Question 1

can having sex cause me to just get flu like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No: Regular sex (penis into vagina) should not cause flu-like symptoms. Flu-like symptoms can occur when some inflammatory substance, virus, or bacteria spreads through the body, causing fever, aches, fatigue, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. It would be very unusual for such symptoms to be from sexual activity, but if such symptoms repeatedly occurred with sex, a doctor's evaluation is needed.

Question 2

what to do if every time i eat i get flu like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sounds uncomfortable: If this is a pattern- would seek medical assessment. Take care.

Question 3

can i get flu like symptoms if i smoke behind a person with a cold?

Accepted Answer

Smoking not good: In general, anytime you share saliva (spit) with someone who is sick there is a risk of getting an infection.

Question 4

can you get flu like symptoms from being allergic to eggs?

Accepted Answer

No : Flu like symptoms would include fever, chills, body aches and upper respiratory symptoms. These are not typical symptoms of food allergy.

Question 5

why do some people get flu like symptoms when quitting zoloft (sertraline)? what is happend to the body when the flu symptoms comes? is it the body who works hard?

Accepted Answer

Slower taper easier: "Flu" complaints are not uncommon.  It depends on how quickly the dose is tapered. It is much more likely if the medication is stopped all at once.  The timing of these symptoms depends on the half life of the medication.Short acting meds like paxil, (paroxetine) zoloft etc have more issues than long acting meds such as prozac.  See link:

http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/withdrawal-from-antidepressant

Question 6

my 13 year old daughter seems to have a pretty heavy period, going through a pad every hour or two. she also almost seems to get "flu like" symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Visit your doc: She needs to be seen by ob/gyn for a menorrhagia evaluation and get a blood test done for a possible anemia.

Question 7

when my period is late i get flu-like symptoms. i get really sick and it is driving me crazy. help?

Accepted Answer

If this is a pattern: Then it warrants gynecologic assessment.

Question 8

hello, i am 26 years old. after ejeculation, i get flu like symptoms, unable to concentrate at all, dry mouth etc. i am totally depressed. please help me?

Accepted Answer

: The symptoms you describe are not causatively related to ejaculation but possibly functional. You can try getting busy and not thinking much about it after ejaculation - it might help. If it persists suggest see a psychologist/ psychiatrist. Wish you well

Question 9

a coworker of mine tested positive for corvid and we were in close contact. i'm beginning to get flu like symptoms (,runny nose and a dry cough) i don't have all the other symptoms and it feels like my lungs have fluid. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: You may have COVID 19. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, persistent significant chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

Question 10

can you get flu like symptoms from being allergic to chilli's? my lips swell and tingle then i get a sore throat and a runny nose and i feel achey.

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is actually fairly common. If you simply can't live without little chilis, i'd direct you to a boarded allergist.

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Can you get flu like symptoms from being allergic to eggs?

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Why do some people get flu like symptoms when quitting zoloft (sertraline)? what is happend to the body when the flu symptoms comes? is it the body who works hard?

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My 13 year old daughter seems to have a pretty heavy period, going through a pad every hour or two. she also almost seems to get "flu like" symptoms.

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When my period is late i get flu-like symptoms. i get really sick and it is driving me crazy. help?

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Hello, i am 26 years old. after ejeculation, i get flu like symptoms, unable to concentrate at all, dry mouth etc. i am totally depressed. please help me?

A member asked:

A coworker of mine tested positive for corvid and we were in close contact. i'm beginning to get flu like symptoms (,runny nose and a dry cough) i don't have all the other symptoms and it feels like my lungs have fluid. should i be worried?

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Can you get flu like symptoms from being allergic to chilli's? my lips swell and tingle then i get a sore throat and a runny nose and i feel achey.

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