What are the first symptoms of Flu?

Question

Today I have had moments where I felt flushed, and my face felt really warm. The past 4 hours, I have had waves of nausea. I will fill very weak, and dizzy, then I will feel fine. I can tell that I am grouchy with my kids and husband. Are these the first symptoms of the flu? What else can it be? If I am sick tomarrow, and I go to the doctor, can he give me anything to stop the flu? Can I get flu shot for my kids tomarrow, and will it save them from catching the flu from me? I feel aweful.

Answer 1

Sudden onset of fever (over 38 degrees C /100 degrees F) plus one or more of the following.
Sore throat
Body aches
Chills
Headache
Fatigue
Dry cough

See a doctor as soon as symptoms start.
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Answer 2

Very often the first symptoms of flu are chilling and then being warm. Have you taken your temperature? Also being very weak and nauseous can be symptoms of the flu.

Doctors usually cannot give you anything to stop the flu. It has to run its course.

I do highly recommend your children getting the flu shot, but it will probably be too late to prevent this flu (if they are going to get it).

Good luck! Hope you feel better soon!!! I would go to the doctor if you don't feel better in two days!

Answer 3

Unfortunately, vaccinating your kids now may be too late, since the flu vaccine takes several weeks to be fully effective. What you describe might be the first symptoms of the flu, but only your doctor would be able to properly diagnose that. He/she can prescribe medications that will ease the discomfort of the flu, but there is no way to CURE it once you have it. You simply have to let it run its course. In most cases, the flu lasts between 24-48 hours.

Answer 4

The first think is u feel ur throat is itchy, dry and hurts a little. After that u feel tired and your muscles are sore. Then, u know the rest of the story.

Answer 5

Feeling achy, tired and headache.