5 days in the hospital

104 fever is pretty high for influenza in a teen or adult, but not unheard of. Fevers aren't common with pouchitis, so it was reasonable to assume the flu. Glad they got this figured out, and I hope that she got her flu shot before leaving the hospital. Better late than never! Our household is very vigilant about everyone getting a flu shot (not just those at risk, but everyone). That way, if I get a fever with flu symptoms, we don't assume it is the flu.

Hope the Flagyl takes care of it and everyone is able to enjoy the holidays!

Jan

She had a flu shot in September. Why did you think she didn't have one?

She never gets fevers..only when she has pouchitis!

She had a flu shot in September. Why did you think she didn't have one?
There is a new strain this year and the Dr thought perhaps she had it. The Flu shot doesn't mean you won't get flu...our Dr said they have seen a lot of high fevers this year so far.
She never gets fevers..only when she has pouchitis!

I thought perhaps no flu shot because it seemed they were quick to jump to that conclusion. Yes, not foolproof, that is why everyone she is in contact with should be vaccinated. Plus, if you have the vaccine, typically the flu is mild if you get it. There are new strains every year, but it starts in Asia and they adjust the vaccine accordingly. That is why you need a vaccine every year.

Jan

I have only had pouchitis once. One of my symptoms was a low grade fever of 99-100F. Felt better immediately after taking first day of Flagyl.