<s>[INST] Hello,       I am experiencing muscle cramps, runny nose, diarrhea, headache, cough (worse at night), nausea, sore throat, and earache. Im not sure if its just a common cold or if it is something viral. I went to the doctor 5/2/17 and I was told it was just a cold. They wanted to place me on steroids however my physicians at John Hopkins didnt approved the steroids and told me not to take that prescription due to other medical history.I believe I may also have bacteria vaginosis, Im not sure if that could be related at all however I do feel miserable. If you have any advice please let me know. [/INST] Hi, I have read your question and would like to answer. It seems upper respiratory infection to me from the symptoms you have described in your question. That infection could be viral like cold and flu, bacterial like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, strep. Throat etc. You need to get done some tests like throat swab and blood culture with your doctors' advice to confirm the diagnosis. If its bacterial you would be prescribed antibiotic. If it is viral, that can easily be treated at home, with taking following treatment, Chat Doctor.  </s>