i went to my cousins football game and was out in about 20 degrees for roughly 3 to 4 hours. Anyways the next day my throat was semi sore kinda itcy so i didnt think much of it i mean i was just out all night in cold weather. Then Sunday it hit me hard my throat was hurting me horribly i had a stuffed up and running nose head hurt i felt weak. So i was in bed for sunday monday and tuesday i didnt go anywhere. Then i had to go to college i couldnt miss anymore days so i went wedsday and thursday and although i felt better my throat still hurt really bad and from my nose being stuffed it went up in and now i cant hear from me sniffing from having a runni nose. Also thursday i noticed my eyes were pink redish really bad is that pink eye or a eye cold maybe. So basically i feel horrible. i dont usually get sick but when i do i make up for it! anyways what is it that you think i have also how could i treat it id like to avoid the expensive dr if at all possible.
thanks for the help cory
2006-10-27 07:25:14 · 4 answers · asked by Footballer54 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
You dont have the flu, you'd be throwing up and nautious then.
You picked up a cold virus, but not from the cold weather. It came from someone else, in the air at the football game, or even before that. Virus' take at least 24 hours to take effect in a person's body.
The best you can do if you need to go to school, is take a non-drowsy medication, like Daytime Nyquil, drink a lot of liquids, and eat gentle food like soup, crackers, toast, fruits, but NO cheese, or MILK! These foods contain fat and will cause your nasals to produce more mucus, so your stuffy nose will get worse.
You can take nose spray with you wherever you go to clear your nose so you can breathe right. Wear warm clothing, and if you have a turtle neck, or scarf, wear it. Protect your neck at all times.
Also gargle warm salty water, this will dry up mucus in your throat. Hope you feel better soon.
2006-10-27 07:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by xenypoo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your exposure to the cold weather made you susceptible to a virus. The sore throat and muscle weakness are indicative.
Force fluids, vitamin C, and get as much rest as possible. Use a decongestant, because if your ears remain blocked for a long time you might get an ear infection.
2006-10-27 07:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't necessarily have to be throwing up with the flu. The flu is only a symptom of other problems, a name. The flu is a strain of viruses of different cultures that affect the human body.
A fever, sore throat, headache, eyes hurt, sometimes you mouth or throat is on fire. Your tired and restless and sleep constantly.
Why fight it? sleep, this is what your body needs, unless you have hard breathing (pneumonia) heavy chest and need help in breathing, the doctor would order you to bed, lots of liquids, little to no food.
You don't need to be running around I don't care what or how bad you need something. You will end up with pneumonia due to being overtired and wearing yourself out.
Remember, lots of liquids, rest and stay put.
2006-10-27 08:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like you have the flu.. i would get some antibiotics.. to cure it.. or if you ever feel a cold coming on.. there is some OTC meds that you can get its called Airborne,, and it helps
Luck
2006-10-27 07:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by sparkles20_72745 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋