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I had it back in March/April. In NYC. 🥺 It was the strangest sickness I’ve ever had in my life. The exhaustion was like nothing I’d ever experienced before.
For the first time ever, I was keenly aware of my breathing: it felt like I was trying to breathe air through a straw. The weight and pressure on my chest was terrifying. I couldn’t walk from my bed to the bathroom without being overcome with sheer exhaustion. I couldn’t smell or taste a thing; orange juice tasted like viscous liquid with zero taste. I’d race through the house in a panic, trying desperately to smell anything. I couldn’t.
When I’d get the little bursts of fever where my body would flash with heat and I’d break out in a sweat and my temperature would hit 101.5, that’s when I broke. I was terrified I was going to die. I was hyperventilating from the intense fear. I was afraid to go to sleep.
I finally realized I had to treat the symptoms. I drank kava tea mixed with ginger and turmeric to relax myself. I got Mucinex Clear and Cool and took it while sucking on Halls honey and lemon cough drops to open up my lungs. I used a Vick’s Warm Steam vaporizer to help clear my lungs at night. Left it on all night right near my bed. Took Motrin for the pain.
And I watched and read nothing but fun, trash TV and contemporary romance, lol. It was terrifying- this disease really messes with your mind, so I focused on things I enjoyed to remain calm. And I slept ALL THE TIME.
That’s what I’d recommend you do. Find an herbal tea that relaxes you but that’s also good for you. I used Yogi Kava Tea mixed with the herbs above. Put honey in it. Take Vitamin D, zinc and Vitamin C. Drink Gatorade and water. Eat soup - I ate chicken broth because eating food without taste or flavor repulsed me. 🥺
Check with your doc before doing any of this. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Getting ahold of your thoughts and finding a way to calm down is really, really important.
This comment made me so weirdly uncomfortable - you described it so well!
Omg I’m so sorry to hear that. Yes. I’ve read that the whole body is under attack-brain, heart, lungs, organs. Are you under doctor’s care? I have heard that the sickness can be pretty bad, really difficult with weeks of sickness. Hang in there. Call your doctor. Drink tons of Gatorade & water. Make sure you’re keeping yourself hydrated!!
May I ask where you are located?
Oh man, that’s terrible. I’m so sorry about your father, and I don’t even know what to say about your sister. I heard that there are so many people getting sick who aren’t telling people because they weren’t following protocols/didn’t believe it existed 😳/whatever. Sending good energy to the two of you!
I am fortunate to not have gotten it, but it sounds terrible - both physically, mentally and spiritually. I hope u and ur loved ones get thru this, OP. It's terrible wat COVID has done - to our bodies, minds - and this society. I read all these articles about COVID, but hearing first hand experiences on this thread makes me feel lucky & scared at the same time. My heart goes out to complete strangers. Count ur blessings, those who are healthy. Sending blessings, to those who unfortunately got it!
Pedialyte is also great for hydration! You’re allowed to be upset, so much in your body is in pain! I wish you and your husband wellness and happiness.
Has anyone else experienced or heard of this? It’s awful to feel this way on top of feeling so physically horrible already. I’m scared.
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@CD1 how are you doing??
I hope you’re under the care of, or seeing, a doctor. What does s/he say? God, I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this.