Covid update

[Bluenomore]

Hi all many thanks again for all your help the other day . Just to let you know I am still feeling poorly and in bed , day 18 now but the diarreah is improving along with my appetite. I’m taking lots of Salbutamol inhaler but my cough is also improving. I’m keeping up the vitamins and water as you all advised . Many thanks again

Jill x

[BobD Volunteer]

So glad you are not only holding your own but also improving if only a bit at a time. I think this may be a long run but sure you will get over it soon. Chin up.

[Bluenomore in reply to BobD]

Thank you , yes I think it’s going to take a long time so just taking each day as it comes

[Paulbounce]

Hi Jill.

It sounds like you are getting there - slowly but surely. Your appetite and cough are improving - that's good news.

Might take a while longer but you'll nail it. Better days coming your way soon

Best,

Paul

[Bluenomore in reply to Paulbounce]

Thanks Paul , I’m keeping everything crossed that is the case !

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Jill, it sounds like you're on your way to recovery. Update us again in a few days please

Wishing you well.

Jean

[Bluenomore in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Let’s hope so . I will Jean , thank you

[secondtry]

Read yesterday NHS advise honey for the cough. Best wishes.

[Bluenomore in reply to secondtry]

Thank you I will try some honey and lemon I think

[Auriculaire]

Hope you continue to improve and get better soon. The last time I had a terrible cough and worsened asthma with it I found raw garlic helped a lot. Garlic has antibacterial and anti viral properties as well. Chewing it is not very pleasant if you don't like garlic but it is best as that releases the allicins in it. You can always help the taste with the honey and lemon drink afterwards.

[paolina in reply to Auriculaire]

Ginger, lemon and honey is much nicer.

[Bluenomore in reply to paolina]

Thanks I will try some ginger with my honey and lemon next time I have one , I’m willing to try everything!

[Auriculaire in reply to paolina]

Yes you are right. Ginger also has anti viral and antibacterial properties.

[Bluenomore in reply to Auriculaire]

Thank you I don’t mind garlic so I’ll try anything !

[Auriculaire in reply to Bluenomore]

If your cough is productive then NAC - n acetyl cysteine is very good too. This was recommended by the chemist here in France and they sell it in sachets that you mix with water into a drink. It makes the secretions more fluid and easier to cough up. I don't know if they sell it in chemists in UK but you can buy it in capsule/ tablet form on Amazon or ebay. It also strengthens the immune system .

[Bluenomore in reply to Auriculaire]

Thank you , I haven’t heard of that one but it sounds good . At the moment my cough seems to be getting a bit better so I’ll see how it goes

[irene75359]

All good wishes to you and glad to hear you are improving, even though it is in tiny steps. Please keep us updated.

[Bluenomore in reply to irene75359]

Yes baby steps I guess ! Thank you I will