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Urgent! Flu?!?

Idk if i have a fever, but I have the chills, no appetite, dry cough, an extremely stuffed nose, especially when i lie down. My whole body aches, and I feel like im going to throw up, but i no im not. What is this? Do I have a fever? How long will I be out for?

Sounds like influenza.

After 5 days, fever and other symptoms have usually disappeared, but a cough and weakness may continue. All symptoms are usually gone within a week or two. However, it's important to treat the flu seriously because it can lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening complications, particularly in infants, senior citizens, and people with long-term health problems.

You most likely have a fever --- When a fever starts and your body tries to elevate its temperature, you feel chilly and may shiver to generate heat. But eventually, as your body reaches its new set-point, you likely feel hot. And when your temperature finally begins to return to normal, you may sweat profusely, which is your body's way of dissipating the excess heat.

Here is a site that you can find some good info about it. See especially the Self-Care section.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/influen...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/influen...

sounds like the flu. get rest, drink plenty of fluds, and take Tylenol Cold MultiSympton. Hope you feel better

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