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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI think I have the flu.
Should I be checked anyway or just tough it out.
Feel like 'death warmed over!"
tymorial
(3,433 posts)Are_grits_groceries
(17,111 posts)Really feeling like crap started yesterday.
tymorial
(3,433 posts)If.you start to get a high fever or your symptoms get worse then I would call but you should start to feel better in a few days.
Other illness can mimic flu but they tend to be rare in comparison to flu. Definitely watch how you feel and decide when you feel like you are worsening.
You could always call your doctors triage nurse (most practices have them now) for a second opinion.
Are_grits_groceries
(17,111 posts)She will get to me if she deems it necessary.
Meh!
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)Feel better.
gademocrat7
(10,623 posts)Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Takket
(21,425 posts)If you follow the media reporting on Hillary, apparently coming down with an illness means you are not fit to be president.
Are_grits_groceries
(17,111 posts)I'm not guilty of his problems but my own should pass muster now.
safeinOhio
(32,532 posts)to get my shot early.
metroins
(2,550 posts)Pharmacist said to get the 4 shot without preservatives.
Only the 3 shot was covered by insurance.
The 4 shot was $59.95 without insurance at Walgreens.
Island Blue
(5,813 posts)but even if you THINK you do, please do not "tough it out" and go to work (or do anything else around other people). For most people the flu is something they can eventually get over, but to anyone who is immune compromised ...
For what it's worth, every time I've had the flu it was kind of like I felt okay one minute, and then within an hour or so, I felt like death warmed over.
forgotmylogin
(7,496 posts)Stay hydrated, take aspirin or Tylenol if your temp goes up. Drink juice and clear liquids. Hot tea is good. Over the counter meds if it moves to sinus or chest. If it stays longer than a week see dr or go to urgent care for antibiotic.
Rest and sleep is good. My preferred "bad cold" remedy is aleve+sudafed which drugstore sells behind counter.
malaise
(267,838 posts)use three times a day and have some nice chicken soup
Nay
(12,051 posts)severity of the flu if it's given soon enough after the onset of symptoms.