What if it's not the flu?

[KMSP Fox 9 News, October 22, 2013] Sue Johnson thought she had the flu 8 months ago. Like many people, she decided to ride it out at home—especially since influenza is so contagious that's what a doctor would encourage.

It turned out, though, it wasn't the fl. it was a kidney stone that caused an infection, sent her into septic shock and lead to the amputation her legs and hands.

So with flu season upon us, how can a person tell if the symptoms match up?

"Usually, there is a clue in what's going on that will tell you if you have to do something or not," assured Dr. Frank Rhame, with Allina Medical Clinic. Watch the full report here.