I've got the flu :( What to expect?

I started to get a cold yesterday morning. Until i realized it was probably the flu. My body has been very weak and it is hard to walk around for more that 2 minutes. I am always cold. The thermostat is high but i feel very cold. Last night i must have woken up 15 times to go get a drink of water, and the first time i got up i could not stop shaking. Every part of my body was shaking. It felt like i had a seizure. I have been rubbing a vapour rub on my chest every day but that dosent help. I am also taking Swiss ColdTek pills. No luck their either. How long will this flu last? Anything i can do to speed it up? I am also getting on a plane tomorrow and im worrying if that will be a factor in this flu.

You didn't mention your age but is this the first time you have had the flu ?
You can expect a miserable week.You need a lot of rest.

Check your temp and drink fluids.
Treat any other symptoms as they arise.Tummy troubles may be on the way.

It's not really fair to get on the plane and risk getting others sick.

ok hun seriously the only way that your flu will get ANY better is if you wait it out. even if you try every cold medicine, the best one is just get some rest. PLEASE if you want to get better any time soon don't go on an airplane! there are soooooo many germs on an airplane and that will just make you sicker. good luck! :)

Try lemon and tepid water squeeze 1/2 lemon in about 8oz. of water drink this about once an hr. This old fashion remedy really works. Lemons are a cleanser, so this will help flush the toxins (flu included) out of your body. You have to use real lemon for this to work not that stuff that's in the bottle.