Is It Normal To Have The Flu Symptoms For Over 2 Weeks
Did You Get Your Flu Shot?
Influenza, "the flu," is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract and is spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu can cause serious problems for some, including anyone taking immunosuppressive drugs such as Imuran, Neoral, Purinethol, and Prednisone
In a recent study conducted in an IBD specialty clinic, it was found that 86 percent of the patients were taking or had taken immunosuppressive medication, but...
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Expert & Community Posts
Swine flu (H1N1 influenza) and diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health ExpertThe news reports about the H1N1 influenza pandemic (popularly known as "swine flu") keep coming,... Read more »
Living with Metastasis: When Boring is Good
By Laurie Kingston , Health Expert...though, the symptoms (a badly swollen abdomen due to fluid buildup, nausea, diarrhea, and lots... Read more »
Because You Asked – My Personal Story
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...overwhelming. I felt like I had a constant case of the flu. Even my clothes hurt when they... Read more »
The Flare Factor
By Sara Nash , Health Expert...conference was over, I started to feel really warm and flushed, and my breathing became a little... Read more »
Health Guide
Time for a Flu Shot?
What is the flu? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting... Read more »Understanding Fibromyalgia
...to have that non-stop pain all over your body? Now think about what it would feel like to have the flu at the same time – the kind of flu where every muscle in your body aches and it takes... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Introduction
...viruses, bacteria, or other microscopic organisms. In most cases, these infections lead to colds or mild influenza (flu) and are temporary and harmless. In rare cases, flu can be severe, or the... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
...directly caused by other illnesses or conditions. People who have chronic fatigue syndrome report flu-like symptoms that do not go away in a few days or even a few weeks. The Center for Disease... Read more »Multiple Sclerosis: Lifestyle Changes
...temperatures may help MS symptoms during daily activitiesCooling suits are being investigatedPrevention of InfluenzaMS symptoms worsen during a cold or the flu, probably because of increased... Read more »Images
Medications
...treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects (e.g., flu-like symptoms), your doctor may... Read more »
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