PARANOID

[muneca4]

I was in icu the beginning of this year from the flu which got complications double pneumonia and sepsis. In a coma for several days all from the flu I developed ARDS. Now that the flu season is around the corner I do not know if I should get the flu vaccine. In the past I have reactions to it. Also, I am still recovering from this sepsis. I am feeling better but have had some issues with walking and fatigue I still do not feel totally well, I have had colds and still do not feel like myself, just not sure what to do, and also suffering from PTSD the doctor say its mild but I am super paranoid wear a mask everywhere. when I do not where one I write down everywhere I went that day and stay vigilante with any kind of symptoms. I am super paranoid!

[Stayloose]

You aren't paranoid in the true sense of the word, just understandably anxious having had a serious health event which takes a long time to recover from. You would need to talk to your GP. Re jab. My husband has recently been ventilated in ICU with a serious lung infection. He has had the flu inj after taking medical advice. He is not recovered but at least has some protection from flu.

[Videodragons]

The flu vaccine might save your life, so I would have it if you can. I agree with Stayloose that you are understandably anxious. It takes quite a while to recover from sepsis and from a coma so try to be patient! I know from my own experience that convalescence is not a laugh a minute.

[Sepsur]

It’s always a good idea to wash your hands and try not to touch your face, nose eyes, mouth when in public - that will reduce the chance of picking up infection. A mask will only protect you for about 20mins. It’s better to wear it if you have a cold/cough to stop others getting what you have. Talk to doctor about flu jab - I had the same problems as you - whilst I don’t feel great after flu jab - it’s not like the flu!!!

Carry a small alcohol gel with you. I don’t touch handles, wear gloves for petrol siphon, shopping trolleys, I wipe down arm rests on trains, tubes, buses etc etc - best of luck