Is there a Summer cold going around?

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I see to have something. Feeling very sweaty at times, glands up, a bit bunged up etc. for a few days. But not the usual "full on cold". Is there something similar going around (in South).

There's something like that in the Midlands.

Bleugh.

The vomiting bug is going about as well

Yup! In the highlands, I have the works. Sore ears, throat and sinuses. Runny nose and horrible cough. Just in time for the schools going back tomorrow. Sigh.

Oh no @benandhollysmum. Where are you?

Yeah I had that a couple of weeks ago and still have a cough.

There is the northwest and it's horrible, ive been trying to shake a cold and ear infection for 2 weeks now!

I'm in Lincoln and both my daughter (2) and I have been struggling with cold/sore throat and fevers for 2 weeks now. Having a cold in Summer feels so alien...my normal fix would be snuggly blankets and hot water bottles!

Midlands here too, definitely something summer coldy going around

oh, and vaguely runny nose, and no energy.

perhaps its just waiting to come "out"?

been eating soup for two days!

anyway it sounds all through UK...

Yes, here too in the South. Blocked nose, thick head, aches all over.....

This is what I have right now. Not a terrible cold, but enough to make me feel like crap

Yep in London had few in the office with it

Yes I’ve got it. Started on Friday with a fever, scratchy sore throat and runny nose as well as achy arms and swollen glands. Came on very suddenly and I’ve had to cancel my plans over the weekend and for tomorrow.

In Dublin have something where my bones ache, I could fall asleep if I sit down. Headache, shivers. It seems to be going around here.

South East. Feel rubbish. All kids had it too. Nasty vomiting bug going round too.

There is in my office. But there is always a bug going around somewhere. I guarantee if you get sick with D&V or a cold somebody will say “oh there’s a bug going round isn’t there.” Every time! You might have food poisoning or your ear might be sore due to an excess of wax but somebody will always comment on it being nasty bug doing the rounds!

well, I must have been psychic 'cos I bought some soup ingredients a few days ago (I never eat soup) and have managed to make it. i also fancied some grapes and actually at an apple (another sign, my body is speaking to me!).

anyway, I'm off to bed now. if only i had a decent novel/short stories to potter through. if you're gonna be sick you might as well do it in comfort!

hope you all get better soon

ate an apple!

Yes up here in Norfolk!

I have it and have been in bed since Thursday! Horrendous.

It's much more likely to be summer allergies/hay fever than a virus. If I don't take my allergy meds I get exactly the same symptoms, and it certainly isn't a virus in my case. Get some Cetirizine (zyrtec) at the chemist and see if that helps.

I thought I had a hangover but it lasted three days went away for a week then came back again both times we had guests so I looked like a lazy are who couldn't be bothered to get dressed

NoClue, I’ve spent two days in bed or on the sofa binge watching watching Netflix (BonusFamily). It’s actually been quite lovely haha. It’s rare I get sick when I’m off work so I’m making the most of it lol. Enjoy the rest and get better soon!

Another in the north west. Keeps coming and going. And chest gets worse each time. Hacking dry cough.

Here's a good chart to distinguish a cold from allergies with treatments for each:

Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

I find that Loratadine (Claritin) helps a lot too. Both are available with a prescription in the US, so probably the same in the UK.

Yeah I do, I'm in Hampshire. Weird feeling in one ear, very sore throat, glands swollen and generally feel shit. I also have a massive hormonal under the skin chin spot & a boil on my inner thigh & arse cheek.
Feeling very sorry for myself today!