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Big red test line today. A friend came round Sunday and inadvertently gave it to us.
We’re both like we’ve got bad colds.

I’m female mid-sixties and in the Moderna trial so have had 4 jabs. (Definitely a vaccine - one of two types). I Seem a bit worse than OH who is same age as me and has only had 3 jabs!
 
klang said:
truly better over here. so glad it doesn't seem to be lc
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I sort of hesitate to say this because I know everyone is anxious enough, but it's information that should be being put out there by governments and is not: Long Covid very often does not set in immediately, and often takes up to two months to become evident, in my case weeks later after some vigorous exercise (that I now seriously wish I had avoided). I would recommend that people not push themselves physically for a couple of months after covid, as a precaution, though it is also possible that nothing you can do or not do will make any difference - we just don't know enough. But anecdotally a lot of people with long covid are people who habitually did vigorous exercise (though there are cohorts that don't look like that too).
 
Brainaddict said:
I sort of hesitate to say this because I know everyone is anxious enough, but it's information that should be being put out there by governments and is not: Long Covid very often does not set in immediately, and often takes up to two months to become evident, in my case weeks later after some vigorous exercise (that I now seriously wish I had avoided). I would recommend that people not push themselves physically for a couple of months after covid, as a precaution, though it is also possible that nothing you can do or not do will make any difference - we just don't know enough. But anecdotally a lot of people with long covid are people who habitually did vigorous exercise (though there are cohorts that don't look like that too).
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I was on a bike ride when i first started getting breathing symptoms.

Btw thread I consider myself right now long Covid free...rare lung twinge is ignorable.... Hopefully no return in winter xx wishing everyone still suffering strength and continuing improvements.
 
Brainaddict said:
I sort of hesitate to say this because I know everyone is anxious enough, but it's information that should be being put out there by governments and is not: Long Covid very often does not set in immediately, and often takes up to two months to become evident, in my case weeks later after some vigorous exercise (that I now seriously wish I had avoided). I would recommend that people not push themselves physically for a couple of months after covid, as a precaution, though it is also possible that nothing you can do or not do will make any difference - we just don't know enough. But anecdotally a lot of people with long covid are people who habitually did vigorous exercise (though there are cohorts that don't look like that too).
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That’s the first time I’ve heard of this, but I found at least one article which seems to say the same. Rushing back to exercise could cause long Covid

Not sure how reliable that is or why this isn’t more widely known, if it’s indeed the case.
 
MrCurry said:
or why this isn’t more widely known, if it’s indeed the case.
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This area of medicine was full of mysteries even before covid came along. For instance nearly everyone I meet is surprised when I tell them that there's nothing new about post-viral syndromes and LC is just one in a long line of such conditions. Yet equally nearly everyone when you prod them on the topic knows of at least one person who has been knocked out by chronic fatigue syndrome or ME, sometimes knowing it to be the after-effects of a virus. I don't blame individuals for this btw, it's a failure of medical science to join some dots that were pulsing in their faces for decades. Anyway, in this case the manufactuered ignorance is less mysterious because governments were desperate to get people back to work/back to normal, so why listen too hard to the people with Long Covid who might be telling you something you wouldn't want to tell to the general population lest it reduce their productivity for a few weeks? Excuse my cynicism.
 
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Just changed my vote - My first positive test since the whole thing began, this morning.

Thin red line, I feel absolutely fine, maybe a tiny bit of a sniffle and feel like I need to clear my throat occasionally. Can still smell things, thank fuck, I'm really attached to my sense of smell.

I wouldn't even have done a test on those symptoms, but I'm staying at rich!'s and he tested +ve this morning so I did one too.
 
Still testing positive, since Friday. Didnt really show major symptoms just a bit bleurgh, felt slight coldy/fluish over the weekend, eased up a bit at start of week but then felt nauseated for a couple of days, possibly due to paracetemol/ibuprofen and constantly tired. Just wish it would fuck off so ms starfish can get out the spare room at night.
 
Less achey today and my head is a bit more cleared up. Lots of sneezing and coughing though. Very sore throat and very tired. So far though I don't think as bad as December when maybe I had Delta? Probably back to work Monday but to early to think about that yet I know.
 
BristolEcho said:
Less achey today and my head is a bit more cleared up. Lots of sneezing and coughing though. Very sore throat and very tired. So far though I don't think as bad as December when maybe I had Delta? Probably back to work Monday but to early to think about that yet I know.
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Don't go back to work on Monday if you can avoid it. Rest. Eat well, (vitamins etc), eat badly (energy, sugars, carbs)

But rest mainly.

(sorry to preach. My own experience).
 
mx wcfc said:
Don't go back to work on Monday if you can avoid it. Rest. Eat well, (vitamins etc), eat badly (energy, sugars, carbs)

But rest mainly.

(sorry to preach. My own experience).
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No need to apologise. :) I had veggie burger and chips yesterday! Always crave chip shop Chips when I'm Ill. Have been putting in the fruit and veg too. I'll see how I am on Sunday and go from there.
 
Day 4 and still massively exhausted. Sore throat and cough remain. I’m itching to go outside just to experience fresh air and leave my bedroom but even having a shower and making some breakfast exhausted me to the point of needing a lie down again. I slept so much yesterday I was up until dawn this morning just watching YouTube videos in bed then fell asleep for more weird fever dreams. This can’t go on much longer surely :/
 
komodo said:
Big red test line today. A friend came round Sunday and inadvertently gave it to us.
We’re both like we’ve got bad colds.

I’m female mid-sixties and in the Moderna trial so have had 4 jabs. (Definitely a vaccine - one of two types). I Seem a bit worse than OH who is same age as me and has only had 3 jabs!
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Also on the Moderna trial. Big red line. Emailed them to let them know so they asked me to come in to do a once-over and take bloods at the A&E at Royal Free.

All was going well until just about the end of the blood-taking when I fainted.

Spent several hours in the resusc bay on a saline drip and having BP and ECG done. Eventually sent home about 3-4 hours after I arrived. The trials doc seemed more disconcerted by it than I was... The saline seemed to make a massive difference to my overall state of being, too.

Anyway - seems that if you're COVID-positive even if your SPO2 seems good you may be dehydrated or otherwise on the point of collapse at almost any point. Which is another mark for spending as much time as possible lying down until you're better.
 
4.5 days now starting to feel a bit better. I’m still testing positive and have a bit of a sore throat and slight cough but at least I’m not constantly hot and feverish.

I went for a slow walk around the garden earlier to stretch legs and feel some fresh air on my face. It felt weirdly exhausting for a gentle walk. Maybe because I haven’t moved much since Wednesday but still it’s taken more out of me than I ever imagined it would.
 
skyscraper101 said:
4.5 days now starting to feel a bit better. I’m still testing positive and have a bit of a sore throat and slight cough but at least I’m not constantly hot and feverish.

I went for a slow walk around the garden earlier to stretch legs and feel some fresh air on my face. It felt weirdly exhausting for a gentle walk. Maybe because I haven’t moved much since Wednesday but still it’s taken more out of me than I ever imagined it would.
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I've found covid to particularly cause fatigue. Lots of rest and sleep. I have had a good day today. Still lingering. Had a tidy of the kitchen and cut some roses back, but very minimal work. Spent the rest of it playing Civ 6 which I wouldnt have been able to do yesterday.

Unfortunately my partner who was last jabbed six months ago isn't doing so well - Flu like symptoms, Vomiting and feeling not well. She has ME on top of this already.
 
BristolEcho said:
I've found covid to particularly cause fatigue. Lots of rest and sleep. I have had a good day today. Still lingering. Had a tidy of the kitchen and cut some roses back, but very minimal work. Spent the rest of it playing Civ 6 which I wouldnt have been able to do yesterday.

Unfortunately my partner who was last jabbed six months ago isn't doing so well - Flu like symptoms, Vomiting and feeling not well. She has ME on top of this already.
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I’m so sorry for your partner. I’m dead scared of giving it to mine and have tried not come into touching distance since Wednesday and practically shut myself in my own very well ventilated separate bedroom. I’ve been going round the house with detol spray every so often just in an attempt to kill off any lingering virus too.

Hope the recovery goes well. I’ll be knocking the gym on the head for a while and taking things very slow I think.
 
skyscraper101 said:
I’m so sorry for your partner. I’m dead scared of giving it to mine and have tried not come into touching distance since Wednesday and practically shut myself in my own very well ventilated separate bedroom. I’ve been going round the house with detol spray every so often just in an attempt to kill off any lingering virus too.

Hope the recovery goes well. I’ll be knocking the gym on the head for a while and taking things very slow I think.
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Cheers you too. That's what we did the first time around, but think it was to late this time around. She will be alright - we seemed to have timed it well as she was able to help out when I was down and now I'm a bit more able to do things.
 
Oh g
rich! said:
Also on the Moderna trial. Big red line. Emailed them to let them know so they asked me to come in to do a once-over and take bloods at the A&E at Royal Free.

All was going well until just about the end of the blood-taking when I fainted.

Spent several hours in the resusc bay on a saline drip and having BP and ECG done. Eventually sent home about 3-4 hours after I arrived. The trials doc seemed more disconcerted by it than I was... The saline seemed to make a massive difference to my overall state of being, too.

Anyway - seems that if you're COVID-positive even if your SPO2 seems good you may be dehydrated or otherwise on the point of collapse at almost any point. Which is another mark for spending as much time as possible lying down until you're better.
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oh gosh rich!
The Moderna trial doctor wanted me to go over to St Georges on Friday after I told them I’d tested positive.
Especially glad reading your story just now that I told them I’d rather wait til I felt a bit better. So I’m going there on Monday.

Me and OH have not been too bad with it
- best wishes to everyone on here.
 
rich! said:
Also on the Moderna trial. Big red line. Emailed them to let them know so they asked me to come in to do a once-over and take bloods at the A&E at Royal Free.

All was going well until just about the end of the blood-taking when I fainted.

Spent several hours in the resusc bay on a saline drip and having BP and ECG done. Eventually sent home about 3-4 hours after I arrived. The trials doc seemed more disconcerted by it than I was... The saline seemed to make a massive difference to my overall state of being, too.

Anyway - seems that if you're COVID-positive even if your SPO2 seems good you may be dehydrated or otherwise on the point of collapse at almost any point. Which is another mark for spending as much time as possible lying down until you're better.
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Sounds like you had a vasa vagal- ie BP in yer boots- lots of tea as well as water helps get the BP up.
Hope you feel better soon x
 
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