hey 😔 i’m still mega sick. i have covid and influenza A, bu..

hey 😔 i’m still mega sick. i have covid and influenza A, but i think the flu is what is really kicking my ass tbh.
you may remember how i got sick in january - fever, exhaustion, throwing up - and i ended up with that dark, spotty rash covering my arms, legs and chest. i thought it was my psych medications causing the issue at the time, but even when i took a break from them the rash persisted. i had it for a little over 2 weeks before the bumps finally became little scars and i told you guys about my medication theory. i even told my psychiatrist about the theory because i didn’t know what else could explain it.
well… i now have an explanation for why i’ve developed this annoying ass rash twice this year and ngl i am kinda relieved to now have a diagnosis:
Influenza type A, Flu Rash *(3/5/25 update: negative for flu rash, positive for dermatitis), and the current Covid strain.
now that the cause of my symptoms has been identified as Influenza A, i am gonna get vaccinated next week and then hopefully i can stop this painful infection from happening a third time.
— i am gonna list my symptoms below in order of first to last so that you can stay informed, aware and healthy:
1. small, itchy, colorless blisters on arms, legs, and chest
note: i made the mistake of scrubbing my skin too aggressively while i was showering (my body was super itchy i couldn’t help it) and a few hours later, the blisters became red, exposed, and irritated. so be careful and use a steroidal itch cream instead of doing what i did.
2. physical exhaustion (even after sleeping)
3. intense aching in muscles and joints
4. long-lasting migraines (mainly when waking up and after coughing)
5. severe hot & cold flashes + high fever + hot & cold sweats
6. runny nose + congestion
7. aggressive cough + chest blockage + sore throat
8. brain lag + difficulty thinking
if you have any of these symptoms, i would recommend getting yourself checked out by a medical professional; staying hydrated; letting yourself rest, and grabbing some prednisone, ibuprofen/tylenol, + vicks vapocool throat spray if possible (those are the only things that are working for me).

stay safe. and thank you all for your patience. hopefully i’ll be better soon. much love.