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May 05, 2009, 02:49 PM
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Does anyone know whats the difference of a fever or flu. I'm so sick right now and just dont know whats the best thing to take care of myself. I went to see a doctor already and she said to take pills for the body aches and that was it. One minute I feel like I'm normal then the next I'm laying in bed sick like a baby. Sore throat, heavy pounding headache, body aches, hot sweats and cold chills. It is so uncomfortable.
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May 05, 2009, 04:40 PM
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Did she test you for the Swine Flu? The symptoms are the same.
Can you call and ask for one of the anti-viral medications that are being used? I have a flu of some kind but not a high fever. I have been using Alka Seltzer Cold and it helped the headache and sore throat and body aches. 
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May 05, 2009, 10:02 PM
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When I feel like this I always take "Tylenol Cold & Flu" - it works for me.
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May 05, 2009, 10:30 PM
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Fevers usually go along WITH the flu.
And it certainly sounds like a flu bug to me... not a cold, because colds usually don't hit you that badly! If your fever has hit or gone over 101*C, then get yourself a doctor. Otherwise: Rhap gave a good suggestion. Take the pills your doc said, drink lots of fluids, try to eat soup and lots of sleep. Vitamin C (orange juice) and echinacea(sp) probably would also help. If you've got the chills and "hot flashes" that usually means you've got a fever. Check your temperature out with a thermometer, definitely a good idea. I'm not a doctor, but I know my general "flu bug" routine and recuperation. 
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Jun 05, 2009, 06:40 AM
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I'm home sick today with the same symptoms. I'm going to call the doc's and hoping I can get in. The flu season is officially over, so, I am a bit concerned about the "swine" flu. And I really do not have time for this. Our high school is new, and we are having our very first graduation this coming Monday! I have NO intention of missing it!
 Hope I'm just normal sick! LOL! Peace!
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Jun 05, 2009, 08:47 AM
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(((sunflower))) in view of where you live i would get it ck out. Im glad you are going to the Drs. Staying home was a smart thing to do .
The common symptoms of the flu include:
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Jun 05, 2009, 10:06 AM
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I was always told that if you had the flu you still wouldn't get out of bed if someone said there was someone giving out free money outside.
Just a way of describing how rough you are when you have flu I guess. |
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Jun 05, 2009, 02:46 PM
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Well, I did see my doc. It's just a good case of acute sinusitus.
 Better than the alternative! But, it's a good lesson on letting fear take hold of reason. If the swine flu hadn't been around, prominent in the news, I'd have thought it was a sinus infection all along! LOL! In the end, I just want to be well for Monday's graduation.  Peace!
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Jun 05, 2009, 08:18 PM
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Jun 06, 2009, 08:44 AM
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Congrats on your Graduation, Dear Person!!!!
Just keep telling that body of yours to get you well, and I know you will look fabulous on your special day! Peace and Congratulations, Night xoxo 
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Jun 07, 2009, 01:49 AM
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Nightbird,
Thank you for your sweet thoughts. It's not exactly *my* graduation, though.  I am teaching at a brand new high school this year. And it's our very first graduation this year. So, it's a big deal for our school, you see? It's our first graduating class. There's only one first, as they say.  I've been given the honor of leading the students in moving their tassell from one side to the other - that actual moment of graduation. I cannot be sick! It's a very exciting time for our school! Thank you again for your kind thoughts! Peace!
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