Today around noon, I developed a bad cough that wouldn’t go away. I’m really not a cougher. Around 2pm, my friend (and fomer coworker from the 90s, Susie) called to tell me she had just returned home after being in the hospital for 7 days following gall bladder surgery.
I couldn’t hide my coughing, she asked if I had a fever. I said I’d check, and I didn’t. I wished Susie well and decided to lay down for an hour. Couldn’t stop coughing, darn it.
I was going to have a stuffed pita for my Early Bird dinner, but opted for a scrambled egg instead. I began shivering very hard and checked the indoor/outdoor temperature. It was 71F inside, and 65F outside. Positively balmy out there. I take my OWN temperature (above), 101.3.
I’m now aching from head to toe. My long covid head WANTS to explode, but doesn’t understand this good old American cold or flu.
At least, I hope that is what this is. I do have a covid test in my cupboard, if I’m not feeling better in the morning, maybe I’ll take it. Thanks for letting me share, I’m in misery right now sitting up to type this, so I will probably be out of commission for the time being. Take care everyone.
Oh, Dug, you can't get a break... but hopefully it's just the 24-48 hr flu. DH had something similar about a week ago (mostly tired, chills, and achy). It was gone in 48 hours. My DIL's are both nurses and say that Covid and Flu A (?) are everywhere right now. You know the drill... plenty of fluids, rest, and maybe something for the fever and/or cough. Take care of yourself, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh no, hoping it's just a the flu/cold thing going around and it's the 24 hour kind. You really don't need this!!!!
ReplyDeleteUpdate on son-in-law. He developed a horrible headache two weeks ago. Again. Then exactly a week later, another headache. Both headaches followed an evening in a crowded high school gym watching girls basketball finals. He is thinking it was the overhead florescent lights, which were a huge problem with him returning to the classroom. It's not a sacrifice to just not attend these games so an easy fix. It's kind of one step in front of the other to get through this.
Wishing Susie a quick recovery too!
DeleteOh no! I'm so sorry. This flu season is no joke. Take care of yourself, and as I always say, drink plenty of fluids and rest!
ReplyDeleteEveryone I know is catching this awful flu. I hope you recover quickly, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon buddy
ReplyDeleteSiobhan x
If you were in Canada you would be calling the doctor or going to emergency and it would not cost you a dime. Don’t mess with this, if you are not feeling better in the morning. I wish you well. Gigi
ReplyDeleteSending you healing vibes! May the Luck of the Irish grace you soon, you certainly deserve some good luck.🍀
ReplyDeleteI do hope, whatever this is, resolves itself quickly. If your temperature continues to climb, do seek medical help.
ReplyDeleteThere is an abundance of flu out there. Have you been out with a group of people? If so, you probably picked it up from someone who came out who shouldn't have. Although not wearing a mask, I am back to my old COVID protocols. Using lots of wipes any time I go out. Coming right home and changing clothes and washing my hands and glasses immediately. Changing towels on a more frequent basis. I had gotten lax with that procedure but this round of flu has me concerned.
ReplyDeleteAnd now there is a measles' outbreak. Who would have ever thought we would live to see that!
Flu has been a major issue this year. I'm so sorry, Doug! It doesn't seem fair that you should be hit with something else. Hope it gets better soon!
ReplyDeleteDoug, I am so sorry! I hope it is the flu, so much of it around everywhere.
ReplyDeleteTake care.❤️
Robin