what's the best way to recover from the flu

i have the flu right now and are very sick, i took some night nurse medicine last night, but i'm still ill today...got the shivers and are achey all over my body....i'm sick of laying in bed all the time so i got up earlier and sat at my computer.

please only sensible answers.

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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Drink lots of water and other fluids. Plain paracetamol is best to relieve the fever . . not one of those expensive flu treatments which are packed with caffeine.