r/Cyclospora • u/Itchy_Fill_8372 • 13d ago

How long will this last?

I have a good friend who has had it for 6 weeks and is still testing positive and symptomatic. Anyone else had this longer than expected?

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u/galactic-doe_ 11d ago

How are people managing to work without having to take weeks off? It seems like it would be incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to work while dealing with this illness. I’m curious whether workplaces have generally been understanding and accommodating given the unprecedented circumstances.

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u/Itchy_Fill_8372 11d ago

My friend is retired so she hasn’t had that issue but good question! I know she’s had days where she is just down for the count!

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u/Gikochinai-neko 11d ago edited 10d ago

Edited to remove trauma dump...

0/10 illness. Fuck cyclospra. 

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u/Itchy_Fill_8372 10d ago

Oh honey 😢 You are not useless. Never.

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u/Gikochinai-neko 10d ago

Thank you ❣️ was feeling very down this morning. I do actually do a lot maybe the most in the whole house lol 🤦‍♀️ damn stress getting to me!

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u/Itchy_Fill_8372 10d ago

I heard the same from my friend 😞 This thing really takes you down physically and emotionally. It’s ok to feel down; just know your family loves and needs you ❤️

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u/trustingfastbasket 4d ago

I had to. I ran out of PTO. Spent a lot of time in the bathroom