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If I have some flu symptoms (dizziness, major aching, fever, exhaustion) but not other (no nausea, vomiting or diarrhea), is it still likely the flu?

Posted by Subversive Jan 5 '11, 19:00

Or is there something else that fits?

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It could be a virus other than flu. -- nm - mara Jan 5, 19:29
it could very well be. the last three are optional. do you have respiratory symptoms? -- nm - loosilu Jan 5, 19:10 6
- No flu shot. Temp is 36.5, which is actually pretty normal, I just feel like I have a fever I guess. No respiratory issues. - Subversive Jan 5, 19:16 4
  - fever would be higher with flu (unless you took a fever reducer). With no respiratory issues, I will guess not flu. - loosilu Jan 5, 19:17 3
    - in the morning, go out and buy Cold Eze. zinc is clinically proven, and it's cheaper than Airborne. -- nm - loosilu Jan 5, 19:32
    - Hmmm, no zinc in the house. It's not bad enough for urgent care, I'll see if I can sleep. - Subversive Jan 5, 19:25 1
      - if you have a suspicion it's flu, go to urgent care sooner rather than later. Antivirals only work int he first 48 hours. -- nm - loosilu Jan 5, 19:34
- also: what is your temperature? did you have a flu shot? etc. -- nm - loosilu Jan 5, 19:11

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