let's make it official...do I have the flu???

[ProdigalJunkMail]

Here are my symptoms...

Rapid onset fever (now at 102.3)
Slight shivers giving way to sweats
Clogged Sinus
Dry, rasping cough
Muscle aches (particularly in my back and ribs)
Terrible Fatigue...hard to walk from one end of the house to here to post...
Burning Eyes

Well, DU, what say you? Am I infected???

theProdigal

[ogradda]

1. ogradda <------ stands way back and covers face....

yes i'd say that's the flu all right.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

4. i think you are safe...

but my little one is already hanging with me on the fever...she's two...doc appt in the morning for her...i'll weather it ok

theProdigal

[ogradda]

18. oo poor baby

it's so sad when the little ones get sick. they just don't understand why you don't just make it better :(

[catbert836]

2. Why do you ask us to diagnose your condition?

We hardly know what's going on.
But IMHO I'd say you do have the flu.

[Deja Q]

5. Maybe he really liked DU!

:D

I'd say he does too.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

6. just for the fun of it...

to share my misery :-)

theProdigal

[Steely_Dan]

3. Funny Post -

I vote "yes"

[Nay]

7. Sure sounds like it to me--but I just play a doctor on TV.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

8. come on...didn't you stay at a

Holiday Inn Express last night???

[tridim]

9. Sounds like the flu to me

I just got over the worst cold I've ever had. I coughed so hard and deep that I either strained or broke my lower rib. The pain is vicodin worthy, but I think I'll just do the Advil thing unless it gets worse. It sucks having no health insurance.

[gypsy11]

10. Sounds like what I had

for Christmas. I'm still coughing 13 days later. I was out of commission for a week, totally missed Christmas.
This was only the third time in my life I've had the flu.
I hope you feel better soon. The flu is no fun.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

11. thanks...

i hope i feel better soon, too...but i REALLY wish my little one would feel better soon...she's pretty miserable...

thanks for the well-wishes...

theProdigal

[gypsy11]

14. I'll think healing thoughts for her

poor little thing. I hate to see little kids sick like that.
Here's a :hug: for her. May her(and your)recovery be swift!

[ProdigalJunkMail]

15. thanks n/t

[koneko]

12. Signs point to "Yes"

I'd say it's probably the flu. I'm just getting over it, an a lot of people at work have it, too.

Take care & get rested.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

13. is that from the magic 8 ball???

thanks for the well wishes

theProdigal

[Canadian Socialist]

16. Try to

keep the little one's temp down. At that age (hell any age!) it can be very dangerous. Steam yourself to loosen up mucous. Vicks rub is good as well. Stay away from aspirin. Try tylenol to reduce fever. Cool compresses for child. And lots of water (to drink). ((((hugs))))

edited to add: damn Bush for no flu shots for his people! They're free up here! But that doesn't help you now, does it?

[ProdigalJunkMail]

17. we're ok...the wife got one...she's preggers

and the little one and I are full of good food, water and some Tylenol...we should be good. It could be MUCH worse...

THANKS!
theProdigal

[AlCzervik]

19. I am recovering from a week full of that

my highest temp reached 104.5, my daughter also had it 1st and then passed it to me. I started feeling bad last Tuesday night and finally today my temp is back to normal but my head is still stuffy and i still have a heck of a cough. The upside? I've lost 10 lbs and havent smoked in almost a week.

[bigwillq]

20. Hope you feel better!

:hug:

I think you might have the flu. Sorry.

Get lots of rest and drink lots of fluids.