Should I exercise while I have the Flu?
912259
No! Your body needs all that energy to fight the bacterias, do try to avoid all kinds of vigourous activities until you're fine. Or your illness could just drag on longer.
1021608
yes, and also the water..possibly lowered your resistance to illness. plus heat fever happens...drink more water.
317676
Typical influenza illness includes fever (usually 100ºF to 103ºF in adults and often even higher in children) and respiratory symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches, and often extreme fatigue. Although nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can sometimes accompany influenza infection, especially in children, these symptoms are rarely the primary symptoms.
101688
pretty much the same as th flu
103898
here some ways how to cope with the flu\n-get plenty of rest\n-take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen(if you really must)\n-drink....drink.....drink\n-humidify your home in winter\n-suppress a dry cough\n-encourage a "productive" cough
193634
because your body is fighting hard to fight off the infection, thats also why you feel tired and run down when you have the flu. so your body is working hard and using up all your energy
624289
when i came off my doctor told me to drink O.J take multivitamines. stay worm eat fruit\n and try to get out for a walk each day .  don't give up if i can do it you can.   good luck take it slow don't come down to fast.1 ml every too days till your at 1 or 2 ml's then stop you will feel sick like you have a flu.this will pass \np.s don't forget it will all be over in ten day then you get to start over
1107447
Yes\n\nGlandular fever stays infective weeks to months after having the illness. You will probably have returned to work by this time.  If your not to tired, its important to build up your strengh with gentle exercise.
88181
No, when you're sick, your body needs rest.
91325
At this time, there is no known medical reason to suggest that you will be more susceptible to catching colds and flus if you are out in the cold. However, your chances of catching these increase substantially, obviously, if you are in contact with people who have colds and flus. Colds and flus are caused by viruses. The same answer applies to bacteria.
74324
Get extra rest. Bed rest can help you feel better. It will also help you avoid spreading the virus to others. \nDrink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from fever. Fluids also ease a scratchy throat and keep nasal mucus thin. Hot tea with lemon, water, fruit juice, and soup are all good choices. \nIf fever is uncomfortable, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower it. You may also sponge your body with lukewarm water to reduce fever. Do not use cold water or ice. Lowering the fever will not make your symptoms go away faster, but it may make you more comfortable. \nTo relieve body aches and headache, take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 20 unless your doctor tells you to do so. Also, aspirin and ibuprofen can upset your stomach, while acetaminophen does not. \nTry a decongestant or nasal spray if your main symptom is a stuffy nose. Look for a single-ingredient decongestant that contains phenylephrine. If nasal drainage is thick, a decongestant that contains guaifenesin may help keep it thin and draining. Do not use medicated nasal sprays or drops more often than directed and not for longer than 3 days. \nBreathe moist air from a hot shower or from a sink filled with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose. \nAvoid antihistamines. They do not treat flu symptoms and may make nasal drainage thicker. \nIf the skin around your nose and lips becomes sore from repeated rubbing with tissues, apply a bit of petroleum jelly to the area. Using disposable tissues that contain lotion also may help. \nUse cough drops or plain, hard candy to help ease coughing. \nTake a nonprescription cough medicine that contains dextromethorphan if you develop a dry, hacking cough. Some products contain a high percentage of alcohol. Use them with caution. \nElevate your head at night with an extra pillow if coughing keeps you awake. \nAvoid smoking and breathing secondhand smoke. This is good advice any time, but it is especially important when you have a respiratory infection like a cold or the flu.
807572
Usually the flu has to run it's course, but you can treat the symptoms with things like Advil, caugh meds, etc. while boosting your immune system [to fight the flu/cold] with Airborne, Zicam and any Zinc lozenges you can find. These products work together wonderfully, however it's BEST to start them AS SOON AS you even THINK you're comming down with something or before you are going to be around people you either know are sick or think may be sick.\n\nYou can also BUILD your immune system up by taking Echinacea, Goldenseal and Vitamin C. Just remember that the Echinacia & Goldenseal are best started about a month before flu/cold season starts and quit taking them just after the flu/cold season ends. You CAN O.D. on vitamins so take no more than 200% RDA daily or 500% RDA [ONLY] while sick. Also, if you increase your intake of ONE vitamin, your body will want an increase of most other vitamins.\n\nLike Vitamin C you can O.D. on ANY vitamin ESPECIALLY the "Oil Soluable" ones: A, D, E and K. The oil soluable vitamins build up in the body and are metabolized very slowly. All the other vitamins are called "Water soluable". They are metabolized and eliminated quicker but you can still take too much of them at one time.\n\nBTW: If your flu symptoms don't lessen in a week or so...OR...they get worse, GET to the DR, *FAST*!!! True Flu is NOTHING to play with.\n\nEdit: And YES good old fashioned HOME MADE Chicken Soup has been clinically proven to help speed recovery time of colds/flu.<forgot about that one!...blushing, LOL!
752633
With just the flu any drugs that can and will take away your minor aches and pains (that are stronger then what you have) you are unable to get. You have bought what you can it looks like....\nYour pains will be over soon....\nGo get Vick's rub, rub it on your chest. This will also clear your nose :0)\nIf you have chronic pain, or the pain does not leave then you need to go to the doctors....\nSorry you do not feel good, it will be over soon...
707861
depends on your level of fitness and if you training for a specific event; generally if you body aches all the time you are doing to much.  I train with weight, row, and do martial arts and Yoga, was ill for little over a week (still all little cough) but the accidentally imposed rest time really made a difference to my body appearance (for the better).  So rest is as important as the exercise.  Every day if you working different muscle groups, three to 'max' of four if you doing a general overall workout.  Don't work to hard as you will likely just put your self of and end up doing nothing.  Hope this helps
112864
Other than washing the hands frequently(this is a must in any case) you can take also other protective measures: open the windows at work or at school, because even if there is a person having flu and you can't avoid it, fresh air that will enter in the room will help to the diluition of the pathogen.\nIt will be helpful also to take orange juice, that contains vit. C and if you can't there are food supplements containing vit. C + Zn in the pharmacies.So, ask your pharmacist about their action.\nHoney, is also a natural antibiotic of our body.\n\nKaterina
825370
Not likely to be flu, you get very severe muscle pains with that.
973136
Well a few days ago I had a sore throat, headache, tired.\nNow my nose is stuffed up, i'm coughing a little and my nose is running.\nIs that what you have?\nIt's flu season!\nFeel better :D