fin12 wrote: » I heard the test is horrible and really painful. Someone told me u can get it done through bloods aswell, would prefer that.
ACitizenErased wrote: » Donnelly just said the opposite
RINO87 wrote: » Same, swabbed a few days before a procedure - "no news is good news". Bit odd really if you ask me - they obviously had to inform the hospital that the test was clear, why not the patient too?
munstermagic11 wrote: » It’s unpleasant but not painful. Swab the back of the throat and up both nostrils. Over in 1min.
ACitizenErased wrote: » Cases stable enough, I reckon it'll drop early next week when clusters filter through.
who_me wrote: » It's possible if you've ever broken your nose in the past (like me) it could be more painful. I had to have some kind of nasal tube inserted before, but they couldn't because one of my nostrils is partially blocked by bone. Of course, they just tried pushing the tube in harder, not the wisest move! The biggest problem is - I can never remember which nostril is the blocked one, so have to go through the same process each time. Really hope I don't have to go through this test.
SleetAndSnow wrote: » Another 32 in cork today. Hearing of a few schools such as Glasheen and others in the area having a few cases but remaining open with some pods being tested.
opus wrote: » Few friends had to have tests a few weeks back, differing experiences. Most said it was fine but one person told me they had to park their car & wait for a while afterwards as it was so painful. Another friend got redeployed to testing at Pairc Ui Chaoimh back in the "bad" times & she was saying a lot of people were quite surprised by the test (not in a good way!). So your mileage will vary I guess.
Cork Lass wrote: » I’m due to be tested on Monday as I’m booked in for a procedure on Wednesday so I’ll report back to say how it was.
undertaker fan 88 wrote: » Got tested monday before a procedure and have to say theres no pain just discomfort for a moment
ACitizenErased wrote: » Had a consultation in the CUH today. I’d say ~25% of staff weren’t wearing masks. Couldn’t believe it.
Widdensushi wrote: » Presume they kept their distance and you were not in contact for too long
Itssoeasy wrote: » Would either of ye have gotten tested had ye not being having a procedure ? I hope it went well and will go well whatever it was. I mean prior to COVID in patients to hospital would be tested for stuff in general.