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Have you caught Covid recently - updated poll 2022-23

Have you caught Covid recently


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There is no covid ... I have been fine throughout the past 2 years, I was even out partying during lock down went to a few raves .. that sort of thing. And still have had not one vaxination yet.
I have never been run over in 55 years, it shouldn't be illegal to run people over...
 
Third full day for me, another positive test unsurprisingly with a “nice” thick red line.

Coughing and sneezing a bit with a runny nose. Occasional kidney pain, very sore throat.

Taking on plenty of liquids and paracetamol. Putting vicks rub on my chest too.

Mainly been sitting on sofa watching films during day, sleeping better at night now. Did some light housework (laundry, washing up, cooking) but haven’t got much of a choice as no one else will do it for me.

Suspect I won’t be able to work (from home) tomorrow. Doing the work is one thing, but I’m not really in a fit state to talk to anyone on the phone which is a key part of my job.
 
I’m mainly bored. Haven’t done another test today as we’ve only got one more box.

Yeah same, tell me about it. Bored of having no energy and feeling floored when I attempt very minor tasks. Or use my brain a bit.

I've not kissed or hugged my love for 2 weeks either. The one thing that would normally make me feel so much better...

Yes! This is hard. My youngest is finding the lack of hugs (from me) the hardest, she's very huggy.

I've been told that if you've no longer got acute symptoms, and it's 10 days since your first positive test, you're unlikely to still be infectious, even if still testing positive. I'm still gonna carry on self-isolating for now, but anyone know if there's any truth in this?
 
I've been told that if you've no longer got acute symptoms, and it's 10 days since your first positive test, you're unlikely to still be infectious, even if still testing positive. I'm still gonna carry on self-isolating for now, but anyone know if there's any truth in this?
I dunno, but partner and toddler both tested positive just before me, so I never bothered isolating. I'm hoping they'd be enjoying some sort of immunity....

(I am staying mainly in though - taking him to very isolated / lonely places, but def avoiding busy places)
 
Yes sojourner, Greek yoghurt is good, I put that in a milkshake with banana, milk and honey. It's my usual 'need energy' drink. I've got ulcers on my tongue so finding things to eat that are not sharp or spicy is needed. Plus still got covid guts :mad:
 
I dunno, but partner and toddler both tested positive just before me, so I never bothered isolating. I'm hoping they'd be enjoying some sort of immunity....

(I am staying mainly in though - taking him to very isolated / lonely places, but def avoiding busy places)
The rest of my family all had covid earlier this year, so I'm guessing this has given them a bit of immunity from catching it from me.

Are yours better? Just you still suffering?
 
The rest of my family all had covid earlier this year, so I'm guessing this has given them a bit of immunity from catching it from me.

Are yours better? Just you still suffering?
She had very mild symptoms for a couple of days, and that was it. He's been fine throughout. It hit me all the harder.

(Yesterday he had a very tearful day and slept for just over 12 hours, maybe he was a bit unwell? Didn't bother testing him though....)
 
Well although now free of it i am struggling to sleep properly (am not a good sleeper usually but this is bad even for me)...last two nights have managed about four and a half hours....and don't know if this is a common thing but i feel mentally low....could actually cry right now...plus my sciatica has roared back into life and my bad teeth are being very naughty (and yes i know i need to put on my big girl pants and get to a dentist)

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sorry for being a wimp when some on here are really poorly
 
I've avoided the thread a bit because my experience has been very mild with a variety of not very serious symptoms changing by the day. I've been lucky compared to others. Today I've felt like throwing up a few times and had the mysterious pain in the shoulder.

My only constant is feeling blocked up and I can't smell or taste anything. I though 'well it doesn't matter what I'm eating as long as it's vaguely balanced", so for tea today I had Quorn, mushrooms and onions in gravy with spring cabbage and tortellini. It was proper minging.

My ex must've told me about 10 times how when she had it she had a metallic taste for 2 months.
 
Well although now free of it i am struggling to sleep properly (am not a good sleeper usually but this is bad even for me)...last two nights have managed about four and a half hours....and don't know if this is a common thing but i feel mentally low....could actually cry right now...plus my sciatica has roared back into life and my bad teeth are being very naughty (and yes i know i need to put on my big girl pants and get to a dentist)

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sorry for being a wimp when some on here are really poorly
Feeling low, down and a bit emotional is quite common with a lot of bugs. I felt shit after the flu years back. Hope you all feel better soon!
 
Mrs RD is now testing negative (as am I), and has gone back to work. But she is complaining of a really stiff and painful neck. Makes driving difficult. A recognised Covid thing or just unfortunate coincidence?
 
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Hope all the red liners start to feel better soon. Where do we get LFT's now? Spoke to a couple of people last week, both have had sore throats for a couple of weeks....its prob hay-fever, they feel fine, but are free tests finished now. Just thinking ahead.
 
Mrs RD is now testing negative (as am I), and has gone back to work. But she is complaining of a really stiff and painful neck. Makes driving difficult. A recognised Covid thing or just unfortunate coincidence?
From what I've read it's a fairly common symptom. I've got a weird pain in my shoulder that's been coming and going but more so the last few days. I've seen it called 'tech neck' with the insinuation being that people have spent extra time looking at screens but I've done less if anything.
 
you been able to buy them from most chemists for a while now
Handy to know and lucky to not have needed I suppose. I'll get some and post them to them. The attached poll looks as though it's maybe inevitable.
 
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Hope all the red liners start to feel better soon. Where do we get LFT's now? Spoke to a couple of people last week, both have had sore throats for a couple of weeks....its prob hay-fever, they feel fine, but are free tests finished now. Just thinking ahead.
if you go to the recycle your stuff forum a friendly urbanite with a hoard has some for posting, mine arrived on Saturday and I am off to the depot to collect them later today so thank you to them.

You can still order some from the governement website if you meet one of these criteria:
  • you're eligible for COVID-19 treatments
  • you're being admitted into hospital
  • you work in the NHS or in adult social care
  • your GP or healthcare professional has recently asked you to get a test
 
I've now had 3 fucking tenants ring me to 'ask how I am'. Liars. I don't think they believe I'm still not up for going in for a full week. But fuck them, it's MY health and I'll bloody well look after it.

On that note, thought I'd give lunges a little try again, just to test the old muscles. It's only really been 2.5 weeks since I did any strength training but fucking HELL! Me legs are like spaghetti! I did a few and then started wobbling and puffing and panting!! I feel like an old woman :(

Still coughing. Covonia is giving me nightmares and the shits too.
 
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