Constant Flu Symptons

[moogie777]

Hi there,
I am constantly suffering from flu-like symptoms. It's been going on for a month or two now. I feel tired and run down, a lot of stuffiness in my head and nose. I wake up in the night with a lot of phlegm in my throat and a clogged nose. I cough up a lot of phlegm as well. Also just a general feeling of tiredness. I take echinacea and vitamin C and the symptoms seem to fade or go away for a while and then come back again. Any ideas on what could be wrong? I thought maybe a virus but do not have family doctor nearby and am not sure if it is worth going to a walk-in clinic. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[darcy361]

hi there, i do sympathise with you, i have had almost the same thing, my grandson had bronchitus, from school, then i went down with an upset tum, and followed immediately by itchy eyes, then completely blocked dry nose,sore throat  headache racing heartbeat, started to take paracetamol, and by christmas day afternoon felt absolutely awful, dizzy tired then nose started running and sneezing, went down hill from then, aches and pains felt lousy, then after few days went almost away, then next day came back, then went then came back, then went into really bad pain in breast ribs, went to doctor he said the cold virus had got into cartlidge under breast and is causing pain, so much so i was in tears, few days later went back as still felt ill and aching, gave me anti biotics did nothing now pain in chest spread to shouldrs and neck and arms and legs and back ache and bladder area, doc just said urine clear, so i have come home feeling let down as this stupid virus just keeps coming and going in waves, i think its flu but no one has said so, but so many people in our town seem to have it, in essex, i feel very low and tired also now, i hope this is reassuring that you are not alone, hope you get better soon it is rotten xx great new year!!

[bweb]

Moogie,

This could be a full fledged sinus infection.  It causes nasal congestion that can drain down into your throat.  It also can cause fatigue.  Let us know what you find out.

[GravesLady]

If you haven't done so already, I suggest having this checked out by your doctor(s). If any condition does  not subside within 2 weeks merits a serious doctors visit.
There are many conditions that can cause flu like symptoms, below are just some.

First thing that comes to my mind is stroke.  Don't know if you are that age or not, or if there is an age for strokes. I know of people who have spent 2 weeks in bed thinking they had the flu, and when it didn't subside went to doctor and was diagnosed with having a stroke.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.  Symptoms of Low levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning or other illnesses and can have a long term health risk if left unattended. Some of the symptoms are the following; Shortness of breath , Mild nausea and Mild headaches. Moderate levels of CO exposure can cause death if the following symptoms persist for a long measure of time.  Headaches, Dizziness, Nausea and Light-headedness. High levels of CO can be fatal causing death within minutes.

Mold toxicity produce mycotoxins.  Mycotoxins substances cannot be seen by the naked eye, are ingested and then enter the body through the skin, mucous and airways.  Once ingested, mold has the requirements to colonize and spread.  In doing this, it can compromise the immune system and damage everyday processes of the body.  Mold and yeast are interchangeable only in their dimorphic state, which is often a big misconception, although both are fungi.
Fungi, which include yeasts, moulds, smuts and mushrooms, are responsible for causing four types of mycotic (fungal) disease:   Hypersensitivity - an allergic reaction to moulds and spores;  Mycotoxicosis - poisoning by food products contaminated by fungi  Mycetismus - the ingestion of preformed toxin (toadstool poisoning)  Infection (systemic) - (Mycotoxicosis). The following are a list of the most common symptoms of fungal exposure.  Most people with some forms of Mycotoxicosis meet at least 8 (recent symptoms) of the following criteria:

Fibromyalgia/mps (and several correlated symptoms)
Respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, sinusitis
Difficulty swallowing, choking, spitting up (vomiting) mucous
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Burning in the throat and lungs (similar to acid reflux and often misdiagnosed as such)
Asthmatic signs; wheezing, shortness in breath, coughing, burning in lungs, etc.
Irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, diarrhea, sharp abdominal pains, stomach lesions
Bladder, liver, spleen, or kidney pain
Dark or painful urine
Dirt-like taste in mouth, coated tongue
Food allergies/leaky gut syndrome/altered immunity
Memory loss; brain fog, slurred speech, occasionally leading to dementia
Vision problems
Swollen lymph nodes
Large boils on neck (often a sign of anaphylaxis)
Yellowing of nails, ridges, or white marks under nail
Thyroid irregularities, sometimes leading to complete dysfunction; adrenal problems
Headaches
Anxiety/depression, heart palpitations - confusion, PTSD
Extreme blood pressure, cholesterol, or triglycerides irregularities
Ringing in ears, balance problems (very common), dizziness, loss of hearing (aspergillus niger)
Chronic fatigue (also included under this classification directional confusion)
Intermittent face flushing; almost always systemic, Called the Mylar Flush (neurological))
Night head sweats, and drooling while sleeping, profuse sweating
Multiple chemical sensitivity; only upon exposure to Stachybotrys and Chaetomium
Nose bleeds (stachybotrys)
Bruising/scarring easily; rash or hives, bloody lesions all over the skin (Often systemic, see images; skin)
Reproductive system complications; infertility, changes in menstrual cycles, miscarriage
Sudden weight changes (Detoxifier genotypes tend to gain weight, non-detoxifier genotypes tend to lose weight)
Cancer
Hair loss, very brittle nails, temporary loss of fingerprints (in rare cases)
Joint/muscle stiffness and pain
Irregular heart beat/heart attack
Seizures, inadvertent body jerking, twitching, inadvertent facial movements or numbness in face
Hypersensitivity when re-exposed to molds, which can lead to anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis upon re-exposure to mycotoxin producing molds
Death, in extreme cases
http://www.mold-survivor.com/symptoms.html
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Sufferers can experience severe, disabling tiredness, especially after physical or mental exertion. Sleeping often fails to bring refreshment. Other symptoms include aching muscles and joints, headaches, a sore throat and other flu-like symptoms. People with CFS also have difficulty with concentration and memory. Symptoms can last for months or even years, and some sufferers can experience relapses throughout their lives.

Some drugs can effect a person with fle like symptoms.

These are just some - hope they bring some light into your situation.