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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: loonarider on December 13, 2023, 04:27:21 PM
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Hi all,
Caught COVID, I suspect at work. Symptoms begin on Sunday and progressively have been weird since.
Currently in bed, it's kind of mild, some coughing on Sunday and Monday, then on Tuesday, and today I've been so nauseous on the verge of vomiting like I'm pregnant (which I'm not). It comes in waves so catches me off guard.
Shivers, very cold, dizzy, crashing fatigue, all the while coughing up horrible green phlegm.
They say it's milder, well it definitely isn't severe, more annoying because I want to go back to work and generally be active.
It's like a stomach bug and cold rolled into one. Not fun and feel really sorry for myself as recently was burgled, had my car stolen.
Just feel so sad and out of control.
Does anyone know how long I'm going to be feeling like this? As it's depressing and I hate being I'll alone at home (my partners at work during the day).
Need some advice on what to eat when sick as haven't eaten all day, any remedies? I want to feel better :'(
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Did U test for Covid? In July we tested every 3rd day and it was 15 B4 DH tested negative. He had chills, we both slept for hours at a time, no energy. It was our 1st experience.
Keep up the. fluids and paracetamol.
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Did U test for Covid? In July we tested every 3rd day and it was 15 B4 DH tested negative. He had chills, we both slept for hours at a time, no energy. It was our 1st experience.
Keep up the. fluids and paracetamol.
Hey there CKLD,
Yes tested positive on Monday, took two tests. One just nasal swab, the second nasal and throat both showing strong line in test window..
I'll keep taking the paracetamol l, just trying to keep the nausea at bay to no avail (and post nasal drip which makes me even more sick).
Thanks for.the advice
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Hi loonarider. You have my sympathy. I'm just having my third time hosting the wonderful Covid and the symptoms are very different than the last two times.
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea are the latest recognised symptoms of the latest strain of covid. Coughs, colds and fever are not as prevalent now. I am on day 7 and still testing positive. I have had no fever or cough. I started with a slightly snuffly nose last Wednesday which progressed to aching limbs and feeling really cold by about lunchtime. Because I had no fever I didn't think it could be covid but tested just out of curiosity as the symptoms were so different than before. I was really shocked when it showed up straight away. Fatigue has been one of my worst symptoms plus insomnia (again a symptom which has come up a lot this time). The nausea and upset stomach is better today (fingers crossed). It seems like this was the "bug" going around the pub three weeks or so ago. Not many people test nowadays so the three people with it just thought they had some sort of virus. Another friend did test on the first day of symptoms but was negative. This made me ponder a bit about how we react to the virus now that we have some immunity. Researching it on the internet I found that the viral load doesn't reach peak until Day 6 after symptoms begin so often a positive result isn't seen until around Day 4. There is discussion about how relevant our rapid tests are nowadays as by the time you get a positive you have had it for quite some time.
I hope that you feel better soon. As for the nausea I found that just having a boiled sweet kept that awful "just about to throw up" feeling at bay. Also, if I feel nauseous I think that it's my body saying that it has quite enough to deal with at the moment so don't give me something else to cope with. I have had bananas and dry toast for the last few days which worked quite Paracetamol always makes me feel sick but I didn't see the point in taking it anyway as I didn't have a fever. I'm just hoping that I begin to feel better as I've got everyone descending for Christmas (which I absolutely love) including one son who has moved abroad and I've not seen him since July. I just hope my partner doesn't get it.
Taz x :hug:
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Oh both of U! shows how viruses alter as they mutate >:(
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You have my sympathies. Dry crackers and dry white toast. Plain blackcurrant and water is good too.
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Hi loonarider. You have my sympathy. I'm just having my third time hosting the wonderful Covid and the symptoms are very different than the last two times.
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea are the latest recognised symptoms of the latest strain of covid. Coughs, colds and fever are not as prevalent now. I am on day 7 and still testing positive. I have had no fever or cough. I started with a slightly snuffly nose last Wednesday which progressed to aching limbs and feeling really cold by about lunchtime. Because I had no fever I didn't think it could be covid but tested just out of curiosity as the symptoms were so different than before. I was really shocked when it showed up straight away. Fatigue has been one of my worst symptoms plus insomnia (again a symptom which has come up a lot this time). The nausea and upset stomach is better today (fingers crossed). It seems like this was the "bug" going around the pub three weeks or so ago. Not many people test nowadays so the three people with it just thought they had some sort of virus. Another friend did test on the first day of symptoms but was negative. This made me ponder a bit about how we react to the virus now that we have some immunity. Researching it on the internet I found that the viral load doesn't reach peak until Day 6 after symptoms begin so often a positive result isn't seen until around Day 4. There is discussion about how relevant our rapid tests are nowadays as by the time you get a positive you have had it for quite some time.
I hope that you feel better soon. As for the nausea I found that just having a boiled sweet kept that awful "just about to throw up" feeling at bay. Also, if I feel nauseous I think that it's my body saying that it has quite enough to deal with at the moment so don't give me something else to cope with. I have had bananas and dry toast for the last few days which worked quite Paracetamol always makes me feel sick but I didn't see the point in taking it anyway as I didn't have a fever. I'm just hoping that I begin to feel better as I've got everyone descending for Christmas (which I absolutely love) including one son who has moved abroad and I've not seen him since July. I just hope my partner doesn't get it.
Taz x :hug:
Thank you Taz,
Great bit of info there.
I'm only on day 4and the thought of dealing with this for a week or more is filling me with dread.
I'm going to try some dry toast/ crackers and mint tea as I'm finding it hard to drink water.
It's tough but it's reassuring when you know you're not alone in this.
I hope tomorrow I feel a little better. I might have to take a rain check with the winter solstice party I've been invited to this weekend.
I hope you'll be fully recovered in time for Christmas and family gatheringss 🙏
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You have my sympathies. Dry crackers and dry white toast. Plain blackcurrant and water is good too.
Than you so much little Minnie ❤️
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Yes it's good to have someone else to chat too. Actually you're only on Day 3 as the day you test is counted as Day 0 so it's not so bad still feeling poorly when it's only day 3. The mint tea sounds a good idea.
I hope you wake up feeling much better tomorrow. Do you have a fever?
Taz x
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Yes it's good to have someone else to chat too. Actually you're only on Day 3 as the day you test is counted as Day 0 so it's not so bad still feeling poorly when it's only day 3. The mint tea sounds a good idea.
I hope you wake up feeling much better tomorrow. Do you have a fever?
Taz x
Had bad fever on Monday and Tuesday, today mode chills, getting very cold that even two quilts couldn't keep me warm.
I got a little.got.still, but not to the point of clammy and sweaty. More low grade now
The crackers my partner just bought now are definitely taking the edge off the nausea xxx
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I'm glad that you are feeling less nauseous. I found my first time was the worst so far. The second time in July wasn't pleasant and left me with breathlessness and palpitations for quite some time. Funnily enough I only said to my partner last week that I could finally do my half an hour fast walk without having to stop - the next day I tested positive. That'll teach me to speak too soon. ;D
I hope that tomorrow you will feel much better than you have today. I'm going to test again in the morning. Fingers crossed.
Taz x
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Hope you feel better soon!
For the nausea, when I was pregnant, ginger biscuits helped a little, but the thing that really helped was sherbet lemons (or any boiled sweet with sherbet in the middle).
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I was going to suggest ginger or even anti-travel sickness tablets such as 'kwells'
How R U both this morning? I can cope with most things except nausea >:(
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Hello Loonarider
Sorry you’ve got Covid.
Feeling nauseous is awful whatever the cause is.
I was told about a miracle product which in my mind is absolutely brilliant. It’s Mineral Tissue Salt the ‘S’ type by New Era. You just put 4/6 small pellets on your tongue and they dissolve in seconds. Within about 5 minutes the nausea has passed. They always work for me.
They cost about£10 and you can get them from the independent health shops. H&B don’t sell them. I get mine online from EBay.
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I'm glad that you are feeling less nauseous. I found my first time was the worst so far. The second time in July wasn't pleasant and left me with breathlessness and palpitations for quite some time. Funnily enough I only said to my partner last week that I could finally do my half an hour fast walk without having to stop - the next day I tested positive. That'll teach me to speak too soon. ;D
I hope that tomorrow you will feel much better than you have today. I'm going to test again in the morning. Fingers crossed.
Taz x
I get bouts of breathlessness and its scary. Not like my anxiety type breathlessness which I'm familiar with. A bit different.
I hope it doesn't stay with me forever :'(
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Hope you feel better soon!
For the nausea, when I was pregnant, ginger biscuits helped a little, but the thing that really helped was sherbet lemons (or any boiled sweet with sherbet in the middle).
I love Nairns ginger biscuits, I may order some now.from Amazon :) Thanks!
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I was going to suggest ginger or even anti-travel sickness tablets such as 'kwells'
How R U both this morning? I can cope with most things except nausea >:(
Thanks CKLD,
I'm fine. Not liking the breathlessness that comes and goes. Hope it isn't permanent, but you never know with COVID. :(
Nausea there but not as bad as yesterday x
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Hi loonarider. Good to hear from you. Do you have an oximeter to check your oxygen levels? I had breathlessness for three months after my July episode of covid but my actual oxygen levels were normal which I found to be reassuring. I got mine off Amazon as recommended by my GP when I first had covid in July last year.
I tested negative today (day 8) and also received a date for my cardiology appointment requested by my GP in September. That was due to rapid heart rate and palpitations following second covid. That's in January. Will be interesting to see whether the monitor shows up anything.
Taz x
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Hi loonarider. Good to hear from you. Do you have an oximeter to check your oxygen levels? I had breathlessness for three months after my July episode of covid but my actual oxygen levels were normal which I found to be reassuring. I got mine off Amazon as recommended by my GP when I first had covid in July last year.
I tested negative today (day 8) and also received a date for my cardiology appointment requested by my GP in September. That was due to rapid heart rate and palpitations following second covid. That's in January. Will be interesting to see whether the monitor shows up anything.
Taz x
Yes, I have an oximeter. Oxygen Sat is 99 or 98, but has been mostly 99.
You mentioned heart and now my health anxiety has kicked in.
I did have a basic ecg (they didn't wire it u to my chest, just the legs under armpits to see if my heart was OK and it was normal, but this was on Monday when I first tested myself and had some breatjlessness.
Do you think I should go to the hospital and get another check up. I am worried that I now she heart issues. I was hoping motsince this is "a milder" variant
I'm Sat up in bed with some breathlessness now. Part of me wants to think it will pass and nothing is wrong.
I am scared
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I would think your feeling breathless is due to anxiety now as I have upset you and I'm so sorry.
The breathless feeling is normal while you have covid and also for some time afterwards in some people. My referral was because I was experiencing episodes of rapid heart rate plus palpitations two months after covid. If your body is fighting an infection then it is usual to have an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Are you in bed because you are too weak to get up? I found laying in bed made me feel much worse than sitting up on the sofa so if you are well enough why not try that? Can you watch a tv programme to take your mind off it. Have you got any breathing exercises to try so that you calm your breathing down? Sorry, too many questions!
Taz x
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I would think your feeling breathless is due to anxiety now as I have upset you and I'm so sorry.
The breathless feeling is normal while you have covid and also for some time afterwards in some people. My referral was because I was experiencing episodes of rapid heart rate plus palpitations two months after covid. If your body is fighting an infection then it is usual to have an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Are you in bed because you are too weak to get up? I found laying in bed made me feel much worse than sitting up on the sofa so if you are well enough why not try that? Can you watch a tv programme to take your mind off it. Have you got any breathing exercises to try so that you calm your breathing down? Sorry, too many questions!
Taz x
Don't apologize :)
I am just glad someone is chatting with me as it can be so lonely when experiencing symptoms like this.
My partner I sleeping in separate room understandably.
I am really tired and sleepy, this is my usual time to sleep but can't due to breathlessness so I'll distract myself with something. Maybe watch some star trek.
I use a breathing app called breathe where you have a circle (or any other shape).which shrinks as you exhale and expands as you inhale.
I'm not sure if it's working but I'll stick with it xxx
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How R U Both feeling, any improvements ? :-\
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reading this with interest. As I had covid in July 2021 which I later found out caused myocarditis after visiting the cardiologist, said it was bought on by covid. Now I have been ill since end of November. started with a head cold, then followed by just feeling sickly all the time, was continually sucking sweets/mints, now for the last two weeks started with feeling like I had a really bad cold, then shivers, freezing even though I had 2 quilts and a hot water bottle, feel very tired, temperature, nausea feeling comes and goes, went to GP who did ECG and blood test, ECG was ok but bloodiest showed an infection and suggested if didn't feel better to go up to hospital for further tests, but don't want to be stuck there for xmas!!! I'm wondering if its covid and symptoms seem to be same as this thread!!!! how long does it usually last and this is dragging on and on!!!
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Morning all. robotwars - what else did the GP suggest for the infection? seems 'go to the hospital' for further tests is a bit of a cop-out! That's the point of blood tests surely? :-\. R U feeling the same, worse, better at all? What with staff strikes and lack of cover over the up-coming holidays, tests might not be processed anyway.
loonarider - R U in bed? R U exercising your thigh muscles which are the 1st to weaken when any1 has a virus/bed rest? Keep hydrated and move slowly around the house if possible. Exercise energises parts of the body we aren't away of ;-). Viruses certainly sap the body!
Well done Taz - how many days B4 the negative test? DH was 15 ..........
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Hi CLKD. The first time I had I tested negative on day 15. It affected my heart rate and blood pressure and I ended up in A&E for a few hours but then all calmed down again. The second time I tested negative on day 10 and this time it was day 8. I have been referred to cardiology due to episodes of rapid heart rate after this last time. I am still feeling nauseous and bloated and have a doctors appointment (yes, a face to face actual proper doctors appointment!) on Wednesday next week to check out why this is happening.
Robotwars - have you tested to see if you are positive? I had covid around three weeks ago I think. I had no cold symptoms only nausea, upset stomach, muscle aches and feeling cold. I had no fever this time at all. The nausea is still there and I can only eat a little amount before I feel so full up. I do have a hiatus hernia though which can cause nausea from time to time. I do hope you feel better soon. It's a shame that as there is evidence of infection you couldn't have been given a broad spectrum antibiotic. I know this is not a good thing but you are obviously suffering. Maybe you could call 111 and see what they suggest? Does your temperature come down with paracetamol and how high is it climbing?
Loonarider - how are you feeling now?
Taz x
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Im feeling a little better. Have another doctors appointment on 3rd jan.
My temperature was normal yesterday for the first time!! So have everything crossed im finally turning a corner
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robotwars - did U use a test kit to check how you are?
Tnx Taz.
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I found it odd that I didn't have a fever with covid this time. Just shows that the old way of taking people's temperature to check for covid infection no longer works.
Taz x
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My first attack in July/Aug started as a head cold, no temp.. Lasted 3 days. I wouldn't have tested except that DH began with the shivers 4 days later. We slept for England!
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I found it odd that I didn't have a fever with covid this time. Just shows that the old way of taking people's temperature to check for covid infection no longer works.
Taz x
I have only had COVID once in Dec 2021. It was very mild. Just like a slight cold and I never had a temperature at all. The cold which I have had this year has been a lot worse because it has lasted so long (7 weeks). I tested for COVID several times but always negative.