Guinevere Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 My whole family keeps getting sick. Like, we go to bed fine, and wake up feeling rough. It might run a 2-3 week thing, or we might be better in the morning. Four of us woke up today congested, coughing, slight fever, and exhausted. Can it be allergies with a fever and body aches? It's just weird how it comes and goes so quickly. I'm hoping this is a quick one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have crazy bad allergies, but I never have body aches or a fever. So that part doesn't seem to be allergy related. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have crazy bad allergies, but I never have body aches or a fever. So that part doesn't seem to be allergy related. That's what I thought. We are actually sick, I guess. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I hate to say it, but I think you're probably sick. :( My allergies are acting up at this time of the year, but I have never gotten a fever with them. I do get headaches, but not generalized body aches. I'm sorry you guys aren't feeling well, but at least it's this week and not on Thanksgiving... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 For us, If it’s worse in the morning but gets better, that’s allergies with a possible sinus infection. If it’s just sniffly in the morning but gets worse, it’s something else. This pattern is why my sinus infections brew for so long before I remember to make the darn appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I'm serious -- try Elderberry Syrup! I heard about it on here and I swear by it now. I was getting sick and it stopped it. Worked for DH too. My boys are taking the elderberry gummies to prevent sickness. Hoping it works. It's worth a try for your family. There have been recent threads on here about it, including recipes for making your own elderberry syrup. I have to head out the door or I would link them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemsondana Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 You can have a slight fever or ache with really bad allergies - if they are flaring up, there's a lot of inflammation. This time of year, it could go either way - virus or allergy. It's been a really bad allergy year in some parts of the country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Do you have any itching at all? That's a sign for me that it's allergies at work. I also look for allergic shiners in my kids. If I don't get on top of my DSs allergies, he will quickly transition to sinus and ear infections, then upper respiratory thanks to the post nasal drip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) I do get mild fever with allergies as does my DS12. Is it dry at night where you are? If humidity is low at night for us, it is guaranteed that we would all wake up coughing. We feel lots better after a glass of milk and my kids usually go back to sleep. My husband gets the fever with the flu so there is no mistaking it for allergy. His whole face turns reddish when having a fever. ETA: The library air-con makes us cough too sometimes and we feel our throats getting dry. Edited November 14, 2017 by Arcadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thank you for the ideas. I've been dozing off and on for the last few hours, and woke up chilled and so achey. I'm definitely sick. This is SO inconvenient because I have multiple obligations this week. I accidentally fell asleep earlier, and dh took care of all the kids, and shut the bedroom door so I'd stay asleep. That was nice! Here's hoping I can sleep it off quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I'm so sorry you're sick. :( I hope all of you feel better very soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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