I feel ok, when would I feel worse ?

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I had a test, routine one, on Monday which has come back positive.
I feel ok, I'm cev though and was told originally by my consultant that if I get it, I'll die.

So when does it get worse, I live alone so need to be prepared

@Veuvestar it is really clear from the OPs posts that the hospital know she is positive and are happy for her to be there.

@stopchewingeverything

Sorry, not in the UK so I may have got the rules wrong here (I try to follow as closely as I can). But if you have tested positive, why are you attending a hospital clinic?? Surely if you have tested positive only a few days ago, you only attend hospital if you need A&E and/or admission?!? Shouldn't you be isolated at home?

That’s what I thought too

Day 11 after infection, which is roughly day 7 from symptoms starting is usually the downward spiral, if you are going to get one. if you aren't you may plateau then get better and should be much improved by day 14 of symptoms. Onset of symptoms to almost full recovery (well enough to return to normal activity) is averaging at 17 days post symptoms.

there are no absolutes with this virus which was completely unknown a year ago. That also means there are no 'if you get it, you will die'. It is very capricious.

practically; rest, keep warm, eat and drink as well as you feel able. There are lots of local support groups (if UK) as well as the NHS volunteer system. They can and will help with the practicalities while you isolate.

What the OP is flagging up is the not-knowing, which applies to EVERYONE of ANY age or ANY health condition. And that is why people need to take this seriously. Don't socialise, don't bend the rules, don't be a dick. Yes, it is shit and it is varying degrees of shit for everyone on most of the planet. It will get better.

the best to you OP and here's hoping. You are already probably a week or more in from the infection and if you still feel ok, that's very promising.

Yep I was surprised they wanted me in. I need to be monitored twice a week as I'm post transplant. They sent an ambulance for me to get there but then I just walk through the hospital. It's a crazy system. I must have looked like a idiot trying to dodge away from people. As soon as I got to the ward I was isolated until I left.

Luckily they've decided I don't need to go on Monday, so I'm back Thursday.

I did ask my consultant about dying, she said she's not writing me off yet, ironically I hope! She does have an odd sense of humour.

Thanks for the advice everyone. The ambulance guys were saying they've taken four covid patients this week and all with no symptoms. It's so scary, and what's really upsetting is I always wear my mask! But I probably touch my face etc.

One of my kids is clinically extremely vulnerable and we got dire warnings early on but as scientists and medics have learned more about the disease, the warnings have gotten slightly less dire.

Hopefully your clinician was just trying to ensure you took it seriously, but the answer to your question is around days 8-10.
That’s the average time hospital admissions happen.

Hoping you get through this with the minimum of fuss

Hi. It's mad that you were allowed to just walk around the hospital. I know you'd have been careful not to touch things & to stay a good distance from others, but not everyone will be that sensible!!

You'd think there would be a different entrance fir someone in your situation & that you'd be met at the door & delivered to where you need to be!

I clearly have too high expectations!

How long ago was your transplant? My Aunty had 2 kidney transplants.

Your consultant would suit some people, but not others, I think I'd get on with her. I prefer straight talking and that kind of humour over a lot of fussing.

How are you feeling now?

I'm doing ok! I do feel more breathless but my sats are ok. I'm definitely more fatigued and in more pain. I know I'm fighting a bug off but wouldn't have classed myself as covid +. Yes I was surprised at the hospital setup but there's no way around it I guess. I'm back to it and have been made to feel like a right nuisance as there's no ambulance free to take me.

Glad to hear you're doing ok.

Oximeters are worth their weight in gold aren't they!

Sorry to hear about the fatigue & the pain, but let's hope that's the worst if it!

You must be past your 10 fays if isolation now? Can you not go on patient transport or the volunteer service now?

You need to go, they'll have to find a way!!

You're not a nuisance!! You're a very vulnerable patient that needs a bit of care right now x

Sorry to hi jack OP! We have a rubbish kidneys support thread in General Health for all things kidney if you ever want to share your transplant story!
Hope you feel better soon!

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/3964834-Rubbish-Kidneys-Support-Thread

Hi, no it wasn't a kidney transplant but thanks for the invitation

Oh sorry! Well I really hope it went well and you recover from the Covid without any long term effects! I am ECV and beat it and it does feel good to get through it after being afraid of it all year!!

I spent the first week telling people, I was fine, it's just like a heavy cold for me. The second week I was really quite poorly. Not in any desperate kind of way, but certainly a very nasty bug that I wouldn't be in a hurry to have again.

You might be fine, apparently if you get past day 8 then the worst is over and you’ll be fine

I really hope you're OK op, but I'm absolutely shocked and appalled that you were allowed to attend clinic walking through hospital while covid positive 😱

I felt fine 100% of the time I had Covid. I hope it's the same for you! I lost my taste and smell but otherwise no symptoms at all. My partner and daughter were the same.

Hello all

Oximeters are so very useful
All sick here and it has helped us

Can I ask - my father is elderly with covid
His sats are good so far
This is day 5
I have been checking on him throughout the day
This evening he was very sleepy so just letting him rest
If his oxygen sats drop below 95??? Is that when I need to call for help?
Or what signs to look for ???

@dublingirl66 I am no expert but I think 95 is still good really, I wouldn't be concerned unless it dropped below 90 but hopefully someone else will be along to clarify.

Hi @dublingirl66

If your dad's sats sit below 94 then he will need medical attention. 90-94 call 911 or his gp, below 90 them call 999. Also keep an eye on his breathing rate. If he is breathing very hard or fast then he needs help.

Call 999 if oxygen saturation falls below 92%

I would ask the experts about saturation levels and not on mumsnet. It’s full of would-be experts. Also, as this thread proves, everyone’s experience of covid symptoms is different and I wouldn’t rely on that either. Just try and take one day at a time, it does sound like you are coping really well.

My consultant told me to get help when they hit 92. They did once but I realised I was quite scrunched up so I changed position and did something to distract myself for a minute and they crept up.

OP, research false positives and evidence for asymptomatic infection. It might reassure you :)