Dear MS,

[Jesmcd2]

Why, just why, do you have to make such a big friggen deal over a cold? 🤣😂 Let it go already! 😐 Plz?🙂

As you can tell lm frustrated🤣 the mind says go, (kinda🙃) the body laughs🤣, and falls asleep🍫😴

Do you find it harder to get over a cold/flu anything because of your MS?

🤗💕🌠

[bxrmom]

It seems to take me longer to get over a cold/flu than it used to. I am just drained of energy when I get a cold. Hopefully you will be feeling better soon my friend.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to bxrmom]

Right? Ugh! Thank you! 🤗💕🌠

[Sandydemop]

Get well soon my friend. How about this: Dear Virus, bacteria and illness in general: Get Lost. Go pick on somebody your own size. (?)

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Sandydemop]

Thank you! Pretty sure l got it going to the city. 🤣🤗💕🌠

[kdali]

Hah, are you trying to ignore MS while having a cold?! 🤣 Get back in bed, because you're dreaming!🤣 Yes, it's super annoying being crippled by a little snot 🙄

I don't remember what it's like to be normal and have a cold 🤷‍♀️ Just clear your schedule and expectations for 2 weeks, and if you're functional sooner, hooray, you win! 🎉

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to kdali]

I know, right? Its taking forever to get my energy back😴🤗💕🌠

[kdali in reply to Jesmcd2]

I'm sorry it's taking so long. I hope you have some every soon!

[NorasMom]

I had nonstop colds and sinus infections for the 18 months after my first Ocrevus infusion. Now, I seem to get them every single time I go to a store. Doesn't matter which one it is or how long I'm there. I never used to be like this.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to NorasMom]

Its horrable! And l aways wear a mask when l go anywhere, the weather isnt helping any either! 🙃🤗💕🌠

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Get better soon, Jesmcd2 ! Colds are the worst and you need to let it run it’s course. I try to get rid of it by sleeping with a Facial tissue box, and drinking plenty of fluids!

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to carolek572]

Trying with the fluids, they want to upset the tummy. And thats NOT going to happen🤣🤗💕🌠

[NanaCC]

absolutely I blame Ocrevus messing with my immune system or is it MS

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to NanaCC]

Right!?! 🤗💕🌠

[Cutefreckles72]

Hi Jesmcd2, Hope you feel better soon. I take a flu shot every year so far, I haven't had a cold/flu. Hang in there.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Cutefreckles72]

I got the flu shot, it just doesnt work on colds🙃 l wish tho! Knock on wood for you! 🤗💕🌠

[Cutefreckles72 in reply to Jesmcd2]

I am sorry my friend. Take some medicine and stay in bed. Hope you feel better soon. 🤧

[jimeka]

I don’t get colds. I get a cold sore, so I can’t really help you. What I do know is that antibiotics make ms into a monster. I have a UTI at the moment and my balance is way off, and no appetite. I hope you are soon feeling better, take care 🤗💐🦈💜

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to jimeka]

You take care of that UTI! I hope you feel better soon! 🤗💕🌠

[erash]

feel better 🤗

Lately I’ve been saying “give me a break!” One symptoms after another with a few good days peppered in between. My solution: breath and smile 😊

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to erash]

I hear you there my friend! Exxcept my smile is turning upside down! 🙃🤣 I hope things settle down for you soon! 🤗💕🌠

[stepsforNeeC]

Yes, how about the return of the dreaded "ringing in the ears.' No one seems to have a clue? No rhyme or reason; best answer - MS it will gradually go away! The story of our lives right!!! Feel better my friend 😘 Blessings always NeeC

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to stepsforNeeC]

Oh yeah, the tinnitus gets way worse doesnt it? 🙃🤗💕🌠

[whwiechm]

I've heard that colds generally last about two weeks if untreated. If you treat a cold it will only last 14 days.

[falalalala in reply to whwiechm]

🤣

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to whwiechm]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤗💕🌠

[jorrell]

3 weeks and counting. Yeah, they stick around!

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to jorrell]

Have any energy yet? 🤔 l hope you feel better very soon! 🤗💕🌠

[jorrell in reply to Jesmcd2]

Yes, thankfully the energy is creeping back home. The nose thinks its in the middle of allergy season, but beyond that pretty good. Thank you for asking!

[Graip76]

I have Covid and knew something was wrong bc i had (more) difficulty walking. Anytime I have to fight off an infection my body goes on overdrive 🫤 Hopefully you’ll feel better soon 👍

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Graip76]

Yuck! Im so sorry you have Covid, are you/have you taken anything for it? Please feel better soon! 🤗💕🌠

[stepsforNeeC in reply to Graip76]

Prayers and feel better God Speed!

[Graip76 in reply to stepsforNeeC]

Thank you!!

[Graip76 in reply to Graip76]

follow up- my body hates the Covid boosters, so Covid landed me in the hospital for 5 days. The virus itself was just a irritation but my immune system that is already on overdrive reacted and I had to call EMS bc I become paralyzed. Fortunately the docs knew what to do and 5 days of steroid infusions got me back on my feet. Im home and still wobbly but on the road to recovery. Definitely going to mask up when I go to pt! 😷

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Graip76]

So glad that your alright! The new booster tossed me under also, just not that bad... lm so happy the dr knew what to do for you! 🤗💕🌠

[elaineinqueens]

I have had a cold I just can’t shake - 4 weeks now. Getting better, but very slowly and it’s totally draining me. I hope you feel better very soon! ❤️

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to elaineinqueens]

Awww lm so sorry! The weather in the state isnt helping any either! Get better soon! 🤗💕🌠

[falalalala]

Get well soon!

Colds aren't nearly as bad as flus are for me.

I can barely get out of bed to throw up.

Last year, I reached for my bucket and it rolled away from me! Far away.😜

Always an adventure and a nightmare.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to falalalala]

I know that feeling well! 🙃😂🤣🤗💕🌠

[twooldcrows]

yes just hangs around ...love and many blessings to get to feeling good....loves....

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to twooldcrows]

Thank you! 🤗💕🌠

[Tazmanian]

I've had a cold for days and I'm tired of it

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Tazmanian]

Right! Everyone is saying weeks here tho... 😐 l dont have time for weeks🤣😂🤣🤗💕🌠

[hairbrain4]

Speaking of colds, I have had one all week. This the first time I've gotten anythinging since I had Covid in Aug 2021. It is definately hard to get rid of. It's been trying to get down into my chest so it can turn into bronchitis but I am fighting it with everything I can. I hope everyone that has a cold gets over it soon!

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to hairbrain4]

Oh No! Dont let it get in chest my friend! 🙁 Please get better soon! 🤗💕🌠

[positiveness]

I absolutely do.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to positiveness]

How are you positiveness ! You have been quiet.. 🙂🤗💕🌠

[positiveness in reply to Jesmcd2]

so true!

[BlanketTime1]

in limboland here, but every time i get sick, it takes me 2-4 times as long to recover as the healthy people i know who contract it. i remember working about a year before i became permanently disabled. a coworker grimaced at my cough and demanded i take vitamins. i take a bunch now, but it still takes forever for my colds and viruses to go away.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to BlanketTime1]

Demanded? 🤔 🤣😂 hmm ok, l hope your dr is up to date on all your vitamins. And its very frustrating being sick forever, this l know! 🤗💕🌠

[BlanketTime1 in reply to Jesmcd2]

yep! i had an ex who got me sick once. he was ill for maybe 4 days and acted as if he were dying (manflu😂). when i got it i was sick for 3 weeks and went to work as scheduled. he asked me how i could possibly do it and i said, "i'm a woman."😆

[Mollyabigail]

I hope you are feeling better by now, Jesmcd! Prayers for a quicker recovery.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Mollyabigail]

Thank you, l am 🙂 how are you? 🤗💕🌠

[Mollyabigail in reply to Jesmcd2]

Dragging through another work day, but it could be much, much worse! God helps me every single day!

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Mollyabigail]

Staying positive is always a great thing! Even at work! 🤣🤗💕🌠

[jackiesj]

absolutely! how weirdit is that when i have a temperature my main pain sites are less because its an entire body thing. also why does my MS feel better after 3 weeks of antibiotics....? coricidenHBP...