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[Katherine]

Marchlove, and anyone else who’s unvaccinated, how long did your covid symptoms last? I’ve had it for 7 days now, fever and headache have improved but I still feel as ill as the first day, now it’s more chest symptoms, I feel like my chest is ‘heavy’ and congested although thankfully I can breathe, it just takes more effort. The drama at home only stopped a couple of days ago and then with the heatwave …. I’m running out of strength and I need it for my house move in 1-2 weeks. Is it normal for covid to drag on a long time?

[Marchlove]

Hi Katherine

Sorry to be the bearer of not good news, yes indeed the symptoms can go on for quite a few weeks, which isn’t what you want to hear with the house move comping up.

Mine lasted a week the first time I got it in April 20 and 4 weeks when I got in May this year, with fatigue being the last symptom to go.

This heat won’t be helping either as it’s very draining.

Can you get anyone to help you with the house move, could a friend come and stay for awhile?

Also, are you taking anything like vitamin c, vit D or zinc for the virus? These will help it clear through quicker.

X

[Katherine]

Hi Marchlove, it’s not so much the physical side of packing, I can do it slowly and manage, it’s more the emotional side, my relationship problems have been going on for over 2 years and it’s finally become too much and it’s coincided with covid and the heatwave. I will start back on vit D and my multivitamin.  I guess I just have to remember everything will be better soon and be grateful I can breathe. Although there is no drama at the moment it’s just all really sad. Thanks for replying so quick x

[Marchlove]

What a combination for you, you couldn’t have thought it possible!
But things always come in threes they say and it looks like that’s what’s happened to you.

I’m sorry to hear of your relationship troubles, how very sad for you.

Take heart Katherine, in a years time you’ll look back on this time and remember that your inner strength saw you through. That’s what women do and have always done, they carry on and grow upwards towards the light. xx

[Katherine]

I know it really sucks that all three happened at once. I do hope I can find more strength. As for the growth, I’ve been doing that my whole life so right now I just want to survive it. I am really close to my limit and it scares me. Anyway I don’t want to keep going on about it as it won’t change anything. Thanks again. X

[Marchlove]

It feels like you are, for sure. But I can feel that strength in you and you’ve got enough to survive this I’m sure.

Keep posting and seeking all the help you can get. xx

[Nas]

I hope you find the strength to work through your challenges, Katherine.
I know relationship issues are the last thing anyone needs at this time of life.
I too have been doing lots of reflecting, thinking and analysing of my relationship, but have stayed put for now, largely to see if things improve long term.

Best of luck.

[Katherine]

Thanks ladies. You don’t know how much messages like that mean to me.  Nas I hope things improve for you, I really do. Big hug. When I’m in my new place I hope to be able to tell you all I made it. Xx

[Katherine]

Hi ladies, I said I would update you so here I am .. the covid lasted around 9 days, then I got a secondary chest infection which antibiotics cleared but got left with asthma and cold type symptoms. They have gone now and just left with a bit of fatigue but that’s improving. My house move is progressing well and all is on track. Thanks again for all your support. I also want to mention that I have found magnesium and vit c from Carolyn deans range v helpful. You dilute in water and sip through the day. It’s been a game changer for me and so I want to spread the word. Not sure if I’m allowed to say that but guess someone will tell me if not. It dampens my anxiety and makes me feel more awake and better concentration. Xxx

[Marchlove]

Hi Katherine

So good to hear from you again! I have been wondering how you’ve been.

Your covid journey has been very like mine.
We are  both in similar circumstances, being unvaccinated for our own personal reasons, so it helps to hear your journey through it all.

Carolyn Deans has good advice. But stay low and slow.

X

[Katherine]

Hi Marchlove,

Thanks for thinking of me! Can I ask your age? My Mum is 72 and she got covid before having the vaccine and only lost her sense of smell but it came back. But the vaccine itself gave her flu like symptoms! I am actually now considering getting vaccinated as I found covid such a horrible feeling like I've never had that I am scared of it now. Anyway I'll see.

Yes, I have made the mistake of taking too much of the magnesium before! I used to take it months ago but then switched to another type and when I came back to it my 'tolerance' levels had gone right down so I'm going to have to build up slowly again. I'm going to stick with the liquid from now on though as it works best for me.

X

[Marchlove]

Hi Katherine

Well I’m 65 so not much younger than your Mum!

Covid is horrid that’s for sure, I’m just glad that I’ve now had it twice so hopefully I now have good natural immunity.

It’s funny what you say about tolerance to magnesium as I’ve had similar experiences. I remember reading CD saying that it must always be taken in conjunction with D3, but I expect you do that already. X

[Katherine]

Apparently after you’ve had covid you’re immunity only lasts a few months because it’s a coronavirus like colds. I can’t remember where I read it but it said it’s like when you catch a cold you can still catch another one later. Also there’s the different strains. I’m not sure what I’m going to do but I guess I’ve got quite a while to decide whether I’m more scared of covid or the vaccine!

I take vit d in the autumn and winter as I presumed we get enough via the sun in summer. What do you think?

How’s life for you in general Marchlove? I don’t know much about you but it seems like we have a lot in common.

X

[Marchlove]

Hi Katherine

The antibodies only last a few months the same as the vaccine but you have some T cell immunity.
Yes you can catch it again, as you can a cold, but your body will recognise it even though it’s a new variant.
It’s a difficult one to be sure and we each have to make a personal decision, so it’s not for me to persuade you either way. But I hope you reach a decision that feels right for you.

Well I take vitamin d and k2 combined all year. I drop the dose in the summer but raise in winter.

Thank you for asking how I am. I muddle along, well actually I’m doing far better than I was a few years ago, so I’m grateful for that.
I have Lymes disease so that muddies the water a bit as far as menopause goes!

M x

[Katherine]

Hi Marchlove,

Sorry I meant what do you think about Vit d in the summer. That is interesting about natural immunity being comparable with vaccine immunity. My feeling is that I won't have the vaccine, at least not until I'm much older, but I'm not 100% sure at the moment.

It's great that you are doing far better now. I don't know much about Lymes disease, how does that affect you? If you don't want to discuss it I don't mind though.

X