The Common Cold and Ataxia

[Pager]

Hi,

Is it me or does the common cold knock you guys out too. I can get through any amount of pain but something simple like a cold knocks me out.

My Ataxia doesn’t stop me being able to work but my colleagues look at me as if I’m pathetic not being able to go to work because I have a cold.

Sorry, just a bit of a rant this morning 🙄🤒

Pager

[pinjem]

How about saying that your 'condition' is affecting you badly instead? It isn't the cold, it is the ataxia that is the problem, you don't even need to mention the cold really or go into explanations. No one who has no knowledge of ataxia can possibly understand the ramifications unless they really need to? (Even then you can get crass judgement!)

[Veteran250 in reply to pinjem]

Hi Pager.

Its a matter of need to know..... they dont need to know, so don’t tell them, you have a medical condition that prevents you going to work..... our Ataxia is not a nice thing, and a cold doesn’t help it..... feel better soon. 🤨

[wobblybee]

🥴 I dread getting a cold, it makes me more ‘foggy headed’ than usual. And, when I struggle to concentrate, it’s best to stay at home 😉

[Hidden]

My mom has to use puffers to get over a cold. A steroid and a bronchodilator.

[Hidden]

Been so long since I had a cold or the flu, a long time..... I just don’t get them🤗

[Pager in reply to Hidden]

🤣 I thought that Matelot. This is my first since 2013. It’s hit me blooming hard 🤒

I went into work, but they sent me home again as I am so clearly contagious.

They don’t have a clue about Ataxia and that for now its OK with me. They just think I’m clumsy (which of course I am 😜)

[PatsyIpswich]

yes definitely makes me feel feeble.. just the last straw I think.

[murcia]

Hi Pager I've got F/A if I get a cold ì feel awful,have to take to my bed,that is why I always have the Flu Vaccine.

[february]

No, it's not just you! Any illness knocks an ataxian out more in my humble opinion. I very rarely get ill with a cold/virus, but when I have, it's harder on me now then before I had ataxia. I make sure I always get the flu shot, even though I know it doesn't protect you from all strains of viruses. I haven't had the flu in several years (knock on something...,ha!), so it must be working for me! If you must stay home from work during a cold and get extra rest, then do! My best to you..., ;o)

[suzie44na]

I must say I am lucky I do not get colds hardly ever. I not sure but I think it is because I have a PNKD variant gene it keeps colds away.

Suzie