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Feeling shattered after virus

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Cloud44 · 23/05/2024 09:44

Im getting over some kind of virus that started a couple of weeks ago and I’m still feeling really tired and finding it hard to concentrate. Is this normal? I’m finding it really frustrating trying to balance everything, has anyone else found this? Any tips on how to get some energy back?

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OneTC · 23/05/2024 15:49

I had possibly COVID or certainly a very bad cold in early April and still not 100% over it. Cough has persisted, I get headaches and there's a weird pain/sensitivity in my face, though that's mostly gone. Have never had any knock on effects like this from any similar illness

IndependentUndefeated · 23/05/2024 15:42

Cloud44 · 23/05/2024 15:38

@IndependentUndefeated do you find antibiotics make you more tired?

I don't know whether it's the antibiotics or the infection that is wiping me out. I know abs can be pretty harsh on your body.

existentialpain · 23/05/2024 15:41

All you can do is listen to your body and rest as much as you can. It is difficult with work/family commitments I know.

These symptoms are very common after a virus. Normally they go away with rest so give yourself the best chance by resting as much as you realistically can. Don't push yourself through symptoms by making yourself exercise or anything like that because you could end up with long term problems which has happened to me and a lot of other people.

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Cloud44 · 23/05/2024 15:38

@IndependentUndefeated do you find antibiotics make you more tired?

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IndependentUndefeated · 23/05/2024 15:36

Me too. I keep snoozing on the sofa which is so unlike me. I'm on antibiotics at the moment though. Completely knocked the stuffing out of me. Eat well and drink plenty is my advice.

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Cloud44 · 23/05/2024 15:05

It’s so frustrating. How do you get through all your commitments at work / home whilst dealing with it? And any tips on how to try and avoid catching something else whilst being run down?!

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RobertaFirmino · 23/05/2024 14:46

Yes, I've been under the weather for 8 days now. It's knocked the stuffing out of me. Worse than a standard cold but not as bad as proper 'flu.

AngelsWithSilverWings · 23/05/2024 14:28

I had this a few weeks ago.

I was unwell with a mild cold and had a couple of days of hot and cold shivers and a headache. Tested for Covid as my DD is vulnerable but it was negative ( tests were out of date I realised later)

Spoke to a friend that I'd spent the day driving with the week before and they told me that they had tested positive for Covid. They were actually coming down with it on the day we were together as I mentioned on the day that he didn't seem well and was getting worse as the day went on.

I had three weeks of just feeling exhausted. I'd fall asleep in the afternoon if I stopped to read a book or watch some TV. I'd wake up feeling like I had been drugged or had drunk too much wine.

Gradually and slowly started to feel better and less tired over the next three weeks.

CelesteCunningham · 23/05/2024 14:18

Definitely take it easy if you can. I had this as did a number of work friends - we all work FT and have young DC and one was told by her GP that we're a demographic that often had very long recoveries after covid.

Just eat as healthily as you can and get as much rest as you can (both easier said than done for many women I know) and hopefully it'll ease in time.

TryingAgainAgainAgain · 23/05/2024 14:12

Loads of people have had this after Covid, but other viruses too. The main advice is usually to rest as much as possible now, to help you get back to normal asap.

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Cloud44 · 23/05/2024 14:11

Anyone?!

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