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How Long Does Flu Typically Last?

My symtoms: first week headache, pressure in ears and sinus, sore throat, heavy congestion, back of throat red with white swollen small bumps veins showing.I have been sick with the flu for almost 3 weeks. I started the 19th of December and started taking Amoxicilin 500mg three times a day for 13 days ran out didn't feel much better. I am still conjested in the morning and still have pressure in my ears. How long does this flu normally last? Also I am being treated for RA at age 25 I am currently taking Methotrexate and Cimzia in shot form and the Cimzia is known to lower my immune system.
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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Hello and thanks for your question. Influenza typically last for about 2-3 weeks. Amoxicillin does not help because influenza is a viral infection and amoxicillin is for bacterial infections. It is try that the medications you are on for your RA can suppress your immune function so it may take longer for you to clear infections than normal. Since it has been going on so long, it is worth having a doctor check your throat and ears again for ongoing signs of infection there that may not have been cleared by the amoxicillin. Good luck to you and I hope you are feeling better soon. Take a multivitamin daily, some extra vitamin C and drink plenty of water to help yourself feel better until you recover.
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How Long Does Flu Typically Last?

Hello and thanks for your question. Influenza typically last for about 2-3 weeks. Amoxicillin does not help because influenza is a viral infection and amoxicillin is for bacterial infections. It is try that the medications you are on for your RA can suppress your immune function so it may take longer for you to clear infections than normal. Since it has been going on so long, it is worth having a doctor check your throat and ears again for ongoing signs of infection there that may not have been cleared by the amoxicillin. Good luck to you and I hope you are feeling better soon. Take a multivitamin daily, some extra vitamin C and drink plenty of water to help yourself feel better until you recover.