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covid and shingles at the same time

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Juniperwren11 · 15/10/2022 01:08

I started with shingles 3 weeks ago, and although I am over the worst of it I am still having episodes of intense pain and discomfort where the rash was (one side of my stomach). It really knocked me off my feet and I was surprised how much it took out of me.

This evening, along with 2 of my children, I have tested positive for covid and feel horrendous. I'm exhausted but in too much pain to sleep. It's hit my chest straight away (this is the 2nd time I've had covid - the first time was 6 months ago when I developed a secondary lung infection). I have asthma which doesn't help.
Everything hurts! It feels like I can't even touch my skin.
I have a constant headache, high temperature and just feel rubbish in general.

The worst thing is the dizziness, and the feeling that my legs are about to give way as I'm so weak.

Has anyone else had these two viruses on top of each other?
I'm starting to panic about how bad it might get. My anxiety is through the roof and I feel so low and tearful.

OP posts:
BlooberryBiskits · 15/10/2022 01:53

I’ve not OP but had shingles a couple of times - it made me quite run down

I don’t think you should worry, but I do think you should allow yourself extra time to rest - ie fo half what you think you can and when you feel you are better take a couple of days more

If you are employed, it should be v easy to get signed off work for a few weeks and I would suggest you take that time to recover so your immune system can reset

BlooberryBiskits · 15/10/2022 01:55

PS - feeling low and tearful is a symptom of being ill as much as anything. I got Covid from my DSis and this was her first symptom. It will pass - wishing you a speedy recovery

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