blaaaaaaaargh

[rmd]

So, I'm well past the point where I should be carrying norovirus, but man, I am feeling completely and utterly beat lately.

Comments

Two weeks?

[drwex]

CDC says the virus can linger in your system (and for extra-fun bonus points you can be contagious) for up to two weeks past symptoms.

That said, I'm sorry you're feeling blah.

Re: Two weeks?

[rmd.livejournal.com]

Huh. I had thought it was up to 10 days rather than "perhaps as long as 2 weeks". Their suggested limit on food prep by people who've had noro is just 3 days after symptoms, tho, so I suspect an exponential decay after 3 days, leading to Zeno's communicability or something.

[muffyjo]

You've been running on empty for a while. Maybe do a weekend away or something restful for yourself?

Re: Two weeks?

[drwex]

Interesting. I went back and checked. CDC has updated their guidelines as of 2011 and now say 3 days after cessation of symptoms. They don't have anything definitive on how long a person's infection generally lasts.

[dfjdejulio.livejournal.com]

If you are feeling completely and utterly beat, maybe it's time to compose a nine minute beat poem.

Re: Two weeks?

[taura-g.livejournal.com]

I'm over 2 weeks at this point but I still don't have much of an appetite and still feeling not up to full strength.

I'm beginning to suspect that the former has a lot to do with the latter. It has been frustrating.

Re: Two weeks?

[taura-g.livejournal.com]

Correction, its only been 10 days. I guess it's just felt like 2+ weeks.

Poor bun!

[kellyjmf.livejournal.com]

Maybe you've got some low-grade infection? Not enough to stop you in your tracks, but enough to make you drag.

I've had pneumonia before where I didn't feel all that sick but just getting showered and dressed would make me want to go back to bed.

Have you had Mono? It can be pretty mild but lingering. How's yer spleen?

I suggest a weekend in bed with whatever cheesy, mindless entertainment you prefer and healthy-ish snacks.