Is it normal to have cold/flu for two weeks? I feel like dying.....?!
Question: Okay two weeks ago I started to get sick. You know, exhaustion, sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, etc. At the start of the second week I began to feel extreme muscle fatigue, loss of smell, ears started to hurt, loss of taste buds, still coughing, runny nose, etc. This cold/flu has last two weeks and doesn't seem to be getting any better.
I called the nurse line and she said to just ride it out cause it's viral. Is this fuggin' normal? Two weeks of sickness? What can I do to make this go away? It hurts to move.
Answers: Okay two weeks ago I started to get sick. You know, exhaustion, sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, etc. At the start of the second week I began to feel extreme muscle fatigue, loss of smell, ears started to hurt, loss of taste buds, still coughing, runny nose, etc. This cold/flu has last two weeks and doesn't seem to be getting any better.
I called the nurse line and she said to just ride it out cause it's viral. Is this fuggin' normal? Two weeks of sickness? What can I do to make this go away? It hurts to move.
There are two lymph nodes on the front sides of your neck right under your chin. You can tell the difference between a virus or something bacterial by feeling there. Normally, the nodes are almond size and unswollen (if you can feel them at all). But - when you have a bacterial infection, they swell up into round balls about the size of quarters. This doesn't happen with viruses.
So, check your nodes. If they're not swollen, you just have to ride it out unless you get some anti-virals. However, if they are swollen, you should go see a doctor for some antibiotics.
yep- most viruses last 3-21 days. treat your symptoms, get lotsa rest, and wash your hands more often.
awhhh i sry!!
WELL...get som vick's vaporizers...plug 'em in everywhere, first. then...vitamin C cough drops. and most important...AQUAFINA WELLNESS WATER...drink 3 bottles or more a day. if it stays bad.. u gotta get to the hospitol!
feel bettah!
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If it is viral, then antibiotics won't work. You just have to treat the symptoms. Things like Tyelenol would help your body ache, and drink plenty of fluids. Rest as much as possible, and try steam inhalation for your runny nose and cough.