To make a thread for those who have just tested positive

[ContemplatingLife435]

Thought I'd make a thread for those of us who just tested positive within the last week to help each other through our covid journeys

I went for a lovely long walk with DS this morning, the rest of the family have done their 14days now.

I’ve still got slightly less energy than normal, but otherwise fully recovered. Now to start all the Xmas prep and admin I’ve let slide for the last couple of week.

Scottish, I am so happy to see you are coming out the other end

I haven't posted since the weekend I think, its been a bit of a blur since then. Unfortunately as I suspected over the weekend, I have developed pneumonia. I got antibiotics from the GP and am definitely improving now, but its been a scary week, had an asthma attack in the middle of it too! Finally had a day yesterday of normal temps which feels like a massive improvement and was out of bed for a bit this morning! Breathing is definitely a lot easier.

I have basically spent the last 2 weeks in bed and have no idea how to start building my strength up again!

I hope everyone is doing ok

Great news @ScottishDream - I bet freedom felt amazing!
I'm sorry to hear you've had a turn for the worse @PrivateD00r, although I'm glad that you got proper treatment.
I spoke to a GP this morning as my breathlessness has been getting worse, and she did say they have now realised the importance of early treatment, which sounds like they put into practice with you. She didn't feel my breathing was an issue, as my peak flow and sats are fine. Suggested a lot of people are hit with the breathlessness about two weeks in, but it doesn't necessarily mean it'll continue to get worse.

Getting pretty bored of this shit now.

@PrivateD00r really hoping you get well soon. You must feel scared. ❤

I had trouble getting to sleep again. Feel a bit groggy and tight in chest area so I'll keep an eye on that.

I'm back at work Tuesday. Luckily it's a short shift.

Can I join the thread? I'm waiting for results, but I'm on day 6, stuck in bed but feel like I'm going mad as my DH keeps insisting that I "don't have any of the key symptoms of covid". I think he may just be anxious.

Started early hours of Sunday, banging head and terrible skin pain across my back and hips, like shingles. Joint pain that seems to sweep through me. Sensation of a swollen throat, but not sore. No temp but just felt ill all over. By late Monday I had the beginnings of a cough so I ordered a home test.

Dragged myself up for the dog and work (WFH) all week despite waves of nausea and dizziness - just dosed up with paracetamol. Sent test in 5pm collection on Weds, no result yet.

By Weds evening (day 4) I had lost my sense of smell and taste entirely, and by 1am this morning I felt about as ill as I ever remember feeling. The sinus pain and head pain is agony. Skin pain has improved but still have joint aches. Cough still very mild, minimal breathlessness but I've heard a little wheeze once or twice.

I've stayed in bed today but I've lost count of where I am with paracetamol now. DH keeps coming bowling upstairs in a booming jolly fashion to see how I am and waking me up, and then insisting I've "got a cold" (maybe so but no cold has ever made me feel like this). Cold one minute, sweating the next, time is ticking by soooo slowly.

Whatever it is it can bloody do one. How is everyone else feeling?

Oh, and bless him he lovingly bought me a Reeses peanut butter cup Krispy Kreme doughnut, which is torture because I'll throw it back up I won't even taste it!!

I haven't tested positive but was wondering if everyone has lost their sense of smell/taste?

Day 7 for me. Feel the same as yesterday - headache, tired and breathless when I move around.

@santashoeshine - according to the Zoe app, 55% of people between 18-65 report a loss of smell, and they say it's the most predictive symptom of COVID.
Aside from a headache thats lasted a week, the only other real symptom I have is a loss of smell.

Day 20 and still spending most of time horizontal! Had slightly more energy this morning and did some very minor housework, and now am a shaky, sweaty mess.
I think I need to be really careful not to spend energy when I have it, but it’s so hard when everything is piling up at home 😔

DottyWott. - did you have it badly to start with? Mine has been very mild, but I'm so tired and breathless when I do anything. I'm meant to be at work next Tuesday (day 11) for a 12 hour shift, but I'm a bit worried that I won't get through it. I was hoping that as it's been mild the fatigue and breathlessness wouldn't last long!

Blobbyface it was pretty mild actually, if anything I’d say the fatigue has got worse over time. It’s so variable though isn’t it? Most people who were on the start of this thread when I tested positive too, aren’t posting anymore so presumably are better.

DH, me and My Dad all tested positive, Dad had nausea and vomiting and a temperature we had no idea he had Covid took the test a week after these symptoms. Suspect then, we got it from Dad. My symptoms: started with headache, high temperatures for 2 days, aches in legs and back, kidney area, 2nd day lost all sense of taste, still not returned. DH much the same but more fatigue. Got an oximeter from Amazon to check oxygen levels all seems fine. Feeling low...but to be expected I guess..

@santashoeshine

I haven't tested positive but was wondering if everyone has lost their sense of smell/taste?

Both DH and me have completely lost our sense of taste and smell

@BillyDaveysDaughter your dh needs to let you rest. Try not to lie flat. Prop yourself up.

I actually feel so ill I'm starting to get anxious. I've soldiered on for 5 days, wonder why it's such a delayed start?

@BillyDaveysDaughter, try not to panic. Can you fill in the 111 form and get a callback? I did that today and had two calls (from the 111 GP and my own) within two hours. They decided I didn't need a physical assessment at this time (I have a thermometer and pulse oximeter, so could give them figures) but they told me the danger signs I should look out for.
The big issue I've found with Covid is that anxiety exacerbates the very symptoms that are most scary, like breathlessness and palpitations. So a reassuring call can go a long way

111.nhs.uk/covid-19

I'm pretty much better, I have been lucky to have a mild dose.

The following I found helped me.
CBD oil - I have some high strength oil, and a few drops of that would help me relax and get a decent nights sleep.
Turmeric tea, I had 2-3 cups a day.
I have a high strength vitamin D spray, and drank Berocca to cover all of the other vitamins I might need.
Also chicken soup, endless soup of all kinds. Easy to heat, easy to eat.

Get well soon everyone.

@BillyDaveysDaughter
I agree the anxiety makes it worse. Are you able to have a relaxing bath? Listen to a meditation?

@scottishdream may I ask what brand and strength your cbd oil is? I've been dithering.

@BillyDaveysDaughter I had a very high fever for many days after WFH with just a headache and sinus pain. Fever suddenly went. So try to stay calm and resting.

@BloomedAgain I bought it from Provacan, and it’s their 12%. I bought it for peri menopausal symptoms.

Thank you. That is just what I've been looking for.

I’m sure this has probably been covered in earlier posts, but for those who have lost their sense of taste, how long before it came back? I was tested positive earlier this week and had the headache, fatigue and cough, which seems to have improved, but today I have the added symptom of loss of taste. And it’s awful. I thought it might be like when you have a cold and lose your sense of taste, but it’s worse - I can’t eat anything without gagging. I’ve googled and all I can find is that it can take days, weeks or even not come back at all 😟

@Livelovebehappy I lost mine for only a few hours, except for onions which I couldn't smell for a few days. I read somewhere that loss of smell is more common in mild cases, so I found that reassuring especially in the early days where I didn't know what was in store.