Sue G in PA Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 So, I woke up yesterday aching all over like I had worked out the day before. But, I hadn't done anything all day on Sunday! My arms, my legs, my back, my ribs...everywhere! Today, it is worse! I can hardly life my toddler b/c it hurts sooo much. My throat is killing me and feels swollen. It is painful to swallow anything except liquid. However, it isn't "scratchy" like laryngitus or anything. It is "achy". What could this be? I'm fatigued as well...but that's pretty normal. I'm fatigued all the time. I had blood work done last week and everything was normal (they didn't do a Vit. D or iron, though). Blood count was normal so it doesn't seem like a virus or infection. My kids have also been complaining of achiness. Just not as bad as mine. No fever that I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 My dd and I have felt this way since yesterday. So far neither of us have a fever but ache all over. We also have a sore throat but not severe like yours. We have no other symptoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z2_mom Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 FLU---- Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) That sounds like pretty typical flu symptoms. I'd think odds are "novel A/H1N1" Hope you feel better soon. ETA - just wanted to f/u about the bloodwork, viral infection can hit you very quickly so it wouldn't have shown in elevated white counts last week. Also a significant percentage of novel flu cases have NO fever so don't get distracted by lack of fever....this sounds like flu to me. Edited September 30, 2009 by hornblower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 We had this too!! I thought my aches were from running a 10K the weekend before. I was also EXTREMELY exhausted. It was really hard! The kids had milder symptoms. The sore throat eventually turned into a really bad cough that is lingering for a second week. Only one of us had a fever (out of the 5 who were sick). I'm waiting for the 6th child to get sick. I hope you feel better soon!!! It's not fun. But, I sure hope ours was swine flu! I'd like to think it's out of the way and done with for the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 That was my first thought. Well, it could be worse. Thanks, Dr. Hive. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Take two Motrin & call me in the morning. lol Motrin/aspirin is good for inflammation and inflammation seems to be what ails you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Sounds like the flu, but I wouldn't rule out Mono. (even as an adult), or even tonsillitis(if you still have them) If you continue to feel this way after 3 or 4 days, or get worse, see a Dr. And just a note. Do not take any aspirin products until you know what is wrong. Stick with Ibuprofen/Motrin. Tylenol as a second choice. Tylenol has a high incidence of liver problems. Hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 MONO?!?!:001_huh: Is THIS what I get for sending my dc back to the germ emporium, um, I mean ps? :glare: Nice. I suppose if I get worse I'll se my dr. I have to see her anyway for more blood work and such. Thanks Dr. Hive! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 MONO?!?!:001_huh: Is THIS what I get for sending my dc back to the germ emporium, um, I mean ps? :glare: Nice. I suppose if I get worse I'll se my dr. I have to see her anyway for more blood work and such. Thanks Dr. Hive! :D LOL.........I got one back in Public High School, so I know the feeling.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrumm4448 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Take oil of oregano about 10 times a day and you should feel better shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I woke up Sunday morning with the exact same feeling....my throat hurt so bad I didn't know if I could actually eat anything, LOL. I ran a fever of 100 on Sunday and Monday morning. I just took Motrin for the fever and sore throat. I gargled with peroxide mixed 1:1 with water.....in the morning and night. By Monday....my throat was feeling a bit better..... By Tuesday....a LOT better. I still have a cough....but I never did get a runny nose or anything like that.... Today....I feel great except my throat still feels 'swollen'....but nothing like it felt Sunday morning, LOL! I do still have the cough.... Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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