Have you tested positive for COVID?

[Bob DBF]

I didn't get tested, but my wife did and was positive. I came down with the symptoms about three days behind her, and am recovering at about the same rate.

It was like a flu, she had an elevated tempature for part of a day, I had none or didn't notice enough to check. Got tired and out of breath easily. A little cough, congestion and muscle aches. The jury is out, after I talked to my doc today, whether my erratic blood pressure was from Covid, its settling down over time so who knows is his answer.

That being said, back in January I was wondering if we were going to spend time in the emergency. Worse cough, lot of congestion, headache, fever, muscle aches, out of breath, always felt tired. Basicly felt like crap. At first it sounded like my wife was having another bout of bronchitis so she went to the doc for antibiotics, which usually have her feeling good the next day, but two courses of different antibiotics never helped.

What kept me going in January was Mucinex DM, extra hours sleeping on my CPAP, an a rescue inhaler, which I normally never use. My wife did the same without the CPAP. I wouldn't wish our January on anyone. We have never had flu that bad, and I think it may have been the first wave of Covid that went through Ca, before anyone knew about it until much later.

I think the reason we got off easier this time was whatever we had in January got our immune system ready for this.


Good luck to you and your guys, get well soon Wookie

 

[Jcp2]

If you can get a pulse oximeter, it can be a useful indicator of when to head into the hospital once it drops to a certain level. Some hospitals are giving these out as a home care package for patients that present to the emergency center but are not ill enough to be immediately admitted.

Coronavirus FAQS: What's A Pulse Oximeter? Is It A Good Idea To Buy One?

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I had the symptoms, took an antibody test which was negative, and then the Doctor said it could have been a false positive.

 

[formernuke]

I have it now, will get tested tomorrow (I’ve been offshore) and this really sucks.

Do sick Wookie's tear peoples arms out?

Hope you get well soon.

 

[LiteWeight]

I had an outpatient medical procedure planned, and as part of pre-op they performed a Covid PCR test. I got the results 5 days later that I was positive, so they cancelled my procedure which was to be performed the next day. My GF and I went and had rapid test done as soon as I had received my positive PCR test result, and our rapid tests were positive.

I had no symptoms before or after this and had it not been for the outpatient center performing that test, would never have known I had it. We spent 14 days at home working in the yard, cleaning out the garage, and DIY projects. We were never sick and got lots of work done. We have since then tested negative after our quarantine period.

 

[LimitedSlip7]

I had it while working 80 hour weeks. Thought I was just tired and had a minor cold from the rough schedule, then had a fever one day and couldn't taste/smell so I went and got tested. Luckily, none of my coworkers got it. Was about the same as a normal cold for me.

 

[Centrals]

I had it while working 80 hour weeks. Thought I was just tired and had a minor cold from the rough schedule, then had a fever one day and couldn't taste/smell so I went and got tested. Luckily, none of my coworkers got it. Was about the same as a normal cold for me.

Your coworkers should count themselves very very lucky!
A very common route to spread the virus unknowingly.

 

[chillyinCanada]

I had a bad cold that by the third day was moving into my chest. This is very unusual for me with a normal cold. I went for PCR at drive through. Long qtip up the nose to back of throat, it was out again by the time I was thinking of it. Next day negative result. Regardless, the cold did cause a pneumonia but since I was all over it early, had meds and recovered well.

How I wish this was your situation, Wookie my friend.

 

[Blackcrusader]

I live in Taiwan and we haven't had a local Wuhan Virus case for over 300 days. Only 7 deaths and less than a total of 700 infected people who all flew in from overseas and were tested in quarantine and even after quarantine.

I went to see a heart lung specialist this year as I am now 60 years old and wanted to be clear about my heart and lungs being in good condition for diving. No diabetes or other things that are common with some people my age. I feel very fortunate to be living in Taiwan as it truly is probably the safest country to be in. No lockdowns but there are mask requirements if you go to clinics or hospitals, use public transportation io visit shopping centers or go to movie theatres. No drama queens telling the government to stop mandatory mask wearing for some areas and life goes on as normal. There are fines for those who break quarantine a few copped NT$1 million fines around US$35,000 for doing so. Some copped fines of US$3500 for even walking out of their quarantine living quarters.

 

[Centrals]

Cannot say the same about HKSAR Gov, piece of dirt!!
We have a pathetic university prof specializing in nursing running the show! She does not has a clue how to deal with a fast spreading contagious disease!! She does not understand the meaning of prevention is the best defend! Absolutely useless.