children who have asthma, chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, hematological, neurologic, neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders such as diabetes;
Adults and children who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV)
Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities.
end quote

but do some reading and take preventative Measures!
good luck!

ps: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

gclaec · 05-28-2009, 07:34 PM

we are in NY, the school has decided to stay open. They never contacted parents, but put notice on their web site:

Dear Parents/Guardians,

On Tuesday, May 26, 2009, the District was notified by the Suffolk County Department of Health of one confirmed case of H1N1 Influenza A Virus at Robert Moses Middle School. The child will remain home until school officials receive medical clearance. In all confirmed cases, the District will require medical clearance before a student is permitted to return to school.

According to the Suffolk County Department of Health guidelines, exposure to a probable or confirmed case of H1N1 Influenza A Virus is not an indicator or reason, by itself, to see a doctor or visit an emergency room. Children who exhibit fever and/or flu-like symptoms must be kept home from school. We strongly encourage you to take them to the doctor at the onset of the symptoms.

The Suffolk County Department of Health has recommended that no schools be closed at this time. This recommendation is consistent with new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on the latest information indicating that most U.S. cases of the virus are comparable in severity to seasonal influenza.

If you have any questions, please contact the Suffolk County Department of Health at 631-853-3055 or the New York State Health Department at 1-800-808-1987 or the following websites: www.nyhealth.gov, www.schoolhealthservicesny.com or www.cdc.gov. Updates on H1N1 cases in the North Babylon School District will be posted on the District website at www.northbabylonschools.net on a regular basis.

The health of our students and staff members is of paramount importance. School and local health officials are working together to monitor the situation and keep you informed.

Sincerely,

Robert Aloise, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

My daughter goes to the school, but she was a premie and has asthma, Cerebral Palsy. We kept her home today, not that it will do any good since they are not even cleaning the school.

Thanks for the help.

Angel MJ · 05-29-2009, 04:01 AM

i would log onto CDC website and follow ALL preventative guidlines they give - make sure your daughter knows what to look for and absolutely consider getting her to wear a mask to school! wash hands etc!
Shocking that the scool doesn't have a better response & information mechanism ... they need to at least copy documents and hand them out in schools! the kids need to be 'educated' about what they can do etc
i agree that we shouldn't just stop going about our lives but i do think that with a little knowledge a lot can be avoided ... kids needs parents that will quarintine them when they have symptoms ... hang in there and i am sure that you will get thru this ...
got a joke about 'swine flu' but it is not something i would consider posting so if you feel like a chuckle then send me an e-mail on amj@global.co.za