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How normal/common is the post flu/common cold fatigue and how should it be treated\/ could the antibiotics make this fatigue even worse?
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Flu: The is a systemic virus which should be treated symptomatically Good nutrition and supportive Care should make presenting symptoms self limited and subside over a couple of wewks
Answered 1/2/2016
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1)Common 2)Maybe: Depending on your age,severity of the illness from which you have just recovered and whether or not you have any underlying medical problems you could bounce right back or be plagued by an overall feeling of tiredness for several weeks.Yes,the acute symptoms have subsided,but your body continues to heal for quite a while.Many people don't understand this & go right back to their usual activities.
Answered 1/1/2016
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