When I get a virus I seemed to take a long time to recover is this common with people with CP

Riga

For the past three week I had headaches and feeling sick.  I now getting lots of aches and tightness in the throat.  GP said virus take time to leave us.  Has anyone with CP have problems.

Chloe_Scope

Hi @Riga and welcome to the community! I'm sorry to hear the virus has affected you for so long, that cannot be pleasant at all! I have CP and I know it can take me a while to get over this type of thing. When was the last time you went and saw your GP? It may be worth going back if it persists.

Riga

Hi Chole.  Thank you responding to message.  The virus started three weeks ago with headaches and feeling sick which has now improved but I get aches in my body and my throat feeling tight.  I saw the GP last Thursday and told me to take pain tablets. He said it would take time.  I noticed over the years it take a long time for me to feel better after a virus.  Any suggestions on medications I can take.  I not on any prescribed drugs.

Chloe_Scope

Hi @Riga, I'm sorry to hear this! I have found heat packs to be really helpful. I really hope this doesn't last too long!

Richard_Scope

Hi @Riga
Good to meet you! It's definitely not nice feeling ill for 3 weeks. Viruses can take some time to fully recover from. We're not able to recommend medications because we aren't medically trained. I can suggest that you rest as much as you can and stay hydrated.
Let us know how you get on.