Jay,
I hope that you would feel better soon. Mary is right in insisting
that you see a doctor. A nasty cold or flu can weaken your immune
system making you susceptible to pneumonia. I learned it the hard way
about this time last year.. I had been in perfect health with nary a
cold, flu or taking a sick day in over ten years. Ironically, I took
the flu shot last year and ended up getting a terrible flu (wrong flu
vaccine type) for over a week. I then picked up a really bad pneumonia
which took me off work for several weeks. Had always thought that
pneumonia only struck old and weak people. Here I was, in perfect
health, doing everything right (belong to a rowing club, go to the gym
everyday, eating only the right foods, taking vitamins etc.) and yet I
was nearby killed by those little antibiotic-resistant bugs. It took
me several months to regain my strength. So be extra careful and get
plenty of rest even after your recovery.
Hai