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In a recent Reddit post, a user described a peculiar cold that has been making rounds in their area. The symptoms included an intense scratchy throat that later morphed into a persistent runny nose and severe facial pressure. Interestingly, these symptoms seemed unresponsive to any form of medication. The user noted that someone in their household had fallen ill five days prior and was slow to recover. Both individuals tested negative for COVID-19 and the flu, and despite their best efforts to prevent and mitigate the symptoms, the cold persisted. The onset of the illness was marked by unusual upper and lower back/tailbone pain.
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The post sparked a discussion, with several users sharing their similar experiences. One user thought they had a sinus infection due to the similar symptoms. Another user reported experiencing a sore throat, congestion, runny nose, and facial pressure, which had spread throughout their house and extended family…