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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Taz2 on July 31, 2023, 12:48:50 PM
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We both tested positive for COVID again this morning. Just wondered how many others on here have got it? I still test twice a week as we socialise in our local pubs and also music venues plus I visit a neighbour in a care home so it seems a sensible thing to do. I realise that we don't have to test anymore.
Taz x
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My friend's daughter has tested positive 8 times since the outset of this disease. Most times she has felt very ill.
Obviously there are carriers out there for all Germs/Bugs, with this we are more aware of who to protect. How do U both feel?
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Thanks CLKD. I feel like a flu type cold the same as last time and OH has no symptoms. Last time it took ages before I felt better including a trip to A&E so fingers crossed this time
Taz x
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Sorry to hear you both have Covid. I really hope you both feel better soon. 🤗
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Oh Taz so sorry to hear you have Covid again! I have not tested since my husband and I had it a year ago (for the first and so far only time) but also fortunately haven't been ill since then, and in fact haven't given it a thought. Probably there will be many more people who have it then know they have it now, because most do not test I don't think. Well done for doing so!
I do hope you don't suffer this time and get better soon :)
Hurdity x
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Thank you friends. My temperature is slowly climbing so that means the invaders have been recognised and the soldiers have been unleashed :valkyrie:
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My son and DIL both have it, first time for both of them!
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Horrid.
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My son and DIL both have it, first time for both of them!
I hope they soon recover. Do they know where they got it?
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DIL has recently returned from Brazil, we think that's where she got it. But have heard that COVID is on the rise again and people not reporting it this time.
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There is no way of reporting it as that service was closed down. The advice is still to test before events such as theatre or music and to say away from people for five days following a positive result. Since we now have to pay for tests many people dont bother. Where my OH works nobody on the shop floor gets paid for sick leave so nobody tests and they just work on through it. The Zoe app is still live though.
There is a new Omicron strain I believe. Cases have been rising over the past few weeks.
Taz x
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These viruses mutate which means that people will continue to get caught out. Don't know what the answer is :-\
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Just keep up with the vaccinations and hope we don't get seriously ill.
Taz x
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Hope you get well soon, hopefully the previous vaccines plus immunity from when ypu last had covid will stand you in good stead.
If you get respiratory stuff, the best supplement we found is NAC, works same day to reduce mucous and make breathing easier xx
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Thanks Penguin. :)
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Just keep up with the vaccinations and hope we don't get seriously ill.
Taz x
My granddaughter had it last week, I was surprised as not heard anyone having it for quite a while. I didn't know vaccines were still being given.
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I hadn't heard that there's a continuing vaccine programme :-\
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Just keep up with the vaccinations and hope we don't get seriously ill.
Taz x
No more vaccinations for me. The booster caused me heart problems for six months. My one covid infection was no more than a cold.
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Whoops! I didn't realise that the booster programme has been stepped down - sorry. It seems to be against the advice of the European health organisation who think that people should have an autumn booster 2023 for over 60s and a spring one for the over 80's. I'm not sure what age group we will give an autumn booster to. The information seems a bit sparse reading "depending on age" but no age mentioned. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/jcvi-advises-an-autumn-covid-19-vaccine-booster
I do find it strange having been told that we need the vaccinations to prevent serious illness but now, in order to get it under control in the community, we have to let it run it's course and some will get over it and some won't. I'm still annoyed I got it again as I felt fairly healthy although I did have a tummy bug about a month ago which really left me very tired.
The cough is developing well - I didn't have much of a cough last time - and OH is about the same. We still don't know who caught it first as looking back we both felt a bit "off" towards the end of last week. He has lots of it at work and because they don't get paid if off sick nobody tests and just carries on working.
Aprilflower - I'm pleased that your covid infection was no more than a cold but so sorry about your heart problems. Is it permanently damaged? I had to spend some time in A&E last July after catching covid as it did weird things with my heart rate and rhythm so, for me, I think the vaccine probably helped me avoid a more serious illness. It's strange how we are all affected differently. Close friends of mine in their fifties caught it at the same time. She had no symptoms but he ended up on a ventilator. They are both fit and healthy.
Taz x
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Any improvement Taz?
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Yes I think we are both feeling better today thanks. Fever finally gone for both of us. Cough much less and aches and pains hardly noticeable. I'm getting bored now so must be feeling better!
Taz x :thankyou:
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Great. Another couple of days resting then I'm afraid that you will have to look at the household chores: then on Friday, tackle said chores ;-)
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Butting in here: last Thursday I sneezed all day; Fri and Sat really tired, slept a lot. Decided on Sunday when I felt better that it was a cold. However: DH tested positive on Monday morning after 24 hours of aching >:(. He's at the coughing stage.
I had a weird head sensation for 4 hours, starting around 9.30 p.m. The back part of the skull that we lay on felt as though it had a chicken, scratching in dry earth .... scratch x 5, then stop. Repeat. Occaionslly my brain would feel like it was moving slightly behind. Even when completely still. It kept me awake as did my brain trying to solve crossword clues - but the grid wasn't suitable for the clues >:(
I've had a bath, cuppa to hand.
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Butting in here: last Thursday I sneezed all day; Fri and Sat really tired, slept a lot. Decided on Sunday when I felt better that it was a cold. However: DH tested positive on Monday morning after 24 hours of aching >:(. He's at the coughing stage.
I had a weird head sensation for 4 hours, starting around 9.30 p.m. The back part of the skull that we lay on felt as though it had a chicken, scratching in dry earth .... scratch x 5, then stop. Repeat. Occaionslly my brain would feel like it was moving slightly behind. Even when completely still. It kept me awake as did my brain trying to solve crossword clues - but the grid wasn't suitable for the clues >:(
I've had a bath, cuppa to hand.
Sorry to hear you are feeling unwell. If you have Covid then I hope it passes soon and you feel back to your usual self.
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Tnx. DH looked up those who will be eligible for boosters: no1 under the age of 50. Apparently. I was told yesterday that there have been 4 more variants in the last 8-9 months ...... it's my muzzy head so will sit in the sun and breath ::)
Healthy under 65s in Scotland.
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Over 65 in England and Wales will receive a booster this year after all.
Taz x
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Morning, how R U both? we R mooching :-\
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We're doing ok. OH back at work so it's peaceful here ;D
I'm just tired like after flu. Every time I go past a chair my legs want to sit down ;D
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I haven't been able to resist dropping off to sleep for the last couple of days, the last 3 hours I've had proper sleep. The pain in my cheek/face as well as the odd heads feelings are disappearing. DH is still coughing and blowing. Hard.
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I had a weird headache with tender scalp and real fatigue three days before testing positive. OH had a cough and sneezing/snotty nose for a couple of days before. We still don't know who caught it first.
Taz x
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It was the weird chicken scratching sensation that freaked me :D
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Negative though? :)
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Nope - positive test for both of us this morning. The worst for me is the headache .......... we slept fitfully again ::)
Where do U get your test kits from? We have 1 left, each - for Sunday. The village shop delivered some basics yesterday, looks like they will be delivering the Sat papers this week ::)
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Oh no CLKD :-\…..I hope you feel better soon :foryou:
The headache was awful for me too. I got my test kits from Amazon - box of 5 - £3.99 and received the next day. I thought that was pretty good..
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Tnx. DH has ordered from Boots. We've sat in the sun. We are both weary ::). This is the 1st time that we have had symptoms enough to do regular testing. We may have been carriers .
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Nope - positive test for both of us this morning. The worst for me is the headache .......... we slept fitfully again ::)
Where do U get your test kits from? We have 1 left, each - for Sunday. The village shop delivered some basics yesterday, looks like they will be delivering the Sat papers this week ::)
Sorry to hear that! Hope it clears up quickly. A neighbour told me today that he has had it and is still positive.
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Sorry to read this CLKD. Hope you soon recover with no lasting effects. We are still tired but I guess that's natural from any virus. We tested negative on day 8 which was much earlier than last time we got it.
Taz x :hug:
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As an aside - how do you dispose of the used test kits :-\
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As an aside - how do you dispose of the used test kits :-\
I’ve seen them at plant sales pulled apart & used as pot labels using a black marker pen on them !
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:o - hopefully not used :o :o
It doesn't seem right 2 put them into landfill :-\
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As an aside - how do you dispose of the used test kits :-\
I’ve seen them at plant sales pulled apart & used as pot labels using a black marker pen on them !
Enterprising.
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My sister has just had it again and has been quite poorly. Massive headache, sore throat, body aches,
Hope you feel better soon, it’s not pleasant x
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Just keep up with the vaccinations and hope we don't get seriously ill.
Taz x
No more vaccinations for me. The booster caused me heart problems for six months. My one covid infection was no more than a cold.
Well it seems the common cold and flu has disappeared! The vaccines were trial vaccines and have caused many people heart issues.
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As an aside - how do you dispose of the used test kits :-\
I’ve seen them at plant sales pulled apart & used as pot labels using a black marker pen on them !
Enterprising.
I'd say more repurposing. :-\
I was stumped though at local council tip recycle shop one week when there were 2 giant boxes of new wrapped masks, thin white all-in-one suits and some thin plastic square boxes to carry a mask in. All made in Ch...
I couldn't think how to reuse any of that but hopefully someone did.
We reckoned all part of a substandard delivery.
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That's awful. I can't see how, in an emergency situation, that any PPI was sub-standard! and all made in China ........ >:(
I'll update later in the week. Symptoms, come; symptoms go :-\
Morning groundhog .
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I'm glad you don't seem too badly affected CLKD . What day are you up to? Fever gone?
Taz x :)
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Morning Taz
recap = Thursday last week: sneezed all day, runny nose. Fri/Sat very tired, blurred vision. Sunday well again. Monday/Tuesday got on with chores - began to feel off on Tuesday afternoon and by wed new something wasn't 'right'. DH tested positive on Monday; both positive on Thursday.
Sore throats, spasmodic coughing. Don't know if we had a fever although we both ran hot and cold ::). Will test again tomorrow. Me - Blurred vision and very muggy head this morning. Can't be bothered with much ::). It's certainly a strange one! Not at all like 'flu.
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Is it the first time you've had it? It's different for me this time than last. Cleared it faster but I'm not sure, looking back, when it actually started this time. Muscle aches are worse but cough is much less than the first time. Lots of cases locally here (South) Take it easy.
Taz x
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1st positive tests for both of us. Even the gut problems 12/18 months ago didn't give a positive test.
My sister tries to tell me that she had it 'again last week and it gets easier each time'. She no longer tests; apparently. Although being in the care industry >:( but she's trying to elicit a response from me. Too weary to play her games.
Speaking to Mum's practice nurse yesterday, there is a high rise of cases in East Anglia.
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Hello. Long time no see.
We both had covid in March 2022, got better, except my husband not so much, carried on being tired for ages. And we had it again recently at the beginning of June. Ye gods! I felt awful for a few days, like could barely move, but he's been so ill. Before the first lot of covid, he was running, going to the gym, working, managing a huge allotment, and then he sort of lost his legs. This time round, well, he can't shift the cough, despite antibiotics, can't walk far (e.g. to the shops) without breathlessness, can't stay awake, can't think. It's really hit him hard, and he was a super fit bloke, slim and athletic.
^^ I hope your recoveries go better.
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Elk Warning - that's awful. Your DH needs to get onto a 'long covid' research group for support. Also physiotherapy on a regular basis to encourage muscle mass. the 1st muscles to atrophy are the thighs which impacts on the whole body. Breathlessness is scary.
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Posts hijacking this topic have been moved to a separate thread.
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,67180.0.html
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Shame it's locked for further posts. That says a lot.
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Shame it's locked for further posts. That says a lot.
I agree this place isnt to give opinions even based on fact. Im out this forum its nothing but a place for one sided arguments and I call people hunni if I choose to that is an extremely aggressive response CLKD you took this all too far.
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I’ll start a new thread later that hopefully won’t get locked :'(
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I’ll start a new thread later that hopefully won’t get locked :'(
Its been moved hunni but feel free my threads get hi jacked all the time and I never report to moderator as its a public forum! But hey ho
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Posts hijacking this topic have been moved to a separate thread.
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,67180.0.html
Can I ask where my thread is please? It's disappeared?
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We are better :thankyou: in that two negative tests. Still tired. Still coughing occasionally ::)
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That's good news CLKD! I've been afflicted by post covid fatigue this time around. Probably my own fault for not taking it easy for long enough whereas last time I tested positive for 15 days, had to go to A&E on day 10 for fast heart rate and was told to take it easy for a further two weeks. I keep forgetting I'm not so young any more ;D
Taz x
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We've been to the Zoo, when we got home I slept for a couple of hours. Flat out :o: it was a long journey, very hot and lots of people but worth it.
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How R U Taz? We are pacing our activities. And I'm sneezing again which is how I started with this phaff last time round :-\ >:(
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I hope the sneezing soon stops. I have an appointment at the doctor's tomorrow as I still have fatigue, breathless feelings and erratic heart stuff. I'm seeing a real GP instead of just a phone call! Can't believe it! Haven't had a face to face since 2021. I'll report back. :)
Taz x
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Oh I didn't want to hear that! Long Covid is when symptoms continue after 12 weeks apparently.
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How did U get on Taz with that appt.?
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Hope you all get well soon. Me and husband just has our flu and 5th covid we ate 65. No side effects bit sore arm. But has anyone out there had symptoms of fuzzy muggy head sickly bit off balance. Iv had it on off 4 week. Dr gave antibiotics though sinus infection. Improved but seems to be back not as bad but head foggy.iv had covid twice not really ill .could ot be long covid. My ixegen level fine B.P. normal .who knows just a worry anxiety nut.this forum is great advice ladies thank you all .🤗
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It isn't long covid. It may be an inner ear infection. How is your diet overall? Does this occur at any particular time of day? It could be postural vertigo though in my experience you WOULD know.
I've a nerve in the back of my neck which makes me feel 'off balance' when I move suddenly, an "OH" moment and it's gone.
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🤔 Funnily enough, Hugsneed, I had a bit of a strange "off balance" feeling yesterday - quite unusual for me. I had my covid booster almost 2 weeks ago so didn't really relate it to that but who knows? It wasn't so much a lightheaded feeling but more "off balance" like you said.
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Drink more Girls! Keep the body hydrated.
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Dehydration? Could be, CLKD 🤔. I would say I drink about a litre of bottled water a day, couple of mugs of tea and one coffee (and cake of course). Wonder if that’s enough :o
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What colour is your urine? Also the kidneys withdraw liquid from foods too. U R drinking plenty! The '2 litres a day' is pushed by the bottled water Companies ;-)
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I did think I was drinking enough liquids. Don’t suffer from UTIs now (largely due to vaginal oestrogen 🙏).
On Jeremy Vine today the question was asked around whether free covid tests should be available again, given the uptick in cases. Who knows?🤷♀️
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However: people are being tested in Hospital where the 'statistics' are being gathered: do these people be admitted due to Covid symptoms or due to other conditions either as cold cases or emergencies? This is never going to give a clear picture of how Covid is affecting the country!
Why should test kits be free .......... :-\
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How did U get on Taz with that appt.?
The doctor was really thorough. He booked an ECG at the surgery for me the next day and sent me for blood tests. I asked for cholesterol to be included as not had mine done since 2017. That's come back as raised at 5.9 so that's something to address. I've just been referred to cardiology as a precaution. Waiting for the other blood results now. Still feeling very tired but I think I'm better than I was! Three weeks left before it's called long covid which I've decided not to have. ;D. Thank you for asking
Taz x :)
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I think medics like cholesterol to be 5. Mine was 7.2 for years ::).
Tnx for the update. Will U be tested for low VitD as that can cause intense tiredness. Long covid is when symptoms continue after 12 weeks. I'm sure that, with your determination, that you'll be up and running by then ;-).
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Sadly you can't determine your way out of long covid as it is a physical thing. Wouldn't it be great if we could!
Yes cholesterol is a bit complicated but overall it should be under 5. I need to have a chat with the doctor before deciding what to do. It's great reading all the results online now. In 2016 it was 7.2 apparently! Never knew that till today.
Taz x :-\
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https://twitter.com/BallouxFrancois/status/1707292815342854621?t=EoMJpMUWNdI9QrSxa9hWtg&s=19
Interesting post on long COVID. Just a different take for those with concerns.
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Thanks Aprilflower. It's so strange how it can affect people so differently. Long Covid seems to cover many different symptoms. No clear definition apart from the magic twelve week number.
Taz x
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Also viruses can take a lot longer to leave the system depending on how 'bad' it might have been.
How do U feel overall Taz?
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Hi both my husband and I are just recovering from Covid again after coming back off holiday there seems to be an awful lot about at the minute.we weren’t as poorly this time like the first time we had it
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What were you told Taz?
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Told about...?....
Taz x 😁
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I have an appointment at the doctor's tomorrow [11 September]