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Suggest Treatment For Flu And Muscle Pain

went to the er on friday and they said i had the flu. They gave me a script for prednisone. I slept alot until Sunday afternoon and then was unable to sleep for the next 3 days. Getting only 6 hours total. Last night I began having extreme muscle pain but was able to sleep more. The pain has become worse and lasted all day. Every muscle in my body hurts. If someone touches me lightly it causes me to wince with the pain. The only other symptom I have is a headache. Is this part of the flu or should I see a doctor
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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HI thanks for asking question in HCM.
According to history given you have only muscle pain and headache.
It seems most likely viral infection.
But symptoms severe, so better you first do your CBC examination and LFT.
If CBC show lymphocytosis then it will surely viral infection.
But if neutrophil increased then possibilities of bacterial infection.
The CBC can also reveal malarial parasite if present(associated fever present)
LFT is to rule out early stage of hepatitis infection.
Here if bacteria infection is cause then we will start antibiotic.Otherwise for viral infection treatment is symptomatic.
Drink more water in a day because it has antioxident property.
Eat more fruits in day time.Heavy fatty meal is to be avoided.
Take enough rest.And take healthy nutritional diet with green leaf vegetables.
For pain relief take simple analgesic.
Mostly within 3 to 5 days you will recovered.If still no benefit then we will do further work up.
Don't worry.thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Flu And Muscle Pain

HI thanks for asking question in HCM. According to history given you have only muscle pain and headache. It seems most likely viral infection. But symptoms severe, so better you first do your CBC examination and LFT. If CBC show lymphocytosis then it will surely viral infection. But if neutrophil increased then possibilities of bacterial infection. The CBC can also reveal malarial parasite if present(associated fever present) LFT is to rule out early stage of hepatitis infection. Here if bacteria infection is cause then we will start antibiotic.Otherwise for viral infection treatment is symptomatic. Drink more water in a day because it has antioxident property. Eat more fruits in day time.Heavy fatty meal is to be avoided. Take enough rest.And take healthy nutritional diet with green leaf vegetables. For pain relief take simple analgesic. Mostly within 3 to 5 days you will recovered.If still no benefit then we will do further work up. Don t worry.thanks.