I've had the flu now for two days and feel awful...so tired and a headache...Is there any thing that can help me feel better and how long does this last....I feel yucky!!!
2006-09-18 16:04:30 · 16 answers · asked by Happy_Wheatland 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm sorry that you feel so bad. The up side is that you will feel better soon; in about one week. Forget going to the MD. They can't do anything for the flu. Drink lots of non-sugared fluids, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever and discomfort, rest, rest and get oh yeah, get more rest. Stay away from others unless you just really want to make someone else sick. When you start to feel better, don't go back to work or school. You are still contagious. Get more rest or you may relapse. Hope you feel better soon.
2006-09-18 16:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bibi B 2 · 15⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 22:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How Long Does The Flu Last
2016-10-28 07:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plenty of rest, tylenol. You can pick up a box of Neo Citran for Flu at the store and that usually helps. Or if you can afford it as it is expensive, but is extremely good, a product called " Cold F X " , It's what the athletes use. Also for sore throats use " Zinc Lozengers " which can be picked up at the vitamin counter and very effective.
Antibiotics do not help unless bacterial complications develop.
If you have a cough with a cloudy phlegm, especially with a persistant high fever or difficulty breathing or even if your not getting better by just trying tylenol and rest, fluids, after awhile go see your doctor.
2006-09-18 16:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by trieghtonhere 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
No there nothing you can do but wait it out. Eat chicken soup, jello. Or drink hot tea with honey and lemon, hot jello or chicken booth. Doctors will tell that most flu last for a week and that there nothing you can do after the first twenty four hours. But to get a lot of sleep and drink a lot water. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Take some flu medicine and over counter pain and fever medicine.
2006-09-18 19:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Your immune system was low which is why your body wasn't able to fight off influenza. Instead it's now trying to flush it out with all the energy it has left, causing these symptoms. My recommendation is immunity boosters which consist of:
- Vitamin C (absorbable) Health Force Nutritional has very good Vit-C powder, tested to be absorbable. Along with Vit A.
- Hot Liquids. Do not have anything cold.
- Fresh Orange Juice (Warmed)
- Food. Hot soup, vegetables.
- Rest. Plenty of rest, you'll find every time you wake up from sleep you're just a bit better each time.
- Hot showers. Will flush out nasal blockages, heat up system and keep clean.
- Healthy Living. With a healthy lifestyle your body won't ware out and require getting sick. Getting sick is when the immune system is just very weak. Our body dies from major illness because it is too weak to fight, same applies. A strong immune system is a happy life.
Avoid Meds: Weakens the immune system. Major Suppressant.
2014-02-16 23:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fast To Relieve Your Headache.
2016-04-24 23:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-27 15:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
flu can last 7-14 days... there is a flu medication you can get by prescription ...its not theraflu but something like that ...call your Dr. and ask for the nurse and see if they can call it in for you...really there is not much they can do for the actual virus just sorta treat the symptoms
2006-09-18 16:13:49 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle 2 · 6⤊ 2⤋
It can easily last more than a week...
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2016-04-14 03:41:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋