Gastric Corvid 19 - symptoms
What will help symptoms of gastric Corvid 19
Gastric Corvid 19 & Singleton Self-Isolation
If you've been unlucky enough to contract even a mild version of Gastric Corvid-19, the symptoms of which do NOT include dry cough, you'll want to tell the world.
The little known variant easily masquerades as gastric 'flu or even food poisoning -- diarrhoea (sometimes explosive), vomiting, nausea, chills, dizziness -- accompanied by a fever and a continual need to sleep. As with conventional corvid 19, symptoms range from mild to severe to needing hospitalisation.
Where it differs is in its duration. Gastric Corvid-19 is a sneaky thing...just when you're re-gaining energy and eager to bust out of complete self-isolation (no outside exercise, no shopping) the blighter returns. And the wretched symptoms can return again and again over a period of up to 40(!) days. And while you have symptoms, you can still infect others.
Doctors say for some, secondary rounds of symptoms are milder and eventually fade. But an unlucky few progress to breathing difficulties and hospitalisation. That's when a call to 999 is in order and why it's really important to stay in touch with your GP practice.
The blogger hasn't ever tried to call 111 but contacting the GP practice was a doddle and very reassuring. Contact with a receptionist was almost instant; a phone consultation with a doctor came within hours. A second call a week later brought a phone consultation within twenty minutes.
The advice to self-isolate totally for a second week was painful for a singleton gym bunny living on her own, relying on walks in the park and shopping trips for relief. But then, very few people with gastric corvid - even mildly - will be capable of any exercise. The fear of infecting others also keeps one compliant.
Does anything help those suffering from gastric corvid-19?
The obvious things: lots of fluid, rest, paracetamol (but not ibuprofen) for fever.
Try to take in some nutrients to boost your body's efforts to fight off the virus.
Soup Stocks (Chicken, Vegetarian), Ginger Tea and Savoury Egg Custard slip down easily and are easy to digest. (See Eating to Recover from Colds & Flu). When the patient is feeling better, any high protein soup, processed or blended could also help. A doctor will prescribe if the effect of the virus is very severe.
Note:
I have taken homoeopathic remedies for years and have an honours science degree in Health Sciences:Homoeopathy (which involved studying and being tested with pre-med students on pre-med courses).
There is no - repeat NO - homeopathic remedy for Corvid 19 but a constitutional remedy (like an MOT for the body) matched to my particular constitution (many years ago at an initial 2-hour consultation) did seem to boost my immune system and calmed my mind. An over-the-counter homeopathic remedy called Nux Vomica 30 at Boots and other pharmacists eased - but did not cure - diarrhoea, nausea and dizziness.An interesting side effect: I'm flexitarian and eat a high volume of plant food; as the worst of the virus passed, cravings for fish and beef set in. A meal or two of grass-fed beef was sufficient to satisfy the cravings.
This article on Gastric Corvid 19 published recently in the Daily Telegraph is highly recommended. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/had-gastric-coronavirus-weeks-no-one-talking-version-virus. The report is a little unnerving and a bit scary but knowledge in this situation is a good thing. This report from webmd is also useful.
Just remember, if you're worried, call your GP practice for practical medical advice and/or reassurance.
Singletons and Gastric Corvid-19
Living alone is not easy for singletons at times like this, even when there are lots of friends to contact by phone. Being forced to remain indoors, totally reliant on others, for what could turn out to be 40 days is very trying.
There are too many hours in a day when anxiety arises -- not necessarily for oneself (though a will should be easily accessible) -- but for loved ones not present.
Meditation can help some.
So does the kindness and sympathy of neighbours. Being invited to add items to someone's grocery delivery order is a godsend and having a friend willing to deliver rubbish to the bins take many weights off the mind.
Community services are terrific, providing regular deliveries of fresh vegetables and fruit, loo roll, biscuits and even hot meals. Two volunteers have made themselves available to deliver newspapers and other requests.
Entertainment can be a problem. Eight library books have long been read; ordering brand new ones is out of budget. But television, especially box sets, has been most entertaining.
Recommended:
Free TV films: some great gems on BBC, Channel 4 and ITV; Channel 5 if you like zombies, natural disasters and Mills & Boon type romance but also the occasional must-see documentary such as one on 'nature sculptures' Andy Goldsworthy.
Apple TV: (my only subscription): terrific drama; tempting pay-to-view films, incl. recent releases
Drama/Box Sets:
BBC 2: Devs - riveting techno/sci-fi tale
Twin - another fab Nordic mystery
Giri/Haj - lyrical, poetic crime drama in UK & Japan (with some gore)
BBC 1: Killing Eve - LBGT or not, one is drawn to the main characters, storyline and humour. Season 3 tones down the brutal violence...a bit.
ITV: Endeavour - brilliant
Belgravia - not as fine as Downton but some good performances
Channel 4: Ride Upon the Storm, compelling religious-family drama
PS. Walter Presents hosts a whole slew of award-winning foreign drama with English subtitles. Some push the boundaries, sexually & in terms of violence: you'll know from the first half hour...or check the reviews before you try.
Channel 5 USA: Reliable, comforting weekly doses of Rookie Blue, NCIS, Law & Order. Box sets like emotionally intelligent House & Bones if you missed them first time around
Freeview: UK TV Play - Murdoch Mysteries, like a warm cup of cocoa
Pick (Freeview) v. interesting drama but is not online
Cookery:
- any of Rick Stein's culinary travelogues: BBC 2, just a delight
- Jamie Oliver's Keep Cooking & Carry on: Ch 4, a real hoot; Jaimie with kids at home, wife filming on an iPhone, yet still providing decent recipes & tips
- Saturday Kitchen: BBC 1
- John & Lisa on Saturdays: ITV, great chemistry from hubby & wife team producing mouth-watering family dishes
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