Cold, virus or flu going around?

OK. This thing is running through my whole house. Yesterday it seemed like a bad cold. Today, my nose isn't running, just congested, and every muscle in my body hurts, even my skin. Has anyone had this? And how long does it take to go away. We're in survival mode here.

megan megan
Sep '14

Yup. My whole house had it. Takes about 5 days total, but the 2 in the middle suck. Good luck.

sack
Sep '14

Thanks for the heads up. Haven't been this sick for as long as I can remember.

megan megan
Sep '14

My parents both had it about 3 weeks ago. Took a solid week for them to start feeling better, both still have lingering cough. Said it was the worst cold they have had in years. Feel better!!

JrzyGirl88 JrzyGirl88
Sep '14

It could be that new enterovirus.

jrsemom jrsemom
Sep '14

I have it right now. I was really off my feet for 2 days. Now I just have the symptoms of a bad cold. Everything hurt and like Megan said " even my skin hurt". Thankfully the aches seem to be gone. And now I just have the congestion. I am getting my flu shot on Tuesday. This couldn't have been the flu, could it?

Tanya Tanya
Sep '14

Sounds like it's time for the "why the flu vaccine was invented by neo euro socialist scientists in support of the one world Marxist order" threads..........Sure sign of winter coming....

mistergoogle mistergoogle
Sep '14

Tanya- I was wondering the same thing. it's in my chest now and I've got a cough. Never had a cold like this before.

megan megan
Sep '14

Any fever?

Metsfan Metsfan
Sep '14

Mr G - Exactly why I gotta get me one of those. My system needs extra time to get up to speed. Looks like I'm hitting up CVS this weekend. :-(


Several people I know are suffering from sinus infections and those symptoms are similar to a cold or flu depending on the severity. Worth keeping it in mind just in case .... the good news is that it's not contagious.


If is not contagious, then why are so many people getting it??

auntiel auntiel
Sep '14

Metsfan - yes I've had a fever.

megan megan
Sep '14

@auntiel - sounds like it's a couple of different things going around including sinus infections which are fairly common in NJ (allergies/environment).


I think it's early for the flu........but whatever it is it sucks.

littlelu littlelu
Sep '14

Try washing your hands once in awhile. Hygiene goes a long way in preventing these things. Gross humans

Unfortunate
Sep '14

I've had sinus infections before and this definitely was not a sinus infection. I wondered if it was the flu, but I only felt really bad for two days. Now it just feels like a bad cold and is settling in my chest. I thought the flu would last much longer. I have my doctor's appointment next week. I can hold out until then.

To unfortunate; no one washes their hands more than I do. Making a blanket statement like that, followed by your ending comment is simply rude.

Tanya Tanya
Sep '14

Tanya - your symptoms are identical to mine. I have the cough and it is in my chest now too. Very unusual for me.

I have allergies. This is not anything like allergies.

megan megan
Sep '14

Also, everyone in my house has/had it.

megan megan
Sep '14

It's gone through my house also. My son had a fever for two days and a running nose. i didn't have a fever but after it settled in my chest and I thought it could be pneumonia I broke down and went to dr who said it was a sinus infection. I'm still coughing and blowing after 3 days of amox. I'm also pregnant so I'm limited on what I can take. This cold/sinus has been a killer


Megan, here's hoping we all feel better soon!!!

Tanya Tanya
Sep '14

I think this is going around.. I had it for 2-3 days and it was the most I've been sick in a long time. At one point my temperature hit 103 degrees and I was bedridden for a day and a half... It was absolutely terrible. I hope you feel better, Megan!

Stephanie
Sep '14

I'm hoping you were being sarcastic Unfortunate..yes? Or are you an alien? I'm sure you know these things are also (with the exception of sinus infection) often transmitted through the air...i.e. Airborne Illnesses. Like the kid coughing all over Shoprite this weekend...Ughhh!!

jaemae jaemae
Sep '14

I hope everyone's starting to feel better.

megan megan
Sep '14

Did anyone go to the Dr to find out what it is?
I started yesterday w/a horrible sore throat and head congestion...figured it was sinus...so I loaded up on Mucinex D and nighttime sinus meds last night night.
Today I feel worse, and SO achey/sore through my body with chills (no fever though)

I just moved so my dr is 45mins away, and my work schedule really prevents me from taking time off, even if I'm sick. Has anyone been seen at the local urgent care before in Hackettstown? I've heard some questionable reviews before.

Thanks!

av111ks av111ks
Sep '14

My son has been dealing with this for a few days. Finally went to the dr. today and was told he has an ear and sinus infection - I was thinking flu because he was 'achy', but it's not. He was given anti-biotics and told to take Mucinex-D.

lollipopz
Sep '14

Me and the kids have been fighting the cold and horrible cough for a week now. I went to the Dr yesturday and he said it was viral but today I am running a 101 fever...so I am going back to the Dr.
I have never used so many tissues in my life.....hope everyone feels better.

Candace J Candace J
Sep '14

Thanks for the info! These are some extreme body aches and chills...ugh! I'm going to finish up work today and get to the Dr tomorrow! Hope everyone is feeling better ASAP!

av111ks av111ks
Sep '14

I feel like I got hit by a mack truck; my head hurts, my throat hurts, I've got the chills, I'm sneezing & blowing my nose every second and I can't sleep...this just sucks big time :-C.

kayaking kayaking
Sep '14

kayaking - I hear ya...I've only had symptoms for less than 24 hours, but I feel like it its taken over full force! I stand up and I'm ready to fall over!
Rest up everyone!

av111ks av111ks
Sep '14

The first day i was sneezing like crazy and had a severely runny nose. The second day was when the aching all over started. I think the body aches and my skin hurting was the worst part. It felt a lot like the flu at that point. Hate to say it, but I'm still sick and this is day 6...but I'm progressively feeling better.

I hope everyone gets better soon.

megan megan
Sep '14

Reporting back...went to the Dr this afternoon And I have walking pneumonia (different than bronchial pneumonia) and prevents itself as the flu like symptoms, fever/chills/bodyaches.
It is also contagious...and gets treated with antibiotics.
Just an FYI ...get to the Dr if u haven't already and feel better soon!!

av111ks av111ks
Oct '14

I 100% agree with unfortunate.

Most people haven't a clue on proper hand washing and/or basic hygiene for that matter. That said, for the love of god people ... wash .. your .. hands. Not just with water, use soap and water and scrub into a lather for 20 seconds or two happy birthday songs. Don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth without washing your hands first. If you make this a common practice your everyday way of life, you will rarely get sick. I learned this in 2nd grade for goodness sake! What's wrong with people these days.

Also, Be considerate, Don't cough on your hands and then touch things others may touch spreading germs in the process. Use a tissue or the inside of your elbow. If you blow your nose ... wash your hands afterwards. Be considerate, stay home and others won't catch it.

FYI, If your whole family got sick, obviously you are not using proper hygiene methods or taking the proper preventative measures. Wash your hands constantly and be considerate of others personal space, don't share food, glasses etc.

Are any of the people sick by chance smokers?

commonsensegal
Oct '14

Not a smoker, not a drinker.
Healthy and properly wash my hands.
Getting sick happens...regardless. but I do agree, I work in an office of people who seem to be allergic to soap and water, as well as standard hygiene.

av111ks av111ks
Oct '14

I'm not a smoker either, but I've got a few kids so getting sick is inevitable no matter how much I wash my hands.

megan megan
Oct '14

Feel better Megan and family!

av111ks av111ks
Oct '14

Thanks av111ks. You too!

megan megan
Oct '14

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