Now in my 8th week and still short of breath. Please help!
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I became ill on easter sunday with headache from sunday to thursday, started to feel really ill, nauseous, abdominal pains, no appetite. By the following week i started to feel tight chested and i could feel phlegm deep down on chest but couldn't bring up. I have been in contact with drs and have managed to stay out of hospital. They prescribed Carbocistene and i am on cyclizine as they make me feel nauseous as well as inhalers and nasal spray. Although i am 55 i was previously only taking thyoxine with no other medical health issues. Although my appetite improving i struggle with day to day activities as i'm so tired and still short of breath. I thought i would try stopping carbocistene at weekend and wasn't too bad for first few days but now seems worse. Did go for chest xray today . I 'm feeling so low and desperate and i said to my hubbie could he shoot me and end this misery. I don't understand how Boris went back to work after 2 weeks from being in ICU and its 8 weeks not been in hospital but still suffering. PLEASE HELP!
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nia66171 julie54500
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Hi Julie,
Hang in there! I've had the same symptoms and am now week 9 I think (I've lost count!). My shortness of breath is improving now but this happened at week 5 then it got worse again but I'm really hoping this is it now. I'm still having sore throats, headaches and fatigue. A friend of mine has had it also with the same symptoms you're not alone! x I also couldn't understand how Boris went back to work so quick its mental! I've been off since middle of march. 😔
julie54500 nia66171
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Thanks for your reply. It is reassuring to know that I am not alone. I do not think there is enough emotional support for people suffering with the virus. On week 2 when I felt really ill and anxious I phoned 111 but it was so busy I could not get through to anyone so I gave up and decided to phone GP the following day who were very helpful. Maybe we have had a different strain of covid compared to Boris? I do hope that you will feel better soon. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Its so interesting to hear your experiences. Take care.
maciej12002 julie54500
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no you are not alone, there is plenty of us, same like you. Just check another discussion created by Res about covid bed ridden over 4 weeks, this is where we all gathered and exchange tips and stories. You are all welcome to join.
julie54500 maciej12002
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Thank you for your reply. I will look up the discussion by Res.
moonstone44 julie54500
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I was short of breath for many months probably 12 weeks nightmare couldnt walk . Very severe at first. Anyway I am no longer short of breath ,touch wood.
julie54500
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Thanks for your reply. I am feeling better in myself but its my chest at the mo. Tried reducing the Carbocisteine but as soon as I even reduced by 1 tab i noticed a difference and I felt that my chest was getting tighter, and when I breathed in it felt as though I did not have full lung capacity. I had a chest x ray which I wasn't surprised to hear it was normal. Hopefully will get better soon.