People who tested positive, how are you feeling?

Quackster · 23-01-2021 08:01PM

kenmc wrote: »

Reads more to me like "go get a couple of different tests in different places and pick the result that suits your needs best"

Exactly. It's all this irresponsible unnecessary travel over Christmas that's got us into this mess with imported new variants.

But there's no getting through to some folk. :rolleyes:

Mardyke · 23-01-2021 08:47PM

irishguitarlad wrote: »

Well lads I'm finally on the way home, on the train from Málaga to Sevilla. I tested positive on the 2nd of Jan having had symptoms the 26th and 27th of December.

I tried again in the bons in Tralee the 13th of Jan and tested positive again but they rang me up and said the virus was very weak in my body and I'm not contagious and to come back again next week.

Of course me being me I panicked and saw that the Lamp was less sensitive than the PCR and went up to Cork to do It with RocDoc. Tested positive with that and the swab was extremely quick also received a phone call saying I was positive and they didn't get into the nitty gritty details like the bons in Tralee. I had the sensation with the quickness that I got the results back that they just fired it into a machine and any slight virus material they just tested you positive.

Anyways on the train down my mum said why don't you try the bons again tomorrow morning. Went in tested negative and got on the plane yesterday. I had no symptoms thankfully since the 26 and 27th. I guess the point of my post is to avoid rocdoc if you can and go to a place where they have their own lab and a doctor has the last say on your test.

I'm trying to get my head around this one!

So you tested positive twice and travelled between Kerry and Cork and then onto Spain??

irishguitarlad · 23-01-2021 09:14PM

Mardyke wrote: »

I'm trying to get my head around this one!

So you tested positive twice and travelled between Kerry and Cork and then onto Spain??

Yes I did my initial isolation period after my first positive. According to the HSE, my doctor in ireland and my spanish doctor i was not contagious when i travelled to Cork.

23-01-2021 09:19PM

Had it a few weeks ago and was grand, very mild symptoms for about a week, ðŸ’¯ again. Rest of my family were much sicker though, luckily all grand again now.

23-01-2021 10:13PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Dont know your GP but you can’t speak for mine . She has seen patients throughout and been thorough and wonderful
I will cheer when she gets the vaccine and might have the confidence to see her parents again .

My GP has been an absolute disgrace and after being a patient of the same surgery for nearly 40 years and my daughter since birth I will be looking for a new GP as soon as practicable.

I have not been able to get a face-to-face appointment since March and every time I ask for a phone consultation all I get is some random locum who doesn't know anything about my history. If I ask for my own doctor, I'm told he is not available. He is never available, it seems.

When getting the flu vaccine my daughter and I were left waiting outside on the footpath, in the rain, for 40 minutes after our appointments, no apologies.

I'm not the only one. I read the recent google reviews on the practice and they are shocking, and all telling the same story.

iamwhoiam · 23-01-2021 10:16PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

My GP has been an absolute disgrace and after being a patient of the same surgery for nearly 40 years and my daughter since birth I will be looking for a new GP as soon as practicable.

I have not been able to get a face-to-face appointment since March and every time I ask for a phone consultation all I get is some random locum who doesn't know anything about my history. If I ask for my own doctor, I'm told he is not available. He is never available, it seems.

When getting the flu vaccine my daughter and I were left waiting outside on the footpath, in the rain, for 40 minutes after our appointments, no apologies.

I'm not the only one. I read the recent google reviews on the practice and they are shocking, and all telling the same story.

Thats dreadful and you are right to be angry . But anyone I know are very grateful for the work GPs have done so tarring them all with the same brush would be very unfair

23-01-2021 10:23PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Thats dreadful and you are right to be angry . But anyone I know are very grateful for the work GPs have done so tarring them all with the same brush would be very unfair

Which is why I said MY.

iamwhoiam · 23-01-2021 10:26PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Which is why I said MY.

Apologies it was not you who posted about GPs in general

Wibbs · 23-01-2021 10:44PM

Itsaduck1 wrote: »

Even if 10,000 out are those of essential workers/travel/no symptoms

What do the other 8,000 people that dont have Covid have when tested?

Are colds and flus still more common right now than Covid19 is my question?

And if so how? Isn't Covid19 way more contagious with little natural immunity, shouldn't that be in greater circulation than cold and flu?

Well colds and flus won't magically go away because a new virus is in the mix. When old nasties like smallpox and the like were floating about people still caught colds and flus. IIRC the rhinoviruses that cause most "common colds" have an R0 of between 3 and 6, so way higher than Covid. Flus again IIRC are around 1.5, so closer to covid. Something like the measles which is fully airborne is way higher at around 16.

That said, the R0 value has a lot of variables, as we've seen with this covid pox and those figures are for freely mingling populations. Measures like social distancing, masks and hand hygiene make a huge difference to the number. Vaccination will make an even bigger difference. The same measures are going to affect other viruses in the population, so fewer people should get colds and flus as well.

Speaking entirely personal opinion here, I reckon there is some resistance in the population to covid19 and that's why it seems to act so weirdly with regard to variability in symptoms and infectiousness.

23-01-2021 11:55PM

Tried to see my GP yesterday with a sinus infection that's been ticking over for months. She wouldn't see me until I had a test done. Got it this morning and waiting for the results.

Wanderer78 · 24-01-2021 07:01AM

SouthWesterly wrote:

Tried to see my GP yesterday with a sinus infection that's been ticking over for months. She wouldn't see me until I had a test done. Got it this morning and waiting for the results.

My sinus are driving me insane, debating whether to get a test or not

Ave Sodalis · 24-01-2021 07:47AM

Wanderer78 wrote:

My sinus are driving me insane, debating whether to get a test or not

That's pretty much the only thing I had. Even my cough was from a post nasal drip, but it was a cough so I was tested and was positive.

FishOnABike · 24-01-2021 09:10AM

Wibbs wrote: »

Well colds and flus won't magically go away because a new virus is in the mix. When old nasties like smallpox and the like were floating about people still caught colds and flus. IIRC the rhinoviruses that cause most "common colds" have an R0 of between 3 and 6, so way higher than Covid. Flus again IIRC are around 1.5, so closer to covid. Something like the measles which is fully airborne is way higher at around 16.

That said, the R0 value has a lot of variables, as we've seen with this covid pox and those figures are for freely mingling populations. Measures like social distancing, masks and hand hygiene make a huge difference to the number. Vaccination will make an even bigger difference. The same measures are going to affect other viruses in the population, so fewer people should get colds and flus as well.

Speaking entirely personal opinion here, I reckon there is some resistance in the population to covid19 and that's why it seems to act so weirdly with regard to variability in symptoms and infectiousness.

Studies ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32498136 ) give an R0 for CoViD-19 to be similar to that of the common cold.

Considering that during our latest outbreak the Re was estimated to be between 2.3 and 3.0 ( https://www.thejournal.ie/what-does-this-weeks-covid-19-data-tell-us-about-irelands-third-wave-5319750-Jan2021 ) and that was with restrictions, that points to the R0 being more than 3.0

With the B.1.1.7 variant adding between 0.4 and 0.7 to the R0 ( https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.12.30.20249034v2 ) that would put CoViD-19 squarely in the "as infectious as the common cold" category.

Wanderer78 · 24-01-2021 09:21AM

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

That's pretty much the only thing I had. Even my cough was from a post nasal drip, but it was a cough so I was tested and was positive.

ive no cough at all, just sinus driving me insane

The HorsesMouth · 24-01-2021 12:57PM

Wanderer78 wrote: »

My sinus are driving me insane, debating whether to get a test or not

Get a test. This was my main symptom at the start and now it is my last one to go. We have 6 people test postitive in our household and those close to us and all apart from 1 had sinus issues/headaches.
Also seems if you have sinus issues then your taste and smell is almost a cert to go too. Unfortunately that's been true in our cases.
Thankfully we have all had mild symptoms and everyone is fully over it now apart from the senses issue. Age range from 5 to 64.

Gruffalux · 24-01-2021 01:15PM

The HorsesMouth wrote: »

Get a test. This was my main symptom at the start and now it is my last one to go. We have 6 people test postitive in our household and those close to us and all apart from 1 had sinus issues/headaches.
Also seems if you have sinus issues then your taste and smell is almost a cert to go too. Unfortunately that's been true in our cases.
Thankfully we have all had mild symptoms and everyone is fully over it now apart from the senses issue. Age range from 5 to 64.

Oh don't say that. I have really bad sinus headache and congestion, and have also had migraine aura for past 2 days. Feel crappy. My husband keeps making me smell things as that is his way of ''checking'' for corona!

Wanderer78 · 24-01-2021 01:34PM

The HorsesMouth wrote: »

Get a test. This was my main symptom at the start and now it is my last one to go. We have 6 people test postitive in our household and those close to us and all apart from 1 had sinus issues/headaches.
Also seems if you have sinus issues then your taste and smell is almost a cert to go too. Unfortunately that's been true in our cases.
Thankfully we have all had mild symptoms and everyone is fully over it now apart from the senses issue. Age range from 5 to 64.

thank you, im over a week with this now, probably longer, things were actually worse last week, so im slightly improved here, ive no other symptoms appearing, no fever, no cough, no high temperature, no breeding or chest issues, smell and taste seem to be fine, my morning glass of cider vinegar still taste's like sh1t. i ll say it to the doc tomorrow though. we stopped mixing after christmas, so its only 2 of us in the house, the other person is absolutely fine

24-01-2021 02:36PM

Wanderer78 wrote: »

My sinus are driving me insane, debating whether to get a test or not

I came back negative this morning. Wasn't surprised

Wanderer78 · 24-01-2021 02:37PM

SouthWesterly wrote: »

I came back negative this morning. Wasn't surprised

it makes sense to be tested, but i suspect id be the same, im not convinced i have it, i think its largely to do with being stuck indoors with central heating

darragh o meara · 24-01-2021 05:36PM

Gruffalux wrote: »

Oh don't say that. I have really bad sinus headache and congestion, and have also had migraine aura for past 2 days. Feel crappy. My husband keeps making me smell things as that is his way of ''checking'' for corona!

Take my advice and get tested if anything it will put your mind at risk. I had similar 2 weeks ago and ended up with something a lot worse than Corona. I’m actually in hospital at the moment trying to avoid it, at this stage I’ve been tested a good few times. It is uncomfortable but only for a minute.

I keep smelling things too and one of the doctors here told me that while it’s a common symptom it’s not definitive and that he has a number of positive patients with perfect smell and taste.

Mardyke · 24-01-2021 08:28PM

People needn't be trying to decide themselves whether to get a test or not.

Call your doctor and they'll decide.

No point trying to figure it out yourself.

Phil.x · 24-01-2021 08:37PM

Phil.x wrote: »

High temp, stiff/strained eyes, lower back pain, loss of smell and taste, all lasted two to three days but 14 days after symptoms I still cannot smell or taste and it sometimes feels like a have something lodged in my throat.

So smell and taste are coming back slowly, but I now have what looks like a tonsil stone, feeling like I've a bit of swelling when I swallow.
Other that that I'm fine, back lifting some weights and a little running.
(First symptoms 4th jan)

Cluedo Monopoly · 24-01-2021 09:13PM

Do you mind me asking what it's like to get a Covid test? Some people mentioned at the start that they found it quite 'invasive'.

Ave Sodalis · 24-01-2021 09:24PM

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

Do you mind me asking what it's like to get a Covid test? Some people mentioned at the start that they found it quite 'invasive'.

I got one last March/April, and whilst the throat swab was unusual but fine, the nose swab was horrid. It turns out I was negative, and I had a sinus infection so a swab was not ideal. I had lured myself into a false sense of security because I've had several cameras up my nasal passage so thought a swab would be a walk in the park.

The last time, I was expecting it to be far worse because of my previous experience and because I was sure it was just sinus again this time, but it wasn't as bad. My eyes didn't water like crazy at any rate. Anyone I know that got it and don't have chronic sinus problems seemed to find it okay, just uncomfortable.

darragh o meara · 24-01-2021 09:51PM

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

Do you mind me asking what it's like to get a Covid test? Some people mentioned at the start that they found it quite 'invasive'.

It’s uncomfortable for a few seconds but you get over quick enough. I’ve had a few in the past few days and while I’ll never get used to them I can live with it.

Wibbs · 24-01-2021 10:11PM

I've had quite a few because of work and I found it very much depends on whose doing it. Some are frankly bloody brutal at it and one I point blank refused their services. I have also found that early on in the game they were going much deeper with the nose swab, of late less so.

AncaroImparo · 24-01-2021 10:25PM

I must also agree - have had a few - quiet invasive and far up the nose. Didnt find the throat swab as bad. Did others who had tests get both nostrils swabbed?

24-01-2021 11:04PM

Wanderer78 wrote: »

it makes sense to be tested, but i suspect id be the same, im not convinced i have it, i think its largely to do with being stuck indoors with central heating

The fun part will be tomorrow when I ask the gp who said she wouldn't see me, how I can be sure she's not got it. Has she been tested

roashter · 25-01-2021 11:07AM

In my mid 40s and my symptoms started Wednesday -cold/flu with a bad headache and this persisted for a few days.
Had test on Friday 14:30. It was my 2nd time getting test and while the nose swab is uncomfortable it was not as bad as first time.
Text message Saturday night 21:00 to confirm positive result.

So at moment now I have cold/flu like symptoms, shortness of breath (just going up the stairs), and feel quite fatigued. I'm taking paracetamol.
I am going to take a few days off work (thankfully still working and able to work from home), as I don't think I'd be able to do a full days work and feel drained.
I'll need to get a sick note from GP but not sure how long to request for. I'm guessing just a few days, but I don't want to come back to work and then find I'm shattered and regret not taking longer off.
Anyone have anything similar to this scenario?

JimmyVik · 25-01-2021 11:12AM

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

Do you mind me asking what it's like to get a Covid test? Some people mentioned at the start that they found it quite 'invasive'.

Its fine. It only lasts for a second. Dont mind the people saying it hurts.

If you ever had to sniff that vicks stuff, well thats worse.

If youve ever got your teeth cleaned. Thats a thousand times more uncomfortable than the covid test.

People who tested positive, how are you feeling?

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