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What Causes Cold,headache And Painful Lymph Nodes?

My boyfriend & I have a horrible cold. He's had it for 9 days I had it for 4. It started out with a bad headache which hasent gone away for my boyfriend yet. I had pins & needles in my arms & legs with weakness the 1st day. High fever, horrible sore throat which hasent gone away for eith of us. Swollen, painful lymph nodes, chills. Nasy....just fell horrible. It wont go away with any medicine we take. I dont have a clue if its flu, menegitis, mono???
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of high fever, headache, cold and swollen lymph nodes seems to be due to Influenza commonly known as Flu and is a viral infection..
As your boyfriend had the infection, you have communicated the same from him..
As the viral infection runs its course and it will get resolved gradually on its own, so as of now you can start taking supportive treatment like antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin to prevent bacterial infection secondarily..
Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..
Take Tylenol for reducing fever..
Take decongestants like Pseudoephadrine..
Do saline nasal irrigations..
Avoid chilled foods..
Do steam inhalations, warm saline gargles and use a humidifier in your room..
Sip on plenty of warm water..
In case of no improvement in 5 days consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Cold,headache And Painful Lymph Nodes?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of high fever, headache, cold and swollen lymph nodes seems to be due to Influenza commonly known as Flu and is a viral infection.. As your boyfriend had the infection, you have communicated the same from him.. As the viral infection runs its course and it will get resolved gradually on its own, so as of now you can start taking supportive treatment like antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin to prevent bacterial infection secondarily.. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.. Take Tylenol for reducing fever.. Take decongestants like Pseudoephadrine.. Do saline nasal irrigations.. Avoid chilled foods.. Do steam inhalations, warm saline gargles and use a humidifier in your room.. Sip on plenty of warm water.. In case of no improvement in 5 days consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..