is anybody experiencing summer-time flu?
By mmiller26
@mmiller26 (1930)
Canada
July 9, 2007 3:10pm CST
I have a fever, so I'm wrapped up in two blankets and absolutely FREEZING even though it's over 90 degrees in the house. I've had a sore throat for a few days now, no appetite, a headache, body aches and my ears hurt. I need some sympathy, guys...
Has anybody else come down with something similar? Did you see a doctor about it or did it go away on its own? Are there any non-disgusting home remedies I can try? I've been trying to sip tea and water all day and I've managed to get some food into me, but nothing even sounds good and I pretty much have to choke it down. Help!
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7 responses
@youless (112164)
• Guangzhou, China
10 Jul 07
I am sorry you don't feel well. It's so hot here outside. And it's cool inside because of the air-conditioner. So it's very easy for us to catch a summer-time flu. I am having it right now. It's a bad feeling, as it's much more suffering than the flu in the winter.
I am not going to see the doctor, because it's not so serious anyway. Actually going to see the doctor is another kind of suffering because it's so crowded and I have to wait for a long time. I try to drink more water and have a good sleep. After all, this kind of problem will be disappeared after a few days.
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@Springlady (3986)
• United States
10 Jul 07
I haven't thought about that, you. That is so true. We are in and out so much...inside where it is cool with a/c and then out when it is so hot. Our bodies do not adjust so quickly with the sudden change of temperatures.
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@mmiller26 (1930)
• Canada
10 Jul 07
I went to the doctor this morning. Turns out I have a throat infection so I'm on antibiotics for the next week. Thank you everyone for your replies.
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@brendakaya (2332)
• United States
12 Jul 07
You're not alone. I work in a place where there are 80 some employees, and several of them have been sick. Thankfully, I haven't gotten it yet, but so many exposures, I fear my turn is coming. Get well soon.
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@Springlady (3986)
• United States
9 Jul 07
I'm so sorry you are feeling so lousy...esp here during the summer! I haven't heard of anyone having anything like that around here.
You really should go and see your Dr right away. He/she can give you something to help you feel better. I'm sure it is not impossible to get the flu during the summer!
I hope you feel better really soon!
God bless.
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@sugarfloss (2139)
• Malaysia
10 Jul 07
I have a fever too.I think a mild one.I'm on paracetamol and I have a sore throat.I haven't seen the doctor but I really hope it'll go away.
@jackyphuong (73)
• Canada
9 Jul 07
Did you meet any birds or chicken before. You should go to see the doctor.
@afleitman (13)
• United States
4 Jul 09
I had the summer-time flu a few years ago and it was bad. I was dizzy, had a headache, runny nose, and a dry cought. Now I think I am getting it again this year. I think it might come from being outside and active for a certain amount of time and then you go in the air conditioning for a couple of day. The last time I had it the doctor gave me antibiotics and that was it and a got better in a few days.
