one virus after the other

[Hollyhock123]

Not my month! Just had to postpone my Covid and flu jabs for the third time. In the last 5 weeks I’ve had the Norovirus, a kidney infection and now a stinking head cold (caught from my son) alongside a nauseous type bug (from my mother in law). Been off my mtx for a month trying to fight the above, then have been advised to stay off if ok to have jabs on 9/11.

Not great, as also started a new job 6 weeks ago. Feeling very run down, tired and achy with a fibro flare to throw in the mix too.

I haven’t had this level of bugs and infections for a long time 🥶😰😢😴🤧🤢

Anyone else catching more than usual?

[TheBoys]

hi

I know how you feel.

I’ve had two positive COVID tests since July plus a string of other issues. Not least recurring flares - the most painful in years

I m pretty run down and stopping my meds as the rheumatologist feels they’ve failed moreover have lowered my immune system.

Now I m going to spend a few months eating and resting right plus taking naproxen or diclofenac to deal with any RA pain until ready for a new RA medicine

Good luck!

[Hollyhock123 in reply to TheBoys]

I’ve found my flares are the worst they’ve been for a long time too.

I should probably refocus on diet too, I find when I’m like this it is easier to lose my way! Good luck in finding a treatment plan that works for you.

[Leics]

Yeah me too I had covid 19th September which was mild which I’m quite relieved about as it normally knocks me for six. I had it in July too and that was a bad one. Have had a chest infection since and still have a hacking cough which I can’t shift for 3 weeks. Sick of feeling rough.

[Hollyhock123 in reply to Leics]

Seems to be a lot going around at the moment. Covid eventually found me in June, 1st time. I was awful for 48 hours and took a week of rest to get back to things. I do hope you manage to shift that cough soon. Take care

[Libluce68]

So sorry to hear this - me and my other half have kept clear of Covid until the beginning of October when I started with it/tested positive and other half a few days later - he has RA so fortunately has had full Covid vaccinations every 6 months and he wasn’t ill at all but I only get booster vaccines every year (last was Sept 23) and Covid has made me very ill - we both finally tested negative last week (3 weeks after positive test) and I am still ill - breathless/tired - I’ve now picked up a cold and feel so down - hope you feel better soon x

[Hollyhock123 in reply to Libluce68]

Ah bless you. I caught covid for first time in June. I had a terrible 48 hrs, despite being up to date on all the vaccines. Took a week to get back to some level of doing day to day stuff, but so tired!

Hope you shift your cold soon. Take care

[ABwn]

Yes, am waking up in the morning feeling bunged up. Just about cleared by night time. It hasn't turned into a full-blown cold, and with osteoporosis, not sure what is causing the tiredness or if it's a "melting pot" of everything!! Would love to have a few days where I didn't experience the tiredness along with all the other symptoms. You have my sympathy, especially as you've started a new job, it must be a nightmare. Take care and good luck.

[Hollyhock123 in reply to ABwn]

I think I’m just generally under par, and feel slightly more vulnerable to things at the moment. But having said that, locally there does seem to be a huge amount of bugs about.

I too find it difficult to work out what’s what! And yes the tiredness is horrible.

As an aside, my son, for a birthday present, brought me a personalised number plate. Where a lot of people have their initials I have ‘zzz’ as I’m always tired! 😴😴😴😂

[Leics in reply to Hollyhock123]

That was thoughtful and made me smile. I think loads of us need a number plate like that shame they don’t do emoji’s on them as well. I think mine would just say blahhh.