03:31
Another coughing episode and still bringing up a wee bit of blood, not worsening is a blessing at this point.
The solar plexus is now sore from the constant coughing so another double Panadol is in order.
Fever is ravaging on and heart rate currently at 106bpm, no doubt elevated from the coughing.
Time to try and grab a few more winks, over and out.
08:50
A heavily disrupted night’s sleep with the cough tearing through the deep sleep constantly.
A sore throat now exists alongside the sore solar plexus.
The cough has reduced a fair bit as of this morning and it’s a welcoming sight to see the stats drop to more human levels.
16:31
Energy levels are pretty much dire at the moment with the cough ramping up again in the early afternoon along with the fever temp.
Appetite is non-existent and even the thought of food prompts nausea. Have so far forced a light bit of food down. Water consumption levels are maintained regardless due to the on-going fever.
Time to sign off remote working for this afternoon, as much as it is a good distraction, the body needs a good time out.
Heart rate: 101bpm
18:30
The cough saviour has arrived, this is an absolute godsend with the cough heavily suppressed for now.
The cough has so far given me a very sore solar plexus, a sore throat and a sore back (which indicates a strained back muscle from the coughing). And yes, I’m afraid blood is still being brought up, let’s hope the cough suppression will ease things.
19:41
The need for nutrients to support the immune system and internal body repairs from the damage done is crucial to win this fight. The complete loss of appetite was not going to deter me from getting food into me.
But tonight’s attempt was stopped short by nausea, 280ml of vegetable soup and a slice of bread is all that the body was willing to take, but it’s a start.
And now, it’s time to do something sensible, back to bed.