Day 2 - Evening update.

Urrgh, I have been feeling more and more uncomfortable throughout the day. With my voice starting to be croaky from coughing to clear my chest, as well as just not having the energy to push air out of my lungs.

I did a Doctaly Assist questionnaire earlier for the GP which included taking my temperature and SATS. At the time they were 36.2c and 99. Now at 10pm they are 36.9c and 97. It feels that way too. Going hot and cold since this evening, with proper shivers just now, to the point of nicking Ann's hot water bottle when I got into bed.

Really quite lethargic now too, and struggling with attention span and patience, just feeling a bit frustrated I think.

Glad to be in bed now, with a dose of Night Nurse I am hoping I get a few hours of solid sleep at least. Tummy feels a bit unsettled at the moment though, so who knows.

What a mess!

Oh well, here's to tomorrow.

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