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PaulSB

PaulSB

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Location
Chorley, Lancashire
Dave7 said:
Do Howard and Marina ride with you ?
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Yep as occassional guests.

We have regular guest appearances from young ladies who enjoy cycling with us. They seem to think we are off the scale............we seem them as our carers. :eek:
 
Dave7

Dave7

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Location
Cheshire
If you don't mind, would you take the time to read the following.
As I have said, we are 99% certain we had Covid January-February and are suffering from Long Covid.
There are various forums but nearly all the symptoms apply to us.
One symptom is feeling drunk as in suddenly losing balance and staggering.
You may recall my 'off' in April (bad cut to shin).........well that was what happened. I was turning when I simply fell. Couldn't even put my hand out, just down like a sack of spuds.
Blood test says no.
Doctor says no
Covid forums say yes and that many people remain untreated as its not widely recognised.
This is not a moan as it is what it is. I hope you find it interesting.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-54296223
 
welsh dragon

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Dave7 said:
If you don't mind, would you take the time to read the following.
As I have said, we are 99% certain we had Covid January-February and are suffering from Long Covid.
There are various forums but nearly all the symptoms apply to us.
One symptom is feeling drunk as in suddenly losing balance and staggering.
You may recall my 'off' in April (bad cut to shin).........well that was what happened. I was turning when I simply fell. Couldn't even put my hand out, just down like a sack of spuds.
Blood test says no.
Doctor says no
Covid forums say yes and that many people remain untreated as its not widely recognised.
This is not a moan as it is what it is. I hope you find it interesting.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-54296223
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Curious, interesting and quite scary as well. People's symptoms seem to be so different and varied.

Seems like the long-term implications cpuld be very bad
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
If WD hasn't yet spilt her coffee.......the pensioners ride to Silverdale 2-3 times a year, 110 mile round trip so a full day out. Before she moved away one lovely young woman rode with us a couple of times a week.

On this route we crest a small hill. On the left is a pull in, farm gate and glorious view across Morecambe Bay. It's a favourite pee stop - our pee stops are categorised by quality and distance of view.

So after some light relief we lean on the gate, the banter is flying..........

"It's a good job there's five of you.........means you've got a full set of senses" was her observation :laugh::laugh::laugh:
 
Dave7

Dave7

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Location
Cheshire
welsh dragon said:
Curious, interesting and quite scary as well. People's symptoms seem to be so different and varied.

Seems like the long-term implications cpuld be very bad
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Yes indeed
There are a number of forums including a large facebook one (I rarely look at fb). As you say, the symptoms are varied but on the forums there are a number of them that are universal.
Extreme fatigue
Loss off appetite
Excessive sleeping.......MrsD has that, I don't.
And we both have this weird, sudden loss of balance.
TBH I am just happy to write this year off and go again next year........if bloody Covid 19 allows us all to
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
Dave7 said:
If you don't mind, would you take the time to read the following.
As I have said, we are 99% certain we had Covid January-February and are suffering from Long Covid.
There are various forums but nearly all the symptoms apply to us.
One symptom is feeling drunk as in suddenly losing balance and staggering.
You may recall my 'off' in April (bad cut to shin).........well that was what happened. I was turning when I simply fell. Couldn't even put my hand out, just down like a sack of spuds.
Blood test says no.
Doctor says no
Covid forums say yes and that many people remain untreated as its not widely recognised.
This is not a moan as it is what it is. I hope you find it interesting.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-54296223
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I believe you Dave as I'm sure we all do.

I've mentioned before Mrs P is 100% convinced she had Covid-19 at the turn of the year. With her background and experience I believe her - not just because she's my wife. It took Mrs P until mid May to fully recover. The major issues were a terrible cough and breathlessness.

I know several people who are equally convinced they were infected from mid-December onwards. I ride with a GP who is certain people were ill sooner than we recognised, one from our GP practice has told two friends they have Long Covid but didn't get a Covid-19 diagnosis in the new year. A neighbour who is a hospital doctor is equally certain Covid-19 was here earlier than was realised. Or admitted to?

My fear of Covid-19 is Long Covid. Hell I've survived heart attack and brain haemorrhage so I reckon I can beat a virus. BUT I really do not want Long Covid.
 
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