Is a cold suppose to do this?

[worriedwell29]

I recently started coming down with the typical cold symptoms with mild fatigue and body aches, no fever then on to congestion and this is the third day and I have very runny nose, congestion and sinus headache and cough, but no fever. I feel warm but temp says 98.6. My nose is raw and burning from wiping it and my head is full of snot, so maybe that's why. But my question is , is it normal to feel this crappy , run down and tired? Its basically the 3rd day of my cold.

[specialmom]

Oh that is good news and gives me hope for tomorrow for me! :>)

[worriedwell29]

Thanks y'all I feel much better today .

[specialmom]

I have some colds in which I sound awful but really, over all, feel alright.  And then I have other colds in which I just feel like poop and others don't even see the outward signs.  Each virus is a little different.  I'm on day two of a cold myself right now and my nose is only a tiny running----------  but what people can't see is that I FEEL horrible.  My throat hurts, my stomach is a bit nauseous, I have a headache and I want to go to sleep.  My eyes just ache right now.  

So, I do think what you describe can be normal for a typical virus.  If you do start to feel markedly worse or start to run a fever, call your doc----  a secondary infection could be setting in that you'd need antibiotics for.  

Drink double your usual liquid intake.  Helps thin the 'goo' out.  good luck and hope you (and me both) feel better soon!

[jeanneemoraless]

I just saw this now, i had the same case when it was last summer. maybe it was because of the people around you, do they have sinus problems too? if yes you've just been transfered with their virus. be careful, because mine lasted for 3 months and til now. i mean you'll get well. just consult the doctor cause i haven't. drink aspirin to remove headache. and i'm not sure if we have the same problem but, that sorta happened to me. your head will end just eat well, but i had fever after that day for more than a week. it's on and off so better rest. and pray these prayers too. God will help you through it. :) http://melissaroberts.suite101.com/prayers-for-cold-and-flu-blessing-to-heal-congestion-and-more-a341339 hope this helps. :)