I work out about 3 hours a day (well, since I became semi-retired --I work part time:applaud:) I started with the dreaded scratchy throat/tickle 9 days ago and AM STILL SICK! Normally, I would try an swm through it (unless I have a fever) but this "virus" has me flattened:bed:. I have NO energy and if I do any type of cardio, I am exhausted afterwards. I've had a barking cough for days, headaches so bad I want to blow my head off, and am very weak. I finally went to the dr. and he gave me antibiotics and a DX of sinus infection. I swam 3000 today, felt pretty good (not 100%) and am pretty tired right now, but that's it. anyone else get this nasty virus? I hear it lasts up to a month!
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Very similar symptoms. Mine started with a slight sinus pain and chest weakness/congestion almost 3 weeks ago. That lead to laryngitis and significant weakness to the point that I began skipping workouts. After even moderate swims, I would leave the pool feeling completely wasted. I normally hold the opinion that it is better to swim through sickness which made me think that I was just being lazy, but the other symptoms made me realize that it wasn't in my head.
I went to the doctor as well. He offered an antibiotic, but I honestly didn't think that would help, so I have chosen to wait this out. In the last few days I have felt my energy returning, but I am still coughing and I still have a very weak voice.
I am surprised and reassured to hear that others have such similar symptoms. T
Very similar symptoms. Mine started with a slight sinus pain and chest weakness/congestion almost 3 weeks ago. That lead to laryngitis and significant weakness to the point that I began skipping workouts. After even moderate swims, I would leave the pool feeling completely wasted. I normally hold the opinion that it is better to swim through sickness which made me think that I was just being lazy, but the other symptoms made me realize that it wasn't in my head.
I went to the doctor as well. He offered an antibiotic, but I honestly didn't think that would help, so I have chosen to wait this out. In the last few days I have felt my energy returning, but I am still coughing and I still have a very weak voice.
I am surprised and reassured to hear that others have such similar symptoms. T
