General Tiredness and Constant Colds and Sore Throat.......Say AAAAArgh!

[Earthymama]

I have been feeling poorly on and off since September. I work with small children and they constantly have coughs and colds, D & V and general germy-ness. I am fanatical about tissue disposal and hand-washing, I use anti-bac gel. I do know we need some germs to build up our immunity but not these horrors!

I share some of the symptoms inthis thread but not to the extent of having to lie on the sofa or stay in bed all day. My sinuses are infected and my throat is sore, however it's the general weariness and lethargy that is driving me insane.

I have howled this afternoon as I invited DD and my beautiful new grandson to come down for lunch with DP and the 2 older grandchildren who have stayed over. I then propmptly forgot I had issued the invitation and went to collect a prescription. When I got back I couldn't summon the strength to prepare food.

This is so unlike me, I feel at the end of my tether. Sleep doesn't really make me feel any better. I've missed out on any social life as I can muster the strength to work but just want to rest or watch TV in the evenings.

I'll try anything, please come up with some suggestions.

Oh, poor you. This sounds like me - I work with children and seem to have had a cough constantly since september, coupled with colds, aches, occasional temperatures and incredible tiredness which I cannot shake.

I have nothing helpful to suggest, I'm afraid. I've tried an assortment of medicines, manuka honey, hot baths with Lavender oil, sleep, exercise etc. Lots of sympathy from me.

Just wanted to say thanks for the sympathy.
The saga continues.. The doctor sent me a prescription for an anti-bio and I took it on the first day. (I had never had this drug before)
On the second day I felt so much better, head clearer and more energy than I have had for ages. Then I take another pill and am so, so violently sick!!
I was sick the next morning too, so the doc stopped that anti-bio and prescribed the usual one, which is so ineffective that by the time I've finished the course my sinuses are primed to block up again.

Oh well, holidays soon, maybe I'll be full of health and god cheer in 2011.

If I find a miracle cure I will pass it on if you promise to do the same