Question 1

how to know if i have the flu or something else?

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Flu vs Cold: In general, the flu will cause you to feel more ill than a cold will. Flu sxs can include fever, chills, marked aching of muscles and joints &amp; significant fatigue (if these symptoms did occur with a common cold they would usually be less intense).  Colds tend to lead to more nasal congestion than the flu.

Question 2

how to know if i have the flu, a cold or something else?

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Flu  VS Cold: In general, the flu will cause you to feel more ill than a cold will. Flu sxs can include fever, chills, marked aching of muscles and joints ; significant fatigue (if these symptoms did occur with a common cold they would usually be less intense).  Colds tend to lead to more nasal congestion than the flu.

Question 3

how to know if i have the flu or could it just be a common cold?

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Flu vs cold: According to Mayo Clinic Flu sxs may include “Fever over 100F (38C), Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs, Chills &amp; sweats, Headache, Dry Cough, Fatigue and weakness, Nasal Congestion.”
Common cold symptoms include: Cough, congestion, watery eyes, sneezing, sore throat, mild headache, low grade fever &amp; mild body aches.

Question 4

how to know if i have the flu or could it be merely morning sickness?

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Flu vs Morning: sickness.  Flu symptoms may include:  muscle aches &amp; pains, a fever above 100 degrees, headache, congestion, weakness, chills, increased sweating and coughing.
Morning sickness may present with nausea or vomiting.

Question 5

how to know if i have the flu or just an average fever?

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Do you mean flu vs: cold? Common cold symptoms include: Cough, congestion, watery eyes, sneezing, sore throat, mild headache, low grade fever &amp; mild body aches. According to Mayo Clinic Flu sxs may include “Fever over 100F (38C), Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs, Chills &amp; sweats, Headache, Dry Cough, Fatigue and weakness, Nasal Congestion.”

Question 6

what are the signs that i have the flu?

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Flu: Flu may include
Fever, nausea, vomiting.
Cold, cough, runny nose, achey body.
The flu shot contains 3 or 4 different strains. 
There are many local varieties as well. Not feeling well?
Call in sick, treat the symptoms, See a Doctor if you think you need antiviral meds within  the first 2 days of the symptoms.

Question 7

do i have the flu or is it covid?

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Don't know: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher with at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. Testing can differentiate the two.

Question 8

what to do if i have the flu yeah not man flu btw..?

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If you have the FLU: hydrate well w water, herbal teas, soup or juice. Drink sufficiently to have pale to light yellow urine. You can use pain relievers like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or NSAID’s. Rest A LOT! In some situations antiviral medications (Tamiflu, Relenza, Flumadine) may be prescribed w/n first couple of days of sx’s to hasten healing or they can be used after flu exposure to prevent illness.

Question 9

i think i have the flu. what can i do to get better?

Accepted Answer

Tamiflu (oseltamivir): If you did not have the vaccination...

Check with your doc and ask about a prescription of tamiflu (oseltamivir). Your doc can figure out if you benefit from it. My best guess is that it will. Do not wait, the earlier you start the more effective it will be.

Good luck and do not wait!

Question 10

i have the flu, how long until i can return to work?

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When fever is gone: You can usually return to work when your fever is gone and you are able to eat and drink and get your strength back. Recovery time may be longer for people with lung disease or diabetes.

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