Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Asked 4 months ago

Do you always run a fever with the flu?

Feeling really drained and body aches all over, like the flu, for the past two days. My temperature is normal, though, no fever at all. Does the flu always cause a fever, or can you have it without one?

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Ram Sevak Yadav Ram Sevak Yadav Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Nahi bhaiya, hamare yahan jab sardi-zukam phailta hai toh har kisi ko bukhar nahi aata. Kai baar bas badan tootta hai aur behad thakan rehti hai. Thoda gunguna pani pijiye aur araam kijiye, aur agar kamzori zyada lage toh daktar sahab ko zaroor dikha lijiye.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Agree with others, you don't always get a fever. Try drinking warm ginger water to soothe your throat while you rest.

Harish Gupta Harish Gupta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

You can definitely have the flu without a fever, as it depends on your immunity. Since getting full viral panels can be quite expensive, I usually consult a local government dispensary doctor first to get affordable advice. It helps manage the treatment budget practically without skipping medical care.

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

Sanjay Deshpande Sanjay Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

At my age, the flu doesn't bother with a fever, it just goes straight to making my knees creak like rusty old doors. Yes, you can definitely have the flu without a warm forehead. Just get some proper rest and don't try to be a hero.

Kunal Sharma Kunal Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I literally just recovered from the flu last week. I had intense body aches, chills, and a terrible cough, but my temperature never went above 98.6. Please go see a doctor if you feel very weak, because a fever is not the only sign of the flu.

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Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how confusing and stressful it is when you feel absolutely miserable but the thermometer says you are fine. I used to worry that I was exaggerating my sickness. Please know that your fatigue and aches are very real, and you should definitely consult a doctor to feel better.

Arjun Nair Arjun Nair Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I have the flu right now and there is absolutely no fever, but I haven't slept more than two hours because of this blocked nose and heavy head. It's honestly exhausting. If you are feeling bad, just rest and don't wait for the thermometer to show a high number.

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