Do I have the flu?

[dstebbins]

Here's the gist of my problem:

 

I did NOT get a flue shot this year.

 

Alkaselzer doesn't work.

 

When I scratch an itch, I feel like I'm ripping my skin right off, and the feeling lingers for a few minutes.

 

Fearing the worst, I did a google search on how to tell the flu from the common cold. Here's what I found.

 

http://www.ehow.com/how_2173382_tell-have-flu.html

 

On the first test, I don't know for sure if I have a fever (I have no thermometer), but I definitely feel like I do.

 

Cough? Sore throat? Stuffy nose? Yeah, all three of 'em.

 

Diarreha and vomiting? No. Weakness? Yes.

 

I can't afford to go to the doctor because it's too damned expensive.

 

Any thoughts?

 

If you think I most likely have flue, what kind of OTC medicine would you suggest I go and pick up?

[UC]

If you think I most likely have flue, what kind of OTC medicine would you suggest I go and pick up?

 

Fire, and lots of it!

[dstebbins]

Fire, and lots of it!

 

Your spam post has been reported.

[UC]

Your spam post has been reported.

 

You appear to not know what spam is. That was an attempt at humor.

[dstebbins]

You appear to not know what spam is. That was an attempt at humor.

 

Spam is defined as a completely irrelevant post that in no way, shape, or form, contributes to the discussion of the topic at hand.

 

So yes, it was spam.

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

Good grief, guys, that's enough of that.

[UC]

Good grief, guys, that's enough of that.

 

I blame you.

[Rickdog]

In regards to the original OP.

 

Your answer, can only be given to you directly from a Phisician, so go and see him.

 

This place is not the place where you can get prescribed medication. Otherwise, it would be an irresponsability and I don`t think (imho) that anyone around here will fall in your attempt, to do so.

 

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

Also, go get a thermometer, they're cheap. It could come in handy, especially if you discover you have a dangerously high fever.

[Mr Skeptic]

You really really want a thermometer if you're not going to be going to a doctor. Why do you care if this is a flu? If your symptoms are severe, you need to go to a doctor. For a fever you can take some OTC drugs; aspirin or acetaminophen can reduce fever. You should read all the warnings and such before taking any medication.