Does this sound like allergies?

[GJ777]

Hello, all. I'm a 26-year-old guy who, until now, has never felt like he's had an issue with allergies.

About a month ago, I started feeling sick. For a few days, I felt like I had the flu - stuffy nose, sore throat, chills, achy body, exhaustion. After a while, the major symptoms went away and what persists is a sore throat and stuffy nose. Some days the problem is worse than others. It feels like I have a lot of phlegm or bile stopped up in my throat that won't come out. I keep trying to dredge it up, but it won't come out. When I swallow it hurts. My nose is constantly runny. Occasionally I'll have a head ache. I've noticed that I tend to feel worse on sunny days. When it's grey and rainy, I still have the symptoms, but to a lesser degree.

Does this sound like anything anyone else has? I've never dealt with this before, so it's unsettling. Once my health insurance comes through, I plan to go to the doctor; but until then, I'm seeking out advice. Is there anything I can take? I've been using Claritin and it helps with the nasal congestion, but doesn't get rid of the sore throat.

Thanks.

 

[Titchou]

Could be but the chills and achy feeling don't sound like it. You could try a decongestant along with the Claritin (Claritin D or just the "d" - sudafed - by itself).
Also, for the sore throat, if oyu gargle with warm salt water and it goes away, it's most likely allergies. If it doesn't, then it's most likely an infection.