Anyone whose had and recovered from corona

[LynnAnneBenfield]

How have you changed since having it, I know someone who has had it and is now fine and they are really suffering with the lock down now, which is sort of understandable because a massive weight has been lifted off their shoulders and they are essentially 'safe' now.

Obviously I know that's not the reason for the lockdown but as some one who is really worried about getting it and if I'll be ok or not. The though of knowing I'd had it seems like a dream!

I am a frontline worker (none medical) and am scared every time I Go to work, the thought of that fear not being there would be amazing!

Just interested how it translated to real life really

I had it for 2.5 weeks. I wasn’t tested as didn’t go to hospital but spoke to 111 and GP who were both so confident I had it they’ve actually listed it in my notes as Covid 19...! I’ve got chronic conditions and am in the 12 week shielding group (I’ve got the letter) but was unlucky enough to get it just as we went into lockdown. It was horrible, I have never felt so unwell and very, very nearly ended up in hospital. 4 weeks on I am still struggling with lung function (I have Addison’s disease and asthma anyway) and I had to go to the hospital this week for a chest X-ray. The radiographer came to get me in full monsters inc style PPE - I was the only one there. It’s all very odd.

I don’t feel safer now. I am scared ill get it again or even worse. It’s awful.

I'm not bothered about getting it I suppose, but I'll be pleased when I stop getting random fevers and chills every sodding day, it's over a month I've had it.

I lost my sense of smell from a virus infection a few years ago. It came back gradually over several months.

I had symptoms, not tested but almost certain. I stopped isolation the day the lock down was announced but I’m fine with it and why. We just don’t yet have evidence about immunity or even if I have antibodies. Although it’s likely there will be immunity.

I tried running a few weeks ago and struggled but want to try again. Asthma is now back to normal finally. However I think the coughing may have damaged my tummy muscles, possible diastasis recti (new or much worse) or hernia.

I suspect the mental health impact will be far greater than the physical effect of the virus.

When I had flu a few years ago, I was off work for 2 weeks, and couldn't get out of bed for the first week. When, the second week, I managed to crawl to the doctors, the doctor told me that she saw dozens of people a week with what they thought was flu, but it was in fact a heavy cold. She said I actually had flu, and signed me off for a further two weeks, and told me it would take a further month for me to feel completely better. And it did.

A couple of months ago, before all the current measures, I had a virus that now I think probably was Covid. If it was, it was no where near as bad as the flu described above. But I don't know, because I didn't get tested. I think anyone, with or without a test, even if it was positive, should behave as if they haven't had it - social distancing, hand washing, etc. I would say that if I had Covid, it was more similar to how I felt during and after shingles, rather than flu. Just my experience. Following shingles, if I was run down, stressed or unwell with something else, I would have a 'flare up' of shingles type symptoms. I really wonder whether Covid could stay in the system like this, and flare up again later. Just my musings.

I now have a flu jab every year, but am still worried about getting it again. I do all I can to boost my immune system, keep my weight down, etc., to boost my chances. I would like to see more emphasis on weight control, healthy eating and boosting immune system generally. Whether we get Covid or not, it won't do any one any harm to improve their health generally.

A lady I worked with had flu a few years ago. She was off work for 6 weeks, and when she came back she had lost nearly 2 stones and looked like a skeleton.

I'm not sure if I had it or not. I was ill for weeks (bad throat and fatigue, followed by loss of smell and taste and an eye infection, but no fever or shortness of breath). But the thought that I probably did have it definitely makes me feel less worried about catching it, or catching it again.

same @pocketem where is that report as I cant find it

Although I lost quite a lot of my sense of smell with glandular fever so this finished it off!

OP this reply isn't for you, scroll on past ..

its a virus. You get it. You're ill. Be glad of those facts

Those aren't facts.

I know personally of two people with no underlying conditions who have died from it.

One was 20 and the son of a student of mine studying in a university in my county - he had no one at his funeral as no one could get there. He died alone and was buried alone. No underlying medical conditions.

The other was fourteen and the child of my ex manager who is devastated and his other child is now also in intensive care, also with no underlying conditions and not expected to survive as they're that ill with what you sarcastically term "just" a virus. He doesn't get to be with his child who is now severely ill and didn't get to be with his other child as they died or even bury them. He has already lost his wife.

Those are facts.

The media reporting they would all be fine (none with underlying conditions, in risk groups etc) and had nothing to worry about are also facts. All were told they couldn't have it for that reason. Also facts.

People are reporting long term ill effects, possibly even long term disability from the side effects of it.

And, those facts are why so many businesses and countries are closed.

"Just a virus" doesn't decimate world economies or kill millions worldwide with no cure and no cause. And, no I don't for a second believe it was all started by some random bat in a market.

Have a bit of respect.

Still coughing six weeks later but only in the morning.

Still ill but less so. Eventually I will be happy i have had it as hopefully then not a silent carrier when visiting elderly relatives ( if lockdown is eased of course)

@Becca19962014 I am sorry for all of those in your life. Given the ages involved and the small numbers in those age groups you have been very unlucky

That said viruses are powerful things. Even if as you suggest it is a tweaked man made virus (and currently even the US have stopped thinking that) it is still a virus.

Because viruses do - they have that power. Look at the virgin soil effect. Except this time it is the world that is effected not just a small population. Native Americans were wiped out more by the disease we brought over than anything else

So yes it is exactly what viruses do

Those who have tested positive are those who have been ill enough to go to hospital with it. There will be plenty of people who have had it and recovered with very few symptoms. If being exposed to the virus doesn’t lead to immunity then why is the government developing a vaccine?

Had it 3 weeks ago. Tested positive and still can't walk too far without getting breathless. Super fatigued too. Back at work though.

I think the immune response depends on antibodies. In order to be immune you need a certain number.

I think the problem is here that

(a) in some cases the antibodies were not produced
(b) how long the antibodies will last

Those who have antibodies at the moment are immune for when they have them - the vaccine I think is designed to create them

Whether it will be a one shot vaccine, a two-three shot (like quite a few are) or an annual one like flu I suspect needs research

This is some hopefully positive news OP

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/coronavirus-south-korea-patients-infected-twice-test-a9491986.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1588251017

I suspect I had it (not tested) mildly from mid-March. I seemed to have had the virus itself for 2.5 weeks, with a week off sick from work in the second week, then up and down recovery post-viral (still coughing a bit, on and off, 6.5 weeks in). I feel I might be immune for a short time at least, but not taking any chances and still being careful and following the rules, using hand gel when out etc, as I wouldn't want to inadvertently pass it on through touching a surface somewhere and then leaving virus on the next surface I touch. For the long-term, there is the worry of getting it again.

I'm WFH so lockdown isn't bothering me, with being able to go for walks, but I know it's not the same for everyone. I don't go to a gym, I can manage for longer without cinema, pub or restaurant. There's lots to do at home, much of which I haven't had time for yet! I miss people but can cope with waiting to see them.

I want lockdown to stay till June, at least, to give more time to reduce the number of infections and deaths.

Pretty sure I’ve had/still got it, 32 days on from onset. Can concur with those saying they aren’t quite completely over it after a longer period. In my case, the worst symptom (breathlessness) stopped within a week or so. So, in my infinite wisdom I thought I’d be ok to do a bit of moderate cardio at that point & went out for a bike ride. As a result of that premature extra strain on the lungs I’ve ended up giving myself post viral pleurisy (diagnosed via 111 GP, said it would tie in with having had Covid)

At this point, still have occasional coughing bouts though not as bad or frequent, occasional breathlessness/slight wheezing, also not as bad as it was. It sucks, as I was cardio fit before onset & haven’t been able to exercise properly for over four weeks. But hey, I’m still alive unlike some unfortunate souls out there.

I had the first symptoms appear six weeks ago. I am still so tired - sleeping for hours at a time, I've no appetite and although my sense of smell has returned, anything with a strong flavour tastes odd. The breathlessness is slowly getting better, but I still struggle with any kind of exertion - showering and going upstairs are the worst.

Despite this, I'm grateful to be alive.

@LittleCandle
DD2 had it, quite mildly, although she was really ill.

How do you even know she had it?
I mean, I think I had it pretty badly but I have no way of knowing yet.

OP you can't make general assumptions about COVID-19. It's a killer and the scientists don't even know what they're dealing with.
Just take safety advice for yourself and others.
Keep safe everyone 🙏

@LemonadeAndDaisyChains - the girl who sat right next to DD2 at work had it, a confirmed case. DD2 was sent home from work that day to self-isolate and started with the coughing and fever the following day. Her GP monitored every day by phone in case DD2 required hospital treatment. They said there was no doubt she had it, but she didn't require hospital treatment, although it was close the first weekend. 111 were also called initially and confirmed that they were sure she had it, but also that she was not ill enough to require hospital admission.

Someone I know had it in March, really badly affected at the end of March. He’s recovering now but can’t walk due to the blood clots it caused. Under 60 and previously very healthy and sporty. Horrific.

Becca19962014
I'm confused. Which of these are you claiming aren't facts: "It's a virus. You get it. You're ill." ?
It is a virus, and if you get it you are (probably) ill. Some people also die of it. That doesn't make those statements untrue.

Also, why are you claiming that a naturally-developing (rather than deliberately engineered) virus can't kill thousands and cause chaos? What about the historical massive flu outbreaks and the bubonic plague?

@pocketem I've not heard about this. I'm worried now 🙄