Dorothy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don't think I have the actual flu (because I am > out of bed) but I feel about as ill as I ever have > before. Including sore throat, searing head pain, > shivering although well wrapped up, and coughing > up unspeakable phlegm. My 7 year old son is the > same. I have been ill since 11th December, with a > few days respite over last weekend. Nurofen Cold and Flu is the only thing strong enough - had to take 3 of these at a time just to get to work and felt I was not really in this world - It was flu and I had to take one day off in the middle when I slept for almost 24 hours continually. Lasted 6 days in total from sneezing and shivering to painful chest cough. Worst ever. People who say that flu means you cannot get out of bed may be right .... but with the strongest Nuerofen you should be able to if you absolutley have to, which I did have to.