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What the hell is this virus?

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Springsprung2 · 25/10/2026 21:34

Had a virus for over a week now and I’m seriously fed up. Thought it was Covid but did a test and was negative. Aches and pains, severe headache, sore throat, runny nose and sneezing. Felt a little better on day 5/6 but have now gone seriously downhill again. So exhausted I am struggling to do anything other than lie on the sofa and my skin feels so painful all over my body! Anyone else got this??! Or have any idea what it is and how long it takes to do one?

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horseplay12 · 25/10/2026 22:34

Sounds like flu - can take a couple of weeks, hope you feel better soon

KWC · 30/10/2026 09:49

Yeah i feel the same, have you got no appetite either? X

KWC · 01/11/2026 13:24

Springsprung2 · 25/10/2026 21:34

Had a virus for over a week now and I’m seriously fed up. Thought it was Covid but did a test and was negative. Aches and pains, severe headache, sore throat, runny nose and sneezing. Felt a little better on day 5/6 but have now gone seriously downhill again. So exhausted I am struggling to do anything other than lie on the sofa and my skin feels so painful all over my body! Anyone else got this??! Or have any idea what it is and how long it takes to do one?

How are you feeling now? X

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