Question 1

sudden achy legs feel rough, am i about to get a cold or flu?

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Get examined: probably. Classic influenza is hallmarked by very high fevers, severe body pain, weakness, fatigue and chills. Must be examined.

Question 2

i have a head ache, and feverish but its not flu. i suddenly got an extreme pain in the back of my upper leg that will not go away. any ideas?;

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Need more info: Interesting symptoms but not enough info to give you a reasonable answer. Please see your family physician soon.

Question 3

both legs ache like the flu hip to toe every night and most of the morning daily. hurts to walk and bend at knees.

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See your doctor: If you've noticed this condition happening, with no improvement over the last few days, you need to contact your doctor.S/he will be able to work you up, after doing a complete physical exam and evaluating your medical, family, social, trauma, sexual histories. The musculosketal and neuro part of the physical exam would be the most definitive way of finding out what's wrong. Pain with ambulation is not normal.

Question 4

thigh muscles ache/twitch after flu shot 4 days ago. took blood labs no abnormalities. neuro test reflexes/strength successfully. told to rest legs and drink plenty of fluids, in 2 weeks emg. opinions?

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Sounds accurate: Cannot imagine a neurologic reaction to flu vaccine except that there have been some cases of guillion-barre syndrome (a form of ascending paralysis) associated rarely with vaccinations.  The recommendation you received is good as long as you follow up quickly if you are not getting better and definitely if you develop any other symptoms.

Question 5

my chest,throat, and legs ache after the stomach flu (it mainly consisted of me dry heaving stomach acid) is this normal and what can i do for relief?

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Viral infection?: Sounds about right for an acute viral illness. If it does not begin to improve quickly, becomes worse or you develop new symptoms it may then be time to seek medical assistance. Hope it clears up soon.

Question 6

i have a fever at 100.4, achy back and legs, sore throat and mild congestion but no runny nose. occasional mild cough. how likely is it flu or strep?

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Influenza &gt; strep: These are typical symptoms of influenza. However, a number of other viruses can cause the same symptoms. Strep throat usually causes severe sore throat and no cough.

Question 7

is it common to have leg aches with flu?

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Body aches: Yes as well as general body aches.

Question 8

is it possible for you to get a flu shot in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is but: Yes you can get flu shot in your leg but that's not the proper site to give flu shot.It is an intramuscular vaccine and can be injected in any muscle.

Question 9

i have a cold or flu and now my legs are killing me?

Accepted Answer

Myalgia: Cold or flu can cause musculoskeletal pains called myalgia.  Many other things can cause leg pains as well.  How are the pulses in your legs? Do you have numbness in your legs?  Answers to these questions let us know if you have a blood circulation problem  or nerve conduction problem respectively.... Most likely, though, it myalgia from the virus.

Question 10

got flu like symptoms for two months and legs swelling what wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately there: are a number of potential diseases that could give you these symptoms. Some of these are cardiac. The only way to be certain will be to have a health care provider examine you and probably obtain some laboratory testing. This could be very serious. Make an appointment today.

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Sudden achy legs feel rough, am i about to get a cold or flu?

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I have a head ache, and feverish but its not flu. i suddenly got an extreme pain in the back of my upper leg that will not go away. any ideas?;

A member asked:

Both legs ache like the flu hip to toe every night and most of the morning daily. hurts to walk and bend at knees.

A member asked:

Thigh muscles ache/twitch after flu shot 4 days ago. took blood labs no abnormalities. neuro test reflexes/strength successfully. told to rest legs and drink plenty of fluids, in 2 weeks emg. opinions?

A member asked:

My chest,throat, and legs ache after the stomach flu (it mainly consisted of me dry heaving stomach acid) is this normal and what can i do for relief?

A member asked:

I have a fever at 100.4, achy back and legs, sore throat and mild congestion but no runny nose. occasional mild cough. how likely is it flu or strep?

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Is it common to have leg aches with flu?

A member asked:

Is it possible for you to get a flu shot in the leg?

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I have a cold or flu and now my legs are killing me?

A member asked:

Got flu like symptoms for two months and legs swelling what wrong with me?

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