flu like symptoms...

[andyjo1982]

Anybody else got this flu like bug? I keep getting a fever and am really phlegmy, especially first thing in the morning, but not got a snotty nose, i wake up in the morning sweating, but then minutes later i'm shivering. Its really getting on my nerves, had it for about a week, tried all sorts of tablets and medicine, but dont seem to do much good.

[ShadownINja]

As far as I understand, it's just something the body fights. Taking Lemsip etc just deals with the symptoms. A doctor will tell you to go home and get rest. If you're concerned, ring 08454647 (NHS Direct) and just give them the symptoms to see what they recommend.

[StevieS]

Yep, had it bad last week, and still don't feel great now. Stomach was a bit off too, but that may have been because of the Lemsips. A couple of people in work have it too.

[andyjo1982]

StevieS said:

Yep, had it bad last week, and still don't feel great now. Stomach was a bit off too, but that may have been because of the Lemsips. A couple of people in work have it too.

Yeah, i lost my appetite completely, reckon i lost about 5 or 6lbs over a week. Its weird, also was getting a lot of pain in my neck and shoulders when i was in bed.

[oOTomOo]

Sounds like pig flu

[ShadownINja]

Well, normal flu has very similar symptoms...

[Maxf]

I've not been right since I got back from a break about 2 months ago - I have a cold which seems to keep mutating into something else, going from runny nose, to bad throat, ear ache, then back again. 2 friggin months!

[andyjo1982]

So what are your best cures for the common cold? TIA

[StevieS]

andyjo1982 said:

StevieS said:

Yep, had it bad last week, and still don't feel great now. Stomach was a bit off too, but that may have been because of the Lemsips. A couple of people in work have it too.

Yeah, i lost my appetite completely, reckon i lost about 5 or 6lbs over a week. Its weird, also was getting a lot of pain in my neck and shoulders when i was in bed.

Weird, I've had the achy neck and back as well. I've also had nauseating headaches too. It's almost like flu, sinusitis, and a cold rolled into one.

[ShadownINja]

andyjo1982 said:

So what are your best cures for the common cold? TIA

I thought there were none. The stuff you can take only works on the symptoms to make you feel more comfy.

Do you have a woman handy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXLHWmjA5IE

Edited by ShadownINja on Monday 13th September 22:51

[Original Poster]

I've got it as well and it's bloody horrible, dramatic temperature changes, sneezing, running nose, serious aching all over chesty cough.