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Covid positive 21 weeks

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Jo1904 · 28/12/2021 11:17

Hi there,
I'm new to this so sorry if I've created an unnecessary post. But I tested positive yesterday for covid and am obviously very stressed! Which I'm wondering if is making me feel worse. I didn't really have symptoms before the positive result but chest feels tighter today and I had a slight cough / scratchy throat overnight. My chest is my main concern at the moment but I'm wondering if it's the anxiety!
I had 2 astrazeneca vaccines but my last one was June so a while ago. Hadn't yet had my booster.
Just wondering if anyone had anything to look out for / anything to make me feel better!
Thanks in advance,

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Scirocco · 28/12/2021 11:34

I hope you feel better soon!

It can be really scary to find out you have COVID, but try to remember that many people have a mild illness with it, and that by having had 2 vaccines you've helped reduce the risks of developing severe illness. Even if your last dose was a while ago, it's better than nothing and puts you in a better position to fight this off.

I'd suggest contacting your midwife or antenatal clinic as soon as you can, to let them know. They can then assess your risk of blood clots and may prescribe you medication to reduce that risk.

Otherwise, general self-care advice is a good place to start - plenty of fluids, rest, keep eating when you can, symptomatic relief (eg throat lozenges, paracetamol). If you have any underlying health issues like asthma, make sure you keep your treatments (eg reliever inhalers) accessible for you to use.

If you feel like your symptoms are getting worse, like a prolonged tightness in your chest or increasing shortness of breath, have a low threshold for calling out of hours services to discuss with them. It's much easier for them to manage things at an early stage.

Get well soon!

MarmaladeToastAndAMarmaladeCat · 28/12/2021 14:53

Hi, I also currently have Covid and I’m 22 weeks. I tested positive on Christmas Eve and so far I’ve only had cold like symptoms, congestion, scratchy throat, feeling a bit tired. I texted my midwife and she just said to keep hydrated and keep an eye on the baby’s movements and so far all seems to be ok. Hope it is mild for you too. I did have my booster but only a few days before being exposed (was looking after my 4 year old who had it) so probably not enough time for it to have had any effect but the 2 vaccines I had a few months back seem to have worked for keeping the symptoms mild.

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