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Nauseous/tired/depressed after having the flu

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maisie41568
maisie41568

I'm not sure if what I'm struggling with is an IBS flare up, Acid reflux, an H Pylori infection or something different.

I think this started about 3 weeks ago when I got my wisdom teeth out, and took antibiotics for about 5 days (Amoxicillin.) I had to stop taking them because I felt very ill and nauseous and could not participate in any normal activities. And then this past Tuesday, I became very ill with the flu. I had no energy, had a fever, cold chills, stuffed nose, cough, and a painful headache. Many of these symptoms started to go away by Friday or Saturday, but what replaced it was a severe stomach pain and nausea. Friday morning I woke up extremely uncomfortable, and it is now Monday and this has not gone away. For the first three days, the pain would go away when I was eating, and it almost felt like I was back to normal until I would stop eating again. Now, it's pretty much constant. It feels like a hollow/empty feeling in my stomach, and I do not really feel hungry or full ever. The nausea affects my chest, head, and throat, and I have also felt extremely low and depressed the past couple days. I do not have diarrhea and have not vomited and have not been able to, even days when I felt I needed to. I saw a doctor and he prescribed me anti-nausea medication but it has not done anything, and I have also been trying calcium supplements in case it had to do with Acid Reflux. I also considered that it could be an ulcer as I was under a high amount of stress and anxiety the week before I got the flu. Any advice is greatly appreciated! 

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure maisie41568

    Posted

    The online info about caring for the flu by doctors are very helpful and applying ways to be sure you are always ok. This is such a horrible flu season. I hope your feeling better soon.

    get well 💐

  • sharlenafoster
    sharlenafoster maisie41568

    Posted

    Common cold might give you a runny nose or a sore throat but you are still able to make a cup of coffee. Common cold virus causes inflammation in your nasal passage, sinuses, and respiratory tracts, but the flu or influenza virus causes inflammation throughout your entire body. As you mentioned in your post you should consult to your doctor soon and follow their treatment.
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