Ongoing Covid

[Dagman]

Hi abers, well the past 2 weeks has been tat to say the least, both having angioplasty carried out and given a dose if covid by the nhs for good measure. I'm into the second week of covid, the most wearing part for me being a persistent sore cough, and fatigue. Finding a sleep position where I don't cough is a challenge. There is no treatment for this. However, should anyone be struck by this, these are my best approaches.
Drink plenty of water, don't try to dry the cough up it doesn't work! Have your bedroom window open, allow cool air to reach you. Change your clothing every day, the virus must linger on them. Change your bedding more often, I was soaking last night and don't fancy sleeping on those again. If you feel tired, rest or sleep. My last suggestion is Jakemans sweets, the honey and lemon ones, soothing, not perfect but not harsh on your sore throat.
I get another test next week, will let you know.

[tonyav]

I'll have a look for that clip, Dagman.

[tonyav]

[murraymints]

I am now week 6 had all that you describe..still physically very fatigued and breathless.... been told the post viral effects can go on for some months

[tonyav]

Blimey, hope you get better soon to, minty x

[murraymints]

thanks Tony.. xx it is nasty !

[Dagman]

Battle on Minty, we're in a tunnel at the moment but there's light in the distance. Some have this far worse paying the ultimate price. Keep strong, you aren't alone!

[murraymints]

I feel very fortunate to have come this far Dagman ..I was worried about myself at one point when the breathing became particularly bad..... but as you say..onwards and upwards xx

[tonyav]

Thank you both for posting exactly what this terrible virus is like. As Dagman say's though 'light at the end of the tunnel' for both of you.

[Dagman]

We will beat this.

[murraymints]

indeedy ! :0) xx

[Dagman]

How are you murraymints? Hope you've soldiered through! I am through it now except for tiredness and annoying cough (waiting for test result done on Friday!). I hope people appreciate how nasty this virus is. It affects us in so many ways unless you're one of the fortunate ones it has no effect on. Take care anyone reading this.

[jno]

this guy is still struggling after five months

https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2020/aug/10/the-covid-long-haul-why-are-some-patients-not-getting-better

[New Judge]

//I hope people appreciate how nasty this virus is.//

I think most people appreciate that it can be very nasty, particularly for older people and those with other health problems. But what seems to be overlooked is that (a) the incidence of infection is very low (in the UK about one person in 200 is known to have been infected) and (b) the vast majority of those who contract the virus will see little or no significant symptoms. What many people (including me) do not appreciate is why such restrictive measures are required which affect the entire population when the risk is to such a very small minority. This is especially so when the influence those restrictions have had, and continue to have on the economy, education and non-Covid health matters is so severe.

[Mamyalynne]

I have heard many similar tales Jno, the long term effects can be very hard to budge.

[Lie-in King]

My best wishes to Dagman, minty & anyone else suffering from the effects of the virus - I hope you recover as quickly & comfortably as possible.

[Dagman]

Thanks Lie-in-king. Stay safe.