respiratory illness

[Arlene99]

Hi

Is anybody suffering with a respiratory illness just now. I have had a cough & catarrh which is disgusting (gp reluctantly gave me a 5 day course of amoxicillin) , but said as it sounds viral that won’t help & they haven’t . This is going on 3 weeks now & my anxiety is making me think all sorts.

Just wondered if anyone on the forum has experienced anything similar & could give me some reassurance xx

[Cmay1]

Hi Hun yes I have the flu/chest virus at the moment. I have also had it 3 weeks and have cattarh

[Arlene99 in reply to Cmay1]

Thanks for replying, I work in Boots the chemist & the amount of people that came in today looking for meds for cough/colds & flu symptoms was unbelievable. Hope u feel btr sn too x

[Arlene99]

Thanks for getting back to me……I do think as you say…..trying to avoid the cold damp air is good advice. As for getting an X-ray……u can’t get near the hosp as it’s only emergencies that they r dealing with. So I guess back to mask wearing to protect others as well as myself & good hand hygiene. Hope your keeping well too x

[Cmay1]

It's crazy isn't it. It seems to be one thing after at the moment with viruses. Getting fed up now of it. Have you felt dizzy with it

[Arlene99 in reply to Cmay1]

No haven't felt dizzy, but sometimes the coughing episodes make me see stars. Yeah, I'm fed up with it now too x

[Cmay1]

I've experienced that. At least you are getting to work Hun, hopefully you are on the mend x

[Skyp]

There is a lot of flu/chest problems and covid about. Take yourself to bed. Keep warm. Plenty fluids and paracetamol. Take care and hopefully you be better soon x

[SCC1]

I hope you both feel better soon! If you can't go to the ER, I would go to your GP again if you aren't feeling better soon. If the amoxicillin isn't working, maybe you would need a stronger med. Just my opinion. Take care.

[Sidrah28]

hi Arlene99

Yes I’ve had the same and god I was scared thinking all sorts too till I started googling (not the best thing to do) but yes it’s viral don’t worry too much 🤗

I had it for around 3 weeks too! I had coloured phlegm and cough plus my throat was hurting too I gargled with salt, aspirin and used difflam. Have you tried steaming? I drank fresh ginger tea with Manuka honey every day really helps as well as thyme tea!

please try to relax and I know the catarrh can be disgusting but not all coloured one is bacterial it’s just your body fighting infection! Sending love and hugs 🤗

[Arlene99 in reply to Sidrah28]

Thank you so much for replying to me…..I rely so much on others for reassurance that’s it’s not only me that has it. That’s why I find this site so valuable to me. Thanks again.

[Sidrah28 in reply to Arlene99]

I feel you honestly I do. I look out for the same reassurance messages and anxiety really sucks the energy out of you! If you ever need to talk please don’t hesitate 🤗

[Arlene99 in reply to Sidrah28]

Thank u

[Arlene99]

Thanks for ur reply……it’s always reassuring to know others have similar symptoms…….I understand that there is quite a bad respiratory virus doing it’s rounds……but having anxiety just makes u blow everything out of proportion.

[Jeff1943]

So I'm not the only one so it's probably not the rheumatoid arthritis attacking my lungs!! Caught it from my great grandson at Christmas.