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Can the flu start as chills with an achy body, a low grade temp, off and on chills and then burning chest & a bit of nausea?

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Yes: All of this is possible, but for an accurate diagnosis you should undergo testing which can be done in your doctor's office.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Can the flu start as chills with an achy body, a low grade temp, off and on chills and then burning chest & a bit of nausea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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