A 37-year-old female asked:

I have had the flu for the past 8 days. i am feeling better just a little tired. i am experiencing severe leg muscle pain and knee joint aches?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacino
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Par for the course: This is to be expected. If it persists, see your doctor.
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Dr. Tracy Lovell
Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience
See your doctor: See your doctor if these symtoms do not improve soon. Rare, but flu can cause rhadomyolysis which affects the muscles and can be a serious condition.
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Last updated Mar 29, 2018

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