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How long to get over the flu?

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Wowdy · 14/01/2026 17:52

Been feeling completely rotten since Monday and unable to do much since. Fever and aches at night are unbearable. I managed to drive ds2 to the childminder today but in hindsight I shouldn’t have as I was quite shaky. How long has it taken you recently to to get over it and how long did you take off work? Today felt like a turning point but I’m still feeling quite unwell. To stop it off both kids sent home so no rest/peace!

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peanutpancakes · 14/01/2026 18:04

It’s only Wednesday! I was poorly before Christmas and it wasn’t even super serious and it took me at least 7-10 days to feel better and that wasn’t even 100% better, just able to return to work.
I am sure you know this but rest, fluids and painkillers are the way forward.

TheToteBagLady · 14/01/2026 18:07

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