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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Spangles on September 13, 2022, 08:47:43 PM
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Hi Everyone,
Well after all this time, I’ve got covid for the first time.
I tested positive on Saturday and it’s Tuesday now. I thought I felt better today so went out for a drive.
Big mistake, I feel worse than ever now. I did have the chills but I feel hot now and nauseous and I have diarrhoea! Sorry for tmi. Sore throat isn’t as bad and the headache as gone, I’m still sneezing and bunged up.
I’m amazed I’ve not had it before now, especially as I work in education! It’s starting to make my mood dip and my anxiety to rise, I’m impatient and I don’t like it. Is it normal to feel,like this?
Thank you
xXx
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Yep. It's a virus which brings the immune system down which can cause depression and mood dips.
Don't rush. With most viruses one is up and down as the body rights the 'bug', recovers a little then has another go to clear the body of the intruder. Drink plenty. Rest. Sleep if possible when your body needs to!
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Yes perfectly normal but not nice. I tested positive for fourteen days. Got worse after day seven and A&E on day 12 due to fast heart rate but all was ok after a check up. Rest is what you need to do at least until you are negative. Mine was the first week in July but I'm only now feeling almost better. You probably have the Omicron B4 or B5 which can cause diarrhoea though fever alone can also do this. Have you got a high temp?
Taz x
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I’ve not really had a few errands, but lots of chills. Just don’t know what I can do for the nausea and diarrhoea, I’m so tired but I can’t sleep as my anxiety is high.
I’m absolutely no good at being I’ll.
I think I’ve known so many people catch covid and be fine after a couple of days. I keep thinking, surely this can’t just be covid.
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I think I’ve known so many people catch covid and be fine after a couple of days. I keep thinking, surely this can’t just be covid.
I think you may find that some people who are fine after a few days with covid may have had it previously. That has been the case with my son.
We are getting over our first lot of covid at the moment. I'm not too good at being ill either but always remember a nurse who years ago told me to listen to my body and go from there. Others have given you good advice re resting and staying hydrated etc.
We've had chills, lot of phelgm, diarrhoea as you describe. Today ten days after testing negative i'm off to see the GP as my ears are still bunged up and crackling and one is quite sore. I did an online form for the doctor just for some advise really and got an appointment straight away so don't be afraid to contact your GP if you feel that you need to.
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Hi Spangles, great name by the way, I used to love spangles!!
I'm sorry to hear your feeling rubbish.
I think as other ladies have said, rest and plenty of fluids, maybe binge watch some tv series that you've been meaning to watch.
Get well soon xxx
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The nausea is awful. Prior to a cold I feel dreadful for 48 hours >:(
If you can sit in the sunshine for a while, you may well find something to focus on i.e. birds, insects, butterflies.
:foryou:
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Oh and I had covid for first time . The nausea and stomach issues were the worst for us..had fever etc but the stomach was horrible. I still have awful nausea almost 2 weeks into it. Horrible taste in mouth but no smell . Also a bit of diarrhea but it's the mild nausea is the worst symptom still
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for your replies.
I’m still feeling rough, mainly with my stomach, still nauseous, still diarrhoea.
Some symptoms have gone, but I feel exhausted and my anxiety is still high.
I tested again and I’m still positive, it’s six days now.
Need human company, fed up of my own company now.
xXx
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Virtual company ? Not the same but we are listening.
One can't rush a virus!
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Hi just keep resting . I had Covid in July and although I wasn’t particularly poorly, I did feel exhausted and washed out. I tested positive for 12 days. Give yourself time to recover xxx
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I’ve come over to stay with my son and family. Within 2 days felt rough. Tested negative yesterday. I’m hoping it’s just a nasty cold. We’ll see in the next few days. What a way to spend a holiday. Fortunately my son and family have just recovered from Covid in time for us to come over.
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My adult son tested positive this week with covid the day after getting back from his holiday. Fortunately for him he said it is just like a cold and he is working from home.
I have yet to get it, my husband and teen daughter haven't caught covid either. My youngest son had it back in March 2020, he was really sick and it took him 6 weeks to recover. I did have some mild symptoms then which may have been it though.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
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Hi Spangles, hope you start to feel better soon! I would be happy to share too but I haven't experienced covid...yet. At some point I know it will be my turn.
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Any improvement Ju Ju?
Hopefully Spangles rest and hydration will help.
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Not really. Will test later, but not all classic symptoms. Most likely a bad cold. My breathing is mildly affected, but not a concern so far.
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A very strong positive line on the test.
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Sorry to read that Ju Ju. I hope it soon passes. Rest is important plus fluids of course. I had more of the head cold symptoms plus flu like aches and pains. Very little cough. My son is visiting his girlfriend at her home in Hungary and they've both gone down with it. He said he's never been so snotty but no cough!
Taz x
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Taz ? caught on the plane? It's out there, sneaky Virus this one!
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Hope you feel better soon Ju Ju :hug:
When are you due to return home?
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Symptoms par for the course, apart from asthma challenges. DS, who is paramedic, is concerned about my heart rate which is going the clappers even at rest. He came to check on me in the night as apparently I’m coughing far more than usual.
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I was sent to A&E by GP (via Oximetry nurse) due to high heart rate. Nothing was found to be wrong apart from covid. GP said that this new Omicron strain is doing weird things so they are taking no chances.
Taz x :hug:
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Settled down to normal this morning. This is not unusual for me when asthma is bad anyway. I think think he would have taken me to the ER had it remained. O2 levels down, but DS said that was not of great concern. They were talking about taking paxlovid, an antiviral drug. I’m reluctant, looking at the side effects and maybe too late anyway and expensive.
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:foryou: Sorry to hear Ju ju, I hope you start feeling better very soon!
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So do I and I hope DH doesn’t get it. We’re here for 3weeks, so hopefully a chance of some holiday. Rather be at home being ill though. Just worried about my asthma. Peak flow very low, can’t get the breath out to blow.
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DH is starting to feel rough. :(
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Taz ? caught on the plane? It's out there, sneaky Virus this one!
I think more likely caught here but who knows :-\
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How's DH now Ju Ju?
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He had a fever in the night, sheets in the wash, but not too bad so far. Will encourage him to test later to make sure it’s not man flu!
My breathing is much better. Peak flow, O2 and pulse rate almost better. It’s a relief. I’ve been rather fearful as in the past I’ve ended up having to go to hospital. Didn’t want that here. Must be most American’s fear… will my insurance cover medical treatment. At home I could ring either the surgery or 111 and get help. They don’t take risks with bad asthma. But the doubling up of the inhalers I now take seem to have got me through. Well I hope I’m through the worst. DS has been wonderful checking up on me when I have a coughing fit.
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Having travelled too will lower the resistance too opening the system up to Germs >:(
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Glad to read in another thread that you are a better and getting out and about now JuJu.
The doc advised me to use Beconase for a couple of weeks to clear blocked ears. It has helped a bit but ears are still crackling and popping after 12 days use. Has anyone else had this after covid ? i've never had over 22 days of popping ears after a cold. I'm due an autumn booster jab this week so maybe that will sort it. If not i guess it is back to the docs.
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Mine are still popping and ringing. I had covid the first week in July. I hope yours soon clears.
Taz x
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Thanks i hope so Taz. You must be wanting the same the beginning of July is weeks ago.
I've not got ringing just the popping/crackling ears trying to clear.
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Tested negative today. Hadn’t bothered since testing positive. Need to know so I can book my vaccine, when we get home. One week of holiday left, but of course, neither DH and I have energy. So gentle, gentle. My asthma is still not brilliant. Low peak flow readings. So that zaps energy, if I’m not breathing easily.
Just went to throw the test thingie away and a faint line showed up….still positive then. 12th day.
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If the faint line showed up after the time stated (mine is 15 mins) then it doesn't mean you are positive. I tested positive for 14 days. Is it still 28 days after testing positive for covid before you can have the booster?
Taz x
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Tests should be left for 30 mins to make sure, after that they can be thrown away as the result isn't valid.
If worried, do another test later that day and leave it for 30 mins.
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The line disappeared before I threw it away! ;D Yes, Taz, 28 days for over 50s. I booked my vaccine the day before I became I’ll, so have had to cancel. I presume I can still have the flu jab. Will check when I get home.
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Son in lawl tested positive and 5 days later DD has now tested positive .
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Aww sorry to hear that Star35.
Hope they get well soon.
Anyone had their new vaccinations yet?
I’ve had a text to book mine.
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I did, booked it then went down with Covid the day afterwards, so had to cancel. :(
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I had mine on Monday. The new one which is a mix of Moderna and Pfizer I think. Glands up under the arm which was injected and soreness but otherwise ok.
Taz x
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Oh crikey! DH has had an invite .......... but hasn't looked up where yet, too busy getting our teeth sorted!
So 5-10 days incubation? How R they feeling?
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Their not feeling to bad, son in law had it first so is starting to get over it, DD has only just tested positive so she's at the beginning of it. Both have said it's just like having a bad cold . Neither have gone to work as they don't want to spread it but their works would have been happy for them to go in
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I've had my invite for the booster for over 65 but going on holiday in a couple of weeks and appointments are too near to travelling and I dont want to be ill with the side effects, was worse than Covid last time. Does anyone know which vaccine the new booster consists of please, Pfizer or Moderna?
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I’ve had a booster today it was Moderna. Also had an offer I couldn’t refuse. A flu jab in the other arm ! Done in one of our local city churches which was interesting.
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Its a moderna bivalent - well mine was - no side effects so far apart from a sore arm and slightly swollen glands under that arm https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-bivalent-covid-19-booster-vaccine-approved-by-uk-medicines-regulator
Taz x
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Ohhh, I’ll have to tell my OH.
He had terrible side effects from the Pfizer one. Said he wasn’t having anymore because of it, but we all know how poorly he was when he caught Covid at the start of it all.
Jesus, I’ve had a battle on my hands, so now, this may change his mind……..no, IT WILL change his mind. 🤨. ;D
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star35 - no company should expect it's Staff to go to work either with a cold/flu or Covid >:(. We were in the dentist yesterday and a woman apologised about having a streaming cold >:(. Bugga off home :poke2: :bang: :kick:
Could you take a sleeping pill Ju Ju B4 flying home?
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Thanks Taz2, I had the original covid virus March 2020 and Omicron virus at Christmas so this should booster the immunity of these two. Also had 2 AstraZeneca and Pfizer booster so might as well try this one too. ;Dr
My Pfizer booster was awful too jillydoll, I felt more ill than when I actually had covid at Christmas.
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We've both had our calls for the next vaccine 8)
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My arm is still sore but otherwise ok though still have to watch out for the heart thingy for four weeks with this one
Flu jab next. 8th October.
Taz x
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Thought the heart inflamation after Moderna was just in young males? I had to have ECG after covid at Christmas due to palpatations that lasted a couple of months.
Its still worrying when a vaccine can cause serious problems sometimes as bad as the actual virus.
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Serious problems are few and far between?
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Myocarditis/Pericarditis is more prevalent in young males but can happen to others. Most cases occurred within 14 days. Affects 1 in 10,000 people and more likely after the second dose of Spikevax bivalent Omicron original. Some side effects take up to 9-11 days to occur. Taken from the leaflet given out with the vaccination.
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I've found that my covid booster arm is much less sore and feels more usable after 48hours but still wouldn't want anyone to touch it. My flu jab arm much less sore anyway and okay to touch after 48 hours.
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This is the first one that's caused a sore arm with me. Quite a few pub friends down with it again for the second time.
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This is the first one that's caused a sore arm with me. Quite a few pub friends down with it again for the second time.
My arm was much sorer and tender than with previous jabs. I also ached all over for 24 hours (starting about 10 hours after getting the jab. This was my first Moderna jab.
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Got my booster next Saturday. It’s difficult when you struggle with health issues every day to have a jab that may make you I’ll ( my last jab made me quite I’ll with high temp) . I’ve had covid and it wasn’t too bad but was that because I was vaccinated , who knows 🙈.
Il probably have it as I’ve got other problems but not looking forward x
My husband is having his Covid and flu at the same time, nothing seems to touch him
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Hi Everyone,
Just a little update.
After 10 days I tested negative and went back to work 2 days later.
I’m still feeling flat and about 5 days after I tested negative the headache returned. It’s over the top of my head and I feel it when I cough, (although I didn’t really get the covid cough), lean forward, sneeze, etc.
My sinuses are also blocked, so I’m using a decongestant. Has anyone else experienced this?
xXx
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First time i had covid in March 2020 it was all upper respiratory in my nose, sinuses and ears. I lost my smell and taste for over a month and then needed two lots of antibiotics as my ears and sinuses then became infected. It also left me with tinnitus but it wasn't permanent.
Your sinuses may now be infected, although the virus has gone.
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Hi Ladies,
I still have the headache, so I've now done an E-consult, so hopefully I'll hear soon. Its just so annoying and niggley!
xXx
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We’re booked in for next Monday.
He decided to have the jab himself, so no arguing from me.
I’m a little nervous about the side effects, didn’t have any from the Pfizer one myself, altho OH did.
It’s coming again apparently this winter. We’re at the start of the fourth wave. 🤷🏼♀️ :'(
Keep safe everyone. xx
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Last week numbers were reported as up in both England and Wales but I couldn't find out whether that was people testing or being admitted to Hospital ::)
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I read yesterday that hospital admissions were up 48% with the Covid patients.
I also read, this particular strain seems to affect over 50s more. 🤷🏼♀️ With a sore throat being the first symptom.
Without the testing, like from before, people are assuming they’ve just caught a cold, going about their business and spreading it, but in actual fact, it’s Covid.
That’s what the paper said.
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Yep. I had an itchy left arm for 3 days last week so expected a cold - nowt. Throat is often dry as I sleep with gob wide open :o
Where Mum stays there are 3 with +ive tests >:(. A friends Uncle is in Hospital: he's been +ive for 5 days >:( >:(
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I feel I’m back to my normal, except for asthma. As with most other viruses, I don’t pick up and have to get extra medication eg steroids. I’ve taken maximum number of puffs from my Fostair inhaler daily for 3 weeks, but haven’t improved much. Salbutamol no longer is effective, so I have to use Fostair as a reliever as well as a preventer inhaler. It’s slow giving any relief. Just keeping out of danger. I arrived home this morning from the USA. Anyone else struggled with asthma after Covid? I think I had better try and get an appointment with a doctor tomorrow morning.
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Let's know what the Doctor suggests. Welcome back 8)
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I feel I’m back to my normal, except for asthma. As with most other viruses, I don’t pick up and have to get extra medication eg steroids. I’ve taken maximum number of puffs from my Fostair inhaler daily for 3 weeks, but haven’t improved much. Salbutamol no longer is effective, so I have to use Fostair as a reliever as well as a preventer inhaler. It’s slow giving any relief. Just keeping out of danger. I arrived home this morning from the USA. Anyone else struggled with asthma after Covid? I think I had better try and get an appointment with a doctor tomorrow morning.
Welcome back Ju Ju. Sorry you were unwell on your holiday, hope you had a nice time nonetheless x
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Can under 65’s have the Autumn booster yet?
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Littleminnie….only if you’ve got underlying health conditions. It should be available for under 65s mid October.
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In our area they are now jabbing over 50s. Also ... If you try and book online one of the questions they ask is if you look after an elderly person. If you answer yes to this then you can book a booster. That was on the main website so you would imagine it's countrywide but can't swear to it. I reckon they aren't getting a massive uptake so are opening up to us youngsters!!
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I’m booked in.
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DH keeps getting texts from the NHS about booking our boosters. That is, texts every other day >:( another reason for not sharing mobile numbers!
Thus far I've had 2 letters telling me that I can now book - that's 1 every 6 days. I could save the NHS a bunch of dollars >:(.
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DH keeps getting texts from the NHS about booking our boosters. That is, texts every other day >:( another reason for not sharing mobile numbers!
Thus far I've had 2 letters telling me that I can now book - that's 1 every 6 days. I could save the NHS a bunch of dollars >:(.
Once booked you get a reminder just about every day.
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Once booked you get a reminder just about every day.
I didn't get any reminders after booking which is strange as the dentist reminds me twice by text of any upcoming appointment!
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We haven't booked. These nags are to 'remind' us that we haven't made an appt for boosters. MayB we don't want them :-\. It's a waste of money.
Our dentist sends a reminder 24 hours prior to an appt..
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We haven't booked. These nags are to 'remind' us that we haven't made an appt for boosters. MayB we don't want them :-\. It's a waste of money.
Our dentist sends a reminder 24 hours prior to an appt..
Mine sends one 24 hours before and one on the day
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Not had any covid reminders
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Not had any covid reminders
Do you mean you haven't been invited yet?
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R dental surgery rings patients the day B4 to remind them >:(
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Not had any covid reminders
Do you mean you haven't been invited yet?
No. Just booked online
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Walked in this morning, job done ;). Didn't feel the needle either 8)
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DH and I had our vaccinations yesterday. Was asked if we had had Covid in the last month. I said yes. She tried to turn us away, saying you have to test negative 4 weeks ago. No that is incorrect. It states clearly online that you count the 4 weeks from when you first tested positive. In our case, that it was 5 weeks. DH showed her the information on his phone. She wasn’t having it! So DH said he wanted to speak to whoever was in charge. She went off to check. Of course, we were right! She said it was open to interpretation. DH stated no it wasn’t. It clearly stated and we wouldn’t have come otherwise. I do enjoy it when DH gets the bit between his teeth! You don’t argue with someone who has dealt with criminals, drunk people and drug addicts in his previous life!
I felt really rough in the night, though a bit better this morning. All the symptoms you are warned about. DH as usual is fine. I’ve cancelled my hair appointment. Perhaps payback for enjoying our interchange with that lady?
I’m relieved to say my asthma symptoms have calmed down. Almost back to my normal.
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DH thinks he felt more tired yesterday ::) and I have a slightly sore arm when turning in the night or stretching.
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Spoke too soon. Rough day. Just had a shower and the water hurt and I don’t want to eat. Missed my daughter’s birthday. :(
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Hope you feel better soon JuJ Ju :hug:
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Sudden travelling + Covid catching up Ju Ju? Your DD can spread her celebrations across the week now ...........
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**UPDATE**
Hi all, managed to get a phone appointments with doctor on the 14th October . Explained what was going on with having covid, headaches and sinus since I tested positive on the 3rd of September.
She said it could be a sinusitis or worse case scenario a covid related thrombosis! So she said I should visit A&E! I said is that necessary, she said yes.
So off we went for a night out, 6hrs.
Saw the doctor in A&E, and explained what was going on and about my previous and ongoing sinus issues, she was flabbergasted that the GP could have even suggested a thing. She said it’s obvious what’s wrong with me, I have chronic sinusitis and an acute sinus infection brought on by Covid!
So I’m now feeling quite poorly and have to take 8 antibiotics a day and 4 puffs on each side of steroid spray. She has also said I need to use the steroid spray long term.
I’ve got even less faith in the health service than I had before. If the doctor could have been bothered to see me in the first place, I could have got what I needed days ago and been on the road to recovery now.
I then contacted my GP surgery to request a sick note. I received said sick note only for it to say that I was not fit for work due to a ‘headache’!
That was the last straw, I made an official complaint about said GP, the next day I received an amended sick note and I am now waiting on a formal response.
Spangles
xXx
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Oh ffs spangles! :cuss: Good I’m glad you’ve put a complaint in about the doctor. 👍
Hope you feel better soon. xx
My OH still feels overly tired all the time since his booster.
Not eating much either. I’m hoping the side effects will subside soon, it’s been just over a week since he’s had it.
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Wow, that's just horrible Spangles. Surely they should have had the sense to write the sick note using the information the hospital put on your records.
I hope the antibiotics help and you're feeling better soon :foryou:
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8 antibiotics a day :o what R they all 4?
I have an irritating cough, probably due to ginger we add to our food >:(
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Hi
I’m on day 7 of having Covid, now I just feel weak, slight cough, cold mostly gone but have still got diarrhoea I’m on day 4 of that, I hope that hurry’s up as I’m fed up feeling sore!
I hope I dont end up with long covid as my ms fatigue is bad enough as it is.
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:foryou: have you taken pain relief or similar, which may well account for 'the runs'.
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Hi
I’m covid free now Clkd have been taking dyrolite to replace any salts etc lost. I’m now feeling the after effects I’m sooooo exhausted al my other covid symptoms have gone apart from the occasional cough. Just getter washed and dressed completely wipes me out.
I hope everyone else gets over it ok fatigue is the worse I’ve ever felt.
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Hi Smokey
Sorry to hear you have fatigue from covid, mine took at least a month to go.
Do you take any supplements to manage your ms fatigue?
I thought you might be interested in this study just in case you're not taking anything at present.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8293375/
Mx
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Hi all,
Well I’m back at work today after 2 weeks off, really don’t feel 100%, but I’m going and I’m going to speak to my boss, just so that she gets what’s going on with me. I have a telephone appointments with the GP on Friday as I still have the headache when I cough and lean forward. They won’t look at long covid until 12 weeks, I’ll be at 10 weeks when I speak to them.
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Thanks Marchlove for the link it’s very interesting and hopeful for the future.
I have just added a multivitamin to my daily intake of various pills, the latter as it contains iron and hoping it may give me a boost.
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Spangles I hope you start feeling better soon, you definitely don’t want long covid.
Today is the first day I’ve started being able to do more, I actually managed to walk the dog today although it was only 20 minutes. Started doing stuff around the house again emptying the dishwasher etc, but am careful not to over do it.
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That’s good to hear Smokey.
I expect you’re very used to pacing yourself so it sounds like it’s more of the same for awhile.
Do you know if you’re low in iron Smokey?
Mx
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Just an update,
GP says it’s long covid, currently going through all the tests.
Still managing to work part time, but it’s hard.
I won’t give in to this thing!
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Take care of yourself! Rushing won't do you any favours in the long term. Remember the effects of viruses in the 1970s, which medics said was 'yuppy flu' because so many were affected and were unable to work etc.. Turned out to be a result of the Virus.
Listen to your body. If it's fighting a germ then it needs to rest, be well hydrated and eat little and often to encourage energy to remain stable.
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Marchlove
I’m not sure if I’m low in iron but have had recent blood tests but won’t know until 21st when doc phones to discuss.
I have had to stop the multiple vets as they gave me bad indigestion.
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Hi Smokey
It’s not a good idea to take iron unless you have a deficiency confirmed by a blood test.
Not sure if this was what caused your reflux on the multivitamin, it may be something else in it.
You could just try a B complex instead , Seeking Health is a good brand.
Do hope you’re improving still x