People who tested positive, how are you feeling?

poisonated · 29-01-2021 12:21AM

I got it done in the travel health clinic on Dawson street. I’m not sure of the price. My parents had covid too(I think I gave it to them...oops lol) and their antibody tests came back as positive so I’m fairly certain. I can’t say they are 100 percent accurate though.

Timmyr · 29-01-2021 12:48AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Guardian article says it was highly likely she got infected in the hotel. Also it's the South African variant. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/25/new-zealand-covid-case-appears-to-be-south-african-variant-officials-say

Correct, and we now have 2 more cases from the same hotel. Hopefully it stays contained and we can keep enjoying summer

poisonated · 29-01-2021 01:02AM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Were there any differences at all in how you felt before or after you were tested as positive? Do you know what blood type you are, is it O Group?

I just found out I’m o positive. Why do you ask?

Atlantic Dawn · 29-01-2021 01:04AM

poisonated wrote: »

I just found out I’m o positive. Why do you ask?

Apparently O is the best blood type to have against the virus. Not sure what I am, will need to get a kit to test it.

signostic · 29-01-2021 01:14AM

Tested positive on the 29th Dec, sick until 7th Jan and then began to feel better. Loss of smell, tight chest, tiredness, severe headache and severe sinuitis.
Didn`t affect my chest too much. As I was isolating in a bedroom for the duration I did't lie on the bed during the day and tried to keep moving.
I watched CNN's Chris Cuomo and that was the advice he gave, keep moving, sit upright and do breathing exercises.
Slight phlegm still in my throat which gives me a hoarse voice but thats about it.
I would not like to get it again.
My daughter was positive also with similar symptoms but she now has vertigo as an after effect of the virus.

Gruffalux · 29-01-2021 05:55AM

signostic wrote: »

My daughter was positive also with similar symptoms but she now has vertigo as an after effect of the virus.

She should use Brandt Daroff exercises or the Epley Manoeuvre. Very simple to do and quite quickly treat many cases of vertigo. Labyrinthitis can be a lingering post viral thing that can cause vertigo and the manouevres sort it.

Homelander · 29-01-2021 09:21AM

It's weird how people can experience so many different symptoms. I don't have a cough, sore throat or any of the other common markers, but really bad body aches which make it impossible to sleep. Day one it was in my legs, day two I felt much better, then last night it's suddnely in my back/neck, once again meaning I can't sleep.

ebayissues · 29-01-2021 11:28PM

If you have had covid a while ago and not anymore can you still pass it on?

Like a friend of had it over 6 months ago... Should I keep my distance, not go indoors...

happyday · 29-01-2021 11:36PM

My husband who is a health care worker got it. Started with a cough, sore chest, temperature tiredness and swollen lips. It was mild enough. Rang work after positive test. They said he could go back to work after 10 days and he did today.

My son and I have to restrict our movements for 14 days. So he's back at work, still coughing, and we aren't allowed out till Monday. That doesn't make any sense to me.

Whitters22 · 29-01-2021 11:39PM

happyday wrote: »

My husband who is a health care worker got it. Started with a cough, sore chest, temperature tiredness and swollen lips. It was mild enough. Rang work after positive test. They said he could go back to work after 10 days and he did today.

My son and I have to restrict our movements for 14 days. So he's back at work, still coughing, and we aren't allowed out till Monday. That doesn't make any sense to me.

In order to go back after 10 days the last 5 must be symptom free so with a cough he should not have been asked back without another PCR test.

happyday · 29-01-2021 11:42PM

Whitters22 wrote: »

In order to go back after 10 days the last 5 must be symptom free so with a cough he should not have been asked back without another PCR test.

He's still coughing but Occupational Health said to go back.

Whitters22 · 29-01-2021 11:46PM

Tested positive Monday as a close contact and have had relatively mild symptoms all week - a bit of a temperature and some aches. But have lost my smell this evening. I thought that was one of the first symptoms and to come so late is unusual?

signostic · 29-01-2021 11:50PM

Whitters22 wrote: »

Tested positive Monday as a close contact and have had relatively mild symptoms all week - a bit of a temperature and some aches. But have lost my smell this evening. I thought that was one of the first symptoms and to come so late is unusual?

I lost my sense of smell about 5 days in. My daughters smell and taste went just 1 day in.

Galadriel · 30-01-2021 06:41PM

Whitters22 wrote: »

In order to go back after 10 days the last 5 must be symptom free so with a cough he should not have been asked back without another PCR test.

On the text I got it just said you had to be 'fever-free' for the last 5 days, not symptom-free. I lost my taste/smell and they're still not fully back but didn't have to isolate past the 10 days.

Quackster · 30-01-2021 07:21PM

Galadriel wrote: »

On the text I got it just said you had to be 'fever-free' for the last 5 days, not symptom-free. I lost my taste/smell and they're still not fully back but didn't have to isolate past the 10 days.

Yeah, the HSE patient information leaflet says:

Symptomatic & test positive.

Only stop self-isolation when BOTH of these apply to you:
- You have had no fever for five days
- It has been ten days since you first developed symptoms

Asymptomatic & test positive.

You must self-isolate for ten days from the day of your test.

Quackster · 30-01-2021 07:27PM

happyday wrote: »

My husband who is a health care worker got it. Started with a cough, sore chest, temperature tiredness and swollen lips. It was mild enough. Rang work after positive test. They said he could go back to work after 10 days and he did today.

My son and I have to restrict our movements for 14 days. So he's back at work, still coughing, and we aren't allowed out till Monday. That doesn't make any sense to me.

Your husband is allowed out of self-isolation as he is no longer infectious.

You and your son could still be incubating the virus so that's why you need to restrict your movements for a further length of time.

jface187 · 30-01-2021 09:03PM

happyday wrote: »

My husband who is a health care worker got it. Started with a cough, sore chest, temperature tiredness and swollen lips. It was mild enough. Rang work after a positive test. They said he could go back to work after 10 days and he did today.

My son and I have to restrict our movements for 14 days. So he's back at work, still coughing, and we aren't allowed out till Monday. That doesn't make any sense to me.

I work in a nursing home too. I felt unwell the weekend of the 17, got a test on the 18, and results back on the 19 were positive. Work has been on to be three times about coming back as soon as my ten days were over. I explain to them I'm still not well. I assume your husband is working in a place like mine and need the staff but rushing people back will only burn them out. I still don't feel 100 percent and my partner is still unwell despite being past her ten days too. She tested positive the day after I did. My next rostered day is Tuesday, I see how I feel Monday, honestly money be the only reason for going back. Were struggling money-wise with reduced payment and I was off the week before my test due to stress, but no money from work or the government to help cover that week.

I finding it very hard. Still not fully well and upset that I passed it on to my partner. She is still very tired and it's due to go back to work Wednesday. I hope there no long-term effect on her health from this, as it would be my fault.

Also had a bad experience today in Lidl. First time out really since my isolation period. Three teenagers on top of me while putting my items on the converter belt. I asked them to step back and they laughed and sneered. Their mask not on fully either.
My items were coming through after being scanned and packing them up and they were on top of me again. I ask them to step back again and started shouting at me, the security guard came over and one of them went on about "covid not being real". I live in a rough area and it was dark. I was worried about going to my car as lots of problems with youths and knife crime, or they would see my car and attack it later as payback.
I went out later in the evening in the hopes of not as many people around. But of course, everywhere packed and on top of each other. Maybe just in this area where I live in but people just seem to have no sense here about covid or most things.

Tim Robbins · 30-01-2021 10:00PM

roashter wrote: »

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?

Take your two weeks off.

hurikane · 30-01-2021 10:02PM

Is the testing a 24 hour operation? What about the results is that 24 hour? Do they send out messages in the middle of the night?

happyday · 31-01-2021 07:06PM

hurikane wrote: »

Is the testing a 24 hour operation? What about the results is that 24 hour? Do they send out messages in the middle of the night?

I got a test the same day I requested it from my GP. The results were texted to me the following day. They said they would prioritise my test results because I work in education.

I didn't get any messages in the middle of the night. Why do you ask that?

31-01-2021 07:19PM

I think it might be helpful if you state your age - and whether you have any underlying issues, including being overweight or obese.

That way, it puts your case in some context and perspective.

Necro · 31-01-2021 07:36PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I think it might be helpful if you state your age - and whether you have any underlying issues, including being overweight or obese.

That way, it puts your case in some context and perspective.

Mod:

Nobody needs to disclose any information they are not comfortable sharing.

kieran. · 31-01-2021 07:38PM

hurikane wrote: »

Is the testing a 24 hour operation? What about the results is that 24 hour? Do they send out messages in the middle of the night?

Messages are 7am to 9pm

Jim_Hodge · 31-01-2021 07:49PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I think it might be helpful if you state your age - and whether you have any underlying issues, including being overweight or obese.

That way, it puts your case in some context and perspective.

This from someone who considers anybody over 35 to be old. Pointless and private piece of data.

The One Doctor · 31-01-2021 09:01PM

Just tested positive now. Poxy feckin thing, this virus. Don't have any more money now, so at least I won't be spending.

Don't get me wrong, I'm fine, very few symptoms etc, just a bit scared. Wife has it too (I got it from her) and she has another baby on the way. She's asymptomatic.

Distractions are welcome. Tell me a favourite PC game you play or book you read or whatever to take your mind off things. I'm a bit scared as I mentioned. Pathetic, I know.

Mods please don't send this to the horrible Coronavirus forum, need a bit of a laugh.

weldoninhio · 31-01-2021 09:04PM

The One Doctor wrote: »

Just tested positive now. Poxy feckin thing, this virus. Don't have any more money now, so at least I won't be spending.

Don't get me wrong, I'm fine, very few symptoms etc, just a bit scared. Wife has it too (I got it from her) and she has another baby on the way. She's asymptomatic.

Distractions are welcome. Tell me a favourite PC game you play or book you read or whatever to take your mind off things. I'm a bit scared as I mentioned. Pathetic, I know.

Mods please don't send this to the horrible Coronavirus forum, need a bit of a laugh.

Get/Borrow a PS4 and The Last of Us. You’ll be beat into it until the virus is gone. It’s probably the best game I’ve ever played.

31-01-2021 09:05PM

Personality tests!!

Necro · 31-01-2021 09:06PM

Mod:

Threads merged

ShineOn7 · 31-01-2021 09:16PM

The One Doctor wrote: »

Distractions are welcome.

Pick your fav topic on YouTube and get sucked in

No other algorithm is better at suggesting more to watch after

Mods please don't send this to the horrible Coronavirus forum, need a bit of a laugh

Once you have some suggestions I would unfollow this thread and run away screaming from here tbh

Masala · 31-01-2021 09:29PM

The One Doctor wrote: »

Just tested positive now. Poxy feckin thing, this virus. Don't have any more money now, so at least I won't be spending.

Don't get me wrong, I'm fine, very few symptoms etc, just a bit scared. Wife has it too (I got it from her) and she has another baby on the way. She's asymptomatic.

Distractions are welcome. Tell me a favourite PC game you play or book you read or whatever to take your mind off things. I'm a bit scared as I mentioned. Pathetic, I know.

Mods please don't send this to the horrible Coronavirus forum, need a bit of a laugh.

Get Netflix an watch a few series. Can recommend .....
Breaking Bad
Better call Saul
Fauda
Money Heist

Should be enough there to keep you watching solid for 6 hrs a day and 14 straight days!!! Time will fly by!!

People who tested positive, how are you feeling?

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