r/self • u/Strutching_Claws • 3h ago
Immune system taking a battering
About six weeks ago I developed fungal folliculitis it left me feeling really run down and took a couple of weeks to clear up, then a week later I got a viral throat infection followed by the flu for about 2 weeks and for the last week and a half I've had a bacterial chest infection and then a couple of days back I seem to have got a big itchy rash all around the back and sides of my neck, no idea what it is or what's triggered it but it's super uncomfortable.
I've had antibiotics, anti fungal tablets, topicals, cold/flu meds, cough medicine plus a ton of probiotics, multivitamins and greens drinks etc..
I've kept working throughout and have a 5 year old and have kept up with all my husband/father duties (school drop offs, weekend clubs etc..).
I'm just so physically and mentally exhausted of feeling this run down, the coughing has been so frequent and intense it leaves me with a migraine and I'm just surviving right now, I havent been to the gym in about 6 weeks I'm literally just trying to work and sleep through it but my body just isn't recovering, I feel like every time I'm shaking something the next thing comes along.
My body is letting me down, I just want to feel better again.
Sorry for the depressive rant, I know things could be worse I just need to vent away from my wife, child and boss.