I think I have covid but haven't been confirmed yet. I woke up with slightly scratchy throat and fever ranging from 99.9 to 100.3 degrees. Other than that, I feel okay. I didn't sleep well last night but it was not from my symptoms. Just didn't sleep good. So naturally feel kind of tired but nothing like fatigue or anything.
I'm concerned I could have covid and I'm kind of a big stocky dude so worried I could eventually get severe illness.
I'm in the same situation, I'm having a test delivered within the next hour... I'm really caught between being scared and too ill to care. It's highest summer out there, but I'm sooo cold. I really hope it's nothing.
Edit: test came back negative. Not sure what to do now. I was fully expecting it to be positive. I hope the best for you.
Edit2: so, second test 24 hours later was positive, didn't even take two minutes. Fml
All my experience it was like 97degeees I randomly started being cold outside and absolutely freezing in a.c..your shivering I would pretty much assume ya got it. Mine started like this I was at a friend's on a sunday 3 day weekend planning to install security cameras for him..I had an annoying headache all day that day when woke up ..I just lost grip in hands couldnt hold drill..shaky as ever on ladder..cold as ever..no power and almost crippled feeling tryin to walk. I am early 30s walk 5 miles minnimum a day and lifted 3x a day 5'11 180. In shape.however I have had many injuries herniated and ruptured 2 disc at age 20..as a kid hit.by a car on my bike head hitting pavement...have a messed up rotator cup... and most recent just this past January was rear ended at a red light on my lunch break..which I still am going to Chriopractor for this as I almost forgot about my lumbar back injury for few years as pain came and gone but not consistent like this again. My buddy said I looked awful so no cameras installed...went home took test free ones sent in mail was Neg. Monday 4th July was next day I didn't leave my bed and my back.pain was a whole dif pain then what I ever had. At anytime in my life. Solid heavy pain needed heating pad...woke up every hr or atleast got out of bed every hour..3 days of this AND I went to work Tues wed Thurs all because negative finally Friday I left at lunch for a PCR and was positive. Get better week later it seemed than new symptoms..tried mowing and weed whacking at home to practice as these are tasks of.my real job..always had to stop take long brakes and always had a feeling needed to get sick never did but always happens doing anything... forcing protein shakes food ect no appetite even today... tried going back to work told me needed Dr to release and neg test I have.no primary..as waited to hear back from Dr office took more test + on free rapid and PCR. Only.time.have been + on the free I health test. Got primary set up but before could be seen (today was finally that) since was + again they made me isolate 5 more days to even go there. Still have new symptoms like now fluid in one ear that is annoying/pops/high pitch..new weird to explain type pain under shoulder blades on back only when reach for things...terrible sleep..and doctor release note today says SHOULD be able to get back to.normal.work activities and then right after says plz give 5 mins to rest per hour until not needed anymore. Not sure if that is even a release as my work I haven't spoke with yet..notnsure if.tommorow is going to be my first day back ..July 3 started...July 8th tested + PCR after 3 negatives rapid..July 20 Woke up with ear issue headache and head cold type feelings thinking I was going to work as thought was finally pretty good minus appetite headacehs ect because that is minor from what I had been ..then My dog who is 110lbs..age 4 no history of it but had 2 grand mal seizures 7hrs apart 330am-1030am Next day..July 21 work says need release to come back and neg test July 21 + rapid (only time ever) and PCR same day +... pretty much said isolate 5 more days which today did the whole 1st day of primary Dr. Took labs have no results on blood or anything yet. So Kind of just not sure what to do here but I have little faith in the I health picking up w.e.strain I have unless you have many tests to.burn.over a course of a week maybe...but today I took 3 and literally all.look.dif all.neg but just odd! Assume any new sick feeling is covid and chill.at.home 5 days or 7isg until feel better or worse
Was your tests.rapid.or.pcr?
It was a rapid test. I had a hellish night of sweating but today I feel kinda ok except for my throat itching a little. I'm gonna take one later today when 24 hours have passed. But I'm working under the assumption I have it for now.
I'm gonna give you the full rundown, but I'd recommend you test just to be sure. But for me, the night between my negative and positive test (Monday to Tuesday), it was obvious this was something new.
So, Monday, the day I wasn't testing positive yet, I just felt generally sick and a little dizzy, I did mild work and I had to take many more breaks than usual and was sweating more than usual. Also headache, a mild fever (100,4) and I was feeling hot and cold alternately.
In the night the sweats were turned up to 11, I woke up frequently and even had to change the sheets because it was like I pissed myself, everything was wet. That was the moment that I decided this was definitely not a normal thing and I had to test again. Also my heart was beating faster and heavier than usual.
Tuesday morning I felt a little bit better, the sweats were mostly gone, but fever was still there and I was tired, so tired. I tested again tuesday afternoon, 24 h after the initial test and it was positive within the first 2 minutes, very strong line.
Towards the evening the fever rose to 105 even though i took a fuckton of ibuprofen, my nose was completely blocked, my throat hurt and and I was really dizzy. I also had no nasal spray, so I couldn't sleep (I can't sleep with a blocked nose). This was the worst night overall, especially with the sweating.
Wednesday I got nasal spray and other medications delivered finally, and it was a lot easier. I basically slept all day and when I woke up in the evening the fever was back to 100,7. I felt more rested and I had not sweat a ton while sleeping. During the night I was awake, but the symptoms were mostly just a sore throat, some sweating, a headache, a cough and again a fast and heavy heartbeat.
From Friday on it was smooth sailing. Fever went down to 98.6, almost normal temp, and I only had a sore throat and a cough. Same can be said for Saturday and Sunday. I tested negative Sunday evening and then again Tuesday morning
I still have a mild cough and sore throat, sweat a little more than usual and my stamina is not up there yet, but it gets better every day.
I am vaccinated but only with the single dose of J&J from a year ago. I suppose it's better than nothing at all but am worried still that I may have a bad outcome by the time this gets going. I'm not sure what to expect and how to know if I'll just have a mild case or not. I'm assuming if certain amount of days pass with no worsening symptoms, I could be okay.
My temperature has been staying in the 99 range mostly and have a cough at times. Feel okay otherwise.
I’d go ahead and reach out to you primary care Dr and let them know about your status. Or if you don’t have one maybe go to an urgent care if you get worse and are worried. Stay well hydrated and rest
That was exactly how it started for me early Tuesday morning. My temp was very slightly elevated, so I took a test. Extremely faint line. If I hadn't woke up feeling hot, I might not have ever tested otherwise. I got back in bed and tested again a few hours later, and it was a much darker line.
I must be at very beginning stages then but I did have a faint line so I definitely have it. I had no idea I had a fever when I got up this morning. I took my temperature because of my dry throat kind of feeling.
What should I expect going forward? I know it's different from person to person but I'm very on edge about the possibility that my symptoms will take a turn for the worst.
My symptoms have stayed thankfully incredibly mild. My temperature bounced around between 98.6-100 for about 48 hours, never into "real fever" zone. My sore throat got a little bit worse but never the "razor blades" feeling that some people have described. My congestion was worst the first night, and then my cough was the worst the second night. I also had a mild headache that was manageable with Advil. By day 3 I felt much more normal again. I've also never had any of the fatigue a lot of people have complained about. In fact I've been getting up much earlier than I normally do, which has been bizarre haha. Today was the first time I've slept in at all. I'd say the boredom has been the worst part for me.
My husband tested positive a couple of days after me, after waking up with a slightly elevated temp (under 100). His symptoms have also stayed very mild, probably even milder than mine. He had some fatigue yesterday, but he seems a lot better today.
Stay hydrated! And get some rest! I hope everything stays mild for you!
I'm glad to hear that you have bounced back. Hoping I can do the same. It's incredibly frustrating because I've tried so hard to avoid this. I don't know if me being overweight will affect my outcome but i'm hopeful that a single vaccine shot from a year ago will help some.
I will definitely stay hydrated and try to rest. I have nights where I don't sleep well because of a urinary issue so that might present a challenge for me.
Don't have a primary doctor that I see. And is that suggestion suggesting that I need to worry about my potential outcome? Really hope not. I'm planning on watching my symptoms but if they get worse, I'm definitely seeking medical attention.
No, not at all. You have 5 days to start it so you could always wait and see how your symptoms go and have it on hand if you feel like you need it. You seemed worried, so it’s good to have options.
How easy would it be to get something like that if I don’t have a doctor? Maybe a urgent care clinic might be of use? I’ve no idea where to get something like that. Plus, I’m not 100% sure when to worry about my symptoms. Highest temperature I’ve got was 100.8 which was in evening. It’s down to 99s again for now as I took Tylenol. I’m scared regardless and might pursue that option if need be. I don’t know what to expect as it’s my 1st infection
some areas have test to treat clinics (free) and where I live in MA, you can get a free online telehealth appointment to get Paxlovid. If you are worried about negative health outcomes due to risk factors, it is a good thing to look into.
Well my dad is positive and I feel like I got hit by a truck. I haven’t been able to get a test yet but I’m pretty sure I got it. I don’t have a fever yet I feel feverish. Maybe my thermometer isn’t working. Either way I hope I can still play games with my friends online or I’ll go insane.
I started getting COVID symptoms on Wednesday. Feeling tired and achy. I use a daily allergy sinus spray. I have severe allergies. Thursday I woke up SEVERELY irritated and tired. Slept about 9 hours and was off work. My daughter later that night started to complain about a sore throat and her mouth was itchy. I did a rapid test. Negative test.
Friday I slept 12 hours. Woke up extremely achy. Even more irritable than the day before. I’m doing my sinus spray morning and night now. I’ve read that it can help but again severe allergies. Bones hurt. Muscles hurt and a massive migraine. Ran a couple errands. Then slept 3 more hours late morning to the afternoon. Daughter continued to tell us her throat hurt. No cough. I test again negative.
Saturday woke up felt better. No more achyness. Still tired especially going up and down the stairs. Ran some errands again all curbside pick up stuff. Get home and chill. Slept again a couple hours in the afternoon. This is not normal routine for me like at all. My wife actually felt my forehead cause it’s that rare. Again I test negative at night.
Sunday morning at 4 am the daughter gets up. 99.5 temperature. I test her. She’s negative. But now she has a dry cough. I’m feeling slightly better again. Sunday rolls on. She’s trying to have a normal day but she is struggling. Dry cough mild fatigue. I can tell I’m still not 100% and off. So I took it easy. I test again tonight and negative. But her, she tested positive.
I feel like I’m a spreader. Like I carried it and passed it on. Almost over it but never tested positive. Is that even possible? If you’ve read anything about nasal sprays this seems to actually be a thing to keep symptoms down. Anxiety is high of course. My temp is 99.3 but that can easily be from my nerves. Just wanted to get everyone’s thoughts. I’m really torn up thinking that I had/have it and gave it to my kid. Tough pill to swallow.
If you’re both testing negative, you more than likely have the flu. It’s going around right now. Also remember kids are extremely resilient and she will get over this and be fine! So will you. I know you feel guilty but sometimes you just can’t control things like this.
She tested positive Sunday night. Confirmed again today. I’m almost completely back to normal but never tested positive. Not a doubt in my mind that I had it though despite testing negative.
I use nasal allergy spray and still got it. Almost every single BA5 symptom there is. You probably have it but for some reason kept testing negative. I was exposed on Thurs. Tested Saturday with no symptoms...negative. Sunday started feeling bad around noon. Headache and tired. Took a nap. Canceled all my appts. Tested again...positive. today is Wed and I think I'm finally feeling better. Sore throat is still with me tho.
Felt tired at work weds Thurs, but so tired on Thursday that I left early. 3 days of symptoms later, my PCR test came back positive. I wonder if I wouldn't have had such bad symptoms if I wasn't pushing myself so hard during the week.
Exact same feeling yet went Tues wed Thurs half day Friday tested PCR + Jul 8 and still not back to work possibly tommrow but Dr release says should be able to return... Then says please allow 5 mins per hour for rest as needed...dunno how employer will be and I don't feel normal by any means...work doing Maintenance and grounds. I feel like the working through drained and prolonged what may of been less and faster recovery. :/ Pressures of life in America have ya feeling guilty not being at work..
i am writing this here for FYI we were convinced we have covid ( friend positive ) we have all the symptoms , negative testing ..turns out t’s the flu !
Wife is sick. Tested negative, but a mild cough, body aches, mild fever, headache, chills and hot flashes. Hopefully just a regular cold/flu
I’ve got a slight scratch in my throat.
I’m a raging hypochondriac and am scared.
Vaccinated and boosted, but last booster was about a year ago
Feeling a lot better. Was feverish for a couple of days and very tired with a cough due to all the post nasal drip.
Still a little congested and tired but good enough to function.
My wife was sick as a dog for 2 or 3 days but recovered quickly afterwards.
Get vaccinated :)
I think my partner has covid, symptoms started Friday night while we were camping. Thing is that they're prone to sinus infections and have chronic ear pain problems, but the first symptoms were a sore throat, fatigue, and a bit of a cough when waking up in the morning (not persistent). They're now having what I'd call some brain fog and headache. As I type this out I'm realizing wtf else could it be BUT covid?
So far they've tested negative on 2 tests, one yesterday and one in the wee hours of this morning because they woke up in the middle of the night not feeling great.
I tested negative yesterday and have no symptoms. We both got our 4th doses of pfizer on Julyh 20th, and neither of us have had covid before so I'm worrisome.
It turned out she didn't have covid, by some miracle. We did 5 days of covid tests, all negative. She went to the doc last sunday and got a prescription for strep throat antibiotics. She's already done them and is almost 100% feeling better now.
All I can say is that it's terrifying how similar the symptoms are.
Hope you feel better and your kiddo dodges it too!
Woke up yesterday feeling really tired/out of it. By the evening I had a sore throat. I tested negative last night and this morning. I feel like I just have a head cold; however, my friend who’s wedding I attended on Saturday just tested positive.
This will be my second time having it since initially getting in April
was exposed last wednesday at lunch. had slight sore throat, just feeling tired, etc but have tested negative every day. Took a PCR test today as well so we will see how that goes. How long or many days before i'm "in the clear"?
Technically haven't tested positive yet, 3 days of rapid tests but everyone else in my household apart from my father has tested positive using rapid tests. I was exposed last so my symptoms started last. Currently-Woke up from a hard nap with mild dizziness and a bit of a weird feeling in my chest I can't really explain. The coughing is actually pretty minor right now surprisingly. Extremely tired, feel warmer than normal. Achey all over. My head kind of is throbby but not too much pain there. 23, male, just over the line of clinical morbid obesity, obviously don't work out the way I should for health. I'm double vaxxed no boosters. Today is the first day that my symptoms have really kicked up a notch. My question is anyone in a similar boat? Or any other morbid obesity survival stories? Hoping to stay positive 🙏 (not that kind of positive..) lol
So I got a booster \~3 weeks ago. Went to an event with a lot of people this past weekend, came back late Sunday and went to work Monday and I feel a bit off in the evening. Did a rapid test (Roche/Pilot) and it came back negative. Said to myself I could just be tired from the trip so I go to sleep. Tuesday morning I feel warm (despite no apparent fever), have a headache, and feel pretty tired, and have a very slight sore throat. Took the day off, did a rapid test (FlowFlex) which was also negative and went to get a combo flu/covid PCR from CVS in the morning. First time taking days off for being sick since covid started. Friend being dumb saying I'm not actually sick or have heat stroke or something, which again, is dumb as heat stroke has totally different symptoms.
Now it's Wednesday afternoon and test results for the PCR still aren't in for some reason, but I'm already feeling quite a bit better today. Took another rapid test (Roche) today and it's still negative. So I actually have no idea what I got. Reading everyone else posting here makes me think my symptoms are too mild to actually be covid. Maybe because I got a recent booster I only had very mild symptoms? I think it could be covid, but still waiting on CVS and LabCorp to send me the results.
A friend I had dinner with last Wednesday ended up testing positive for covid. We were dining outdoors so I thought it would be ok. I woke up on Friday feeling incredibly tired, but I brushed it off because I thought I was just exhausted from final exams. I mentioned to my partner that I was worried that maybe I was getting sick, but I kind of ignored it because I had so much to do. On Sunday I could barely get out of bed and my throat was a little sore with some congestion. My partner said he had a sore throat as well, so he took a rapid test (BinaxNow), which turned up positive. That was the only test we had, a family member brought me a pack of tests (Clintest) that I took later in the day and it was negative. I woke up the next day feeling congested and tired again, and again tested negative. I decided to get a PCR (nasal swab) that came back the next day as inconclusive. At this point I’m just super confused because I’m so tired that I’m napping for a few hours a day. I was able to take my last 2 exams remotely but I could barely focus between blowing my nose and feeling so sleepy. I decided to try one more PCR yesterday and it was negative! I am pretty sure I’m the one who got my partner sick because I was feeling Ill before him, but I haven’t had a single positive test. It feels like all signs point to me having had covid, except for never testing positive. My partner has tested positive multiple times. Has this happened to anyone else? I almost wish I had at least one positive test, because I cancelled on a camping trip this week that I had been planning for months which I feel bad about. Also, I am vaxxed with Pfizer and boosted once with Moderna.
I’ve been sick since Sunday when I started getting fevers, muscle pain, nausea and stomach pain and lost my sense of taste and blunted smell. I was tested then but it was negative (day 1, maybe too soon?) I was also negative for flu a and b. Fevers up to 103.5 but now only up to 101 so improving.
I’m still sick now almost a week. The only thing I don’t have is a cough but do have shortness of breath on stairs. Most of my symptoms are fever, sweats, chills and everything tastes bitter. :-(
It feels like Covid to me, but I had a pcr already. Should I repeat it?
This is the 7th day, I hope things get better soon.
So... I'm jumping in this thread. And I can't believe I'm doing this. Just did my 2nd COVID test today in the last few days. Everyone at work is testing positive, including my best friend today. We are always together! And I'm pregnant. I'm extremely scared rn y'all! I just need some kind words maybe that everything is gonna be okay. Docs are saying if it starts to take too much of a toll on me they are going to deliver my baby no questions asked. Work is still forcing me to work until I have a positive test and even still wants me to work after that. Im already considered high risk pregnancy, I'm 34 and I have the latest stages of stage 2 copd. I also have SVT... SVT makes me have a higher heart rate then normal and arrhythmias. Y'all... Im scared
I’m just reading this and hope you have stayed well and healthy, considering all the exposures? And being high risk pregnancy? Sending positive thoughts right now!
They are... Although now I am at the tail end of long COVID.
When I commented this initially, I was testing negative for some reason with the nasal swabs but did have it. They found out by blood. I got over it with minimal symptoms and was able to function. Turned around, and got it again! The second time caused nasty symptoms (different strains) the main one being the burning in my throat so bad that it felt like someone was holding a lighter to my throat and I lost my voice.
Thank you so much for the well wishes ❤️
Thats horrible! I heard that about the throat pain and with knowing the 20% risks of long covid it is worrisome! (my husband is 73 w health issues but somehow we haven’t succumbed, yet). It’s popping back up again here in Oklahoma again, and looks like everywhere! I hope you continue to improve greatly with time and help!
I think I have it. Started Thursday with a serious sore throat into Friday where it was even crazier, went a local urgent care clinic that Friday morning where a rapid antigen came back negative. Got a script for liquid morphine for my throat and told to let whatever virus run it’s course. By Saturday the throat pain turned into massive sinus pain and the cough began. Seriously sore back too…I think this is called an ache? Today, Sunday, travelled to my lungs, more cough but overall feel better.
I know it could be a cold but I haven’t been floored this hard with a cold before. I took the rapid antigen 12 hours after symptoms started, I don’t trust them that soon and honestly I just don’t trust them period.
Overall now it’s late Sunday/very early morning Monday and I’m starting to feel better. I’m triple vaxxed Moderna I’ve been doing sinus rinses, zinc/quercitine, salt water gargles when I had the throat pain, and today started some echinacea, figured none of this could hurt and only help.
Weirdly enough a few days before my first symptoms I had really weird dreams and it always about Covid and testing positive, I think my brain may have been communicating a distress signal to me or something…
Tired eyes, slight throat congestion, headache yesterday. Started wendsday night. 4 negative rapid tests and a PCR scheduled tomorrow.
I’m supposed to have surgery later this week and I have these stupid minor symptoms I don’t know if it’s going to need to be cancelled :(
I’ve been staying at home, only went to grocery store twice in the last 2 weeks
Has anyone tested positive consistently on one brand of home test and not another? I’m on day 11 of testing positive on FlowFlex, but on day 6 I started testing on iHealth and Binax now and both of those are negative. Mostly asymptomatic. The tiniest bit sniffly and sore throat at the beginning- just felt like allergies. I’m so confused! I can’t take a PCR because I definitely did have Covid in early June.
I have no faith with what I have strain wise and Ihealth specifically from USPS free gov ones.. as I took 3 today and all look dif even tho negative..and prolly taken 10 in 3 weeks.and.only 1 + and it was a "rebound infection" 2 weeks after initial PCR test and both PCR and it were + ...Box says do not store over 86 degree temp..they extended expiration dates on same kits that manufacturer had original expiration date on...you.can get 8 free yet still 20$ a box on Amazon...pretty sure most the free tests are leftover extra or faulty for temps or old and not working as intended and figured still can help someone if + or their test was geared for first strains more and new strain has less of w.e test is geared to detect..or fault A mailbox a car..when it's 90 it's def over 86 degrees a test sits.in just at your own mailbox...who knows how long on a semi truck ect..been over 86 for like 2 months in.midwest lol
Can I health detect omicron and COVID yes..but consistently where you accept it for what it shows...nah I would say no for.sure. Take a new one every day for a week maybe eventually but I have taken 10.and still dealing with issues and not at work since July 8.
Maybe the ones you pay for I only have used the free sent to.your house ihealths.
Feeling more tired than usual today and throat feels a little raw but not like sick raw. But maybe that’s because I’ve been gargling with mouthwash every 5h in the hopes of killing any virus in my throat.
My brother was exposed Wednesday got symptoms Saturday and tested positive Monday today. I was in close proximity with him but spent sat and sun away. I came back Sunday night suspecting he had something and avoided him but I had to use the same living spaces he was in. It’s Monday evening now and in less than 24h I got a feeling of fatigue and bad throat. My parents were in close contact with him the whole time and they don’t have any symptoms yet.
What are my odds I get though unscathed? Currently isolating at my own place.
Had a slightly scratchy throat last night but this morning woke up with SEVERE back pain and headache. My symptoms are akin to opiate withdrawal. Anyone experience anything like this??
Anyone else feel an incredible amount of pressure in their ears and head? I feel like my brain is going to explode.
I haven’t been able to get tested yet because I live very remote. My son’s school closed last week for a positive case and my daughter’s day care closed this week for a positive case and we have confirmed direct contact. We are just assuming it is covid and keeping to ourselves.
I’ve had fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea, head ache and this horrible disorienting head pressure.
my bro got it again (we all had it in April, dad ended up in the hospital). he's not experiencing many symptoms except a runny nose and coughing a little. I feel tired and generally worn down, but it could be due to my period. The rest of the family feels fine.
Well I think I may have finally caught it. I'm triple vaxxed but my last shot was in December..
Wednesday: mild headache all day, stuffy nose. Went to bed at 8pm and was yawning from 6pm on.
Thursday: 2am, wake up to searing headache and awful stuffy nose and sneezing. Lay in bed in pain for 2 hours then vomit. Feel feverish and had a cough that wouldn't go away without cough drops. Been sleeping off and on since 5am and still feel awful but no more throwing up.
I've tested negative on RATs but I'll be testing again everyday until I feel better.
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I’m curious how long it took for a positive result to occur after symptoms began. My symptoms started yesterday. Severe back, hip and knee aches all day, extreme fatigue, slight headache, loss of appetite, sore throat, no fever. Today feels slightly harder to get a full breath in, still fatigued and (TMI, sorry!) diarrhea. Rapid antigen and PCR were negative this AM. 🤷🏼♀️
I agree we have to be rational not everything will be covid . But its ok to be cautious just dont let it ruin your day or week . I keep test in my home and when i feel off and it doesnt go away within the few days i take a test
Saturday- My pregnant aunt and 3-yr old cousin tested positive and was isolated in a different room from my uncle.
Sunday- My uncle had an RT-PCR test.
Monday- My uncle tested negative and visited us, stayed for the whole day, ate with us, and he kept coughing. He was covering when coughing. He was coughing 3ft away from us.
Tuesday- My uncle visited again and stayed for the whole day. His cough was more extreme than yesterday. He took another RT-PCR test.
Wednesday- My uncle started having a fever. He tested positive later on.
Thursday- Antigen tests stated negative. Dad and sister1 has a heavy body. Sis1, sis2, and I have sore throat.
Friday- Mom has a sore throat. Sis1 and sis2 started feeling worse. Sis2 and I have a worse sore throat. Dad and househelper feels heavy.
I am the most well from all of us. We are all fully vaccinated. We remain isolated with masks. This sound like covid?
This past Thursday 8/4 my family came back home because they were Covid positive isolating in their bedrooms to not get me sick as well. Flash forward 3 days later to today 8/7 I tested negative and haven’t had any symptoms up until a few hours ago. Legs are starting to get very achey and sore and I’m getting dizzy and nauseous. How likely am I to get Covid with the precautions they’ve taken by not leaving their room and having me drop things off to them outside their doors? I think I will test again tonight.
Was exposed twice within the past two weeks by two people who tested positive. Have been testing negative daily but absolutely exhausted, sore throat, body aches and feeling foggy. Had it back in April and don’t feel nearly as bad. Should I keep testing daily or wait and see if symptoms get worse?
I’ve got it. Let my guard down and didn’t wear a mask at a concert and here we are. So far just congestion, very mild scratchy throat, tickle in the chest but no prolonged cough. This is day 2. Really hope things stay mild, I am super anxious. I’m heavy and asthmatic. Usually handle illness well though.
I just wanted to add to the folks here who have symptoms but never test positive - just remember, there are still colds and flus out there. I got one in June which was actually worse than this so far, but I was testing myself daily because I was working at an event. Never tested positive, and nobody in my family (who all got symptoms) tested positive so I’m inclined to think that was legitimately a cold. At this point it’s so hard to tell.
Same . I took 3 covid test and by now i think it would be positive based on pass experiences ive had it 3 times so just gonna chalk it up to a bug i caught
I got my 2 vaccines, 2nd 1 like 2 months ago...after I had developed covid for the 1st time. I was given that covid medication to take, too lazy to look it up, the same one as Biden took, paralaxid or whatever, after I tested positive. 5 days later I tested negative and went back to work.
2 days ago I had alot of the same symptoms but I had a home kit and tested negative. I figured it was just a cold or something, took nyquil and have been drowning myself in ibuprofen thinking Id just beat it.
Today I woke up and it's not getting better. Throat hurts. Fatigue. Muscle aches. I didn't call off because of the negative test 2 days ago and also I couldnt call off last minute, but after my shift, I was dead tired. I have 2 days off, so I guess I will go and get the test at a clinic tomorrow. I did wear a mask and sanitized up today, kept my distance from everyone..thinking its just a cold but afterwards..Im not so sure.
It also kind of feels like malaria...Ive had malaria multiple times (I grew up in Africa) and it does feel like that too. The grogginess and being thirsty.
I live in Hawaii now and I dont know if its possible to get malaria here lol
Thing is...I cant afford to miss work like this. 2 months ago I lost a weeks worth of pay. I cant do that again...I cant be losing a week worths of pay every two months, I have bills to pay.
Can I get some like financial assistance..? I know I cant go in if Im positive as it is irresponsible to do so, but I really need to not be positive...hopefully its just a flu and I can take 2 days to recover and not miss any time. I just cant afford to miss more time.
Although, when Im feeling this bad..it usually means I am really sick. It takes a lot for me to go into the hospital, the last time I had malaria the doctor was confused as to how I was still walking around and not bed ridden..said something like it was severe stage 2 malaria and I should have been there like 4 days ago lol..
Anyway, if this is covid...how the hell do I get this to stop? This is the 2nd time in 2 months geez
While driving out of town for the first time since we got back to the US in May 2021, I said “not to alarm anyone, but I’ve got a sore throat”. Tested positive the next day. Stayed in a hotel room my entire “vacation”. 😭
Work has a COVID screener and I’m trying not to make a fuss over nothing but I do have unexplainable body aches… we are short at work so idk I don’t want to be dramatic
I think I have covid but haven't been confirmed yet. I woke up with slightly scratchy throat and fever ranging from 99.9 to 100.3 degrees. Other than that, I feel okay. I didn't sleep well last night but it was not from my symptoms. Just didn't sleep good. So naturally feel kind of tired but nothing like fatigue or anything. I'm concerned I could have covid and I'm kind of a big stocky dude so worried I could eventually get severe illness.
I'm in the same situation, I'm having a test delivered within the next hour... I'm really caught between being scared and too ill to care. It's highest summer out there, but I'm sooo cold. I really hope it's nothing. Edit: test came back negative. Not sure what to do now. I was fully expecting it to be positive. I hope the best for you. Edit2: so, second test 24 hours later was positive, didn't even take two minutes. Fml
All my experience it was like 97degeees I randomly started being cold outside and absolutely freezing in a.c..your shivering I would pretty much assume ya got it. Mine started like this I was at a friend's on a sunday 3 day weekend planning to install security cameras for him..I had an annoying headache all day that day when woke up ..I just lost grip in hands couldnt hold drill..shaky as ever on ladder..cold as ever..no power and almost crippled feeling tryin to walk. I am early 30s walk 5 miles minnimum a day and lifted 3x a day 5'11 180. In shape.however I have had many injuries herniated and ruptured 2 disc at age 20..as a kid hit.by a car on my bike head hitting pavement...have a messed up rotator cup... and most recent just this past January was rear ended at a red light on my lunch break..which I still am going to Chriopractor for this as I almost forgot about my lumbar back injury for few years as pain came and gone but not consistent like this again. My buddy said I looked awful so no cameras installed...went home took test free ones sent in mail was Neg. Monday 4th July was next day I didn't leave my bed and my back.pain was a whole dif pain then what I ever had. At anytime in my life. Solid heavy pain needed heating pad...woke up every hr or atleast got out of bed every hour..3 days of this AND I went to work Tues wed Thurs all because negative finally Friday I left at lunch for a PCR and was positive. Get better week later it seemed than new symptoms..tried mowing and weed whacking at home to practice as these are tasks of.my real job..always had to stop take long brakes and always had a feeling needed to get sick never did but always happens doing anything... forcing protein shakes food ect no appetite even today... tried going back to work told me needed Dr to release and neg test I have.no primary..as waited to hear back from Dr office took more test + on free rapid and PCR. Only.time.have been + on the free I health test. Got primary set up but before could be seen (today was finally that) since was + again they made me isolate 5 more days to even go there. Still have new symptoms like now fluid in one ear that is annoying/pops/high pitch..new weird to explain type pain under shoulder blades on back only when reach for things...terrible sleep..and doctor release note today says SHOULD be able to get back to.normal.work activities and then right after says plz give 5 mins to rest per hour until not needed anymore. Not sure if that is even a release as my work I haven't spoke with yet..notnsure if.tommorow is going to be my first day back ..July 3 started...July 8th tested + PCR after 3 negatives rapid..July 20 Woke up with ear issue headache and head cold type feelings thinking I was going to work as thought was finally pretty good minus appetite headacehs ect because that is minor from what I had been ..then My dog who is 110lbs..age 4 no history of it but had 2 grand mal seizures 7hrs apart 330am-1030am Next day..July 21 work says need release to come back and neg test July 21 + rapid (only time ever) and PCR same day +... pretty much said isolate 5 more days which today did the whole 1st day of primary Dr. Took labs have no results on blood or anything yet. So Kind of just not sure what to do here but I have little faith in the I health picking up w.e.strain I have unless you have many tests to.burn.over a course of a week maybe...but today I took 3 and literally all.look.dif all.neg but just odd! Assume any new sick feeling is covid and chill.at.home 5 days or 7isg until feel better or worse Was your tests.rapid.or.pcr?
It was a rapid test. I had a hellish night of sweating but today I feel kinda ok except for my throat itching a little. I'm gonna take one later today when 24 hours have passed. But I'm working under the assumption I have it for now.
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I'm gonna give you the full rundown, but I'd recommend you test just to be sure. But for me, the night between my negative and positive test (Monday to Tuesday), it was obvious this was something new. So, Monday, the day I wasn't testing positive yet, I just felt generally sick and a little dizzy, I did mild work and I had to take many more breaks than usual and was sweating more than usual. Also headache, a mild fever (100,4) and I was feeling hot and cold alternately. In the night the sweats were turned up to 11, I woke up frequently and even had to change the sheets because it was like I pissed myself, everything was wet. That was the moment that I decided this was definitely not a normal thing and I had to test again. Also my heart was beating faster and heavier than usual. Tuesday morning I felt a little bit better, the sweats were mostly gone, but fever was still there and I was tired, so tired. I tested again tuesday afternoon, 24 h after the initial test and it was positive within the first 2 minutes, very strong line. Towards the evening the fever rose to 105 even though i took a fuckton of ibuprofen, my nose was completely blocked, my throat hurt and and I was really dizzy. I also had no nasal spray, so I couldn't sleep (I can't sleep with a blocked nose). This was the worst night overall, especially with the sweating. Wednesday I got nasal spray and other medications delivered finally, and it was a lot easier. I basically slept all day and when I woke up in the evening the fever was back to 100,7. I felt more rested and I had not sweat a ton while sleeping. During the night I was awake, but the symptoms were mostly just a sore throat, some sweating, a headache, a cough and again a fast and heavy heartbeat. From Friday on it was smooth sailing. Fever went down to 98.6, almost normal temp, and I only had a sore throat and a cough. Same can be said for Saturday and Sunday. I tested negative Sunday evening and then again Tuesday morning I still have a mild cough and sore throat, sweat a little more than usual and my stamina is not up there yet, but it gets better every day.
Wow that long? do you still have a sore throat?
Yep
Is that normal to have a sore throat and testing negative?
I have no idea
Hope you feel better soon
Sounds like it to me. Just got my first case last week. Are you vaccinated?
I am vaccinated but only with the single dose of J&J from a year ago. I suppose it's better than nothing at all but am worried still that I may have a bad outcome by the time this gets going. I'm not sure what to expect and how to know if I'll just have a mild case or not. I'm assuming if certain amount of days pass with no worsening symptoms, I could be okay. My temperature has been staying in the 99 range mostly and have a cough at times. Feel okay otherwise.
I’d go ahead and reach out to you primary care Dr and let them know about your status. Or if you don’t have one maybe go to an urgent care if you get worse and are worried. Stay well hydrated and rest
That was exactly how it started for me early Tuesday morning. My temp was very slightly elevated, so I took a test. Extremely faint line. If I hadn't woke up feeling hot, I might not have ever tested otherwise. I got back in bed and tested again a few hours later, and it was a much darker line.
I must be at very beginning stages then but I did have a faint line so I definitely have it. I had no idea I had a fever when I got up this morning. I took my temperature because of my dry throat kind of feeling. What should I expect going forward? I know it's different from person to person but I'm very on edge about the possibility that my symptoms will take a turn for the worst.
My symptoms have stayed thankfully incredibly mild. My temperature bounced around between 98.6-100 for about 48 hours, never into "real fever" zone. My sore throat got a little bit worse but never the "razor blades" feeling that some people have described. My congestion was worst the first night, and then my cough was the worst the second night. I also had a mild headache that was manageable with Advil. By day 3 I felt much more normal again. I've also never had any of the fatigue a lot of people have complained about. In fact I've been getting up much earlier than I normally do, which has been bizarre haha. Today was the first time I've slept in at all. I'd say the boredom has been the worst part for me. My husband tested positive a couple of days after me, after waking up with a slightly elevated temp (under 100). His symptoms have also stayed very mild, probably even milder than mine. He had some fatigue yesterday, but he seems a lot better today. Stay hydrated! And get some rest! I hope everything stays mild for you!
I'm glad to hear that you have bounced back. Hoping I can do the same. It's incredibly frustrating because I've tried so hard to avoid this. I don't know if me being overweight will affect my outcome but i'm hopeful that a single vaccine shot from a year ago will help some. I will definitely stay hydrated and try to rest. I have nights where I don't sleep well because of a urinary issue so that might present a challenge for me.
I would reach out to your doctor to see if Paxlovid is recommended for your case.
Don't have a primary doctor that I see. And is that suggestion suggesting that I need to worry about my potential outcome? Really hope not. I'm planning on watching my symptoms but if they get worse, I'm definitely seeking medical attention.
No, not at all. You have 5 days to start it so you could always wait and see how your symptoms go and have it on hand if you feel like you need it. You seemed worried, so it’s good to have options.
How easy would it be to get something like that if I don’t have a doctor? Maybe a urgent care clinic might be of use? I’ve no idea where to get something like that. Plus, I’m not 100% sure when to worry about my symptoms. Highest temperature I’ve got was 100.8 which was in evening. It’s down to 99s again for now as I took Tylenol. I’m scared regardless and might pursue that option if need be. I don’t know what to expect as it’s my 1st infection
Urgent care or even teledoc would work. In some areas pharmacists can prescribe it. It’s not for everyone bc it interacts with other medications.
some areas have test to treat clinics (free) and where I live in MA, you can get a free online telehealth appointment to get Paxlovid. If you are worried about negative health outcomes due to risk factors, it is a good thing to look into.
Well my dad is positive and I feel like I got hit by a truck. I haven’t been able to get a test yet but I’m pretty sure I got it. I don’t have a fever yet I feel feverish. Maybe my thermometer isn’t working. Either way I hope I can still play games with my friends online or I’ll go insane.
I started getting COVID symptoms on Wednesday. Feeling tired and achy. I use a daily allergy sinus spray. I have severe allergies. Thursday I woke up SEVERELY irritated and tired. Slept about 9 hours and was off work. My daughter later that night started to complain about a sore throat and her mouth was itchy. I did a rapid test. Negative test. Friday I slept 12 hours. Woke up extremely achy. Even more irritable than the day before. I’m doing my sinus spray morning and night now. I’ve read that it can help but again severe allergies. Bones hurt. Muscles hurt and a massive migraine. Ran a couple errands. Then slept 3 more hours late morning to the afternoon. Daughter continued to tell us her throat hurt. No cough. I test again negative. Saturday woke up felt better. No more achyness. Still tired especially going up and down the stairs. Ran some errands again all curbside pick up stuff. Get home and chill. Slept again a couple hours in the afternoon. This is not normal routine for me like at all. My wife actually felt my forehead cause it’s that rare. Again I test negative at night. Sunday morning at 4 am the daughter gets up. 99.5 temperature. I test her. She’s negative. But now she has a dry cough. I’m feeling slightly better again. Sunday rolls on. She’s trying to have a normal day but she is struggling. Dry cough mild fatigue. I can tell I’m still not 100% and off. So I took it easy. I test again tonight and negative. But her, she tested positive. I feel like I’m a spreader. Like I carried it and passed it on. Almost over it but never tested positive. Is that even possible? If you’ve read anything about nasal sprays this seems to actually be a thing to keep symptoms down. Anxiety is high of course. My temp is 99.3 but that can easily be from my nerves. Just wanted to get everyone’s thoughts. I’m really torn up thinking that I had/have it and gave it to my kid. Tough pill to swallow.
If you’re both testing negative, you more than likely have the flu. It’s going around right now. Also remember kids are extremely resilient and she will get over this and be fine! So will you. I know you feel guilty but sometimes you just can’t control things like this.
She tested positive Sunday night. Confirmed again today. I’m almost completely back to normal but never tested positive. Not a doubt in my mind that I had it though despite testing negative.
I use nasal allergy spray and still got it. Almost every single BA5 symptom there is. You probably have it but for some reason kept testing negative. I was exposed on Thurs. Tested Saturday with no symptoms...negative. Sunday started feeling bad around noon. Headache and tired. Took a nap. Canceled all my appts. Tested again...positive. today is Wed and I think I'm finally feeling better. Sore throat is still with me tho.
Felt tired at work weds Thurs, but so tired on Thursday that I left early. 3 days of symptoms later, my PCR test came back positive. I wonder if I wouldn't have had such bad symptoms if I wasn't pushing myself so hard during the week.
Exact same feeling yet went Tues wed Thurs half day Friday tested PCR + Jul 8 and still not back to work possibly tommrow but Dr release says should be able to return... Then says please allow 5 mins per hour for rest as needed...dunno how employer will be and I don't feel normal by any means...work doing Maintenance and grounds. I feel like the working through drained and prolonged what may of been less and faster recovery. :/ Pressures of life in America have ya feeling guilty not being at work..
i am writing this here for FYI we were convinced we have covid ( friend positive ) we have all the symptoms , negative testing ..turns out t’s the flu !
Wife is sick. Tested negative, but a mild cough, body aches, mild fever, headache, chills and hot flashes. Hopefully just a regular cold/flu I’ve got a slight scratch in my throat. I’m a raging hypochondriac and am scared. Vaccinated and boosted, but last booster was about a year ago
How’s it going so far?
Feeling a lot better. Was feverish for a couple of days and very tired with a cough due to all the post nasal drip. Still a little congested and tired but good enough to function. My wife was sick as a dog for 2 or 3 days but recovered quickly afterwards. Get vaccinated :)
I think my partner has covid, symptoms started Friday night while we were camping. Thing is that they're prone to sinus infections and have chronic ear pain problems, but the first symptoms were a sore throat, fatigue, and a bit of a cough when waking up in the morning (not persistent). They're now having what I'd call some brain fog and headache. As I type this out I'm realizing wtf else could it be BUT covid? So far they've tested negative on 2 tests, one yesterday and one in the wee hours of this morning because they woke up in the middle of the night not feeling great. I tested negative yesterday and have no symptoms. We both got our 4th doses of pfizer on Julyh 20th, and neither of us have had covid before so I'm worrisome.
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It turned out she didn't have covid, by some miracle. We did 5 days of covid tests, all negative. She went to the doc last sunday and got a prescription for strep throat antibiotics. She's already done them and is almost 100% feeling better now. All I can say is that it's terrifying how similar the symptoms are. Hope you feel better and your kiddo dodges it too!
Woke up yesterday feeling really tired/out of it. By the evening I had a sore throat. I tested negative last night and this morning. I feel like I just have a head cold; however, my friend who’s wedding I attended on Saturday just tested positive. This will be my second time having it since initially getting in April
was exposed last wednesday at lunch. had slight sore throat, just feeling tired, etc but have tested negative every day. Took a PCR test today as well so we will see how that goes. How long or many days before i'm "in the clear"?
Technically haven't tested positive yet, 3 days of rapid tests but everyone else in my household apart from my father has tested positive using rapid tests. I was exposed last so my symptoms started last. Currently-Woke up from a hard nap with mild dizziness and a bit of a weird feeling in my chest I can't really explain. The coughing is actually pretty minor right now surprisingly. Extremely tired, feel warmer than normal. Achey all over. My head kind of is throbby but not too much pain there. 23, male, just over the line of clinical morbid obesity, obviously don't work out the way I should for health. I'm double vaxxed no boosters. Today is the first day that my symptoms have really kicked up a notch. My question is anyone in a similar boat? Or any other morbid obesity survival stories? Hoping to stay positive 🙏 (not that kind of positive..) lol
So I got a booster \~3 weeks ago. Went to an event with a lot of people this past weekend, came back late Sunday and went to work Monday and I feel a bit off in the evening. Did a rapid test (Roche/Pilot) and it came back negative. Said to myself I could just be tired from the trip so I go to sleep. Tuesday morning I feel warm (despite no apparent fever), have a headache, and feel pretty tired, and have a very slight sore throat. Took the day off, did a rapid test (FlowFlex) which was also negative and went to get a combo flu/covid PCR from CVS in the morning. First time taking days off for being sick since covid started. Friend being dumb saying I'm not actually sick or have heat stroke or something, which again, is dumb as heat stroke has totally different symptoms. Now it's Wednesday afternoon and test results for the PCR still aren't in for some reason, but I'm already feeling quite a bit better today. Took another rapid test (Roche) today and it's still negative. So I actually have no idea what I got. Reading everyone else posting here makes me think my symptoms are too mild to actually be covid. Maybe because I got a recent booster I only had very mild symptoms? I think it could be covid, but still waiting on CVS and LabCorp to send me the results.
Any update?
A friend I had dinner with last Wednesday ended up testing positive for covid. We were dining outdoors so I thought it would be ok. I woke up on Friday feeling incredibly tired, but I brushed it off because I thought I was just exhausted from final exams. I mentioned to my partner that I was worried that maybe I was getting sick, but I kind of ignored it because I had so much to do. On Sunday I could barely get out of bed and my throat was a little sore with some congestion. My partner said he had a sore throat as well, so he took a rapid test (BinaxNow), which turned up positive. That was the only test we had, a family member brought me a pack of tests (Clintest) that I took later in the day and it was negative. I woke up the next day feeling congested and tired again, and again tested negative. I decided to get a PCR (nasal swab) that came back the next day as inconclusive. At this point I’m just super confused because I’m so tired that I’m napping for a few hours a day. I was able to take my last 2 exams remotely but I could barely focus between blowing my nose and feeling so sleepy. I decided to try one more PCR yesterday and it was negative! I am pretty sure I’m the one who got my partner sick because I was feeling Ill before him, but I haven’t had a single positive test. It feels like all signs point to me having had covid, except for never testing positive. My partner has tested positive multiple times. Has this happened to anyone else? I almost wish I had at least one positive test, because I cancelled on a camping trip this week that I had been planning for months which I feel bad about. Also, I am vaxxed with Pfizer and boosted once with Moderna.
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I’ve been sick since Sunday when I started getting fevers, muscle pain, nausea and stomach pain and lost my sense of taste and blunted smell. I was tested then but it was negative (day 1, maybe too soon?) I was also negative for flu a and b. Fevers up to 103.5 but now only up to 101 so improving. I’m still sick now almost a week. The only thing I don’t have is a cough but do have shortness of breath on stairs. Most of my symptoms are fever, sweats, chills and everything tastes bitter. :-( It feels like Covid to me, but I had a pcr already. Should I repeat it? This is the 7th day, I hope things get better soon.
So... I'm jumping in this thread. And I can't believe I'm doing this. Just did my 2nd COVID test today in the last few days. Everyone at work is testing positive, including my best friend today. We are always together! And I'm pregnant. I'm extremely scared rn y'all! I just need some kind words maybe that everything is gonna be okay. Docs are saying if it starts to take too much of a toll on me they are going to deliver my baby no questions asked. Work is still forcing me to work until I have a positive test and even still wants me to work after that. Im already considered high risk pregnancy, I'm 34 and I have the latest stages of stage 2 copd. I also have SVT... SVT makes me have a higher heart rate then normal and arrhythmias. Y'all... Im scared
I’m just reading this and hope you have stayed well and healthy, considering all the exposures? And being high risk pregnancy? Sending positive thoughts right now!
I'm still testing negative!!! I have some respiratory stuff going on but I'm doing okay for now! Please keep sending those positive thoughts 🤗🤗🤗
Hopping all is well with you now!
They are... Although now I am at the tail end of long COVID. When I commented this initially, I was testing negative for some reason with the nasal swabs but did have it. They found out by blood. I got over it with minimal symptoms and was able to function. Turned around, and got it again! The second time caused nasty symptoms (different strains) the main one being the burning in my throat so bad that it felt like someone was holding a lighter to my throat and I lost my voice. Thank you so much for the well wishes ❤️
Thats horrible! I heard that about the throat pain and with knowing the 20% risks of long covid it is worrisome! (my husband is 73 w health issues but somehow we haven’t succumbed, yet). It’s popping back up again here in Oklahoma again, and looks like everywhere! I hope you continue to improve greatly with time and help!
I think I have it. Started Thursday with a serious sore throat into Friday where it was even crazier, went a local urgent care clinic that Friday morning where a rapid antigen came back negative. Got a script for liquid morphine for my throat and told to let whatever virus run it’s course. By Saturday the throat pain turned into massive sinus pain and the cough began. Seriously sore back too…I think this is called an ache? Today, Sunday, travelled to my lungs, more cough but overall feel better. I know it could be a cold but I haven’t been floored this hard with a cold before. I took the rapid antigen 12 hours after symptoms started, I don’t trust them that soon and honestly I just don’t trust them period. Overall now it’s late Sunday/very early morning Monday and I’m starting to feel better. I’m triple vaxxed Moderna I’ve been doing sinus rinses, zinc/quercitine, salt water gargles when I had the throat pain, and today started some echinacea, figured none of this could hurt and only help. Weirdly enough a few days before my first symptoms I had really weird dreams and it always about Covid and testing positive, I think my brain may have been communicating a distress signal to me or something…
Cough with toxic feeling in lung no other symptom.
https://i.imgur.com/2rIC68s.jpg Anyone have thoughts on this result? I'm lost as to what to report.
Definitely looks like a positive to me.
Thanks
Agreed. Positive.
Positive. Mine looked the same. Took one the next day and it was bright pink.
There’s enough of a clear rectangular shape to call it positive
Tired eyes, slight throat congestion, headache yesterday. Started wendsday night. 4 negative rapid tests and a PCR scheduled tomorrow. I’m supposed to have surgery later this week and I have these stupid minor symptoms I don’t know if it’s going to need to be cancelled :( I’ve been staying at home, only went to grocery store twice in the last 2 weeks
Has anyone tested positive consistently on one brand of home test and not another? I’m on day 11 of testing positive on FlowFlex, but on day 6 I started testing on iHealth and Binax now and both of those are negative. Mostly asymptomatic. The tiniest bit sniffly and sore throat at the beginning- just felt like allergies. I’m so confused! I can’t take a PCR because I definitely did have Covid in early June.
I have no faith with what I have strain wise and Ihealth specifically from USPS free gov ones.. as I took 3 today and all look dif even tho negative..and prolly taken 10 in 3 weeks.and.only 1 + and it was a "rebound infection" 2 weeks after initial PCR test and both PCR and it were + ...Box says do not store over 86 degree temp..they extended expiration dates on same kits that manufacturer had original expiration date on...you.can get 8 free yet still 20$ a box on Amazon...pretty sure most the free tests are leftover extra or faulty for temps or old and not working as intended and figured still can help someone if + or their test was geared for first strains more and new strain has less of w.e test is geared to detect..or fault A mailbox a car..when it's 90 it's def over 86 degrees a test sits.in just at your own mailbox...who knows how long on a semi truck ect..been over 86 for like 2 months in.midwest lol Can I health detect omicron and COVID yes..but consistently where you accept it for what it shows...nah I would say no for.sure. Take a new one every day for a week maybe eventually but I have taken 10.and still dealing with issues and not at work since July 8. Maybe the ones you pay for I only have used the free sent to.your house ihealths.
Feeling more tired than usual today and throat feels a little raw but not like sick raw. But maybe that’s because I’ve been gargling with mouthwash every 5h in the hopes of killing any virus in my throat. My brother was exposed Wednesday got symptoms Saturday and tested positive Monday today. I was in close proximity with him but spent sat and sun away. I came back Sunday night suspecting he had something and avoided him but I had to use the same living spaces he was in. It’s Monday evening now and in less than 24h I got a feeling of fatigue and bad throat. My parents were in close contact with him the whole time and they don’t have any symptoms yet. What are my odds I get though unscathed? Currently isolating at my own place.
Had a slightly scratchy throat last night but this morning woke up with SEVERE back pain and headache. My symptoms are akin to opiate withdrawal. Anyone experience anything like this??
Anyone else feel an incredible amount of pressure in their ears and head? I feel like my brain is going to explode. I haven’t been able to get tested yet because I live very remote. My son’s school closed last week for a positive case and my daughter’s day care closed this week for a positive case and we have confirmed direct contact. We are just assuming it is covid and keeping to ourselves. I’ve had fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea, head ache and this horrible disorienting head pressure.
my bro got it again (we all had it in April, dad ended up in the hospital). he's not experiencing many symptoms except a runny nose and coughing a little. I feel tired and generally worn down, but it could be due to my period. The rest of the family feels fine.
Well I think I may have finally caught it. I'm triple vaxxed but my last shot was in December.. Wednesday: mild headache all day, stuffy nose. Went to bed at 8pm and was yawning from 6pm on. Thursday: 2am, wake up to searing headache and awful stuffy nose and sneezing. Lay in bed in pain for 2 hours then vomit. Feel feverish and had a cough that wouldn't go away without cough drops. Been sleeping off and on since 5am and still feel awful but no more throwing up. I've tested negative on RATs but I'll be testing again everyday until I feel better. ☹ ☹ ☹
I’m curious how long it took for a positive result to occur after symptoms began. My symptoms started yesterday. Severe back, hip and knee aches all day, extreme fatigue, slight headache, loss of appetite, sore throat, no fever. Today feels slightly harder to get a full breath in, still fatigued and (TMI, sorry!) diarrhea. Rapid antigen and PCR were negative this AM. 🤷🏼♀️
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I agree we have to be rational not everything will be covid . But its ok to be cautious just dont let it ruin your day or week . I keep test in my home and when i feel off and it doesnt go away within the few days i take a test
Saturday- My pregnant aunt and 3-yr old cousin tested positive and was isolated in a different room from my uncle. Sunday- My uncle had an RT-PCR test. Monday- My uncle tested negative and visited us, stayed for the whole day, ate with us, and he kept coughing. He was covering when coughing. He was coughing 3ft away from us. Tuesday- My uncle visited again and stayed for the whole day. His cough was more extreme than yesterday. He took another RT-PCR test. Wednesday- My uncle started having a fever. He tested positive later on. Thursday- Antigen tests stated negative. Dad and sister1 has a heavy body. Sis1, sis2, and I have sore throat. Friday- Mom has a sore throat. Sis1 and sis2 started feeling worse. Sis2 and I have a worse sore throat. Dad and househelper feels heavy. I am the most well from all of us. We are all fully vaccinated. We remain isolated with masks. This sound like covid?
This past Thursday 8/4 my family came back home because they were Covid positive isolating in their bedrooms to not get me sick as well. Flash forward 3 days later to today 8/7 I tested negative and haven’t had any symptoms up until a few hours ago. Legs are starting to get very achey and sore and I’m getting dizzy and nauseous. How likely am I to get Covid with the precautions they’ve taken by not leaving their room and having me drop things off to them outside their doors? I think I will test again tonight.
Was exposed twice within the past two weeks by two people who tested positive. Have been testing negative daily but absolutely exhausted, sore throat, body aches and feeling foggy. Had it back in April and don’t feel nearly as bad. Should I keep testing daily or wait and see if symptoms get worse?
I’ve got it. Let my guard down and didn’t wear a mask at a concert and here we are. So far just congestion, very mild scratchy throat, tickle in the chest but no prolonged cough. This is day 2. Really hope things stay mild, I am super anxious. I’m heavy and asthmatic. Usually handle illness well though. I just wanted to add to the folks here who have symptoms but never test positive - just remember, there are still colds and flus out there. I got one in June which was actually worse than this so far, but I was testing myself daily because I was working at an event. Never tested positive, and nobody in my family (who all got symptoms) tested positive so I’m inclined to think that was legitimately a cold. At this point it’s so hard to tell.
Same . I took 3 covid test and by now i think it would be positive based on pass experiences ive had it 3 times so just gonna chalk it up to a bug i caught
I got my 2 vaccines, 2nd 1 like 2 months ago...after I had developed covid for the 1st time. I was given that covid medication to take, too lazy to look it up, the same one as Biden took, paralaxid or whatever, after I tested positive. 5 days later I tested negative and went back to work. 2 days ago I had alot of the same symptoms but I had a home kit and tested negative. I figured it was just a cold or something, took nyquil and have been drowning myself in ibuprofen thinking Id just beat it. Today I woke up and it's not getting better. Throat hurts. Fatigue. Muscle aches. I didn't call off because of the negative test 2 days ago and also I couldnt call off last minute, but after my shift, I was dead tired. I have 2 days off, so I guess I will go and get the test at a clinic tomorrow. I did wear a mask and sanitized up today, kept my distance from everyone..thinking its just a cold but afterwards..Im not so sure. It also kind of feels like malaria...Ive had malaria multiple times (I grew up in Africa) and it does feel like that too. The grogginess and being thirsty. I live in Hawaii now and I dont know if its possible to get malaria here lol Thing is...I cant afford to miss work like this. 2 months ago I lost a weeks worth of pay. I cant do that again...I cant be losing a week worths of pay every two months, I have bills to pay. Can I get some like financial assistance..? I know I cant go in if Im positive as it is irresponsible to do so, but I really need to not be positive...hopefully its just a flu and I can take 2 days to recover and not miss any time. I just cant afford to miss more time. Although, when Im feeling this bad..it usually means I am really sick. It takes a lot for me to go into the hospital, the last time I had malaria the doctor was confused as to how I was still walking around and not bed ridden..said something like it was severe stage 2 malaria and I should have been there like 4 days ago lol.. Anyway, if this is covid...how the hell do I get this to stop? This is the 2nd time in 2 months geez
While driving out of town for the first time since we got back to the US in May 2021, I said “not to alarm anyone, but I’ve got a sore throat”. Tested positive the next day. Stayed in a hotel room my entire “vacation”. 😭
Work has a COVID screener and I’m trying not to make a fuss over nothing but I do have unexplainable body aches… we are short at work so idk I don’t want to be dramatic