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Flu high temperature

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Worriedmamma19 · 01/12/2023 15:46

Has anyone else got this flu going around?
I started aching Monday and by Monday night had a temp of 38, it’s been up to 39.5 and down with paracetamol and ibuprofen all week it’s now Friday.
the coughs terrible now DH and DS are unwell. How long is this lasting for people?
how long should the temperature last?
thanks x

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Archymum · 01/12/2023 15:47

COVID.

AlltheFs · 01/12/2023 15:51

I’m on day 9. The last 24 hours has had the added bonus of completely blocked ears and vertigo. My temp won’t settle.

I don’t think it is flu, I had the vaccine for that. It’s not Covid (tested a lot of times) but it’s some evil bastard virus for sure.

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Worriedmamma19 · 01/12/2023 15:51

I’ve done 4 tests they have all been negative so far.

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Worriedmamma19 · 01/12/2023 15:55

AlltheFs · 01/12/2023 15:51

I’m on day 9. The last 24 hours has had the added bonus of completely blocked ears and vertigo. My temp won’t settle.

I don’t think it is flu, I had the vaccine for that. It’s not Covid (tested a lot of times) but it’s some evil bastard virus for sure.

Oh no that’s rough 9 days has you temperature kept going up without paracetamol and ibuprofen. Honestly the doctor scared me a bit saying about things developing into sepsis as my temperature has been high for 4 days and my blood pressure was low 108/76
my blood pressure is allways low anyway but she said it’s lower than my normal reading.
so now I’m a bit anxious that she told me about looking out for signs of sepsis.

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AlltheFs · 01/12/2023 16:09

Yes my temp goes up as soon as the tablets wear off. It’s very frustrating.

It’s been a curious few days as it keeps changing but I am heartily sick of it.

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Worriedmamma19 · 01/12/2023 16:29

AlltheFs · 01/12/2023 16:09

Yes my temp goes up as soon as the tablets wear off. It’s very frustrating.

It’s been a curious few days as it keeps changing but I am heartily sick of it.

Yes I’m so fed up and it’s been only 4 for me are you in the uk? Wonder if it’s the same strain?
Im struggling doing the house jobs etc DH having to take our DS out and entertain even though he has it too but his temperature is lower 🤷‍♀️

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AlltheFs · 01/12/2023 16:41

Yes in the UK. I have battled on WFH for this week (part time) but in reality not done a huge amount. DD wasn’t well for 3 days but perfectly fine now and back at nursery. DH hasn’t got it but we have kept far apart.

But there’s loads of people I know with it, there’s a lot of nasty germs that are just as bad as Covid but not Covid. I have had a terrible year for respiratory infections which GP says is a result of long Covid as had that dreadfully last Christmas (4 weeks worth) so I seem to drop like a stone with them these days.

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Worriedmamma19 · 01/12/2023 17:03

AlltheFs · 01/12/2023 16:41

Yes in the UK. I have battled on WFH for this week (part time) but in reality not done a huge amount. DD wasn’t well for 3 days but perfectly fine now and back at nursery. DH hasn’t got it but we have kept far apart.

But there’s loads of people I know with it, there’s a lot of nasty germs that are just as bad as Covid but not Covid. I have had a terrible year for respiratory infections which GP says is a result of long Covid as had that dreadfully last Christmas (4 weeks worth) so I seem to drop like a stone with them these days.

That’s awfull that you’ve been so porley since covid! Hope you start improving soon! Although I do feel reassured it isn’t just me! X

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slaveofthecat · 01/12/2023 17:10

There is a school of thought that the latest variant of COVID isn't showing up on tests.

I am still recovering from a virus and had difficulty breathing, terrible chesty cough, temperature in excess of 39° after 2 weeks. Whole family affected to an extent but Covid test negative.

I didn't have aching joints as one would expect with flu. The fact that I was coughing so badly I was unable to inhale makes me think it is likely to be Covid.

Apparently there is a lot of this going around.

slaveofthecat · 01/12/2023 17:11

This is week 4 and I'm on the sofa. Feel wiped out.

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