So here I am AGAIN with Covid. The last bout was in October last year, so I've had a few clear months this time. When I've had it before, I know that it depletes my B12 and makes me feel awful, and each and every time, I know that I need extra jabs.
So, when I came down with it 10 days ago, why didn't I heed my own advice? I didn't feel too bad, so thought I'd get away with it.
So today, here I am, unable to feel my feet, tingly all down my left side and I can't for the life of me remember the name of those little red things in the fridge that I add to my cheese sandwich! Not to mention the head full of mashed potato, my legs doing their own thing and the constant urge to wee.
Maybe, just maybe, I'll just get on and do some extra jabs next time and then I won't feel so bad, although hopefully Covid won't come visiting again, but I won't hold my breath on that one.
Ok, rant over, I'm off to jab myself 😷
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So sorry to hear this. Covid seems to be on the increase again. Probably higher than it states on Gov.uk because people won't bother taking tests now they have to pay for them and won't be paid for taking time off work. Guidelines have been removed and people are behaving as if they have never heard of Covid.
I think you're right. My other daughter and her family have it, but haven't bothered testing, because they don't see the point, but they've kept away from people for a week to avoid spreading it. Both of their work places say that if you feel well enough, go into work. As they both work with the public, its worrying.
I've had covid three times. First time I felt a little unwell but didn't have to go to bed or anything.
Second time I didn't even know I had it until I had to do a routine test.
Third time I was ill in bed for a week ( ironically when fully vaccinated !)
It seems that covid may have become endemic just like flu, so maybe we just have to get on with life without testing etc.
Testing won't make much difference, by the time you test positive you'll have already been spreading it around.
It also has no bearing on treatment.
We just need to vaccinate the vulnerable and use common sense, as with flu.
Ie, staying off work if ill, keeping away from immunocompromised people, and treating the symptoms as they arise.
Personally, even though thanks to B12 deficiency I feel more vulnerable healthwise, I've had enough of the climate of fear we've been living in for the past three years.
I feel very vulnerable because of PA and other health issues I have. I rarely go out because I catch illnesses easily and become very ill. It takes me a long time to recover from them. I don't know if it is down to PA or not. I think that the public should be aware that there are vulnerable people for whom Covid is a killer and also that some people are left with life threatening and life changing conditions after catching Covid. My father passed away after he was infected in hospital. I know other people who have also passed away from Covid. My eldest daughter caught Covid as a result of a hospital appointment. It left her with a heart condition and long Covid. My granddaughter has been left with a heart condition as a result of Covid. She is 22 and a mother.One of my grandsons has also been left with a heart condition. He was 14 when he caught Covid. He has had 50% attendance at school since. It was 100 % prior to Covid. For so many people it is far more than 'just a bad cold ' Too many people are ignorant and selfish and don't care if they infect others. So yes restrictions should be in place. People should be fearful and careful.
Hi, dollcat, I'm so sorry to hear that you and your family have suffered so much. Pease don't think I'm belittling the experiences of you and many others, because what you've gone through is truly horrendous.
I totally agree that many people are vulnerable, and have to be protected.
All I'm saying is, that the UK and indeed most countries in the world can't afford to use blunt tools such as lockdowns again.
Lockdowns were a disaster for the NHS, children's development and wellbeing, vulnerable people of all types and the economy.
I completely understand why you feel harshly towards people you you perceive are uncaring in their attitude to covid.
However, as a nurse and dental professional tutor who has additional qualifications in infection control, I maintain that the correct way to deal with an endemic illness is to protect the vulnerable with vaccinations etc but allow the rest of the population to lead a normal life.
It's not good for either physical or mental health to be living in perpetual fear.
I wish you and your family better health and all good wishes xx
It's just found me in the period between having my booster and the time it takes to become effective. Probably when I went back to the GP for blood tests.
Unbeknown to us, the sniffle that we started the day before our Covid boosters last year, was Covid! Our lateral flows were negative at that point. Not ideal, but such is life.
topazrat sending hugs! Try not to be hard on yourself, who wants to 'slow down' when they've been feeling good and doing well? So understandable it caught you off guard. Sorry, it truly stinks. Rest up and get some extra TLC
Thank you. I went for a little walk earlier and the wind blew away some of the cobwebs. Couldn't do my usual 3 miles, but a 10 minute walk was good in the circumstances.
I'm sure I will feel better soon. The rest of the family are feeling pretty pants too, but at least it hasn't been too hard on the chest this time. Last time was awful and my daughter ended up in hospital. (she has cystic fibrosis)
I hadn't done mine when I sent my earlier reply. I hope to "thaw out"/de-fog and get going over the next few minutes, having just done mine for the day. 😃
Bless you. I had covid December 22, didn’t double jab myself and also had a return of my neuro symptoms. It was doubly bad as I’m in surgical menopause and it crashed my HRT levels so I was really unwell. Ive still got the cough 8 months later! Have actually just gone down with something suspicious despite negative LFT and so I’m injecting twice a day and so far my legs are holding. I’m also making myself rest as trying to push through makes it so much worse. May we be well. Stupid covid. Like it wasn’t hard enough!! X
I'm so sorry that you are feeling poorly too. I know that LFTs aren't accurate, as we were all testing negative last October, despite classic symptoms. Daughter then got rushed into hospital, had a PCR, which was positive. 🙁
I feel for you. So many have had covid more than once but I never got it at all. I thought my B12 inj must be protecting me. All my family had it right down to my new baby greatgrandson. Non of them have B12 problems.
I had the same experience with COVID last year - rapid return of symptoms. It can be confusing - for me it was mainly the bad shortness of breath which one can easily associate with COVID recovery vs B12 depletion. Started with puffers etc and eventually went from once a week injections to twice a week injections but took several months to improve. Started to get numbness in arms and legs earlier this year so switched to injecting EOD and the numbness has improved dramatically. I am in Canada and the good thing is that my doctor agreed with the frequency changes as she is aware that B12 has no adverse effects. Not that it matters too much because I can purchase 10ml of cyno (only form avail) for $6 Cdn over the counter and inject as much as I need to but it is nice to work with a knowledgeable doctor. I know what to do if I get COVID again!
I'll be increasing my jabs to EOD until my symptoms are back to my baseline, which hopefully won't be too long. I think it took a couple of weeks last time. I'm in the UK, so I have to source my own jabs, as trying to get the NHS to do more than three monthly jabs is a nightmare.
Hoping you feel better soon - a timely reminder that we really need to keep our jabs up as a first line of defence for any bug out there. Take care topaz rat. ❤️
So many wonderful people on this forum who suffer with an awful illness do not seem to fully understand health at all.
I would recommend places to go and learn about viruses, vaccines and actual real medical theories. All of which would help you all. But as been proven by numerous studies people need critical thinking as majority of people only take notice and will read information that already fits the view they already hold.
Breaks my heart that lovely people suffer by the lies we are told from the moment we were born.
Here are a few things to try (has worked great for me after contracting long haul covid back in early 2020)....
The minute you begin feeling ill, take D3, vitamin C, zinc, and quercetin. Don't wait. This will work to combat most all viruses with cold/flu symptoms. To protect from contracting same viruses, be sure you're taking plenty of Vitamin D during Fall and Winter months, or if in northern latitudes. If you're able to obtain hydroxychlorquine or ivermectin, these work great if you have in fact contracted covid. But take them early-on, don't wait until the stuff gets into your lungs. Some sites now providing ability to get both of those medications if your doc refuses to prescribe them.
Begin taking cold showers/ice baths. This worked IMMENSELY for me, and I now take cold showers every day. Have been for nearly 2 years now. Look up Wim Hof for more info there and how to get started. Some new research showing that cold water therapy significantly aids in most all autoimmune diseases.
If you've had the covid vax, newer concerning research showing that the spike protein from the vax, is actually traveling through the body and causing a host of problems, especially among those with multiple (3+) jabs. Look into nattokinase supplements, green tea - to keep the spike protein issues at bay.
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