My friend is sick. She says she has neck pain. She also has a stuffy nose, but her throat doesn't hurt. I know it's not allergies. Her body does hurt. Could it be the flu? cold? Plz help!!
2007-02-20 09:52:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It could be a sinus infection (stuffy nose, pain in her neck) and *possibly* the beginning of the flu (achiness). I would suggest that she take whichever type of pain reliever she prefers (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) for the achiness and neck pain, a warm bath or shower which will help unclog her nose (for a little while anyway) and help the achiness and make sure she get lots of rest. Also make sure she drinks plenty of water or juice to prevent dehydration. She should go to the doctor if she doesn't feel better in the next few days or if her current symptoms get worse.
2007-02-20 10:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by rayhnebeaus_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any neck pain or stiffness accompanied by a fever or flu-like symptoms could be meningitis. This is very serious.
Your friend needs to see a doctor if she's very sick and is not getting better.
I'm just curious why it's so urgent if someone has a cold or flu? That's kind of a weird reaction.
2007-02-20 17:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by P_P_K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the flu, but she should get checked to be sure.
2007-02-20 17:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by godre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be the cold or the flu in beggining stages, quiet honestly it could be a lot of things, my recomendation would be to go to www.webmd.com and use their interactive symptom checker, that will narrow it down for you and tell u what to do.
2007-02-20 17:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by SN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probley a mix of cold and flu is called Mr. Snuffles the rest of cold sytomes weill come then the flu symtions will come.
2007-02-20 17:55:04 · answer #5 · answered by The Other One 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would bet that she has a really bad case of the flu.
2007-02-20 17:54:56 · answer #6 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
could be flu or meningitis. meningitis will cause stiffness in the neck
2007-02-20 17:55:04 · answer #7 · answered by amromine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my friend had flu-like symptoms and a stiff neck, and they told him he had meningitis. this is serious if she ends up having it.
2007-02-20 17:59:35 · answer #8 · answered by cari anna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She might be bruised andhave a cold, take her to the doctor just to be sure she's okay.
2007-02-20 18:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by qtpie16707 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might be spinal meningitis which is serious...she should go to the doctor immediately
2007-02-20 17:55:05 · answer #10 · answered by Claire M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋