crystal17
04-02-19, 21:45
Hi, I haven't posted on here for quite a while, some of you might remember me as I had a thread about my son and my various anxieties about him.
Will try to keep this to the point.
I've had a flu-like virus for about 3 weeks now, it went after about a week mostly but I'm left with a lingering cough and sore throat on the evenings.
About a week ago my 15 year old son came down with it but it seemed worse than mine, he had symptoms such as chills, severe aches (they were only for one day), a high temperature, sore throat and bad cough.
I'm worried now thinking is it even flu? I know for sure it's more than a cold but could it be a chest infection? He is SO tired and just wants to stay in bed and sleep a lot. It's been a week now and it says on NHS website that flu symptoms should get better after a few days, and also says to stay away from Drs surgeries/A&E etc.
But the worry is the fact he has eating issues, it's a virtually unheard of eating disorder and I have no idea if he's deficient in any vitamins etc so is that an underlying health issue?
I'm shaking and panicking and have been for a week now, can anyone help and tell me their flu experiences?? The thing I'm most worried about is how lethargic he is and not wanting to do anything other than be in bed.
Will try to keep this to the point.
I've had a flu-like virus for about 3 weeks now, it went after about a week mostly but I'm left with a lingering cough and sore throat on the evenings.
About a week ago my 15 year old son came down with it but it seemed worse than mine, he had symptoms such as chills, severe aches (they were only for one day), a high temperature, sore throat and bad cough.
I'm worried now thinking is it even flu? I know for sure it's more than a cold but could it be a chest infection? He is SO tired and just wants to stay in bed and sleep a lot. It's been a week now and it says on NHS website that flu symptoms should get better after a few days, and also says to stay away from Drs surgeries/A&E etc.
But the worry is the fact he has eating issues, it's a virtually unheard of eating disorder and I have no idea if he's deficient in any vitamins etc so is that an underlying health issue?
I'm shaking and panicking and have been for a week now, can anyone help and tell me their flu experiences?? The thing I'm most worried about is how lethargic he is and not wanting to do anything other than be in bed.