Are there symtoms that mean you might be getting the flu?

Question

Ok, I'm sorry if that question is kind of confusing...I currently feel AWFUL. I have a horrible headache, my body aches, and I feel colder than normal. But I don't have a fever or a stomach ache. Am I getting the flu?? Is is something else? It just kind of came over me in the last 2 hours. Thanks.

Thanks...I am so depressed. I am struggling right now to study for a major exam that I have tomorrow. (I simply cannot miss it!) And then another on Monday... =(

Answer 1

I pray you feel better soon.

Here is what I found for you:

Influenza usually starts suddenly and may include the following symptoms:

Fever (usually high)
Headache
Tiredness (can be extreme)
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches
Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults)
Having these symptoms does not always mean that you have the flu. Many different illnesses, including the common cold, can have similar symptoms.

Diagnosing the Flu
It is very difficult to distinguish the flu from other infections on the basis of symptoms alone. A doctor's exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu. There are tests that can determine if you have the flu as long you are tested within the first 2 or 3 days of illness.

If you develop flu-like symptoms and are concerned about your illness, especially if are at high risk for complications of the flu, you should consult your health-care provider. Those at high risk for complications include people 65 years or older, people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, and young children.

Know the Risks from the Flu
In some people, the flu can cause serious complications, including bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma or diabetes. Children and adults may develop sinus problems and ear infections.

People May Have Different Reactions to the Flu
The flu can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. Although most healthy people recover from the flu without complications, some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), are at high risk for serious complications from the flu.

Know How the Flu Spreads
The flu usually spreads from person to person in respiratory droplets when people who are infected cough or sneeze. People occasionally may become infected by touching something with influenza virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes.

Healthy adults may be able to infect others 1 day before getting symptoms and up to 5 days after getting sick. Therefore, it is possible to give someone the flu before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick.

Best Protection against the Flu: Vaccination
The single best way to protect yourself and others against influenza is to get a flu vaccination each year. Two kinds of flu vaccine are available in the United States:

The "flu shot" —
The nasal-spray flu vaccine —October or November is the best time to get vaccinated, but getting vaccinated in December or even later can still be beneficial since most influenza activity occurs in January or later in most years. Though it varies, flu season can last as late as May.

Answer 2

►You sound like your getting a fever even if you don't have one at the moment.

Influenza - Symptoms
The symptoms of influenza (flu) appear suddenly and often include:

Fever of 100 F to 104 F, which can reach 106 F when symptoms first develop. Fever is usually continuous, but it may come and go. Fever may be lower in older adults than in children and younger adults. When fever is high, other symptoms usually are more severe.
Body aches and muscle pain (often severe), commonly in the back, arms, or legs.
Headache.
Pain when you move your eyes.
Fatigue, a general feeling of sickness (malaise), and loss of appetite.
A dry cough, runny nose, and dry or sore throat. You may not notice these during the first few days of the illness when other symptoms are more severe. As your fever goes away, these symptoms may become more evident.
Influenza usually does not cause symptoms in the stomach or intestines, such as vomiting and diarrhea.

Answer 3

Did a project on this:

When infected, the person will most likely experience high fevers ranging from around 102° to 104°F. The infected person will have the chills and full body ache, which most likely leads to fatigue. They will develop a sore throat and will become congested. Coughing and sneezing are common. Less common are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Answer 4

Unfortunately the flu doesn't have a time of day it will hit you. Usually when you are getting sick it can go unnoticed until you start to feel pretty crappy.

Signs for any cold could start with pressure in eyes, head, headache, feeling cold and clammy, tired (fatigue). Everyone is getting sick this year, even if you rarely get sick. From what you've described it sounds as if you have the flu.

Take some Theraflu warming medicine it really helps. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent become dehydrated and get plenty of rest as well.

Not getting any rest will only prolong your cold.

I truly hope you feel better soon.

Now go rest

Answer 5

Yes, it could be. I had the flu awhile back that started with a headache and aches for three days,

Answer 6

First, you can't know if you're warm or cold by your own hand. Use a thermometer. Yes, you may be getting the flu. 1. Drink a glass of lukewarm-cool (not ice cold) water. 2. Gargle with one teaspoon salt dissolved in a glass of lukewarm water. 3. Apply hot compress on your neck and forehead area (wet a small face towel or big hanky in warm water, then wrap around neck and another one on your forehead). 4. Call up your doctor. 5. Lie down (close your eyes) with light blanket on legs.

Answer 7

Yeah,you usually feel like your getting the devil beat out of ya.Drink a lot of water and maybe just for kicks take a vitamin C pill,then take a really nice hot shower,dry off real good,put the most comfortable and warmest PJs on and go to bed early.Cover up good and get some reall good sleep.lol

Answer 8

Body aches is a pretty good indicator of the flu. You don't, or I don't get body ache with a cold.

Answer 9

Could be the beginning of the flu. Take a couple of Tylenol, drink plenty of water. Wash, Wash, and wash your hands, get plenty of rest, have some chicken noodle soup and oh yeah wash your hands. Have you taken a flu shot this year? Consider it if you can. Get Well

Answer 10

it could be the flu, the flu usually feels like a cold with your whole body aching until you get really sick, just try to get some sleep to maybe lessen the flu if you get it.