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What Causes Muscle Cramps, Runny Nose, Diarrhea, Headache, Cough, Nausea And Sore Throat?

Hello,
I am experiencing muscle cramps, runny nose, diarrhea, headache, cough (worse at night), nausea, sore throat, and earache. I'm not sure if its just a common cold or if it is something viral. I went to the doctor 5/2/17 and I was told it was just a cold. They wanted to place me on steroids however my physicians at John Hopkins didn't approved the steroids and told me not to take that prescription due to other medical history.

I believe I may also have bacteria vaginosis, I'm not sure if that could be related at all however I do feel miserable. If you have any advice please let me know.
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Hi,
I have read your question and would like to answer.
it seems upper respiratory infection to me from the symptoms you have described in your question. That infection could be viral like cold and flu, bacterial like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, strep. throat etc.
You need to get done some tests like throat swab and blood culture with your doctors advice to confirm the diagnose.
If its bacterial you would be prescribed antibiotic.
If it is viral, that can easily be treated at home, with taking following treatment,
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
Drink hot soup, tea with ginger
Gargle with salt water as often as needed.
Take over the counter medications like anti-inflammatory ibuprofen, anti-allergic cetirizine to relieve symptoms.
Throat spray like chloraseptic max to relieve throat pain and irritation.
It usually takes few days to 2 or 3 weeks for viral infection to go away.
In my knowledge Bacterial vaginosis can not be reason for upper respiratory tract symptoms.
Hope this answer is helpful
Thanks
Dr.pari
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What Causes Muscle Cramps, Runny Nose, Diarrhea, Headache, Cough, Nausea And Sore Throat?

Hi, I have read your question and would like to answer. it seems upper respiratory infection to me from the symptoms you have described in your question. That infection could be viral like cold and flu, bacterial like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, strep. throat etc. You need to get done some tests like throat swab and blood culture with your doctors advice to confirm the diagnose. If its bacterial you would be prescribed antibiotic. If it is viral, that can easily be treated at home, with taking following treatment, Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration Drink hot soup, tea with ginger Gargle with salt water as often as needed. Take over the counter medications like anti-inflammatory ibuprofen, anti-allergic cetirizine to relieve symptoms. Throat spray like chloraseptic max to relieve throat pain and irritation. It usually takes few days to 2 or 3 weeks for viral infection to go away. In my knowledge Bacterial vaginosis can not be reason for upper respiratory tract symptoms. Hope this answer is helpful Thanks Dr.pari