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over a year ago
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I’ve recently spent a week in bed with what I believe was flu.
I’m now feeling a lot better but my energy is none existent, I’m knackered after just walking to the bathroom and I feel like I have no strength left!
Is this right? When will I be “normal” again?
Anyone any tips to help my recovery?
I usually get the flu jab but didn’t remember last year (of course!).
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Last time I had the flu it knocked me out for two weeks. Might just take a little longer to feel better lovely xxx"
Ahh, Ok. I’ve never had it before and it was worse than I could have imagined!
Maybe I’ll give it a bit longer.
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over a year ago
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I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing? |
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"Last time I had the flu it knocked me out for two weeks. Might just take a little longer to feel better lovely xxx
Ahh, Ok. I’ve never had it before and it was worse than I could have imagined!
Maybe I’ll give it a bit longer.
Thanks lovely "
I too got it the year I didn’t have my flu jab - honestly it’s bloody awful. Feel better soon lovely  Xx |
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"I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing?"
I could have my head hanging off and my dr would not be interested right now!
It is impossible to get through, phone appointments only and a backlog so long that by the time they call you’re either better or dead. Quite an effective system really |
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"Last time I had the flu it knocked me out for two weeks. Might just take a little longer to feel better lovely xxx
Ahh, Ok. I’ve never had it before and it was worse than I could have imagined!
Maybe I’ll give it a bit longer.
Thanks lovely
I too got it the year I didn’t have my flu jab - honestly it’s bloody awful. Feel better soon lovely Xx "
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I'm currently in the same boat. I've had a chest infection and 4 weeks in I'm still chesty and tired. The fatigue after a virus can last quite a long time unfortunately. A few weeks is normal though it can even be a few months. When I had pneumonia it took over a year to get back to normal energy levels but I was also bed bound for weeks with that and lost a tonne of weight. |
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"I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing?
I could have my head hanging off and my dr would not be interested right now!
It is impossible to get through, phone appointments only and a backlog so long that by the time they call you’re either better or dead. Quite an effective system really "
Hey I been in same situation started last weekend finally yesterday felt more normal still exhausted but least other sides settling. I also testing covid + which didn’t help.
Lots drinks and rest is best advice and soon be gone |
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I empathize with u! Have had a ear infection since Thursday on day 3 of antibiotics still no improvement! My ear is like a tap literally running down my neck! And the pain is as bad as labour! Taking ibuprofen 400 like sweeties takes edge of! Hope u get back to normal soon x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had flu a few years ago and it was a month before I was 100%. I just had to acknowledge that it was going to take time and build up activity gradually. |
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"I empathize with u! Have had a ear infection since Thursday on day 3 of antibiotics still no improvement! My ear is like a tap literally running down my neck! And the pain is as bad as labour! Taking ibuprofen 400 like sweeties takes edge of! Hope u get back to normal soon x"
That sounds awful! I hope you get better soon! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing?
I could have my head hanging off and my dr would not be interested right now!
It is impossible to get through, phone appointments only and a backlog so long that by the time they call you’re either better or dead. Quite an effective system really "
I've used eConsults before and they've been pretty quick and effective. Hope you can get it seen to quickly |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing?
I could have my head hanging off and my dr would not be interested right now!
It is impossible to get through, phone appointments only and a backlog so long that by the time they call you’re either better or dead. Quite an effective system really
Hey I been in same situation started last weekend finally yesterday felt more normal still exhausted but least other sides settling. I also testing covid + which didn’t help.
Lots drinks and rest is best advice and soon be gone"
did you have flu or covid? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I empathize with u! Have had a ear infection since Thursday on day 3 of antibiotics still no improvement! My ear is like a tap literally running down my neck! And the pain is as bad as labour! Taking ibuprofen 400 like sweeties takes edge of! Hope u get back to normal soon x"
Omg I feel for you!! Earache and toothache have to be the two worst things in the world! Get well soon |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing?
I could have my head hanging off and my dr would not be interested right now!
It is impossible to get through, phone appointments only and a backlog so long that by the time they call you’re either better or dead. Quite an effective system really
Hey I been in same situation started last weekend finally yesterday felt more normal still exhausted but least other sides settling. I also testing covid + which didn’t help.
Lots drinks and rest is best advice and soon be gone
did you have flu or covid? "
Flu |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I had flu a few years ago and it was a month before I was 100%. I just had to acknowledge that it was going to take time and build up activity gradually. "
Patience is a virtue that I do not have.
I need to relax and focus on feeling better but didn’t think it would take this long  |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
"I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing?
I could have my head hanging off and my dr would not be interested right now!
It is impossible to get through, phone appointments only and a backlog so long that by the time they call you’re either better or dead. Quite an effective system really
Hey I been in same situation started last weekend finally yesterday felt more normal still exhausted but least other sides settling. I also testing covid + which didn’t help.
Lots drinks and rest is best advice and soon be gone
did you have flu or covid?
Flu "
I was asking _parrow77, I couldn't workout from his reply if he had flu, covid. |
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"I empathize with u! Have had a ear infection since Thursday on day 3 of antibiotics still no improvement! My ear is like a tap literally running down my neck! And the pain is as bad as labour! Taking ibuprofen 400 like sweeties takes edge of! Hope u get back to normal soon x
Omg I feel for you!! Earache and toothache have to be the two worst things in the world! Get well soon "
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"I had flu a few years ago and it was a month before I was 100%. I just had to acknowledge that it was going to take time and build up activity gradually.
Patience is a virtue that I do not have.
I need to relax and focus on feeling better but didn’t think it would take this long "
It's frustrating isn’t it. After weeks of doing very little with being unwell I went out with friends Friday night and then to a gender reveal on Saturday and I've been in bed by 10pm every night since and still tired when I wake up. |
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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago
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Hot water with honey and lemon, sip regularly
Plenty of rest
Vicks rub on your chest
Take a multivitamin and try probiotic drinks to help the immune system
I’m diabetic and was absolutely floored with flu last year these all helped, wishing you a speedy recovery lovely xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Hot water with honey and lemon, sip regularly
Plenty of rest
Vicks rub on your chest
Take a multivitamin and try probiotic drinks to help the immune system
I’m diabetic and was absolutely floored with flu last year these all helped, wishing you a speedy recovery lovely xx"
Thank you, will try all of these |
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over a year ago
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"I had flu a few years ago and it was a month before I was 100%. I just had to acknowledge that it was going to take time and build up activity gradually.
Patience is a virtue that I do not have.
I need to relax and focus on feeling better but didn’t think it would take this long
It's frustrating isn’t it. After weeks of doing very little with being unwell I went out with friends Friday night and then to a gender reveal on Saturday and I've been in bed by 10pm every night since and still tired when I wake up. "
Sooo frustrating! I’m not used to taking it easy, I’m usually very active and busy. This isn’t me!  |
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"I know the feeling, had a persistent cough for about 4 weeks now and get out of breath easily too. Have you tried calling for a doctor's appointment to check your breathing?
I could have my head hanging off and my dr would not be interested right now!
It is impossible to get through, phone appointments only and a backlog so long that by the time they call you’re either better or dead. Quite an effective system really
Hey I been in same situation started last weekend finally yesterday felt more normal still exhausted but least other sides settling. I also testing covid + which didn’t help.
Lots drinks and rest is best advice and soon be gone
did you have flu or covid? "
Flu but I wasn’t testing positive but that cleared and still ill |
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"I had flu a few years ago and it was a month before I was 100%. I just had to acknowledge that it was going to take time and build up activity gradually.
Patience is a virtue that I do not have.
I need to relax and focus on feeling better but didn’t think it would take this long
It's frustrating isn’t it. After weeks of doing very little with being unwell I went out with friends Friday night and then to a gender reveal on Saturday and I've been in bed by 10pm every night since and still tired when I wake up.
Sooo frustrating! I’m not used to taking it easy, I’m usually very active and busy. This isn’t me! "
I understand and know feeeling it’s ruining me getting out on bike, work and everything but obviously your body needs rest.
I keep fighting that but and makes me worse so rest and try relax.
Big hugs to you |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I had flu a few years ago and it was a month before I was 100%. I just had to acknowledge that it was going to take time and build up activity gradually.
Patience is a virtue that I do not have.
I need to relax and focus on feeling better but didn’t think it would take this long
It's frustrating isn’t it. After weeks of doing very little with being unwell I went out with friends Friday night and then to a gender reveal on Saturday and I've been in bed by 10pm every night since and still tired when I wake up.
Sooo frustrating! I’m not used to taking it easy, I’m usually very active and busy. This isn’t me!
I understand and know feeeling it’s ruining me getting out on bike, work and everything but obviously your body needs rest.
I keep fighting that but and makes me worse so rest and try relax.
Big hugs to you"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve recently spent a week in bed with what I believe was flu.
I’m now feeling a lot better but my energy is none existent, I’m knackered after just walking to the bathroom and I feel like I have no strength left!
Is this right? When will I be “normal” again?
Anyone any tips to help my recovery?
I usually get the flu jab but didn’t remember last year (of course!).
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I tested positive for covid last thu, but negative by Monday suggesting I had covid before I knew I had it
I have been left absolutely exhausted by the simplest of tasks - a shower wiped me out this morning
I too thought it was flu cos I was snotty, which I didn't know was a thing with covid
Either way, it's a cunt
Hooe you're feeling perkier soon x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’ve recently spent a week in bed with what I believe was flu.
I’m now feeling a lot better but my energy is none existent, I’m knackered after just walking to the bathroom and I feel like I have no strength left!
Is this right? When will I be “normal” again?
Anyone any tips to help my recovery?
I usually get the flu jab but didn’t remember last year (of course!).
I tested positive for covid last thu, but negative by Monday suggesting I had covid before I knew I had it
I have been left absolutely exhausted by the simplest of tasks - a shower wiped me out this morning
I too thought it was flu cos I was snotty, which I didn't know was a thing with covid
Either way, it's a cunt
Hooe you're feeling perkier soon x"
Thank you, you too! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’ve recently spent a week in bed with what I believe was flu.
I’m now feeling a lot better but my energy is none existent, I’m knackered after just walking to the bathroom and I feel like I have no strength left!
Is this right? When will I be “normal” again?
Anyone any tips to help my recovery?
I usually get the flu jab but didn’t remember last year (of course!).
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Last time I had flu (2003) I was ill in bed for a full week, I have asthma too and it took a further 6 weeks to start feeling normal again. It depends on the strain and your immune system. Treat yourself like you still have it for a couple of weeks slowly increasing your daily routine.
I can remember standing up was a nightmare as I’d become so dizzy, but had to feed the cats and let one out and in. |
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Flu knocked me for six for three weeks. I'd not got my flu jab because my docs hadn't offered. They messaged me to get it after I'd been ill! Mine definitely wasn't Covid, did all the tests. I was in bed for two weeks, another week of just pure exhaustion to get over. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’ve recently spent a week in bed with what I believe was flu.
I’m now feeling a lot better but my energy is none existent, I’m knackered after just walking to the bathroom and I feel like I have no strength left!
Is this right? When will I be “normal” again?
Anyone any tips to help my recovery?
I usually get the flu jab but didn’t remember last year (of course!).
Last time I had flu (2003) I was ill in bed for a full week, I have asthma too and it took a further 6 weeks to start feeling normal again. It depends on the strain and your immune system. Treat yourself like you still have it for a couple of weeks slowly increasing your daily routine.
I can remember standing up was a nightmare as I’d become so dizzy, but had to feed the cats and let one out and in. "
Oh no! Yes, the dizziness is awful, I’ll be glad for that to fuck off  |
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"Flu knocked me for six for three weeks. I'd not got my flu jab because my docs hadn't offered. They messaged me to get it after I'd been ill! Mine definitely wasn't Covid, did all the tests. I was in bed for two weeks, another week of just pure exhaustion to get over. "
That’s how I’m feeling now - exhausted!
I’ve got too much to get done, I haven’t got time for this! My house is in disarray |
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"Flu knocked me for six for three weeks. I'd not got my flu jab because my docs hadn't offered. They messaged me to get it after I'd been ill! Mine definitely wasn't Covid, did all the tests. I was in bed for two weeks, another week of just pure exhaustion to get over.
That’s how I’m feeling now - exhausted!
I’ve got too much to get done, I haven’t got time for this! My house is in disarray "
Forget your house, it’s not going anywhere. Just what you have to and can do with plenty rest periods. Set yourself goals for each day and stick to them. You have my full sympathy from my own sickbed xx |
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"Flu knocked me for six for three weeks. I'd not got my flu jab because my docs hadn't offered. They messaged me to get it after I'd been ill! Mine definitely wasn't Covid, did all the tests. I was in bed for two weeks, another week of just pure exhaustion to get over.
That’s how I’m feeling now - exhausted!
I’ve got too much to get done, I haven’t got time for this! My house is in disarray
Forget your house, it’s not going anywhere. Just what you have to and can do with plenty rest periods. Set yourself goals for each day and stick to them. You have my full sympathy from my own sickbed xx"
Thank you, same back at ya |
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