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Flu and fever

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Samimiami
Samimiami

I’ve had the flu for five days and can’t get rid of the fever.  Is this the norm?   It never gets higher than 101.5 and responds to ibuprofen and acetaminophen.   I have Rx for prednisone and Zithromax.   Should I start them or wait a while?

 

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  • Lisagal
    Lisagal Samimiami

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    As long as ur body is responding to the Tylenol that is good. It's when it doesn't respond that's bad. I'm surprised they did not give you tamiflu. Prednisone is for inflammation. Meaning is your coughing a lot it will bring swelling down. The antibiotic does nothing to the flu it's a virus. Only antivirals would have helped but they must be taken in the first 48 hours that's tamiflu. Hope that helps. Flu fever should break after 4_6 days then symptoms can be there as long as 12-14 days. Lots of fluids and rest.

    • Samimiami
      Samimiami Lisagal

      Posted

      Thanks.  It does respond to Tylenol.  I have asthma which can flare with a cold but haven’t had any trouble for a year or so.  I’d like to wait it out if possible.  The prednisone is 20 x 2 for five days.  I may give it one more day then.  
    • Lisagal
      Lisagal Samimiami

      Posted

      I always give the Prednisone to my little one when he gets sick. His trackia always get swollen causing him to have croup. When he takes the steroids he is instantly better in two days from the swelling. It's a great drug and taking by liquid you should have no side effects. Worst would be jittering. Good luck

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