I have a lump under my arm pitt! My body is killing me in my back, ribs and all my joints, im tired, i had gastro a few weeks ago! i had the worst period ever, cramps in both my legs, i cant lift my right arm becoz it hurts way to much, head aches, nausea can anyone tell me if this is the flu or something else and how can i get rid of it without going to the doctor? do i have to be coughing to have the flu? please help!! I don't feel myself!!
2006-10-04 19:50:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
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Influenza is a respiratory illness. Symptoms of flu include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. Children can have additional gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but these symptoms are uncommon in adults. Although the term "stomach flu" is sometimes used to describe vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea, these illnesses are caused by certain other viruses, bacteria, or possibly parasites, and are rarely related to influenza.
2006-10-04 20:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by mallimalar_2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people who say they have the "flu" don't actually have it. They have the symptoms, which are awful, but they don't have the full blown flu. I have been tested and had a postive answer for the flu and it lasted 4 weeks. I thought i was going to die. There is meds if you test positive to help the symptoms. As for your arm, I would get that checked out. It could be a zit(yes they can be painful) it is almost like a cyst, and they can drain it, but it could also be an infection. Either way I would get checked out. Hope you feel better really soon. Those symptoms DO NOT sound fun! :(
2006-10-04 23:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Aloys 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds alot like the flu or could be a cold. The main difference is that the flu last longer and you usually will run a fever too. Hope this helps!!
2006-10-04 19:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Beaner80 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definitly could be the flu. stay in bed get plenty of liquids and get some of that thera flu. drink hot tea with lemon and honey. stay warm, put on some socks and sleep in them. you'll feel better in a few days. if you're old enough put some brandy in that tea. you'll get plenty of rest that way.
2006-10-04 20:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by chrisarea_99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This can be just about anything going on with you. Please see the doctor. The lump may be swollen glands and it may be something worse. If you are sick you really need to be seen. This does sound serious.
2006-10-04 19:54:26 · answer #5 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
flu shouldnt last that long, you might have mononucleosis, you dont have to cough to have the flu , go to the doctor.
2006-10-04 19:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all those symptoms, why haven't you already gone to a doctor?
Oh, I know ... you're waiting to see a medical specialist ... a coroner.
Go to a doctor.
2006-10-04 19:52:20 · answer #7 · answered by Jim 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
sorry you are sick no herbs this time straight to the doctor please
2006-10-04 19:53:06 · answer #8 · answered by GOOCH 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋