Chest infection

[Barbara1951]

Had a chest infection for eight weeks better now only still feel very tried help

[onamission]

Hi Barbra a chest infection can knock you for six you just have to take it easy

[Barbara1951]

Thank you I am resting just can't shake off feeling tired

[velvet55 in reply to Barbara1951]

Hello Barbara

I have had similar for six weeks.....You cannot expect to feel your usual self overnight.

It's a long time to be ill, and it may take you just as long to recover.

Listen to your body...Do what you can when you feel up to it, and rest when you feel tired.

Eventually your strength will return.

Good luck

xx

[Jessy11 in reply to velvet55]

Hello Velvet, hope you're recovering well from your infection. You've had a horrible time of it. Take care & get well soon 🌻

[Barbara1951 in reply to Jessy11]

Thank you 🎈

[velvet55 in reply to Jessy11]

Thanks Jessy

Yes it's been a bad one....3 lots of ABs and steroids...But the worst thing was .. I WENT OFF CHOCOLATE !!! 😂😂

xx

[Michele-Cat in reply to velvet55]

I've noticed the same thing Velvet. I wonder if certain ABs affect our tastebuds?

[velvet55 in reply to Michele-Cat]

Hi MC

All I know is now I am on the mend I want chocolate again !! 😂 Yumeeeeee

xx

[mrsmummy in reply to velvet55]

And if they prove chocolate causes chest infections?

[velvet55 in reply to mrsmummy]

Noooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!!

xx

[kirin1 in reply to Michele-Cat]

yes they do, i'm taking clarithromycin atm, tastes like a mouthful of hairspray yuk!

[Michele-Cat in reply to kirin1]

I haven't enjoyed any mint flavoured chocolate since taking Clarithromycin. For some reason I find they now taste really bitter

[kirin1 in reply to Michele-Cat]

it's most odd, and a nuisance but if it gets us better...... but they deceiving little wotsits, the ones i have smell like vanilla, and then an hour or later yuk

[scorpiolass]

Pleased you are feeling better but chest infections take it out of you. I hope you soon feel less tired. X

[Jacko72]

So sorry to hear you've had an infection for that long, here's me complaining about being into my third week. It makes you feel so tired ,I feel the same. The trouble is the weaker you get the harder and longer it takes to get right again. Stay positive barbara .Hope your feeling much better real soon.😊

[Hidden]

Having an infection strike for such a long time is bound to knock the stuffing out of you. You are not going to feel suddenly better. It will take time. Don't try to rush it. It's been a bad winter for many on here - take notice of velvet55 , she has had a nasty double dose. Try to be positive, your strength will return.

xx

[Pantani]

I started with a chest infection a wek before Xmas and despite taking abs and steroids ended up in hospital over Xmas. I had IV and oral antibiotics and steroids. Im just about getting back to normal. I was of my legs for weeks and struggled to get upstairs. Im getting out for short walks now but am short of breath at ties and have to have a sit down when out walking, and I cant walk too far. Hopefuly Ill get able to walk further as the weeks go by.

[diesel12]

Is it worth having a word with your local pharmacist about a tonic? It may just improve your vitamin levels etc.

[Nanny1086]

It takes a while to recover from a severe chest infection ,so take it easy ,

[kirin1]

more serious infection than the usual going round atm, pop to your doc with a sputum sample just in case you need something stronger, hope you are better soon x

[MrsGLBJ]

These replies have all been encouraging to me, also, you guys!! THANKS!!!