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To ignore my symptoms?

88 replies

alloutoffucks · 07/03/2020 12:58

I think I have a mild cold. Runny nose, headache, slight sore throat. Have been at work and done housework this morning, so hardly suffering badly.
But every so often I keep convincing myself I have the coronavirus. So earlier when reading about it I started coughing a bit. Last night I convinced myself I have a fever. I think it was just a bit hot in the living room.
So AIBU to ignore my symptoms and carry on as normal in the knowledge I am probably just being a bit hysterical?

OP posts:
alloutoffucks · 07/03/2020 14:34

Why would I be ashamed that I will not self isolate for a cold?
I don't have a thermometer.

OP posts:
Aridane · 07/03/2020 14:35

Er, you have a cold

alloutoffucks · 07/03/2020 14:35

@Throckmorton I am pretty sure it is just a cold.
It is because I know I am at serious risk if I get this virus though that every so often I convince myself otherwise.

OP posts:
Throckmorton · 07/03/2020 14:35

Give over Stormyjupiter, she is following procedure.

Throckmorton · 07/03/2020 14:37

I know the feeling alloutoffucks - anxious asthmatic here. It's no fun right now.

alloutoffucks · 07/03/2020 14:39

@Throckmorton Yes it is an anxious time.

OP posts:
Stormyjupiter · 07/03/2020 14:44

No one need to self isolate if it was for simple cold. But you said it yourself, you are worried, you live in the place with someone with positive result, and, you take public transport. No one knows for sure, that's why it's scary.
And yeah, I have read how it was spread in my country. Those who weren't affected by the illness badly and who have moved around spread it nationwide.
I don't think you got it, but what you are doing is just pathetic. Making a dramatic post about it when you have no clue about it.

Stormyjupiter · 07/03/2020 14:51

Throckmorton, I don't see anyway that the op is following procedure. Can you enlighten me? She said she was worried. I asked her about the risks, she said herself she was in the risk . But said she is no way self isolating.

alloutoffucks · 07/03/2020 14:57

I am at risk for getting the virus and being very ill. I do not meet any of the UK advice for self isolation.

OP posts:
Stormyjupiter · 07/03/2020 15:13

Now you are being unreasonable. Unless you are in contact with someone with specific virus, you are not in risk for getting the virus. Otherwise, the parents like me, who has a child with weak immune system, and less organ than normal human being does due to illness, and on meds for life has no chance if there is an outbreak other side of the country.
Do you feel silly now for being dramatic? No, I don't think you need to self isolate, because you are not really ill. People who are really worried won't be posting on MN, but seek medical advice.

bamboo0 · 07/03/2020 15:39

Close family member has returned from a country with cases but not on the official list for self isolation. They started with symptoms but obviously don't meet the criteria to be tested. They are an at risk group and are just waiting it out at home. If you honestly believe you could have it then self isolate and seek medical advice if you experience breathing difficulties. I wouldn't panic though if I was you.

friendineed · 07/03/2020 16:20

Runny nose and sore throat, aren't typical symptoms. Sounds like a normal cold virus (which I think is also a type of corona virus?)

pigsDOfly · 07/03/2020 16:52

Oh dear OP, this thread has all got a bit out of hand.

I understand exactly what you mean, I also come under an at risk category and I think it can make you a bit doubtful.

Not sure why some posters are having such a go at you.

Stormyjupiter · 07/03/2020 18:06

Pigs, it's clear. She has a mild cold symptoms. She was never in contact with anyone with virus. She may have high risk factor, but it only matter if she was truly in risk. She doesn't think she needs to self isolate.
On the other hand, there are a lot of people who have family/relatives in the country with great risk. It's great to be naive and innocent , don't you think?

pigsDOfly · 08/03/2020 00:42

Yes, I agree the OP clearly has just a cold, but I think the point of her thread was more about how, even though she knows that in her logical mind, she still has moments in which her more illogical mind makes her doubtful.

Of course people are going to have doubts at the moment about what is causing their symptoms. I've had colds almost non stop this winter, most unusual for me, and a couple of those have really laid me low.

With the current one I've been kept awake for a large part of several nights with a nonstop cough for over a week. The only reason I'm on mn at 12.30 at night is because I'm coughing badly and I know that if I get into bed and lie down the coughing is just going to get worse.

When you've had very little sleep and you feel down and miserable it can make you wonder if there is more going on than just a common cold even though logically you know there isn't.

And yes, like the OP my health problems, and in my case my age, whilst putting me at higher risk than a healthy young person doesn't mean I'm in extreme danger if I do get this virus, but it is an increased risk and something that I'm aware of.

Not sure I understand why that would make me naive or innocent.

jmcg2015 · 08/03/2020 00:46

Bearing in mind it's not spreading in the community, which means those who have it have very close links with those travelling to problem areas, or have travelled themselves. It's only when it starts "community spreading" that people are even slightly likely to catch it as they would the regular cold or flu

Bunnyfuller · 08/03/2020 00:48

Aren’t people reading the symptoms? Headache, fever, dry cough.

NOT runny nose or sore throat.

Jeez, if you’re going to obsess then do it factually!

Bunbunbunny · 08/03/2020 00:51

Did no read the fact checker? You can have a runny nose cold with the virus, it's not a common symptom but it is a symptom. OP give your GP a call best to speak to someone who knows your medical history.

Janetsplace2 · 08/03/2020 02:28

Hello everyone,
I have been sick with a flu or the virus for 1 month. I have nausea and vertigo for 4 weeks now. But I’m not worried. It’s just a strong virus.that won’t let up. Going to see doc. Does anyone else feel this way?

Janetsplace2 · 08/03/2020 02:38

Hi everyone,
I’m sorry everyone is so sick. I, myself has been sick for 4 weeks. I
Hope everyone gets better soon.

Hugs

Neome · 08/03/2020 02:38

WHO videohere

at the start she mentions a runny nose.

seasmize · 08/03/2020 02:40

It’s incorrect that runny nose is never a symptom. I think I read it is present in about 10% of cases? But it’s pretty much never an early symptom.

Neome · 08/03/2020 02:42

There are an increasing number of community transmission cases so there will be people in the UK who have mild or no symptoms and are infectious.

People over 50 or with preexisting health conditions might want to bear this in mind.

CorianderLord · 08/03/2020 02:59

I'm questioning similar, slight fever and cough. Use the tube to get so work and bite my nails so worried. I was only off sick a few weeks ago at a new job so am scared to take more time for what feels like a mild cold. But, if it is then I don't want to risk colleagues family members!

Don't know what to do, I'm 24 and try my best to come in no matter what. My recent sickness was after fainting at work so I felt embarrassed anyway and don't want to get a reputation.

PixieDustt · 08/03/2020 04:29

@CorianderLord maybe phone 111 and discuss your symptoms? Don't worry about 'looking bad' at work. They shouldn't penalise you for self isolating if you had too. I think they'd much rather you do that than spread it around. Otherwise the virus is never going to be controlled. Phone 111.