Do i have just a bad cold or the flu?!


Question: Do i have just a bad cold or the flu.?
Ive had it fo 4 days now, the first day i was curled up all day at home i just didn't want to move and the second day was even worse but it was my moms birthday so i had to go and see her but when i got home i just wanted to cry because i just didn't know what to do with myself i ache all over and feel like im going to be sick i don't want to do anything i just want to curl up and lie still but i cant as i have a 18month old son and i cant eat the 3rd day was the same but today the fourth day im starting to feel better but my eyes are red and aching too now and the mucus in my nose is sometimes thick and yellow but sometimes just normal and clear is this just a bad cold or do i have the flu.? And any suggestions on how i can put my feet up but still look after my son.? My partner works full time so i cant just ask him to look after him.
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Sounds like flu, get a quilt and lie it on the floor with a pillow, get some books for your little one, maybe some jisaws, drink plenty of clear fluids, but, it does sound like you're over the worst. Hope you feel better soon. xHealth Question & Answer

the fact that you are on here asking the question would indicate to me that you definitely don't have flu and its a heavy cold. Usually with flu you are asleep most of the time and a have a raging temperature, horrible headache and joint ache. You really wouldnt take time out to come on here. Hope you're feeling better soon.Health Question & Answer

It does just sound like you have a cold/flu virus. There are no cures for virus's, just get plenty of rest and it will pass. If symptoms persist for longer than 3 weeks, this would be an indication for a Dr consultation.

Push fluid intake in the meantime and take paracetamol for any pain relief/ to reduce temperature. Health Question & Answer

From the looks of it, you're just going down with a cold. I've experienced something similar. Don't worry about it. Just drink lots of water. You'll have to go to the bathroom a bunch of times but standing up and going to the bathroom is plenty of excercise that'll balance out the time you'll be in bed.
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you have a bad cold nothing else, take some paracetamol as recommended on the packet to keep your temperature down then you will feel a little better if it goes to your chest then go and see your doctor, now if you were a male then you would really know what a cold was.?Health Question & Answer

if you have the flu u will no about it!!! your whole body aches and you just want to sleep all the time. when you take cold and flu tablets they will make you sweat somehing awful and you will get cold really quickly. i hope you only have a cold as i wouldnt wish the flu on any1 x x x Health Question & Answer

if you were a man that would be flu but as you appear to be a woman you know its only a sniffle...

seriously tho, keep warm, take some cold or flu cure to get you thru the day Health Question & Answer

yes it sounds like flu stay in and keep warm.!!Health Question & Answer

It may be flu, however the treatment is the same as for a cold; plenty of fluids, paracetomol for the sore throat and aches and pains. Get the tissues that have balm in them, they will feel better on your poor nose! It will pass. It's tough when you have an active toddler to look after but for once in a while it won't hurt for him to watch some DVD's or maybe you have a friend or family member to help out.? If you start to have breathing difficulties or get so dizzy you think you might pass out, ring NHS Direct but otherwise, get lots of rest, drink lots of water and stay in the warmth as much as you can.Health Question & Answer



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