Question 1

my body aches and i have been sick for 3 weeks is it the flu ?

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Doubtful: The flu causes fever, aches and pains, and a hacking cough.  Three weeks is a long time for it to last, in an otherwise healthy person.  I suggest seeing your family practitioner.  You may have a complication of the flu, such as pneumonia, etc.

Question 2

i've been sick for days now. body aches and all. do i have the flu?

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You may see your MD: You may have flu or another kind of viral infection
se your doctor soon.

Question 3

i have some symptoms of the flu, but not all. symptoms started when i moved residences? i'm concerned that it may be a reaction? i moved into a new house three days ago. ever since, i've had body aches, headaches, and dizziness. i also had a mild fever th

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Any gas appliances?: It could be the flu or many other kinds of infection however since the symptoms began right after moving to a new house the possiblity of carbon monoxide poisoning should be considered.  
Do you get better when you leave the house?  Does anyone else in the house feels sick also?  Does the house have gas heat or other appliances?
If this is possible you should leave and get checked right away.

Question 4

i think i've had a relapse of the flu--body aches, fever (i didn't have a fever two weeks ago when i was sick), cough, etc. should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Never hurts: It sounds like you may have been infected with a new pathogen or some sort of secondary infection.  It's always good to have your doctor evaluate exactly what might be going on before something minor has a chance to get worse.  Usually we can help alleviate the symptoms a bit to make it more bearable.  Hope you feel better &amp; good luck!

Question 5

i've  been sick with the flu since sat.  i have no fever but have headache, body ache, a runny nose & very tired.  should i return  to work tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: Nobody really knows when one person stops being contagious with influenza (with or without Tamiflu treatment). One week out from the start of the illness (one can count from the first day of fever, aches, or cough) is safe, unless a person had a more severe illness or still has a lot of cough. In a more severe case, one can wait longer, such as until 3 days after no fever nor excessive cough.

Question 6

good day.
i have been ill since last mon.
my gp said its the flu but i still have a runny nose, cough, body ache, and headaches. no taste or smell.
yesterday i found out someone i work with closely is positive.
is it too early to test?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: It is not too early to test  if you have had a positive COVID 19 contact and have symptoms that can be consistent with COVID 19. Average incubation period for COVID-19 is 2 to14 days (but as little as 1 day), median time is 4-5 days.

Question 7

hi i i was justvl wonderingi have been sneezing and my whole body aches and i feel neauseated is it the start of a cold or the flu.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you are asking which of these diagnoses is more likely, influenza or an  influenzal-like illness is more commonly associated with musculoskeletal symptoms than the common cold.

Question 8

what can i do to treat body aches caused by the flu?

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Several things: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 9

i just got over the flu, and all the symptoms of the flu went away, but now i am having body aches. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Body aches: There are different strains of flu (a, b, etc). If you're exposed to many people who travel a lot, you might contract flu again. Or, there are several illnesses that have flu-like symptoms, including body aches: infectious mononucleosis (ebv); cmv. Some pneumonias (legionnaire's) can present with body aches. See your fp/pcp for evaluation & treatment. Get flu vaccine this fall (unless allergic).

Question 10

can you tell me what could i take for the body aches and headache associated with the flu?

Accepted Answer

Tylenonl or NSAID's: 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 within the first couple of days of symptoms to hasten healing or they can be used after flu exposure to prevent illness.

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My body aches and I have been sick for 3 weeks is it the flu

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My body aches and i have been sick for 3 weeks is it the flu ?

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I've been sick for days now. body aches and all. do i have the flu?

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I have some symptoms of the flu, but not all. symptoms started when i moved residences? i'm concerned that it may be a reaction? i moved into a new house three days ago. ever since, i've had body aches, headaches, and dizziness. i also had a mild fever th

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I think i've had a relapse of the flu--body aches, fever (i didn't have a fever two weeks ago when i was sick), cough, etc. should i see a doctor?

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I've been sick with the flu since sat. i have no fever but have headache, body ache, a runny nose & very tired. should i return to work tomorrow?

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Good day. i have been ill since last mon. my gp said its the flu but i still have a runny nose, cough, body ache, and headaches. no taste or smell. yesterday i found out someone i work with closely is positive. is it too early to test?

A member asked:

Hi i i was justvl wonderingi have been sneezing and my whole body aches and i feel neauseated is it the start of a cold or the flu.

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What can i do to treat body aches caused by the flu?

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I just got over the flu, and all the symptoms of the flu went away, but now i am having body aches. what could it be?

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Can you tell me what could i take for the body aches and headache associated with the flu?

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