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This Years Flu

Nightowlz — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:52:58 GMT

Have you had it? What are the symptoms? I always thought the flu consisted of vomiting, diarrhea & aches & pains??? I have had lots of coughing, body aches, headache & a lot of post nasal drip but not stuffiness. Is this the flu? This started a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving & thought I was getting over it before we left for Fl. for Christmas & New Years. I felt better anyways but still had some coughing on & off. On the way home from Fl started coughing more again, body aches, headache, short of breath, wheezing & now freezing where I just cannot get warm. It's 60° here today & I'm cold which is really unusual since I'm always hot. I still have these symptoms today & seem to feel better one day & not so good the next. I just cannot get rid of this cough & I'm sick of it. I called the doctors office but of course I knew I would not be able to get in for 2-3 wks so I have not gone. You would think after about 2 months this would go away.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:23:15 GMT

Wow cannot believe out of 54 views nobody has any answers???

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fthunt — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:28:59 GMT

Me Too............so I'll just my 5 cents. I doubt if the OP has the flu - aches and aches and more aches is primary with the flu. I don't know if you live in a cold winter climate like I do - but with furnace heat blasting, dry air and cold temperatures - coughing and nasal problems are common. I have 2 humidifiers going 24/7 because extreme dry air causes the throat and nasal problems. If you had the flu - you would KNOW it! You probably have a 'bug''.

Do you have a temperature?

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June Lands — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:29:50 GMT

My experience with the flu was it came on REAL fast....within hours I felt BAD...high fever, sweats, aches and pains...body hurts...I also had chest bronchitis and a deep droopy cough. I felt real bad for two days....the third day I broke the fever....and started feeling better. I had no nausea, or vomiting with some flues....others I did have nausea and vomiting. I was Very weak. With a "bug" or cold it gradually comes on Over a few days....rarely a fever...lots of achy ness and runny nose, cough and usually a bad sore throat.....yuk!

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Nightowlz — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:34:42 GMT

On 1/16/2015 fthunt said:
Me Too............so I'll just my 5 cents. I doubt if the OP has the flu - aches and aches and more aches is primary with the flu. I don't know if you live in a cold winter climate like I do - but with furnace heat blasting, dry air and cold temperatures - coughing and nasal problems are common. I have 2 humidifiers going 24/7 because extreme dry air causes the throat and nasal problems. If you had the flu - you would KNOW it! You probably have a 'bug''.

Do you have a temperature?

I checked my temp & it was only 97.4°. It always runs low. I am hypothyroid. I do use humidifiers. The humidity in the house has been running 25-35%. Yes it does get cold here in the winter. Just had a nice day today & for a few more days before it gets cold again. No sore throat.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:37:47 GMT

On 1/16/2015 AnnaBella said: My experience with the flu was it came on REAL fast....within hours I felt BAD...high fever, sweats, aches and pains...body hurts...I also had chest bronchitis and a deep droopy cough. I felt real bad for two days....the third day I broke the fever....and started feeling better. I had no nausea, or vomiting with some flues....others I did have nausea and vomiting. I was Very weak. With a "bug" or cold it gradually comes on Over a few days....rarely a fever...lots of achy ness and runny nose, cough.

Mine did not come on fast. A couple of weeks before Thanksgiving I started coughing but did not feel sick. Day after Thanksgiving I felt like I got run over by a bus. The coughing got so bad my back & chest/ribs hurt from coughing so much. I did not think it was a cold either since when I have a cold my nose is stopped up & I cannot breathe through my nose. Have not had that problem. The coughing has gone away during the day & when night comes on I'm back to coughing.

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cosmic1 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:40:59 GMT

There is some kind of bad sinus bug going around too. You may have the flu, but you might have a sinus infection or that sinus bug. The flu usually includes a fever, which it sounds like you have that too. Your symptoms sound like the flu to me, but I am not your doctor. If your mucus is green or yellow, you may have infection. Did you tell your doctor how long it's been going on? You need to be seen.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:47:56 GMT

On 1/16/2015 cosmic1 said: There is some kind of bad sinus bug going around too. You may have the flu, but you might have a sinus infection or that sinus bug. The flu usually includes a fever, which it sounds like you have that too. Your symptoms sound like the flu to me, but I am not your doctor. If your mucus is green or yellow, you may have infection. Did you tell your doctor how long it's been going on? You need to be seen.

Mucus not green or yellow. Yes I told the doctor's office how long it's been going on. They said sorry they did not have any openings & if I needed to see him sooner I would have to go to the ER. I don't go to the ER unless it's a have to thing. I guess I should check out my Ins. & see how it works for the Minor Care Clinic. I forgot about that place. At least maybe they could do something for the cough & shortness of breath which is the worse part.

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June Lands — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:53:36 GMT

On 1/16/2015 Nightowlz said:
On 1/16/2015 AnnaBella said: My experience with the flu was it came on REAL fast....within hours I felt BAD...high fever, sweats, aches and pains...body hurts...I also had chest bronchitis and a deep droopy cough. I felt real bad for two days....the third day I broke the fever....and started feeling better. I had no nausea, or vomiting with some flues....others I did have nausea and vomiting. I was Very weak. With a "bug" or cold it gradually comes on Over a few days....rarely a fever...lots of achy ness and runny nose, cough.

Mine did not come on fast. A couple of weeks before Thanksgiving I started coughing but did not feel sick. Day after Thanksgiving I felt like I got run over by a bus. The coughing got so bad my back & chest/ribs hurt from coughing so much. I did not think it was a cold either since when I have a cold my nose is stopped up & I cannot breathe through my nose. Have not had that problem. The coughing has gone away during the day & when night comes on I'm back to coughing.

I am no doctor , but it sounds like a virus....with the flu you have a high temperature.

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NickNack — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:05:49 GMT

It sounds like you need an antibiotic since you've had it for three months. I can't believe your doctor doesn't have a Nurse Practitioner who can see you. I would go to a clinic.

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RedTop — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:17:02 GMT

I totally agree with AnnaBella about this being viral, and unless the virus has caused a secondary infection, I doubt a trip to the doctor is necessary. True influenza hits hard with a severe headache, extreme fatigue, intense body aches, chills, a high fever, and a dry cough. I could barely lift my head off the pillow, and my chest hurt to breathe. I spent 5 days in bed. I have also experienced viral infections, and medicated myself with Claritin, Mucinex, and Robitussin. I have sought medical help for viral infections with a fever of 102+, which has generally meant sinusitis with an ear infection, or strep.

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Pianomama — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:32:00 GMT

Night, I just had "something". Started with a slight cough Monday night and full blown coughing by Wednesday. Coughed so much, like some others, my body hurt so badly. I know I had fever too although I didn't have a thermometer. I was able to see the NP Thursday. She said it could be either flu or cold, but she gave me a cough syrup with codeine to help me sleep. She also said if things persisted to call and she would give me an antibiotic, but if it was viral, they wouldn't help. Today I feel better although weak and I try real hard not to cough because it hurts so much. I am guessing it was/is not flu but a nasty upper respiratory infection. I also heard that "it" comes back, maybe more than once. Whatever it is, it is certainly going around and will put you on your back for several days. Hope everyone gets well!

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chrystaltree — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:57:03 GMT

Answers for what? If you want to KNOW if you have the flu, go to doctor and and ask for a rapid flu test. Ladies who shop and watch QVC wouldn't know.

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kjw — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 04:37:24 GMT

I had the sinus virus which lasted 2 weeks. Just when I thought I knocked it, I got the flu. I had a high fever and ached all over. It was just like what you have described. What was the worse was the cough. It was a bad cough that was worse at night. The flu lasted 2-3 weeks but didn't think I was ever going to get over the cough. My whole family had it and of course it was during the holidays.

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Lillyrose — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:53:02 GMT

Flu is a respiratory ailment associated with fever and body aches, not so much gastrointestinal problems.

The only way to know for sure is to have a nasopharyngeal swab done (of your nose and throat).

Go to an urgent care or walk in clinic. They will perform this test.

Hope you feel better soon. And if it is not flu they can also check to see if you need an antibiotic for a secondary infection.

Glad you posted this.

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Sunshine — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 06:00:15 GMT

Why don't you go to Urgent Care? They've always been helpful to me. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

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Lillyrose — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 06:01:42 GMT

You also need to have a doctor listen to your lungs and check for other diseases, like whooping cough and or mono. You might need a chest xray.

Stay hydrated and rest when you can. But be sure to see a doctor, you've had these symptoms too long.

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stevieb — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 06:02:28 GMT

Sounds too like you might've had a sinus infection that morphed into bronchitis.

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HonnyBrown — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:27:07 GMT

Night, my Dad gets a bug at this time of the year that sounds like what you have. He doesn't have the flu, but it hits him bad.

A few years ago, I think he said it was bronchitis.

ETA: The ER is the last place you want to be!

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Nightowlz — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:50:43 GMT

Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like maybe it could be bronchitis. I don't take antibiotics unless absolutely necessary. My doctor is the only one in his office. No NP. Most doctors in my area don't take new patients so that's not an option either. I may go to the minor care clinic but rather see my doctor. If I don't go to the clinic this weekend I will be calling my doctors office back to make an appt. Mon. I think I will talk to the nurse to see if they can work me in. I guess if you have a temperature with the flu I have probably not had the flu in well over 30 yrs.