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Sick after surfing Venice Beach

10:41 Dec 4 2017 Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California

  Illness / Enfermedad

Description
Surfed Venice Beach on Saturday morning. There was some brown foam floating throughout the entire line-up that was unavoidable. Started to have my throat hurt about 4hours+ later and then got really sick the evening of and next day.
Sinuses are infected, cough, throat hurts, headache, sore muscles. Classic symptoms of a cold.
Additional Data
What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: Sinus Infection,Respiratory Illness,Fever
Did you see a doctor?: No
How long after you were in the water did your illness symptoms start?: Within the day
How many times have you been sick from the water at this beach?: One
How long did your illness last?: Currently sick
Will you allow Surfrider Foundation to contact you? If yes, please provide info below. This will not be shared publicly.: Yes

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