Despite high fever, the person's hands and feet may feel cold, or chills and heat may alternate. Headache, muscle aches, and cough or stomach pain may be the major symptoms. Everything feels worse from even the slightest motion. The person's mouth usually is dry, with a thirst for long cold drinks. Pain may be felt in the eyeballs, with a heavy sensation in the head.
Illness often begins with chills and thirst, followed by high fever.
Chills may be felt the back and legs, and the aching in the bones is worse from motion. Sensitive eyes, a short hard cough, strong thirst, and vomiting after eating are other indications. This remedy is often helpful in early stages of flu or fever, even if symptoms are not especially clear. The face feels heavy, with droopy eyes and aching. A headache may begin at the back of the neck and skull, and the person may feel chills and heat running up and down the spine.