I feel ropey. How likely is it I have The Plague

[MiraWard77]

I'm freaking out. I need a grown-up to tell me what to do.

Last night I had a bit of ear-ache and a tiny bit of a sore throat. It made me worry.

This morning I woke with a mildly aching throat and a bit of a headache. Nothing awful. I'm tired too, and have a mildly raised temp: normal for me is 36.4°, in the achey ear it's 37.6. Not A Fever. But raised for me.

Of course, I'm thinking this could be the beginning of The Plague. COVID

I've got DH & two young DCs home with me. Should I hole up in the bedroom (en-suite) and try to avoid sharing my death-germs. Or assume it's nothing unless I get a Proper Fever and The Cough but risk infecting everyone else before symptoms really show.

We've been staying in since schools closed, DH has been doing the supermarket run. BUT, I went out to give blood last Thursday. 5 days ago.

I can't tell if I'm a bit tired and anxiety is making me feel "ill". Or this is the actual beginning of something and what I'm feeling is real.

(Also, for info, I'm a serial name-changer, if you're a post-searcher)

Now DH is feeling ropey. Headache, which could be migraine/dehydration. But now I'm panicking all over again. 😩

@MiraWard77 I hope your DH feels better soon. I've just woken from a nap as still ropey. If I wasnt panicking before, I am now!

Sympathy @AvocadoPrime. The over-analysing does not help anything, does it. But I don't know how to stop.

Is it just you & your toddler or do you have someone else at home?

One thing I want to know is what things I can do to minimise the risk of developing an infection if I am exposed. In addition to all the social distancing and hand washing.

Like, is exercise helpful? If you've got early/not too severe symptoms is it better to get up and move around, or better to fully rest?

Is there a supplement we should take? (I'm not a huge believer in supplements generally) Or is soup a good thing to eat, for example?

I did take Trump at his word and exposed myself to some UV over the weekend (took it as a green light to sit and read in the sun!) (jokes, obvs)

So I had a not dissimilar thing in March (fever although couldn't measure it, tiredness general aches and pains). The chest tightness came about day 3-5. Was never very unwell and might have even gone to work on the first day if it hadn't been for the Covid thing. For refference I am (just) 44 no underlying health issues, healthy weight and run 20 miles a week in normal times.

@MiraWard77 nope it's not good to over-analyse, although difficult not to!

My partner is here too so hes downstairs and I'm up in bed.

Literally all day yesterday and today I've been unable to do anything. I had a shower yesterday and put some washing away and felt awful afterwards. I've spent a grand total of 30 mins out of bed today!

I've heard vit D is good to take and vit C. I currently take both anyway, plus a breastfeeding multivitamin. So hopefully they're helping. And currently in my pit eating chicken noodle soup (3rd day of soup in a row).

Haha dont, I'm half contemplating flavouring my water with zoflora (joke of course).

Should have said back to work after 7 days, fully recovered after 2 weeks. I didn't run with it.

That's helpful to know, @hopefulhalf. Thanks. And I'm glad you're recovered.

Again, helpful to have a boring story if it not being so bad.

@AvocadoPrime - I've got lemon "flavour" zoflora in the cupboard... (STILL JOKING!)

www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/what-mild-coronavirus-symptoms-actually-like/

I found this useful and again quite similar to my experience

Thanks @hopefulhalf, that was a reassuring read

Although I'm not 25 (but I can pretend I am!)

Thank you @hopefulhalf.
Just spoken to GP he said it's a virus of some kind, said it could be covid but he didnt want to put money on it due to no temperature

Is that reassuring @AvocadoPrime? Glad you spoke to the doc. I guess just rest it out?

DH emerged from his confinement and announced the syndol had finally worked on his headache so he's off out on a bike ride.

Honestly I waste so much energy worrying about shite.

Shame it's raining today. I went out this morning but I already miss having an afternoon bask & read.

I was thinking earlier; I've really appreciated the change of pace that this has brought. I feel like I've had a real rest. But I'm done now and I want it to have never happened.

I don't want to rush out of lockdown. I'm terrified of this stupid virus. But I really wish it had never happened. I don't like this new normal. It feels like my parents divorce. Most of the time you can pretend it didn't happen. Except when reality gets in the way. But then I suppose that turned out ok in the end.

What a nob I am

I get 'period flu' about 24/48 hrs before my period starts. I feel like I'm coming down with something - temperature swings, feeling clammy and a bit jittery and I always get an ache in my left shoulder.

Even though it happens every month it still often catches me out especially at the moment. I feel fine again once my period properly starts.

Oh op, I am sorry you've been so worried and anxious.
This won't last forever and the sun will be shining again in the next few weeks.
What book have you been reading?

You are not a knob, I totally get your divorce analogy.
When my Dad left us he said nothing much would change- hah. It's the elephant in the room.