Have you been tested?

Topdolla

Ok so I have been showing symptoms for 3 weeks and just got tested today I will know the results in the next 48hrs I pray that I don't have it

scary

what did the test consist of and where did you get it done?

Topdolla

I meant to add testing and awaiting results but anyone who has been tested and is awaiting results please just vote when you recieve

Topdolla

Topdolla wrote: »

I pray that I don't have it

Would you not rather have it though? Unless you're in the high risk category, it'd be best to get it out of the way, no?

Topdolla

It consists of 2 swabs, one down the back of the throat that wasn't too bad and then one up the nostril which wasn't great...
They tell you to swallow while the push all the way up your nostril nearly out of your eye, my eye was watering for about 5 minutes

Topdolla

Deleted User wrote: »

Would you not rather have it though? Unless you're in the high risk category, it'd be best to get it out of the way, no?

You can be reinfected so out of the way?

tuxy

And the option for someone who had to be tested but had no symptoms?

Topdolla

tuxy wrote: »

And the option for someone who had to be tested but had no symptoms?

Well the doctors are not testing people with no symptoms, unless they are doing it to people in the airport I don't know but I cannot edit the poll If a mod wants to add these options go ahead.

Topdolla

Topdolla wrote: »

You can be reinfected so out of the way?

Can you? I thought that hadn't been confirmed? I was under the impression that (so far anyway) it was a one-hit wonder?

tuxy

Topdolla wrote: »

Well the doctors are not testing people with no symptoms, unless they are doing it to people in the airport I don't know but I cannot edit the poll If a mod wants to add these options go ahead.

I believe some medical staff with no symptoms have been tested.

JP Liz V1

I hope you don't have to wait long for results

CalamariFritti

Deleted User wrote: »

Can you? I thought that hadn't been confirmed? I was under the impression that (so far anyway) it was a one-hit wonder?

It was on telly a good few times.
You can get it again but its unlikely and even if you do it will probably be much much milder. The body develops an immunity.
But that doesn't mean you'll never get it again. Pretty much similar to other flu diseases.

tuxy

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I hope you don't have to wait long for results

36 hours is what they are telling people.

Topdolla

tuxy wrote: »

I believe some medical staff with no symptoms have been tested.

Source?

Topdolla

I was told 24-48hrs and I will only get a call if positive.

bmc58

Topdolla wrote: »

Ok so I have been showing symptoms for 3 weeks and just got tested today I will know the results in the next 48hrs I pray that I don't have it

After three weeks!!! You should be better now if it's Covid 19.

Topdolla

bmc58 wrote: »

After three weeks!!! You should be better now if it's Covid 19.

Yes because you know everything and that is why there are so many people in the world active with it and a handful recovered.

rockatansky

Topdolla wrote: »

Yes because you know everything and that is why there are so many people in the world active with it and a handful recovered.

You sound like a right prick.


Mod

Banned

Topdolla

rockatansky wrote: »

You sound like a right prick.

Probably because I am, and he sounded like a doctor giving medical advice of an illness we still know very little about.

begbysback

What have your symptoms been the last couple of weeks?

Mister Vain

I've had mild symptoms for the last few days. I'm not going to get tested unless the symptoms get severe because I'd likely to be told to stay at home anyway.

Topdolla

Cough sometimes, sore throat sometimes, fever sometimes, headache sometimes, fatigue most of the time.

If other people that have said yes to symptoms post your symptoms also

Mister Vain

Topdolla wrote: »

Cough sometimes, sore throat sometimes, fever sometimes, headache sometimes, fatigue most of the time.

If other people that have said yes to symptoms post your symptoms also

Same here minus the cough and sore throat.

Topdolla

Mister Vain wrote: »

Same here minus the cough and sore throat.

Oh you definitely don't have it sure you don't have a cough or sore throat...

Joking obviously :rolleyes:

begbysback

Ive said yes to symptoms, as Ive been excessively sneezing, and have a bit of a head cold and a slight cough, and am ran down a bit, could also be symptoms of an allergy and stress, or common flu which I dont get very often - no pain at all or fever so I wouldnt be looking for a test as yet.

youandme13

Yes I'm waiting to get date for a test. Had very sore throat then a cough. Also fever and chills, body aches and runny nose and fatigue.

bennyl10

Had a dry cough and tightness in the chest.
Partner back from Italy but not demonstrating any at all.

Rang the GP to arrange a cheat appointment who said I should be tested.

That was only today, don’t know how long I’ll wait for an actual appointment to be tested

Topdolla

begbysback wrote: »

Ive said yes to symptoms, as Ive been excessively sneezing, and have a bit of a head cold and a slight cough, and am ran down a bit, could also be symptoms of an allergy and stress, or common flu which I dont get very often - no pain at all or fever so I wouldnt be looking for a test as yet.

Sneezing is not a symptom more likely a common cold.

Topdolla

bennyl10 wrote: »

Had a dry cough and tightness in the chest.
Partner back from Italy but not demonstrating any at all.

Rang the GP to arrange a cheat appointment who said I should be tested.

That was only today, don’t know how long I’ll wait for an actual appointment to be tested

I had a consult over the phone on Monday and was tested today.

begbysback

Very surprised theres a no for sneezing, as a layman I would have thought sneezing was a function of a virus in order to spread. Also I always thought sneezing was related to your immune system at work, expelling unwanted items.

celt262

Topdolla wrote: »

Ok so I have been showing symptoms for 3 weeks and just got tested today I will know the results in the next 48hrs I pray that I don't have it

If you had it for 3 weeks would you not be near over the worst of it now?

cherryghost

My father is being tested tomorrow.

Sober Crappy Chemis

Topdolla wrote: »

Yes because you know everything and that is why there are so many people in the world active with it and a handful recovered.

84,000 = a handful ???

Hmm????

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

0xzmro3n4y7lb5

Topdolla wrote: »

Cough sometimes, sore throat sometimes, fever sometimes, headache sometimes, fatigue most of the time.

If other people that have said yes to symptoms post your symptoms also

I’ve been living with those symptoms since 2015.

I hope I’m not patient zero.

mean gene

anyone that has a pain in the head now will think its coronas or if you have a sore throat or a cough or a fever

you need all 4 to start to worry aint it

mean gene

listening to some doctor on the radio today you cant get it twice

bennyl10

mean gene wrote: »

anyone that has a pain in the head now will think its coronas or if you have a sore throat or a cough or a fever

you need all 4 to start to worry aint it

Nope. If you have any of them (Particularly dry cough/fever) you should contact your gp

Esel

tuxy wrote: »

I believe some medical staff with no symptoms have been tested.

If so, that's very logical.

Phil.x

I think if you always think about this virus and that its always on your mind, you will make yourself sick, your mind is looking for something that isn't there.
Time to switch off/cut back on news and social media, these are just outlets for negativity and will do nothing for your wellbeing.

begbysback

Phil.x wrote: »

I think if you always think about this virus and that its always on your mind, you will make yourself sick, your mind is looking for something that isn't there.
Time to switch off/cut back on news and social media, these are just outlets for negativity and will do nothing for your wellbeing.

This should be stickied

juice1304

I have all the symptoms for the last three weeks. Headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, runny nose, a terrible cough etc. I have a rare lung disease and im on steroids and my second round of antibiotics. My GP arranged the test for me on monday but i still havent heard anything from them. Did they call you directly and tell you to go somewhere?
My GP said they would be out to my house i dont know if this is because i already have a preexisting condition.

Aquals

My GP also booked a test for me on Monday and I’m also still waiting. Haven’t heard a thing. Do they text you or ring you, or can someone tell us what happens?

biko

Deleted User wrote: »

Can you? I thought that hadn't been confirmed? I was under the impression that (so far anyway) it was a one-hit wonder?

Experts say it's unlikely that you get it twice, but it did happen at least once in Japan

I don't have any symptoms and am not tested but every time I cough or sneeze I think "this is it..."

Topdolla

Sober Crappy Chemis wrote: »

84,000 = a handful ???

Hmm????

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Sorry I should of been more specific and said in Europe, tbh I am not that bad just showing symptoms it is the fatigue for me that is the worst.

Rubberchikken

If someone was sneezing a little, felt a little run down, etc would they be running to the doctor to be tested for whatever?

No they wouldn't.

This is bringing out all the worriers.

If you actually had it you would know.

Relax.

neonsofa

Phil.x wrote: »

I think if you always think about this virus and that its always on your mind, you will make yourself sick, your mind is looking for something that isn't there.
Time to switch off/cut back on news and social media, these are just outlets for negativity and will do nothing for your wellbeing.

Every minor pain that i usually shrug off I am now convinced is the start of it! And i am being fairly rational and careful about it all- human nature!

GaGa21

I've had most symptoms since Friday and rang my GP Monday who prescribed me an antibiotic once she heard I hadn't travelled or been in contact with a confirmed case.
Still sick.
Thinking of getting 2nd opinion at this stage.

Topdolla

GaGa21 wrote: »

I've had most symptoms since Friday and rang my GP Monday who prescribed me an antibiotic once she heard I hadn't travelled or been in contact with a confirmed case.
Still sick.
Thinking of getting 2nd opinion at this stage.

Antibiotic won't kill a virus, my doc just gave me a cough bottle.

GaGa21

I know. That's why I'm wondering why she went down the road of diagnosing it as a possible bacterial infection instead of putting me forward for testing.

I'm not in a doctor's from one end of the year to the next. Was eight years at one stage! But just can't ignore the symptoms I have. Hoping it is just the normal flu.

auspicious

Do we have an up to date and fairly accurate map/list of the locations of people which have tested positive? Not just a God forsaken compass point.

KaneToad

auspicious wrote: »

Do we have an up to date and fairly accurate map/list of the locations of people which have tested positive? Not just a God forsaken compass point.

We have a county by county breakdown