Tired after the flu.....

[krcit]

I had the flu 2 weeks ago, was sick for about a week although wasn't 100% even this past week-I'm still coughing and have a drip(tmi, lol) Anyway, is it normal that I have no energy? I haven't been to the gym or exercised because I'm just too tired. I have never had the flu before so was just wondering if it's normal. TIA

 

[muffyn]

I had the flu 2 weeks ago, was sick for about a week although wasn't 100% even this past week-I'm still coughing and have a drip(tmi, lol) Anyway, is it normal that I have no energy? I haven't been to the gym or exercised because I'm just too tired. I have never had the flu before so was just wondering if it's normal. TIA

yup
sorry to have to tell you but its quite frequent that after the flu you will feel tired for some time.
I caught the flu feb 2008 & it took me over 2 months before I felt normal. the 1st month I could barely drag myself around.
caught it again this year ( even though I had a flu shot!!) & I was still way exhausted for a month. took 2 months to stop coughing.
having talked to others who had the flu, they say similar experience.
hey you may get lucky!

 

[Katlyn]

The only time I had the flu it was a good 6 weeks before I felt good again. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

 

[a1tinkfans]

SO draining......feel better Soon!

 

[Diva of Dragons]

Make sure are staying really well hydrated. It does help you bounce back a bit easier. Also, if you take some kind of probiotic ( I use Bio-K), you immune system will recover faster.

But, as everyone said, it's normal. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[krcit]

Thanks for the replies. At least I know it's normal I will have to step up my water drinking-I'm soooooo bad at drinking enough so I'm sure that doesn't help.