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Hi guys,
I'm just wondering if any of you have had a flare that includes a sore throat, post nasal drip and slight coughing?
I have had these two symptoms added to my typical flu-like fibro symptoms for the last two days. The problem is, there is no fever, although I go though moments when I feel feverish.
If I actually can muster up the energy to take part in an activity with my friends, I would like to do it, but if this is the flu I would be exposing them to it.
With fibro I always feel like I am fighting some degree of the flu so it is really getting harder and harder for me to tell when I have Fibro or Fibro +flu.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
I'm just wondering if any of you have had a flare that includes a sore throat, post nasal drip and slight coughing?
I have had these two symptoms added to my typical flu-like fibro symptoms for the last two days. The problem is, there is no fever, although I go though moments when I feel feverish.
If I actually can muster up the energy to take part in an activity with my friends, I would like to do it, but if this is the flu I would be exposing them to it.
With fibro I always feel like I am fighting some degree of the flu so it is really getting harder and harder for me to tell when I have Fibro or Fibro +flu.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
The true flu has as it's hallmark a fever, it comes on quickly, and you go down hard and fast - but there are other things with similar symptoms.
The other thing I had with those symptoms was the "mystery virus" that I trace back to the beginning of my Fibro symptoms.
I also feel like I have the flu as far as body aches, so it can be hard to know whether I'm getting sick or heading into a flare, but fever and sore throat aren't part of my flares.
I've had trouble with a nasal drip and small cough last few days but I think it's the dirty. hot air that I'm breathing.
I think you are both right. My pepper throat has already gone away and my energy level has improved this evening. I don't think I will need to take any of the cold medicine tonight. This appears to be a slight cold on top of my fibro. I just have a bit of a horse voice, nasal congestion and the cough left.
Probably should still not be around my friend for a few days though huh? I read that a person is considered contagious until they are symptom free. That was news to me. I was raised thinking you were only contagious for 24 hours after the onset of your cold or flu.
Anyways, Thanks again.
That earned me 4 days in the hospital. If your symptoms escalate, I would contact your doctor. I thought I had just caught my husband's cold. No kissing from now on when he's sick!
Hope you feel better soon.