Cold or Flu?? Help??

Question

I 'm so confused =[ i have...
- 102.5 fever
- stuffy nose
- sore throat
- headache
don't feel good
cold or flu??

Answer 1

If your symptoms have persisted for more than 5 days or so, you probably have a bacterial infection, in which case, you should seek medical help. Viruses exist on the outside of cells, if they aren't swept away by the immune system, they enter cells and require antibiotic treatment.

Assuming you've had symptoms for less than 5 days or so, AND you have a fever, not just a runny nose and mild sore throat, you likely have the flu virus.

Keep an eye on that fever. Any increases, see a doc. Sounds like your fever is pretty high.

Try Ny-quil and Day-Quill. They are nice all-in-one symptom-relievers that you can take in the day and night (respectively).

Answer 2

PLEASE try these 3 remedies...EVERY time I feel run-down or get that tickly feeling in my throat I take these 3 things and it NEVER turns into a full-blown cold.

1)Herb Pharm Olive Leaf Extract in tincture form:
This is the one I buy -

http://www.nextag.com/Herb-Pharm-Olive-Leaf-66659849/prices-html

2) "JarrowDophilus", by "Jarrow Formulas"...it will keep the healthy "flora" in your body in perfect balance which keeps your immune system strong.

3) "Emergen-C" Vitamin C packets by "Alacer"

All three can be purchased at "Whole Foods Market", possibly "Trader Joe's", or call your local health food store to inquire about these 3 products.

EVERY friend and family member who has taken this advice, hardly ever gets sick.

For your throat: "Peaceful Mountain--Throat Rescue"
You will NEVER find a more powerful throat spray which is all-natural....soothing, fast acting, and kills bad bacteria on contact.

Cayenne Pepper in capsules (or sprinkled on soup) helps greatly with congestion AND is also an immune systen booster too....and drink lots of organic green tea to help your energy levels.

You'll see!! :) Get well soon!

I've been in the Alternative Medicine field for some time now, and offer individualized consultations:

http://www.kasamba.com/Wellness-Coach

Answer 3

i believe a fever means infection sounds like strep,i would get to a doc quickly

Answer 4

sounds like the old flu bug to me. feel better.