Cold Virus

[genie123]

I have had a really bad cold which literally took me off my feet for a couple of days.  After just over a week most symptoms have settled (although still coughing) except I'm left feeling really energy less.  Every thing is an effort and I'm going to bed early and sleeping about 8-10 hours.  Is this some sort of nasty virus which I'm still fighting or possibly because I'm 80 this year!

[Canary42]

Both in my current experience (83)

[jourdain2]

Sounds like a really nasty dose and you are doing everything everything necessary to recover.  Colds take a fortnight - in general terms.

Coughing does need monitoring though.  Mr J2 has just suffered from our local virus which was a sniffle, sore throat and cough............. which went into cough and cough..............which went into pneumonia and he is still in rehab. in hospital almost a month later.  He's 91, it does take a little longer and more care as you get older.

You need to ensure that you are intaking enough energy to fight any resurgence of the virus. i.e. EAT and/or take energy meals and drinks.  Plenty of fluids to stop kidneys getting involved (again, more likely as you get older).

Bonne sante. :)

[genie123]

Many thanks for the advice.  Listening to your body and being sensible sems to be the order of the day. 

[Giggsie]

I've had exactly this I was so ill couldn't hardly lift my head for a few days. When I tried up was wobbly on my feet. The cough was terrible my chest was sore. Like you once back on my feet no energy to do anything. Also no appetite. Terrible flu virus never experienced that before. Glad it's past.  

[chelle7272]

The cold and flu viruses going around at the moment are particularly nasty and lasting a few weeks. Glad you are over he worst of it. Agree with jourdains advice re coughs and self care, hope you are feeling much better soon.