What's wrong with me??

[StacieBenson]

I've had a high temperature for two weeks now with the usual accompanying flu symptoms (fatigue, aches, brain fog) and I just can't shake it off. What on earth is wrong with me? It's really affecting my ability to work.

I know the answer is to go to the GP but I tried to get an appointment last week and failed!

Covid perhaps? That sounds miserable. Are you drinking enough? Are your work being understanding?

My friend had COVID with these symptoms. Did you test?

I also think Covid.

Can you go to a walk in centre ?

So I also thought Covid, but did a test that came up negative around Day 11. Work have been ok so far but things are definitely slipping and I think they are going to start asking questions.

I think some viruses just take longer to be beaten. Is there any chance you’ve developed a secondary Chest infection?

I think it's unlikely I've developed a chest infection but couldn't completely rule it out - I'm a bit breathless but I don't have any pain when breathing.

But by day 11 it would be negative anyway surely?

I think it's flu

Potentially yes - I honestly can't remember how long the tests stay positive for. I probably left it too long to test but I didn't feel that bad in the first few days. It's got worse as it's gone on.

I've felt fatigued and nauseous since last Monday. It's ongoing and I have what feels like stiff shoulders and upper back. No idea what's wrong with me.