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Sara0 · 2023-09-11T19:30:33+00:00

Hi all... im a little worried I don't even know why I done a covid test but it's come out positive.. anyone else in the same boat as me or has been recently?? I feel on deaths door... bones feel like they are crushing and blocked up nose with a weird headache .... also what's the rules about having covid now? Do we still isolate .. do my kids go school? Help please..... thanks

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 12/09/2023 21:44

I'm sure you'll be feeling a good bit better, at least, on Thursday. Only one day to go.

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Sara0 · 12/09/2023 21:47

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 12/09/2023 21:44

I'm sure you'll be feeling a good bit better, at least, on Thursday. Only one day to go.

@marmaladeandpeanutbutter I hope so... I do feel a teeny weeny better today.. on half a percent out of 100 lol

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ConnieTucker · 12/09/2023 21:51

I had it a couple of weeks ago. As did my children. Me and my children stayed in for five days as i was dizzy if i moved too much and not fit to drive. my dh wasnt positive and wasnt ill and continued going to work. He told work about the rest of us. His work didnt care.

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Sara0 · 12/09/2023 21:52

ConnieTucker · 12/09/2023 21:51

I had it a couple of weeks ago. As did my children. Me and my children stayed in for five days as i was dizzy if i moved too much and not fit to drive. my dh wasnt positive and wasnt ill and continued going to work. He told work about the rest of us. His work didnt care.

@ConnieTucker I think now nobody cares.. it's only me positive at the moment hope it stays that way..

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Boredofmyguts · 13/09/2023 07:54

My DD just had it - she had cough, phlegm, felt rough, tired for a few days. Actually wanted to test so she didn’t spread it and missed a couple of work shifts but went back after 5 days (first symptom Tues, went to work on Sun) as feeling better. None of us has caught it yet.
I think testing still has value if you have obvious symptoms or are around vulnerable people as it can affect anyone badly with long covid.

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 13/09/2023 09:55

That's hopeful, @Sara0 . I was like that Wednesday, better on Thursday and got up in the evening. If you can possibly sleep in the day to speed recovery, do. I know it's really difficult with kids, though.

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Sara0 · 13/09/2023 13:13

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 13/09/2023 09:55

That's hopeful, @Sara0 . I was like that Wednesday, better on Thursday and got up in the evening. If you can possibly sleep in the day to speed recovery, do. I know it's really difficult with kids, though.

@marmaladeandpeanutbutter I wish I could nap.. I have 3 little boys.. 2 are 5 and 1 is 4.. me and my hubby didn't have a tele to watch ahahahah.. but I am feeling better as the day is going ... I'm thankful for that xx

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marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 13/09/2023 16:29

Ugh! It's a pity you don't have a tv-although we aren't big TV people ourselves. This situation is exactly what they're most useful for!

You may be tired at the weekend, but I'm sure you'll feel much better. Try to eat well.

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Sara0 · 14/09/2023 09:02

Just an update ladies my tests are negative today.. so I think it's a 5 day window.. o was really bad on day 2 and 3... a lot better today.. still have a congested nose and sinuses blocked but I can get on just fine with them xxx

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marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 14/09/2023 11:47

Great. It does seem a shorter illness, but with cold symptoms lingering. I expect you'll be tired for a few days.

CriticalAlert · 14/09/2023 12:14

My partner felt like this and tested neg. I feel like it today...and tested neg. I reckon it is Covid because I am aching all over, sore throat, runny nose, death's door syndrome. I am going to isolate. I don't want to spread this and I think everyone else should do the same.

Anatomyofawaffle · 14/09/2023 12:42

@PinkRoses1245 selfish.

Dont push through it @Sara0 rest as much as you can through the worst of it. Pushing through seems to cause the post COVID fatigue to linger on for weeks.

cptartapp · 14/09/2023 12:55

I tested positive on Monday. Just got off a flight the day before too unfortunately.
Have felt really rough since and only got dressed today. Still testing positive. No way could I go to work. Temp, dizziness, lethargy etc.
DH tested positive yesterday and just has cold symptoms.

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Sara0 · 14/09/2023 13:56

cptartapp · 14/09/2023 12:55

I tested positive on Monday. Just got off a flight the day before too unfortunately.
Have felt really rough since and only got dressed today. Still testing positive. No way could I go to work. Temp, dizziness, lethargy etc.
DH tested positive yesterday and just has cold symptoms.

@cptartapp I checked my test after 30 min and there was a really faint line but not as dark as it was on Monday.. we both tested positive on the same day.. I feel dizzy and my ears are blocked I feel very weird ... I have a flight to catch next week I hope I'm better by then... I am better than Monday and Tuesday though.. what symptoms do you have today?

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