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new virus?

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orangetriangle · 15/02/2026 19:38

does anyone know know if there is something kind of virus going around keep getting headaches and pains behind the eyes and then can't keep my eyes open I can't seem to fo longer than 4 hours before falling asleep with exhaustion
Weirdly do is the same we are both late 50s

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SweetCamomile2020 · 15/02/2026 19:56

Seriously could it be Carbon Monoxide poisoning? Do you have an alarm? I'd open the windows and get some fresh air in.

SweetCamomile2020 · 15/02/2026 19:59

I just googled the pain behind the eyes and AI says it is a symptom of Carbon Monoxide poisoning

  • Yes, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning frequently causes headaches, which can be felt as throbbing or, for many, pressure and pain behind the eyes. This is part of the common, "flu-like" symptoms that often include blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, and confusion. If multiple people in a building feel sick, get out immediately.
  • Common Visual & Eye-Related CO Symptoms
  • Headache: Often described as tension-like or pain behind the eyes.
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YourTruthorMine · 15/02/2026 20:00

I had something similar a couple of weeks ago, pain in both temples and around the eyes, plus tiredness, It lasted around 2 weeks

Astronautsdontcareaboutbeans · 15/02/2026 20:00

No, that’s not a virus. As others have said. Open windows. Call gas safe. Leave house

orangetriangle · 15/02/2026 20:33

thanks all we have a combined smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector that is still under guarantee and is fully battery charged my dh just checked it and it hasn't gone off at all so clearly it isn't carbon monoxide but good idea to check though I didnt give it a thought
Must be some kind of virus

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Reinventedblanket · 15/02/2026 20:49

Could be sinus infection. I've had similar for last month.

Astronautsdontcareaboutbeans · 16/02/2026 12:07

Made me think of Giselle Pelicot…

baroqueandblue · 16/02/2026 13:34

Oh good god - so far, the unsuspecting OP has been poisoned by carbon monoxide, drugged and gang raped!

I hope you recover from the virus before very long, OP 💐

Astronautsdontcareaboutbeans · 16/02/2026 13:54

baroqueandblue · 16/02/2026 13:34

Oh good god - so far, the unsuspecting OP has been poisoned by carbon monoxide, drugged and gang raped!

I hope you recover from the virus before very long, OP 💐

I mean more and more cases of this are coming to light. And the op said she can’t stay awake. It’s prudent to raise the possibility. She’ll know if it’s not true

orangetriangle · 24/02/2026 20:17

its all fine i have now recovered it was just a virus fortunately

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YourTruthorMine · 24/02/2026 20:28

Bet you're not going to ask a medical question on this forum again 😂

Astronautsdontcareaboutbeans · 24/02/2026 22:36

YourTruthorMine · 24/02/2026 20:28

Bet you're not going to ask a medical question on this forum again 😂

Yeah, god forbid women try to look out for each other in this fucked up world. Lolzzzzzz

op - glad you’re better

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