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I have a sore throat, body aches, headache and no fever and nausea could this be the flu?
feeling achy and tired for the past 2 days and want to sleep, my throat is on fire and dry. Drinking alot of water and taking tylenol.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Your symptoms sound more like strep throat. However, I would not rule out the flu or any other viral infection that is going on right now. You may need to go to the Doctor and get an antibiotic. Continue with the fluid and take something to ease your sore throat (e.g. Chloraseptic, Vicks Soothers, etc.) and try a salt water gargle and/or hydrogen peroxide gargle...both kill germs and sooth the throat. Use 2 teaspoons salt to 1 cup water and/or equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water. Also, add some Vitamin C. You can get the tablets at any drug store.
Hope you feel better soon.
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- formerly_bobLv 71 decade ago
Everything except the throat on fire is a common flu symptom. A burning throat is more often a symptom of strep throat - it is extremely painful.
