My corona virus symptoms

last time I got an infection I ended up in hospital so was worried catching corona virus would do the same. This time however I’m on heart drugs & my heart seems to be coping so far.

I’m day 7 of the virus & thought I’d share my symptoms

Dry throat, sore throat, tickly cough progressively getting worse, painful head around eyes & sore eyes, extreme fatigue in bed for 3 days, slightly raised temp. I still have the cough which can be quite dibillitating.

Best advice I can give, sleep as upright as you can & inhale steam often to keep airways open. Drink lots & rest.

Take care everyone

[Nathan53]

Thanks for sharing that. Sounds like you have done well and may be over the worst. Keep taking extra care and look after yourself

[Hidden in reply to Nathan53]

Thanks Nathan

I just felt there’s not enough info out there about specific symptoms & experiences.

I may help others I hope

[Pauline-L in reply to Hidden]

Otter, keep fighting just sleep that’s the bodies healer. Have you got anyone there to look after you? Take care and keep in touch x

[Hidden in reply to Pauline-L]

Thanks Pauline, yes my husband has been looking after me.

Stay well

[Pauline-L in reply to Hidden]

How are you feeling now?

[Hidden]

I dont know if I have the virus or if the shortness of breath is due to my heart ( probably both) . I am also inhaling steam with eucalyptus oil and oregano oil . Also have ordered vitamin c and d online which I will try to take in large doses if my body will tolerate it. Take care

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks moonflower

I also tried vitamin c but they were so big I couldn’t swallow them!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

You can take vitamin c powder if you can tolerate it

[Gladwyn in reply to Hidden]

Wishing you well Moonflower1. 💐

[Prada47]

As a matter of Urgency could BHF Confirm or Not is inhaling Steam a recommended Treatment or would Steam Aggravate the Corona Virus. Would just like to confirm if this is recommended !! Otter not contradicting you just looking for confirmation from a Professional if this is of benefit or not.

Regards

Stay Well Stay Safe

[Hidden in reply to Prada47]

I can only say what worked for me, I’m not a medical professional.

[Prada47 in reply to Hidden]

Appreciate that just looking to see if it's the same for Corona !! I use steam as well on the rare occasion I have a cold etc.

Stay Well Stay Safe

[Rose54]

Thank you for sharing

I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery

[Prada47]

Have you had Coronavirus Confirmed ? and did you get the swab test to confirm it ?

Regards

Stay Well Stay Safe

[Hidden in reply to Prada47]

Confirmed by 111

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

This paper published in 2004 is discussing how zinc may help prevent the incidence of respiratory syncytial virus RSA a common cause of acute chest infections in young children.

How this can be applied to older people infected by covid 19 a coronavirus?

[Kristy75]

How are you doing now?

[Hidden in reply to Kristy75]

Hi Kristy

I’m so much better thanks although I was still coughing until a few days ago.

The fatigue has taken a while to subside but feeling much more like myself now.

I still have no sense of taste but have some sense of smell again ( not always a bonus in a house with two teenage boys!!)

[Kristy75 in reply to Hidden]

Lol! I have two teenage girls who usually smell pretty nice😂. I’m so glad you are feeling better. It’s a scary thing that I hope to not experience. My youngest daughter is asthmatic which causes me great worry. I have PVCS but otherwise ok.

Are the others in your household still ok?

[Hidden in reply to Kristy75]

Yes all ok so far, it’s been 3 1/2 weeks now & no symptoms in the kids.

[Truckerclark]

I’m quite prone to chest infections and right now feel like I’ve git start if that , head blocked up ,sore throat , cough ticklish & more often now , feel eyes are sore especially at bridge of nose , tired , bit more breathless than normal , heart issues cause these normally but not the cough so much ,,,