Why can’t I get rid of this??

[ahztizthus]

I have had a horrendous cold for 10 days. No let up. Not got any better at all in any way. Went to doctors on day 8 to be told it must be viral.

I am usually quite robust and get over a cold fast but this is on another level. Why aren’t I feeling even a tiny bit better? I had the flu jab so isn’t actually flu but I feel so so unwell!

Have you tested for Covid. Sounds like the symptoms

Yes done covid test, negative. Surely a general cold shouldn’t feel this bad 😭

I had Covid in January (and the January before that) and recovered in 3 days.

Every single cold I get lasts at least 2 weeks and is bloody awful. I know Covid is really bad for some people, but in my experience I'd take Covid over a cold any day!

@ahztizthus I had an NHS notification on my phone yesterday about a rise in Strep A infections, which has symptoms of flu-like symptoms and a sore throat (as well as other symptoms).

Definitely go back to the GP if it doesn't clear up soon OP. It may have started as a virus, but if it's gone to an infection you'll need antibiotics to clear it.

Did you just test once though?
Some in this house didn’t turn positive until day 4/5 of symptoms.
But yes, a cold can still feel pretty bad.