Symptoms of A[H1N1] FLU

Philippines
June 15, 2009 1:10am CST
What are the symptoms of this virus? I have colds right now so I just decided to stay at home and rest. I do not want to go to the doctor since the only thing I am feeling right now is the cold syndrome. I have not been in any contact with strangers or possible carriers of this virus and I do believe my immune system is strong. I got wet in the rain yesterday and this is what I believe is the reason for having colds right now. But.. I just want to be sure its just a cold, not a flu. Without going to the doctor, what are the common symptoms of this illness/ Thanks guys.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
15 Jun 09
I think that you have to be more weaker than you already are. More worst than a normal flu bug that you can't even do any activities. I wish that you don't have this flu, and I hope you recover soon enough. Drink lots of green tea and take your medicine yeah..
• Philippines
19 Jun 09
Thanks for the concern.I am feeling mush better right now.I did not have to go to the hospital.Just drinked a couple of paracetamol and slept alot.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
20 Jun 09
I'm glad to hear that, my friend..
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Jun 09
Symptoms like fever, cough or sore throat have been seen in many patients also mild respiratory illness like nasal congestion, rhinorrhea. Other symptoms reported with swine influenza are vomiting, diarrhea, headache, chills, fatigue. It is recommended that we take large doses of natural Vitamin C like Fern C to boost our immune system so that we can not contact this virus easily. I'm sure yours is no AHIN1 flue. Just take plenty of warm water, warm calamanci juice with honey, hot chicken soup and bed rest. Also have some back massage with concentration on the shoulder area.
• Philippines
19 Jun 09
Thanks for the advice salonga.I am feeling much better right now so I guess I did not catch the flu at all. The changing climate in our area might have caused my illness.
@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
19 Jun 09
Hi Joie! I've seen most of the responses has tell you already of what are the symptoms and I honestly don't know much about it either. I hope your feeling a lot better now.
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
If you have fever, see the doctor at once. Do not take the risk. Drink lots of liquid and vitamin C. Rest, sleep, and get off the computer.
@SinfulFox (135)
• United States
15 Jun 09
Well, the symptoms are pretty much the same as they are for a normal cold or flu. Fever, runny/stuffy nose, scratchy or sore throat, etc etc. There's no specific symptom just for Swine Flu and even if you did have it, it's weaker than the normal flu so I think you're fine. If you're really nervous about it, I'd go ahead and go to the doctor but if you just have a cold (and you were out in the rain so its not like this came up all of a sudden) then I wouldn't worry. Drink plenty of water and juices and get some rest.
• Philippines
19 Jun 09
thanks for the advice. I am feeling much better right now so it just means i did not catch that specific flu.Hope the pandemic should find its way to a stop.
• United States
16 Jun 09
I heard from CNN that the symptoms are all of those of the common cold except the sniffles.