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/r/Influenza is a subreddit dedicated to advanced and technical discussion of all things influenza!

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Sinus infection after??

Who all has had a severe sinus infection after having influenza. I had influenza for over 3 weeks. Felt better for a couple of days. Now I have a severe sinus infection, it hurts up into my eyes, ears, nose, cheeks. Bad into my teeth. I see some spots when I’m dizzy, and I have chills/muscle aches.

I’m trying to avoid antibiotics again. Just wondering if any of you have had this after having influenza.

7 Comments
2024/03/10
00:26 UTC

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How long can flu A last?

I got sick on Monday, it’s now Saturday evening and I’m still feeling rough..

Timeline, started to feel sick Monday. Stayed home from work Tuesday and Wednesday, started to feel better Wednesday night. Wake up Thursday morning and feel bad again, and this was the worst day I had. I went to urgent care that night and tested positive for Flu A. They didn’t prescribe me anything except cough medicine, even though I made it clear I didn’t really have a cough. Fast forward to today I felt somewhat better this morning, good enough to go on a 6 hour round trip drive to pick up some parts for my truck. Then on the way back I just started feeling bad again.

Don’t get me wrong I’ve had the flu really bad in the past, throwing up and all, but this one just feels different and isn’t going away. I know it hasn’t quite been a week, but in the past it was usually wrapped up by the 4th or 5th day..

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2024/03/09
21:53 UTC

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How do I know if my kid is still infectious

My son (14m) has been off school since last Tuesday. He eventually tested +ve for Influenza B. He has seen the doctor a couple of times and she advised her would be OK to go back to.school after 1 week - even if he is coughing. She said he should take some cough drops to school. The problem is he's still coughing quite a lot and fairly hard even when taking cough tablets. He thinks he's OK to go back tomorrow but I worry about him spreading it around..When I consulted DR Google it said kids can be infectious for 7 to 10 days. I just came down with it today myself and am quite unwell so I'm not thinking straight. I'm my.mind he should wait until his symptoms have subsided. ???

2 Comments
2024/02/26
09:39 UTC

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Has anyone had fever break for a day then come back?

My daughter (5) tested positive for flu A on Tuesday. She had fever for 3 days and after that had no fever for a day and then it came back the day after (yesterday) and she’s been sleeping all day. It also came with one bout of diarrhea and vomiting. Took her to urgent care today and she doesn’t have any secondary infections and flu A test still very positive. Is this normal? I’m taking her to her pediatrician in the morning but I’m worried of course.

3 Comments
2024/02/25
21:52 UTC

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Coworker tested positive for flu, feel like I have weird never ending virus

I’ve been having weirdest virus. Every time I think it’s over, symptoms pop back up. Will feel great for better part of a day then terrible for part of it. Fatigue, sore throat, runny nose and most prominently chills.

For a full week I felt better then suddenly after feeling weird for a couple hours two days ago I felt weird waking up this morning. During the day was outside in the nice weather and felt fine. Whole day at work felt great. Then at like 9 PM an hour from closing all the symptoms hit at once like a pound of bricks. Now it’s so bad I’m having trouble sleeping.

Only thing I have to go on is boss said he had similar symptoms and similar weird feeling of it going away then coming back and symptoms hanging on weeks after first infection. Other coworker got tested and has Influenza B. Could this be what I have?

11 Comments
2024/02/24
07:54 UTC

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Influenza A

28 F — first time ever having the flu in my life. On day 5 of symptoms and the thing I can’t seem to get over is how swollen and sore my throat is. I have tried absolutely everything (gargling, tea, cough drops, Tylenol/ibuprofen). I have a consistent fever still and zero appetite. Hurts beyond bad to swallow and makes it so I cannot sleep. The wet green mucus cough makes the throat even worse. Does anyone have any advice at all?! Really just seeking symptom relief.

5 Comments
2024/02/17
16:51 UTC

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Just got over a short, mild flu.

Something's a little odd for me now.

Water is now sweet. Not "That is GOOD water!" sweet. More like "Is this spiked with something?" sweet. ALL water, tap (I don't drink THAT) and bottled.

Things that were mildly sweet (as I like them) before, are now nearly sweet enough to be disgusting to me. My favorite gum (with xylitol as the sweetener), now has a chemical taste, and the flavor floods my mouth with one piece whereas before 3 pieces would be needed for the same effect.

I'm not "concerned". I'm just curious. Is this a normal possibility? This would be only the 3rd or so time in my 46 years I've had a flu.

2 Comments
2024/02/14
01:32 UTC

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Just got results - Influenza B

I’ve had a fever for 3 days, lost my voice, have intense sinus pain and overall feeling real lethargic. I went to get tested and it turns out I have influenza b. Day 4 I’m still feeling weak but I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t been eating much. Anyone else had it, and found any relief? I can’t even use the Neti pot because the congestion is that bad.

31 Comments
2024/02/10
18:20 UTC

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Symptoms

Did or does anyone have weird symptoms? What are they?

1 Comment
2024/02/06
04:47 UTC

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Itching

Has anyone that’s had flu or Covid recently had a histamine reaction and itch all over body?Im wondering if this is a new thing?

54 Comments
2024/02/03
05:14 UTC

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Does anyone enjoy the flu?

Ive had the flu multiple times in my life and i actually kind of enjoyed it in a bizarre way. I actually liked the aching body and fever that consumes you for a few days where the only thing you can do is sleep in bed and keep warm. It seemed to wipe away any depression i felt.

The fever was oddly enjoyable as it seemed to alter my brain in a strange way and id sit up all night shivering in this half fever dream state of mind watching documentary's that seemed bizarrely intense and outlandish as the fever raged and the dreams that followed were equally intense.

It was oddly relaxing because i always found it hard to relax and was always on the go and the virus kind of forces you to stay lying on the couch for days on end with barely enough energy to move and picking up the TV remote requiring great effort

3 Comments
2024/02/02
23:38 UTC

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Help! Wondering what I should do about swollen painful gums and neck and throat are swollen. I was told I have the flu but they didn’t even look at my gums.

I just found out I had the flu yesterday and along with that my gums are super inflamed and hurt. When I went to the doctor they said that the flu can cause your mouth to hurt. Everyday it seems like my pain in my mouth gets worse. I don’t know if I should go to the er or if we have any emergency dentists around here. It’s been four days since the symptoms started.

2 Comments
2024/02/02
01:34 UTC

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