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How long do body aches associated with flu last even after fever goes away?
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A few days: Myalgias may take as long as a few days to resolve depending on the strain of influenza and your immune response. Drink fluids, keep moving and get enough sleep.
Answered 1/13/2021
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Variable: Generally 4-10 days. Like almost anything in medicine, depends on a lot of variables including physical health of the individual and virulence of the bug!
Answered 3/12/2020
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