So I tested +ve for Covid 19 this week.
Massive mix of emotions. At first, I was not even bothered about my health, just concerned re spoiling the family holiday everyone has been looking forward to so much. Then my sister in law (pregnant, and over 250miles away) also tested positive. We were meant to go away together.
So much relief I wasnt the one to stop and spoil everything.
The medical wheels started turning as I was offered and accepted antivirals to help my body cope. I didn't know if I was doing the right thing to take them but after 12 hrs I was very glad I had.
I had what I expected, horrid achy flu symptoms, but the fatigue was on another level. Sometimes I was unable to stand properly or walk. At points I felt I had no control over my legs, they were a dead weight.
This scared me. It was another level of disability that I had not prepared myself for yet.
I have PPMS, my loss of ability is like a ball rolling down hill, sometimes faster, sometimes slower, but I generally can see what's ahead. This was like the ball had just dropped off a cliff without warning.
Today though, I woke and was able to turn and sit up in bed with my legs helping me somewhat. People told me things would improve. I think I will be using my wheelchair quite alot, just need to be kind to myself and adjust my thinking on what can be done.
MS is a life lesson in adjustments. The way COVID has affected me is obviously just another thing I will need to adjust to.
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