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ifonly4 · 05/02/2022 11:21

Just wondering how it's going for you, what day you're on and what you're doing today.

I'm not really sure which day I'm on - iffy throat for an hour Monday (which isn't uncommon for me), had a really bad night Tuesday even/night, didn't feel great Wednesday, but only tested positive Thursday. I've done what could be a day 5 test and T line is brighter than C line. I have times when I can function, other times I just can't do or cope with anything. My symptoms are mild compared to DH who's really struggling - he had an iffy throat like me Sunday evening but didn't test positive until Tuesday. He's struggling to swallow, very red eyes, lots of sneezing and coughing still - he's done for.

We're both up (can't sleep anyway). The limit of our day is tv, internet and reading a couple of pages here and there. Bathroom needs cleaning and I can see bits and dust everywhere, but can't face that!

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BethDutton · 08/02/2022 12:58

Day 9 for DS and he is still testing strongly positive, he still feels unwell but nothing awful. He has A levels this year but what can you do.

The bad news is DH got up during the night to test as he suddenly felt awful, it’s negative but I think he’s got it. He soaked through his pjs twice! He is a up at 5 am go getting type and is currently on the sofa, unheard of.

Driedlavender · 08/02/2022 14:17

Has anybody got an itchy red rash? Mine is appearing in various places over my body. Shoulders and arms mainly. I’m in day 3 and not bolstered.

HoneyFlowers · 08/02/2022 14:43

@Driedlavender

Has anybody got an itchy red rash? Mine is appearing in various places over my body. Shoulders and arms mainly. I’m in day 3 and not bolstered.
Yes I came out in a chicken pox type rash.
Oti22 · 08/02/2022 14:51

I had a heat type rash on my upper back before I tested positive and a couple of days after, seems to have gone now (day 6)...

SazCat · 08/02/2022 15:52

@BethDutton

Day 9 for DS and he is still testing strongly positive, he still feels unwell but nothing awful. He has A levels this year but what can you do.

The bad news is DH got up during the night to test as he suddenly felt awful, it’s negative but I think he’s got it. He soaked through his pjs twice! He is a up at 5 am go getting type and is currently on the sofa, unheard of.

I was still getting negative LFTs when I woke overnight feeling awful. In fact even the next day it was super super feint
Himawarigirl · 08/02/2022 16:33

I am also getting a rash - the list of symptoms seems endless

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ifonly4 · 08/02/2022 18:14

On day 7 as well. Testing positive, I can't WFH so lucky to have the benefit of taking the day as it comes, so I can catch up on housework (house was filthy even by my standards). Having said that only managed to put washing on, some dusting and food. Actually feel better today, although a bit more sneezey.

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Hb12 · 08/02/2022 18:38

I'm on day 8 now, still testing a strong positive. Just mild cold symptoms now bar exhaustion. Dh on day 2 and he seems fine thus far.

My worst was probably days 1 to 5, I felt spaced out, tired, short of breath, hot and cold, cold/headache. Nothing that had me bed bound, but not fit for much bar tacking household chores at a slow pace and then sitting down for a long breather in between 😁

SunshineMoon100 · 09/02/2022 04:02

Hi what a great thread. Currently on day 2/3 and have sore throat and congested a little.

SazCat · 09/02/2022 08:56

I'm day 5 now and it's all on my chest now really, the cough is horrible. Bit snotty still but thankfully the awful sore throat has gone and not going hot/cold anymore.
Got a bit more sleep too, but baby is now coughing a lot so she's very unsettled 😔

BlueAbacus · 09/02/2022 09:26

More sleep last night and woke up (day 5/6) pretty much feeling normal apart from a cough. Hope it continues like this! Strong positive LFT though so no early release for me.

Snoopsnoggysnog · 09/02/2022 09:46

Day 8 and my cold is worse than ever - totally bunged up! Hmm

ScrumptiousBears · 09/02/2022 09:57

Day 6 for me. My LFT had the fainted line so fingers crossed for tomorrow and Friday. I feel a lot better today as well. I have to be out of isolation by Friday as DP is back to work and I need to manage the kids by myself. Finders crossed I think I'll get there just.

Hb12 · 09/02/2022 10:27

Day 9, more snotty again. 🙄

HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 09/02/2022 10:34

Day 10 and tested negative this morning. Still feel really tired but otherwise I'm ok, going to potter in the garden for a bit and try and top up the Vit D / get some fresh air before going back to teach tomorrow.

mulberrybag5 · 09/02/2022 10:58

Day 8 for me and I went for a run (obviously have had neg tests!) and felt fine. I hope it continues!

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ifonly4 · 09/02/2022 13:16

Day 8 now. Still a strong red line. My worst days were 1-5, and I have to say I feel almost normal now , so much so I'd have given work a go today, or even better gone for coffee if I was allowed. Managed to do a (very) short online exercise class earlier. No joke for anyone still feeling bad now.

SazCat hope your little one is ok.

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BethDutton · 09/02/2022 14:10

Day 8 for me, levelled off a bit, bunged up last night, sneezing and a bit of coughing. Not properly ill but not back to normal either. Might do a test later.

DH still feels ill but lateral flow is negative, not sure what to think.

Hope those of you with babies and toddlers are managing ok.

LSLLM · 09/02/2022 22:54

Day 7 and I am definitely negative and definitely feeling normal.

Having had delta last year and tested positive for two weeks, I never believed anyone could get a negative so fast.

HoneyFlowers · 10/02/2022 00:01

3 weeks for me now and still very tired and shortness of breath/crap in lungs and foggy head.

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BlueAbacus · 10/02/2022 08:35

Negative on day 6 here! Feeling pretty much back to normal and hoping there isn’t a setback ahead. Hope everyone is doing ok this morning

SazCat · 10/02/2022 09:40

Very strong line on day 6 😔 this is the first day I actually feel like I could go out for some fresh air as well.
A potter in the garden may be in order for me and the 10 month old!
Feeling a lot brighter today, just tight chest and cough remain.
Baby is less snotty, yay! Seems brighter too, she's happily playing ☺

Newrunner29 · 10/02/2022 09:46

Day 9 for me been rough week I'm better myself but husband has been struggling with breathing and daughters have both been sick in night then very grumpy in day, my 2 Yr old dd seem to be over it but 5 year old dd is hot and no energy won't drink which I'm bit worried about as had dry nappy , also went eat but more worried about drinking