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It is Cold Here, How do I know that I have the Flu? |
What are the Symptoms of Influenza? And what should I do if that is what I have? I am also Diabetic. Fever Aches Chills Sore throat headache and feeling like you have been hit by a truck The best thing to do for the flu is plenty of bedrest, drink alot of fluids, and take tylenol or ibuprophen for the headache and fever. The flu needs to run it's course, if you aren't feeling better in a week I would go to the doctor. I hope this helped. you often sneeze and head ache also occurs.. Influenza usually starts suddenly and may include the following symptoms: Fever (usually high) Headache Tiredness (can be extreme) Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Body aches Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults) Having these symptoms does not always mean that you have the flu. Many different illnesses, including the common cold, can have similar symptoms. For people with diabetes, the flu can be more than aches and pains. It can mean longer illness, hospitalization, even death. Uncontrolled diabetes can make the immune system more vulnerable to severe cases of "the flu" (influenza). Everybody with diabetes, of any age, should get this cheap and easy protection. (Sometimes for a few days after the vaccine, you may develop some mild flu-like symptoms. Thes mild symptoms may increase blood sugars slightly and may temporarily increase insulin or diabetes pill requirements slightly for a few days.) Flu vaccines are available at little or no cost. (The cost is covered by Medicare Part B, and by State Health Departments.) You can get your flu shot at doctors' offices, clinics, pharmacies, grocery stores, and your county health department. But talk to your doctor first: there are a few people who shouldn't get vaccinated. Flu shots should be obtained every autumn, as the virus changes somewhat from year-to-year. www.diabetesmonitor.com www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms.htm Ive never had the flu, i have however heard that you know you have the flu if you are bed ridden to the point that if someone dropped 100 notes outside your house, you would not be getting up to pick it up! Bit vague i know. |
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