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AIBU?

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To think it’s not normal to be this unwell?

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Infectiouss · 04/01/2026 17:40

I had a really rough 2025 with infections.

Started in January where I got appendicitis. Ended up having it out but was so unwell beforehand.

March I got a kidney infection ended up in hospital again. Antibiotics given.

April - UTI. Antibiotics given.

August got a UTI. Antibiotics given.

October got tonsillitis. Antibiotics given.

November got a middle ear infection. antibiotics given.

December. Started with tonsillitis again - antibiotics given. Chest infection within 2 weeks of this. Hospitalised with this. Antibiotics given again. And another uti. More antibiotics given.

I’ve been sick so much more last year. I’m also worried about the antibiotics and how many I’ve had. I’m never had so much sickness and I am at my wits end trying to get well. I don’t dwell when I’m sick, worked through UTIs listed above but the other infections knocked me out.

aibu to think that this isn’t a normal level of infections for one year?

OP posts:
TinyCottageGirl · 06/01/2026 12:10

This really does sound like a lot of illness to me, I think you need to consider supplements if you're plant based. Also HYROX etc can really take it out of you, could you look at other excercise options that put less stress on your body (even for a short period)? I would also be getting my bloods done and other tests to rule things out. Best of luck for 2026 and fingers crossed it was just an unlucky year in 2025!

Isitmeyourecookingfor · 06/01/2026 13:22

I would imagine you are totally run down from all the infections and you admit yourself you've tried to work through the illnesses. Maybe you haven't had time to recover fully?
Glad you're getting a check up though, good luck!

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