Update: I had a fever and a sore throat so I had a cold. Happy to report I'm feeling better now. Thanks for everyone's input except the person that scared the shit out of me with the viral meningitas talk.
My symptoms:
Severely congested. Snot Factory. Runny nose. Headache. Sore throat. Not painfully sore but persistently uncomfortable and slightly swollen glands. Some sneezing but not a crazy amount.
Diagnosis:
Allergies or Cold?
Stumper:
No itchy or irritated eyes.
swollen glands = cold.
ps - love your site.
Posted by: sg at May 9, 2006 10:49 AMI had a good friend with the same symptoms. She died of viral meningitus three days later. She was 21 years old. Not all colds are just colds. Make sure you have no neck stiffness.
Posted by: petey.j at May 9, 2006 1:16 PMsinus infection ... allergies might compound or lead to the sinus infection when not checked.
the swollen glands are the red flag warning signs.
Posted by: will h at May 9, 2006 5:36 PMI had the exact same thing last week. It was just allergies for me, so it probably is for you too. YOU do NOT have meningitus! (If you die in three days I didn't say that and I will miss you dear friend) ;)
Posted by: lily at May 10, 2006 12:03 AMhmmm... you ought to stop the crystal meth....
Posted by: christian at May 10, 2006 9:48 AMi think you have a mixture. a cold via a reaction to the changes of seasons, weather and allergies. and p.s. you have no fever, which is also a warning sign for badness. and p.p.s. the best remedy for a sore throat is to gargle with warm salt water with a cap-full of hydrogen peroxide. it will kill the evil bacteria making you sick.
Posted by: Morgan at May 10, 2006 11:05 AMOK -- am a physician and the key question is fever (yes/no) Either way if it lasts more than 5-7 days try some allegra and flonase.
Posted by: as at May 11, 2006 9:29 AM
