Chest infection/antibiotics. Cannot tell you how frustrating this is! It looks as if it was coming on before the Oxford half. Can’t run for more than ten minutes without my chest closing up and feel as if I’ve got a brick lodged between throat and sternum. So probably a few days rest for me. I will see how it goes ☹️☹️☹️
Well that’s me off running for a bit - Fun Beyond 10K & ...
Well that’s me off running for a bit
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KatnapMarathon
Grrr... But it is awesome you managed the HM while not at your best. Hopefully only 1 or 2 weeks recovery.
🐱 Katnap 🐱
in reply to Katnap
Thank you 😊 I’m hoping to be better by the end of the week, since it was gradually improving anyway c
MikeJones68Half Marathon
It's at times like these when this forum needs an "unlike" function!
Sorry to hear this, young Flick. I hope you feel better soon xxx
in reply to MikeJones68
Thank you lovely Mike. I’m determined to be better by next weekend!! Xxx
AlMorrHalf Marathon
I am so sorry for what you have just told us Flick, yes, you will just have to rest from running for at least a week, get professional advice about when you can restart your runs, in the meantime just relax and read all the posts here on Healthunlocked.
in reply to AlMorr
Thank you Alan. I think
A few days should do it. I never get respiratory tract infections, so hopefully it won’t take too long 😊
So sorry you’re not feeling well Flick! 🤗 A few days rest will no doubt have you back on track. I’m sure it will be worth it! Look after yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤️
in reply to Fabulous450
Thank you Fabsy. I don’t get il often so I’m hoping it will pass through fast! Xxx
limberlouHalf Marathon
Snap. I could not walk from one side of the room to the other the last couple of days , let alone run, without gasping for breath. Had this virus for nearly 4 weeks now and my inhalers weren’t touching it. Got given oral steroids ( 6 tablets every morning for 5 days) and told to double up on my preventer dose morning and night. And use the blue one every 4 hours too. )
It’s been quite scary. So I shall be making sure I’m completely well before venturing out running.
Make sure you do, too Flick. Hope you are better soon - sending virtual hugs .
in reply to limberlou
I’m really sorry this is happening to you too. The antibiotics are already helping, and the last time I had anything like this was years ago, so fingers crossed. I knew it wasn’t my usual dog allergy thing as it didn’t improve when I was away from the house, and like you I was feeling light headed xx
Yeah I kept thinking it’ll go soon but then I’d my sinuses would block and then they’d clear and my throat would hurt again and then that would go but the cough and wheezing went on and on. And so very weary all the time which is not me.
in reply to limberlou
Really sorry you had all that additional stuff. For me it is literally just my chest. no sore throat, no nose stuff, just rasping from my collar bone down xx
Sadie-runsHalf Marathon
Oh Flick, sorry to hear this, but SO glad you got seen by your GP. Take as many days as it needs to recover (don’t forget antibiotics can wipe you out a bit too). Running will of course be waiting for you (though of course I get your frustration!) Wishing you a quick recovery my lovely. xxx
in reply to Sadie-runs
Thank you dearest. The antibiotics are the same as I had for the infected tattoo in the summer and those acted really fast and didn’t make me feel bad. So frustrated!!!! Xxx
Oh sympathy, take care and mend soon. The running will wait for you. Xx
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon
Oh poor you Flick. Rest up - no cheating - and you’ll soon be right as rain and back running again. Take care of yourself. ❤️
in reply to cheekychipmunks
Thank you. And I haven’t been able to cheat as ten minutes running and my chest closes up. Boo xx
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon
A bummer Flick!! You deserve better! Hope you are back on song soon.🤗
in reply to Beachcomber66
Aw thank you xx
Stephen_UKHalf Marathon
Get well soon, Flick!
Looks like we are sharing the injury couch for a bit.
in reply to Stephen_UK
Thank you. Yes we are ☹️ But at least we can put our feet up and raid the fridge (if you see what I mean 😂)
ClairecandothisMarathonHalf Marathon
😔 Sad news Flick but if rest is needed it is needed. It is amazing how quickly we heal though with a bit of tlc. Gentle walks maybe and a few good movies and hopefully all will be well again soon. Christmas movies start soon..... 🙈🤪🤶 My guilty pleasure 😂😂🎄 xx
in reply to Clairecandothis
Thank you Claire. I have to dog walk every day so I won’t be totally idle. And I’m watching several telly things: just finished Dublin Murders, watching His Dark Materials, World on Fire, just watched Jack Ryan series two, every episode of Catastrophe, am waiting for series four of The Man in the High Castle, and am ploughing my way through Escape to the Perfect Town. Can’t wait to be running again though. Marcothon begins again beginning of December xx
Wow. That is an impressive list! I'd hate to have an enforced rest so I genuinely empathise with you, but best to rest and get better and then run. You should be great for December though? Xx
I’ve just binge watched Luther, I have 2 episodes left of series 4 of Outlander ( read all the books several times over the last few years) ,partway through His Dark Materials ( read the books too), I have full run of my daughter’sNetflix account and her Amazon Prime too. 😜. And a load of knitting and crochet to do so I’m set for a while.
I’ve been watching them already!! There is a Christmas movies channel
in reply to limberlou
Bad people, it's only November LOL!
I will have a nosey! Xx
Oh no! Sorry to hear this Flick. Be kind to yourself and sensible about getting back out there. I had a big lecture from the doc back in June about the perils of running post chest infection if you're not quite 100 %. Virtual flowers and a hug to cheer you up: 💐🤗 X
in reply to Slinkymalinki
Thank you 😊❤️ My GP runs so she understands. Thank you for the flowers xxx
linda9389AdministratorMarathon
Ahh, I do hope you feel better soon. At least you're treating it now, so hopefully progress will be made. That's got to be less frustrating than struggling on without improvement. Feel much better very soon xxx
in reply to linda9389
Thank you lovely. It was slowly getting better by itself, but I’m glad to have something to clear it up quicker. Xx
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon
Awww, that's a shame, you know you've got to look after yourself though. Rest up and enjoy being cosy for a bit. Hopefully it won't be too long 🤞🏻
in reply to GoGo_JoJo
Thanks Jo. I'm hoping a week will do it! Feel vile today, but that's the antibiotics working. Still have to dog walk though xx
Richard7Half Marathon
Take care of yourself and get yourself well - stay warm 🧣
in reply to Richard7
Thank you |Richard. Warm is essential as the cold air makes it worse.
aliboo70Half Marathon
Oh no that's not good 😕rest up well xxx
in reply to aliboo70
Thank you. I'm doing my best, actually can't do much else as don't feel good, but it's very frustrating xx
DeckerUltramarathon
Oh I’m sorry to hear that Flick. Take good care of yourself and be well soon.
in reply to Decker
Thanks Decker. x
Deals1Metric Marathon
Ooohhh no. Take care of yourself and keep warm. Exercise can wait.
WhatsappHalf Marathon
Sorry to hear Flick. A few days of antibiotics and a bit of well earned rest and you'll be knocking out those miles again before you know it.
in reply to Whatsapp
Thank you. I do hope so xx
misswobbleMarathon
Oh that’s a nuisance! 🤨. Bl**dy bugs ☹️
Take care shug and you’ll soon be back 💪👍😃🏃♀️🌪
Have a good rest 🙂
in reply to misswobble
Thanks. I’m not good at being ill as it’s so rare! X
You'll soon be bounding about like a spring lamb. Nay worry!
Awww look after yourself chicken soup books chocs n telly time. you’ll soon be back out there just resting up for a bit.
in reply to snailface
Your the second person to recommend chicken soup - it will have to be a vegan alternative 😂 but I’m onto it! And thank you xx
BarbieW in reply to
In that case a nice hearty winter vegetable should do the trick! Just as comforting and healthy too!
Horrid to have to, but do take your time to get well again.
in reply to BarbieW
Thank you. I just devoured buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup, lime juice and fresh peaches. Did the trick 😊 xx
chicken soup is a cure. It's official Sommat to do with bone marrow probably so a vegan one won't hack it
A spicy veg soup with lentils and or peas and beans, with lots of chilli and hot spices will perk you up though for sure
in reply to misswobble
People keep offering me these concoctions. I have to say here this is ONLY on my chest. I have no other symptoms and haven't had: no sore throat, no nose problems. Most of these remedies won't touch it. I am not a fan of antibiotics and will avoid them if there is any other alternative, but they are doing their job and things are easing bit by bit.
Irish-JohnMarathon
Best wishes for a full recovery Flick 👍
AgelesslassMetric Marathon
Take care lovely, get really better before putting on those running shoes again😀😀👍
in reply to Agelesslass
Thank you 😊❤️ I promise I will xx
Snuffy_THalf Marathon
Yep, me too. 2 weeks now, so boring. I have been coughing me guts up. No running, swimming or cycling 
hope your better soon xxx
in reply to Snuffy_T
Oh no, poor you. Luckily I haven’t had a cough, sore throat or snotty nose xx
I ran with a lousy cough and found I didn’t cough when I ran 😃. I had a tough hill race booked and was facing have to cancel. I ran it and was fine. Running must open up the airways. That’s the only thing I could come up with to explain it I had red hot fish and chips the night before as I read somewhere that’s what opera singers do if they get coughs 😁
Pholcodeine cough lozenges are good but they’re only on prescription now 🤨
I hope you feel better soon 👍
in reply to misswobble
Thank you. Getting better bit by bit. I think the fact I had no other symptoms but tight chest, fatigue etc the reason I had this for so long. My resting heart rate had shot up about ten days before Oxford half, so I think it was coming on then
OldflossAdministrator
I've said it a few times ...but never too many..feel well soon Flick xx
in reply to Oldfloss
Thank you dearest. Improving bit by bit xxx
Lavender1962Half Marathon
Hope you feel better soon! Get lots of rest and take care!
Thank you x
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