thanks! question - how long did you have a fever for? thats my worst and most present symptom. had it everyday for about 3 months now… usually low grade occasionally jumps to an actual fever.
Thanks Craig. I am so looking forward to that day when this damn thing is behind me. As I have said numerous times, i feel like someone has stolen 14 months of my life. It’s all a blur.
Hi Clayton,
The fever is such a horrible thing I know it really really was the symptom that bothered me the most alongside the fatigue when I was unwell with the virus.
It’s hard to remember exactly as it was a number of years ago for me but I do remember it was about 9 to 10 months before I started to really feel like I was getting fully over it and better. That is not in any way to say it will be like that for you everyone is different and has a different story and recovery time with this - the phase you are going through now in my experience was BY FAR the worst phase - the first 3 or 4 months were the worst and the intensity did lessen slowly and gradually after that even though it still took a bit of time for full recovery.
This horrible low grade fever does go away, the best way I can describe it was like a thermostat and at its worst in those early few months it feel at full temperature, but then gradually it felt like the thermostat was being turned down and it was less intense until it got to a stage where it was completely gone. And it will go Clayton, please be assured of that, even if it takes a little while don’t panic because it will go completely. And if you can ride out this period God willing the intensity will lessen and things become more bearable, I was able to start a phase return to work after 5 months although I did have a few setbacks after that which meant I was up and down a bit but then things did start to get much better and go on towards full recovery thanks to God - and you will get there too Clayton! Hang in there and thinking about you, and for now just focus on each day and managing as best you can, resting when you can and trying to keep your spirits up (which is very hard when going through this I know only too well) - do talk to others you trust about how you’re feeling if you can and try to give yourself something relaxing to do each day that isn’t taking lots of energy, even if it’s just watching fav tv or reading or a short walk or having a bath or whatever - just something to help distract even for a short while was something that helped me.
Hoping for a better weekend for you Clayton and remember you ARE going to get through this and get fully better with a little time.
Craig
I know Kay I do hope and pray that day comes soon, I still believe its on its way and that there is going to be long term good health ahead for you and positive to come out of this horrible time and experience in your life, I really do.
Hoping for a settled weekend and that you get to rest and take things easy!
Craig
Thanks so much Craig. I appreciate all the kind words very much! Best,
I remember that low grade fever oh so well. Even now sometimes when I have a few nights of bad sleep in a row it rears its ugly head again.
I also believe it Craig. I know I sound like a miserable old bag at times but that’s what this illness does to you.
Thanks Clayton hang in there stay strong I know it’s hard with this thing and this is the hardest phase I believe that 3-4 month phase where you still as unwell as the very start but are weary from it going on for so long, you will get by this though!
As Kay says it’s just so horrible that low grade fever, hoping it starts to feel much more settled soon - remember rest and removing stress can make a big difference!! Try 1/2 tea spoon full of baking soda dissolved in water twice a day on empty stomach for a week or two also, that is good for fighting viruses, don’t do it long term though just a week or two at a time and then a break for maybe a month or two.
Craig
Oh you definitely don’t sound miserable at all Kay, it is totally understandable to feel so frustrated and down with this thing - I think your messages have been articulate and as positive as possible despite the difficult and trying circumstances. Hope you’ve had a nice dinner with your friend by the time you get this!
ive never heard of that remedy . did it help you any ? im trying so many different things i guess one more wont hurt
Hi Craig,
Dinner is cancelled for today. My friend was at a funeral most of the day and said she had a large lunch so dinner is off. I aint complaning.
Well I’m trying it just now for my prostatitis Lori, I have found it to be beneficial over the years when had any kind of virus like a flu or anything like that - certainly worth a try for sure!
Craig
yes your social life goes down the tubes with this illness … oh how i cant wait to be normal laugh again … get dressed up. funny how we take little things for granted .. not anymore
Sorry to hear your dinner was cancelled Kay, as you say sometimes it can be a blessing just to get the extra time for rest!!
oh yes lori. I remember the days when i was out every friday and saturday nights plus sometime the odd week night. 7 or 8 mos ago i couldn’t keep my eye open past abt 8pm.
yes Craig, i am not sorry it’s cancelled as after being at work from 9am to 6pm I was tired anyway. I will meet up with her over the weekend.
i know ! i had an ok day today the first in quite a while met friends at a pub .. drank water but was yawning and shivering the whole time .
so i left and will be in bed by 7pm. i HATE waking up early though it drives me crazy!!
i want to get back to the days i slept until 9 or 10am! im sure when im better ill be more relaxed and get back to a decent schedule.
just want RID of this horrible EVIL virus !!
ok ill give it a go
you will get there lori, hang in there.
Hey Lori and Kay,
Hoping that this can be a better weekend for you guys. That was a big achievement just making it to the pub with friends Lori, even though you’re friends maybe don’t understand fully what you’re going through - really hoping things can get stronger so you can do more things like that more often, it just lifts spirits to see friends and be able to do things that you would normally do when fit and well.
Thinking about you both and remember this things ARE going to get better - today is another day away from the day of infection and towards full recovery - hang in there!
Craig