Getting Over a Rough One

[Jim Koepke]

Last Tuesday or Wednesday some monster cold got a hold of me. Some nighttime medicine worked find during the day 'cause I weren't up to going anywhere.

Vitamin C helped. A lot of rest helped. At one point Candy said I was out for more than 24 hours straight.

Today is the first day I could stand up for any length of time without having to sit down for a while.

Hopefully in a couple of days I will be able to drive down to California to help a friend with his physical rehabilitation. He suffered a stroke and was just released from the hospital.

Stay healthy all, try not to catch anything that isn't a fish.

jtk

[Rick Potter]

Take care of yourself first Jim. You don't want to have a relapse away from home, or infect your friend. Covid test? If that is what hit you, a little rest is very important.

As we age, it takes longer to come back.

[Ron Citerone]

Take care of yourself first Jim. You don't want to have a relapse away from home, or infect your friend. Covid test? If that is what hit you, a little rest is very important.

As we age, it takes longer to come back.

Everything Rick said. I had a cold last month that seemed normal at first and circled back and really knocked me out. Give it time and rest!

[Mike Wilkins]

Been taking Vitamin C daily for years. Have not had a cold or flu for over 20 years.
Stay well everyone.

[Kris Cook]

That's a long drive Jim. Don't need a setback - make sure you are 100%. Well wishes.

[Thomas McCurnin]

In November, I had the RSV Virus and it put me out for 16 days in bed. Add another two weeks to get my stamina and wind back.

[Bruce Wrenn]

Over Christmas, both wife and I had Covid. Caught it on a seniors bus trip, along with four others. By all four of us coming down at the same time, we knew it was on bus trip. Wife still has cough, and I still tire easily. Now my mid afternoon nap (heart doctor's orders) is the high point of my day. Make sure you are completely well before starting on a trip. FYI, most insurances cover, as in FREE, four Covid test kits per month now.

[Jim Koepke]

Well that didn't work out. Sunday morning at about 5:00 am I started dry heaving and everything was spinning around. At about 8:00am Candy decided to call an ambulance.

The doctors couldn't figure out anything to cause what they called vertigo. They made arrangements for a medical transport to take me home. Now a couple days later I'm able to stand without falling down. Still a bit shaky, but things are getting better.

One doctor thought it might have been something I ate causing a gastro-intestinal virus. Another thought it could be fluid in my ears from my previous cold/virus.

Seems we might not have gotten much from the hospital visit other than a bill. Hope my insurance covers most of that.

jtk

[Edward Weber]

Glad you're feeling good enough to post and let everyone know you're ok.
As everyone has said, take care of yourself, whatever form that takes

[Jack Frederick]

I contracted labyrinthitus, an inner ear virus, about 30 yrs ago. It cleaned my clock in no uncertain terms. I used to work the steel at 350’ and go rock climbing weekends. Those days are now long gone. It took a few years for my equilibrium to settle down. I still stay away from edges on hikes. I was set for my final solo to get my private pilots license and still haven’t taken it. Bummer.

I hope you bounce back quickly Jim. On to the next roast hunt…!

[Frederick Skelly]

Glad you are feeling a little better.
Take it slow and easy.
Fred