Not gonna lie: I can't remember a recent time when I felt sicker than I feel right now. I started to develop a cough a few days ago and now it's a full-blown death rattle. I've tested negative for COVID three times, so I'm pretty sure it's not that. The medical historian felled by germs. - ThreadSky

drlindseyfitz.bsky.social • 4 days ago

Not gonna lie: I can't remember a recent time when I felt sicker than I feel right now. I started to develop a cough a few days ago and now it's a full-blown death rattle. I've tested negative for COVID three times, so I'm pretty sure it's not that.

The medical historian felled by germs.

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nehbuildings.bsky.social•4 days ago

So very sorry! Hope you will be well soonest! ❤️

jaysondibble.bsky.social•4 days ago

Ugh. Just getting over the same crud. It’s no fun. Do you have Wendy’s in the UK? DoorDash a Frosty tout de suite! ❤️

tebone.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hope you haven't got whatever I had a couple of weeks ago, I have a number of other ailments (one serious) & I didn't wish to trouble my gp further for what I presumed was a particularly bad cough (fatigue, gasping for breath etc..), I opted for "Broncho Stop" which helped but took some weeks.

courtneyohearn.bsky.social•4 days ago

Some bad bugs out there these days. I swear by oil of oregano for respiratory infections, a couple drops in some o.j. Awful taste but it soothes and has antiseptic properties. It is recommended for a lot of respiratory illnesses. Get some rest, and hope you feel better!

gajastar.bsky.social•4 days ago

Respiratory viruses are being a monster this winter. :( *sends hot soup and really good cough drops*

gms91201.bsky.social•4 days ago

Flu A is prevalent at the moment. I was convinced I had covid a couple of years ago. Kept testing neg. Turned out I’d had RSV b. It felled me for 3/4 weeks.

amyzee.bsky.social•4 days ago

I had COVID almost back-to-back and it wiped me out. I can sympathize, and hope you get feeling better soon.

jenniferewc.bsky.social•4 days ago

Sounds awful. I hope you feel better soon.

cielbleuheidi.bsky.social•4 days ago

There is a new virus ?

thevaginawhisperer.bsky.social•4 days ago

Don’t you guys have those OT flu tests? I’m envious…would love to know even tho treatment and prognosis is the same

susietogo.bsky.social•4 days ago

I'm in Cincy and my boss gave me the flu. It's pretty wretched- I've been knocked on my butt. I don't know how long I'll be out for, but at this rate, it might be awhile. I'm making plans to work from home as much as possible.

buggcghee.bsky.social•4 days ago

I had some strange combination of upper respiratory infection and headache and sore throat and it lasted over 20 days. 😬😳. Sending healing vibes.

drsurekhadavies.bsky.social•4 days ago

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon.

maplegeekette.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yeah, no amount of sexy phlegm is worth it - regardless of what Phoebe Buffay would say.

I do hope this passes and doesn't linger!

mrsqueakums.bsky.social•4 days ago

"The medical historian felled by germs" (hope you feel better soon!!!)

jonibaloni.bsky.social•4 days ago

Many in my area are testing positive for flu. From mild to severe cases. Different symptoms too. All of us vaccinated this past fall.

jonibaloni.bsky.social•4 days ago

Norovirus too.

daseger7.bsky.social•4 days ago

RSV? I've had it twice, that's what it was like.

wayneq4444.bsky.social•4 days ago

Have a humors scan yet??...spin that urine wheel?
All seriousness i do hope you feel better soon

onecaliberal.bsky.social•4 days ago

We had it for about ten days. Same thing. Tested negative 6 times for COVID. Have every vaccine, even the new one. And got the flu vaccine late September. Idk

nataliek.bsky.social•4 days ago

My kiddo had the flu vaccine but unfortunately still tested positive for Influenza A. Seems like this year is very bad. Of course without the vaccine it could have been even worse!

onecaliberal.bsky.social•4 days ago

No question. I felt like it could have been a lot worse for us too.

badtoss.bsky.social•4 days ago

Oh no….

mikecrowder-cha.bsky.social•4 days ago

My wife has COVID now and it took three days for her to show positive.

drlindseyfitz.bsky.social•4 days ago

I’m on Day 3 and still showing negative but will keep retesting. Hope she feels better soon

gojirorob.bsky.social•4 days ago

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theliberalcowgirl.bsky.social•4 days ago

Has bird/avian flu found a vector to humans yet?

snowychloe.bsky.social•4 days ago

The flu is so horrible this year. My fiance, who has never had it and never gets sick, got it this year and told me he felt like he had rocks in his heart. He was so ill he couldn't get out of bed for like six days. Very unusual for him, even when sick.

sandradeet.bsky.social•4 days ago

Im just now getting over a "flu" that has been 8 days. It aint quite done yet. Good luck to you. Sleep lots.

leglesszebra.bsky.social•4 days ago

Get well soon xx

nataliek.bsky.social•4 days ago

Assuming you tested negative for flu? My little one had influenza recently and wow it was awful. Like it must be a super strong strain. She could barely lift her head off the pillow and her fever didn’t break for 8 days.

drlindseyfitz.bsky.social•4 days ago

That’s so awful! I’ve not tested myself for flu. Is there a way to do this at home?

nataliek.bsky.social•4 days ago

In the US there is but you’re UK based, right? I did a quick search and looks like the UK brand might be called Flowflex. It’s a rapid at home test just like a covid test.

drlindseyfitz.bsky.social•4 days ago

That’s so helpful! I’ll look into it thanks!

toften2920.bsky.social•4 days ago

Mycoplasma pneumoniae? Get better soon

888lin.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hope you feel better soon.

drgavinhughes.bsky.social•4 days ago

Get well soon Lindsey!

rkfatheree.bsky.social•4 days ago

Flu is supposedly awful this year.

laurasimba.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hope you feel better soon.

matthewcobb.bsky.social•4 days ago

Sounds like it’s “just” flu. Horrible, get well soon!

krajewskib.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hope you can get some rest for healing. Many of us enjoy your edifying posts, which also display a wide-ranging curiosity that is inspiring.

thescousewife.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hope you feel better soon 💐

bee4ubuzz.bsky.social•3 days ago

I called mine the Fire flu the last time Canada was on fire. Down for a month.

anneburner.bsky.social•4 days ago

My aunt has the flu for three solid weeks before she got over it. Said she felt like death several times.

calamityjo163.bsky.social•4 days ago

We all had Flu A here and I’m on day 15 of it not letting go. The cough is horrid and I can’t remember the last time I’ve been down like this. I hope you feel better soon! CVS has a multi test (flus and Covid) home test kit btw.

cqwatkin.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yikes. Well I first got sick around Jan 18... Bad enough to call out from work (later found out 10 people called off sick). A month later I still have some residual coughing. Did COVID, Strep A, RSV last Tues all negative. Get well soon!

dak513.bsky.social•4 days ago

Maybe you discovered something new! (Just kidding. Please feel better!)

topladave.bsky.social•4 days ago

Oh no! A Flu strain has been filling hospitals here in the States. Friends who've had it described the same symptoms - severe and persistent coughing leading to sore ribs for weeks. Make sure you don't get Pleurisy or Pneumonia. I had both in my 20's. They were awful. I hope you feel better soon!

gerardmichael.bsky.social•4 days ago

Brewing you some nice hot coca leaf tea, Lindsey, with opium syrup. Milk and sugar?

oispooky.bsky.social•4 days ago

Oh noooo. Feel better soon! Jack gave me norovirus twice in three weeks recently, each joyful occasion lasting a week while he recovered in a day? Toddlers are actual demons. Flu and norovirus has been RAMPANT across demographics this year, The Internet tells me 😭

jksinto.bsky.social•4 days ago

Feel better soon!

minghow1.bsky.social•4 days ago

There are nasty persistent influenzas and even highly congestive colds going around.

authorsimonread.bsky.social•4 days ago

Feel better! Wishing you the speediest of recoveries!

aceufos.bsky.social•4 days ago

Still dealing with breathing issues after pre Christmas flu, there are some nasty bugs out there at the moment. Hope you feel better soon and the cough goes quickly.

hellodystopia.bsky.social•4 days ago

Whatever bug is circulating its awful and not included on the flu/rsv/covid test. Our whole house got it. Not fun at all!

cronolock.bsky.social•4 days ago

RSV?

drlindseyfitz.bsky.social•4 days ago

That’s what I’m thinking

natsleep.bsky.social•4 days ago

Not historic enough. Need to upgrade to the Antonine Plague or cholera reactivated from handling John Snow's lab equipment.

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