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Flu - when did you get back to normal?

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tiredofthisshit21 · 18/01/2026 14:25

I'm on about day 9 of this horrible flu virus which is going round. Had a couple of days off work last week, completely unable to function. Starting to feel a little better but still got a hacking cough and feel exhausted.

I think I might be trying to do too much but just trying to get back to normal. Today I've cleaned bathrooms, done washing, been for a swim. Got home and feel completely exhausted.

If you've had it, when did you get back to normal? Haven't felt this ill in ages.

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bathsmat · 18/01/2026 14:38

Full recovery can take weeks, fatigue can linger so take it really easy.

ThatFairy · 18/01/2026 14:48

I had it for about two weeks, then immediately got another illness so I was ill for a month

Member278307 · 18/01/2026 15:15

Week 4 fatigue hacking cough sore throat had more than enough now

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TheLadyWithoutTheLamp · 18/01/2026 15:19

I think I have it now. Did any of you vomit a few times at the beginning?

tiredofthisshit21 · 18/01/2026 15:24

Nope, no vomiting.

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