Having had the dreaded virus, and survived. There is unfortunately side effects if that's what one may call it?
Any exhurtion and I can drop into tiredness like a stone. Yesterday out in the garden, making a trellis, very slowly. Cut up several pieces of timber (11) from 1 foot to 6 feet lengths! Several stops for rests. Took all morning! Had lunch, went into conservatory sat down, last thing I remember for three hours.
Breathing is another trouble, lack of oxygen. Have to open windows if there is any heat. Strong smells take my breath away, idiots who continue to burn rubbish in there gardens, Cause lots of problems. Not only for me but those who suffer from all types of lung conditions.
Sorry if I'm 'Winging' not my intention.
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Sounds just like me with my asthma. Hope all goes well for you and you soon regain your strength
Good morning, It must be such a relief to have survived this horrible virus and come out the other side! From what I’ve read people say afterwards it’s a bit of three steps forward two steps back recovery. I would listen to what your body is telling you and if you need a sleep then sleep. I’m sure your strength will return in time back to normal but if you’re worried phone your doctor because obviously they will know more than me.
Hi Hecarrysmenow,
I think you have to slow right down! Just because you are declared recovered, doesn't mean you are immediately back to full health. Only do what you can do and rest more frequently. Post vital fatigue syndrome is well known and its common. It can happen after any viral illness is gone and can be prolonged. And covid19 was especially vicious for some people, so you can't rush this. It's not a whinge, it's a genuine concern about a very real thing, so do take extra care at the moment. You probably still have a lot of recovering to do. 😊
Such good news that you have overcome the dreaded virus but left with some very unpleasant after effects. I believe some good will come out of your dreadful experience. It has allowed us a glimpse of what the virus can do to our bodies and who knows how long these effects will last. Learning about personal experiences could be a way to deterring others. To continue to abide by the rules of keeping our distance and to stay home for as long as it takes to keep safe.
Thanks for shsring your experience with us. I hope you continue to get stronger and please let us know how you get on.
That is fantastic news you have gone on to recover. It will take some time before you regain all your strength back. After any virus it can sometimes even take a few months before things get back to normal. Take it easy on yourself. Don't over do it. 😊😊
Well you’re a survivor so that’s good news... what you describe fatigue wise is what people with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus live with.
During this recovery period it might be worth looking up something called ‘the spoon theory’. It’s a phrased coined by a lupus sufferer who was trying to explain to a friend what fatigue is.... it will help you understand how to best manage you energies and pace yourself activity wise.
Get loads of vitamin D, C and Bs for a while if you can to help. Eat as fresh and clean as possible for a while avoid sugary things. And finally rest, rest and rest some more!
I think I might have had the bug a few weeks ago - and I had post-viral fatigue after it.
You are not whinging and I can only begin to understand how you must feel. I'm so pleased you have come out the other side of this awful illness but please listen to your body and rest when it tells you to.
A friend of mine had it and then had a second infection on top but now she's completely better and doing what she did before. You will get better, just give yourself time.
Take care
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Thank you you look a picture of health.
Since becoming disabled in 2012 (hip, went wrong) and in a wheelchair mostly. I hate not doing anything, so sitting about doing nothing is not my cup of tea. Don't get me wrong, I do listen to my body, just not enough it might seem. I do a little pottering in the garden, it's very small. Well it's boring sitting in a chair! When I feel tired (20 mins) I stop, cup of tea, rich tea biscuit, then rest before I try again. By lunchtime, that's it. Film time, western or a thriller.
I'm in university studying English and Creative Writing, and actually I'm writing a novel at present, so reading is another activity. Although I'm unable to concentrate for long, then I'm away with the fairies.
Life is just not simple is it? I wish I could run again, just once to feel the wind blowing through my hair. The university I'm at is on the side of a small hill, so I get the same feeling in my wheelchair, when I let go of the tyres on a slope outside the library. Great fun.
I am trying my best to be sensible,and careful honest I am.
Keep well and safe, and many thanks for the reply Crazyfitness! X
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Thank you,I'm much better now than I was and making the most of it. I had very bad post infectious IBS but now on the low fodmap diet, what a difference.
I really do feel for you as when you are active and that's taken away it's hard. It does sound like you are listening to your body and I bet that cup of tea and biscuit is good.
Well done on the studying, English is a subject I enjoy as well, you can get something in your head then write about it.
It really is so good to get out and that's why I'm doing it, none of us know what's round the corner. I can imagine going down that hill us great fun. I have a friend who has ME, Fibromyalgia and other conditions and she's recently got herself an electric chair, it's given her back some independence.
I'm glad you are being sensible, it will pay off. Well done to you for being so positive, you are doing so well.
Brilliant News, you survived the dreaded Virus. You're bound to be getting some effects from it. Don't forget that it affects the Lungs," Pneumonia ". It makes you feel so very weak and tired.
You just have to be patient and do a little bit at a time. I know it's hard. BUT.
It will get easier for you.
Although you survived it, you're still recovering from it.
And you're not winging at all.
I know what you mean about Idiot's burning rubbish in their back garden. It really gets to me as well.
I've got Valvular Heart Disease, COPD and Asthma and I've also got Angina.
So those strong smells of burning rubbish etc ,really causes me problems
with my breathing. But you must take it easy for a while and get your strength back. Take Care and Stay Safe 👍
I hear what your saying about your breathing and your 'life' at present. Having a wonderful husband and three sons, all I'm sure worship the ground you walk on. Plus being 75, still a young chick !
Me, I'm 66 in June, a mature student, well I was till the corona virus put paid to that till next year. I'm disabled, angina, suffer from anaphylaxis from wasp stings/pills/ and other things. Whilst at university was told I had Dyslexia, which helps when your studying English and Creative Writing.
I haven't told you all my problems to out do you, which is not all by the way. It was just to point out that no matter what's wrong with us, quality of life is down to us.
I was at an event some years ago, in the interval I was told you CAN'T go that way there are steps. Can't isn't in my vocabulary, I pushed my wheelchair to the bottom of the steps, turned around and went up backwards. If I can do it I will. I sing in a choir, I serve at the alter. I did go on holiday to South Africa, and many other places on my own. Everyone helps at the airport.
I know you have problems I don't have, but...... never say die. It may take twice as long to do something, but do it because you can. But more importantly do it for you.
Who ever you are darling. God bless your amazing! XX
Thankyou so much for your kind words. I know that you. might think of me as giving up , but im not doing that.
Quality of life is more important to me now than quantity.
My Family and my Doctors all know this. My Body has been fighting so much for so long now, i really need some quality , which is not all up to me anymore .But i am a fighter..
I used to be like you, if somebody told me that I couldn't i would. If someone told me No, id say yes.I used to be a bit of a Rebel. Hahaha. But even so.
I am a Baptist and used to sing in the Church Choir. My Granddad used to be a Preacher. 🙏Such Happy Days.
As for you my Friend, you are not only a fighter, you are a Winner.
You won the fight against the Coronavirus. But now you have to look after yourself. It must have affected you mentally as well as Physically.
You can't just walk away from something like that and be able to just shut it out of your mind. You went through such a traumatic experience. It'll take a little time but you will get
there.
I also think that you're amazing for what you've achieved. So please Take Care and Look After Yourself.
It will take time to get back to full fitness again, treat yourself gently and try not to overdo things., or you will crash and burn.
There is something that Fibromyalgia suffers use. It's called the Spoon Theory, and may help you while you are recovering. Google it, I think it may help you,
Don't beat yourself up about not being able to do things at the moment, it will come back.
Hi, I have Chronic Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis.
I Know what you mean by the Spoon Theory and Crash and Burn. I have a necklace with 2 tiny spoons attached to it. Back last year I wore it to my Orthopaedic Clinic Appointment. I showed it to my Consultant and he asked me what the spoons represented. Well I hadn't had much sleep the night before because of the pain I was in. So all that i said to him was. " Well that's how much energy i have today,compared to the amount of energy that you have, just 2 tiny spoonfuls".
He understood what I meant. I've also got T Shirts with different Fibromyalgia slogans on..
Midori, you'd be surprised as to how many people have never even heard of Fibromyalgia. The Psychologist explained to me about the Crash and Burn. But im such an idiot , i never learn.
I'm always doing it. I do more than i should on one day, then for several days after , i burn . I am in b....y Agony
I call Fibromyalgia the DEVILS Disease,because it hurts like nothing on Earth. Its a pain from Hell.
Take Care and Stay Safe. From one
Fibromite to another. 😪.
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