Cheers Musky. I've been having some dodgy symptoms for 7 days now but feel a bit on the up today. Tight chest, headaches (big ones), aches and pains, bad belly and absolutely washed out knackered. I've not had much of a fever or cough though, so could be C-19 or not. I do consider myself to have mild to moderate symptoms of C-19 and it's very uncomfortable, unpleasant and a bit worrying, but I'm a battler and won't take things further unless I really have to (my wife works for the NHS and probably brought it home with her) - the kids seem fine though.
ADMIN - I know this is C-19 related, but if you could bear with me. The things I found helpful are:
Keep eating even though you may not feel like it - you need your strength.
Keep drinking (water Berger
) - you need to be hydrated and alcohol will diminish your immune system.
Rest as much as you need at any time for as long as you need. Lie down at a 45 degree, propped-up angle.
Take deep, controlled breaths whilst resting to keep your airways open.
Take a little exercise when you can manage it. Even if it's going downstairs then straight back to bed for hours. Helps to maintain a normality about life. Don't overdo it as I did on Sunday, completely wiped me for Monday - couldn't get out of bed!
Keep all medication to hand. Ask your doctor for extra supplies and emergency meds if appropriate.
With my chest (lifelong asthmatic), I found Vicks Vaporub to be very comfortable when a bit tight chested.
Use a nasal spray decongestant if your nose is blocked (see your doctor if on other meds).
I found sucking a menthol sweet in bed helps with sore and claggy throat, and can be quite comforting.
Don't have any tight clothing around your waist and chest.
Have a window open from time to time, but don't get cold.
Use Paracetamol, it reduces the pain (and therefore worry) about pains around your chest/ribcage if you have them and makes things a bit more comfortable.
Get the missus to massage or gently thump your mid back if you feel tight chested.
DON'T READ THE BLOODY NEWS - they run stories that'll scare the bejeebers out of you.
Expect to be knackered for quite a while. If you get into the mindset of 'however long it takes' it reduces stress and therefore does not hinder your immune system.
Don't be afraid or ashamed to shout 'help' if you need it. Only you will know when you need extra support.
There may be some others to add, but feel free to share these tips with others if you think it'll help them.
Take care of yourselves - 'A' owners are the Salt of the Earth.
