Post-viral? Help me recover!

[DullAndUnconvincing]

I had a nasty cough and cold which started about 5 weeks ago; first one I’ve had in years (which may be relevant) I felt really rough but only for about ten days, at which point the cough subsided and I got over the fever/body aches/sneezes/sore throat etc.

It’s now another 3.5 weeks on and I still feel really under the weather with extreme fatigue, sudden temp spikes and headaches; I get woolly legs after even just moderate walking around and feel vacant and unable to concentrate. I only had a couple of days off work when the cough was at its worst but am now still finding it very hard to get any sort of pace/focus going. I am working from home but even a Teams meeting wipes me out and I feel like I need to rest afterwards

Is this a standard post-viral thing or should I be worried? It just doesn’t seem to be getting any better

For context - I’m 56, have always been quite healthy (a bit overweight but quite fit), take vitamin supplements and normally eat quite well. Would love to hear any thoughts on what may help!

Maybe get checked out by the GP first just to rule out any underlying infection, especially if your temperature is still spiking.

Thank you @PolishedBrussels I think I might have to

The chances of getting an appointment any time soon are small, but I can’t imagine being this weak and feeble for much longer! I’ve barely done any actual work today but spent a lot of time looking at my screen and trying to stay awake, despite a full night sleep last night

Hopefully if you explain your symptoms as you have here, they won’t keep you waiting weeks, you definitely need to be sooner rather than later. Hope you feel better soon!