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Swollen lymph nodes (from flu?)....?

Hello all. About a month ago, I got a terrible case of the flu and had severe fatigue and cough (among other symptoms) for about two weeks. The lymph nodes on the right side of my neck are still swollen and I'm still a bit tired. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms for such a long time? Also, on a side note, the back, left side of my tongue is really sore, almost as if I pulled the muscle (which I may have done from all the coughing). Has anyone ever heard or experienced this before?

I haven't been to the doctor yet, because I keep expecting the symptoms to go away and I know the flu sometimes lingers, but any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you!

merka2t1, That's a good idea, but I had mono when I was younger and the symptoms were a lot different. Not sure if that makes a difference...

Lymph nodes will swell when there is some infection (such as flu). Lymph nodes filters bacterias and KILLS THEM !!!! The swelling will go eventually, not to worry !

Sounds just like mono.......your lymph nodes dont swell up from the common flu. Fatigue and fever is a sure tell sign of mono.
You do need to get a blood test for that. but most likely you do have mono. dont let it go to far...it can be dangerous.
take care.

You need to get on antibiotics

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