Post viral fatigue

[Toastwithbutter]

I'm a Newby to the group,my story goes.For years I get a mild infection just like a cold coming on which then passes after a few days but I'm left with this terrible fatigue, I can't evan have a conversation with my husband without getting exhausted, this year it lasted 4 months,the first 2 months I was bed bound then I could get up for a couple of hrs then back to bed for the rest of the day.Sometimes the fatigue might only last around 3- 4 weeks up to 2 months,this year has been the longest I've had it,I'm actually dreading this winter.

I've been suffering with this since 2008 when I had Pneumonia, the fatigue lasted 10 months that time.

Does anyone else in the group suffer this debilitating illness?

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔It’s probably a good idea to speak to your GP about this. You may have a deficiency etc…that prevents you from making a normal recovery.

[TaraJR]

I'm not sure.

But, have you had FULL thyroid tests done? Not just a basic TSH test which doesn't tell you much. SO MANY people have poorly treated or untreated thyroid conditions.

Look in your records on your NHS app, or request copies from the surgery (you're legally entitled to them and they're free) of all your test results for the past few years. See if TSH, T4 or T3 have been tested. Post them on Thyroid UK HealthUnlocked forum who are BRILLIANT! healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk

[Toastwithbutter in reply to TaraJR]

Tara,thank you I'll try that.