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Dry throat then fatigue and aching legs after a virus

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Venusisthebest · 21/07/2026 18:09

Has anyone had a virus like this recently? Started with a dry scratchy throat, no fever, slight sneezing, headache, but then a few days later fatigue and aching legs? It's the aching legs which is really odd as I'm used to walking a lot but now even just pottering around the house feels like I've done a marathon. Could be some kind of post viral fatigue? When will it get better? 😭

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Sleepy21 · 21/07/2026 18:35

Venusisthebest · 21/07/2026 18:09

Has anyone had a virus like this recently? Started with a dry scratchy throat, no fever, slight sneezing, headache, but then a few days later fatigue and aching legs? It's the aching legs which is really odd as I'm used to walking a lot but now even just pottering around the house feels like I've done a marathon. Could be some kind of post viral fatigue? When will it get better? 😭

Watching with interest as suffering through the same! So, so fatigued and also wondering when this will end ☹️

Venusisthebest · 21/07/2026 18:40

@Sleepy21 it's so weird isn't it! I thought I was over it then the aches started and then I've slept all morning today!

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Sleepy21 · 21/07/2026 23:01

Sleepy21 · 21/07/2026 18:35

Watching with interest as suffering through the same! So, so fatigued and also wondering when this will end ☹️

So strange! Exactly the same - last few days I’ve felt like I’m getting better and then have a period through the day where it all comes back and I am floored with fatigue and aches - I just wish it would go!!

RainBow725 · 21/07/2026 23:50

Yes I have just had much the same but with a lot of sneezing. I thought it was Covid for a while but that usually lasts weeks/months for me and this has been over quite quickly 🤞🏼. I often get the achy legs now after a virus - another post covid thing.

Venusisthebest · 22/07/2026 21:00

Feeling better today! A bit more sniffly but aches have gone and less tired, fingers crossed!

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