If you have it, have had it, are pretty sure you have it, tell us about it?

[Oula]

Is this something new today?

Yes. They felt tight yesterday and I've been coughing now the past couple of days but still not that much

 

[Epona]

3 of OH's work colleagues off work with it after positive tests

 

[Oula]

Yeah, from people I've known even if you have it pretty mildly you will feel pretty rotten for weeks afterwards. To those who have it now I would say don't think about getting back to normal as soon as possible, instead prepare yourself to REST, as far as your life allows. Max out your sick leave rather than go back to work early. It's the best thing to do for yourself, and some think that resting in the early stages of recovery may reduce the chances of long covid - though that is speculative rather than solid evidence-based.

I really want my OH to take this into account, but he's gone straight into having an online meeting with his boss

 

[Brainaddict]

I really want my OH to take this into account, but he's gone straight into having an online meeting with his boss

He might be fine but he might not, people vary so much in their reaction to the virus. BLF seems to have good advice: How will I recover if I’ve had coronavirus? - British Lung Foundation

What if I get tired easily and run out of energy?

Feeling very tired, called fatigue, is a normal response when your body is fighting a viral infection and afterwards, when it’s often called post-viral fatigue. You’re likely to feel fatigued for some time after you’ve had coronavirus. Give yourself time to recover. Don’t rush to do everything you did before becoming ill.

Rest is very important. Relaxation, breathing and meditation can all help. Get up and move around slowly and gently a few times each day. This will keep your body mobile and help with circulation. But keep your activity levels low. Both physical and thinking activities use energy. Try to do only a few in a day - including things like washing and dressing.

Pace yourself! Plan your day to make sure you have time to rest. Spread your tasks throughout the day – and throughout the week. Think what your top priorities are. Set yourself realistic goals. This will save your energy.

Take lots of rests before, during and after you do a task. Frequent short rest periods are better than a few long ones. Resting before you become tired or exhausted really works. Don’t fall into the ‘5 minutes more’ trap.

 

[sheothebudworths]

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[Edie]

Oula I’m worried about you. Please be VERY CAREFUL. If that scalded feeling in your lungs gets worse- that’s when I started to get breathless, which then combined with the fever into a kind of whirlwind of illness. Make sure your oxygen saturation’s are okay and rest rest rest xx

 

[Oula]

Oula I’m worried about you. Please be VERY CAREFUL. If that scalded feeling in your lungs gets worse- that’s when I started to get breathless, which then combined with the fever into a kind of whirlwind of illness. Make sure your oxygen saturation’s are okay and rest rest rest xx

I will heed your advice. I had a lie in and a nap today and still feel exhausted. I'm asthmatic and it doesn't feel significantly worse to after a normal cold but does feel different. I'm nearly 2 weeks in now though, if that makes a difference.
How are you today?

 

[Oula]

Edie what oxygen levels do I want? I've been around 97 whenever I've tested

 

[Edie]

Edie what oxygen levels do I want? I've been around 97 whenever I've tested

94-98% is fine. I was dropping to 90% when I had pneumonia and did something like stand up. If you drop below 90, or if you are persistently struggling to get over 94% then you need help xx

 

[Winot]

What do you use to test oxygen levels?

 

[Edie]

What do you use to test oxygen levels?

A pulse oximeter that you buy for less than 20 quid off Amazon. Get one in advance of needing it x

 

[Doodler]

A pulse oximeter that you buy for less than 20 quid off Amazon. Get one in advance of needing it x

A pulse oximeter has been a really, really useful thing to have during the pandemic.

 

[Doodler]

I will heed your advice. I had a lie in and a nap today and still feel exhausted. I'm asthmatic and it doesn't feel significantly worse to after a normal cold but does feel different. I'm nearly 2 weeks in now though, if that makes a difference.
How are you today?

If, as an asthmatic, you have a peak flow meter then it's maybe an idea to test your levels daily or twice daily.

 

[Oula]

If, as an asthmatic, you have a peak flow meter then it's maybe an idea to test your levels daily or twice daily.

I am. They're a bit down, but similar to after a normal cold. Should be 450 and are 350-400

 

[Miss-Shelf]

Like zoom, teams and stand up desks, people should have bought shares in oxymeters 12 months ago click here for argos one

 

[Winot]

A pulse oximeter that you buy for less than 20 quid off Amazon. Get one in advance of needing it x

Cheers - have ordered one.

 

[tufty79]

I meant to get one months ago - will get Argos to bring one round tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[souljacker]

So after exhibiting some very mild symptoms (chills, achy joints and a bit of fatigue) that I reported to the Zoe app, I've had a positive test result. I don't feel too ill. No more than a shit cold. In normal times I wouldn't have had a day off from work.

The NHS app says I should isolate until the 12th but that is based on ten days from the test. My symptoms began on Sunday 27th so as far as I'm concerned, I can stop isolating on Thursday this week. Is there a way for me to tell the app this?

I'm extremely grateful to have had only minor symptoms. Especially since everyone else I know has been fucked by this.

 

[Brainaddict]

So after exhibiting some very mild symptoms (chills, achy joints and a bit of fatigue) that I reported to the Zoe app, I've had a positive test result. I don't feel too ill. No more than a shit cold. In normal times I wouldn't have had a day off from work.

The NHS app says I should isolate until the 12th but that is based on ten days from the test. My symptoms began on Sunday 27th so as far as I'm concerned, I can stop isolating on Thursday this week. Is there a way for me to tell the app this?

I'm extremely grateful to have had only minor symptoms. Especially since everyone else I know has been fucked by this.

Well, it's not like they check properly whether you obey the app is it? So in a way it's up to you. But I would say some scientists say 14 days is the better isolation period as a few people continue to be infectious after 10 days. At the very least it's best not to do anything risky (in terms of contact with others) until 14 days.

 

[souljacker]

Well, it's not like they check properly whether you obey the app is it? So in a way it's up to you. But I would say some scientists say 14 days is the better isolation period as a few people continue to be infectious after 10 days. At the very least it's best not to do anything risky (in terms of contact with others) until 14 days.

Yeah, maybe best to isolate until at least next week then. Should be pretty easy at the moment I suppose with a full lockdown in place. We've got fuck all food in though and it's impossible to get a delivery slot.

 

[zahir]

Also bear in my mind that for most people who are going to get it get it badly 10-14 days after the first symptoms seems to be the danger period for things taking a turn for the worse.

 

[souljacker]

Also bear in my mind that for most people who get it badly 10-14 days after the first symptoms seems to be the danger period for things taking a turn for the worse.

Really? I'm feeling fine at the moment. Just a bit tired.

 

[zahir]

I think my turn for the worse came at about day 11. My initial symptoms had been very mild. I thought I probably just had a bit of a cold coming on.

 

[frogwoman]

Wrong thread sorry

 

[Edie]

I’m on day 3 of recovery. I got the Home School kicked off, went for a 40 minute walk, been to the shops, and done macaroni cheese for lunch. I reckon I’m back at 90% full steam. I’m thanking God that I don’t have this long Covid.

 

[Edie]

Oh and souljacker between days 7-10 I had two emergency ambulances inc being taken into hospital with second. But I think you either get pretty sick with it (I had a screaming fever, pneumonia and couldn’t breathe) or else your body kind of copes and you have a mild illness. You absolutely know about the former so don’t worry

 

[souljacker]

Oh and souljacker between days 7-10 I had two emergency ambulances inc being taken into hospital with second. But I think you either get pretty sick with it (I had a screaming fever, pneumonia and couldn’t breathe) or else your body kind of copes and you have a mild illness. You absolutely know about the former so don’t worry

How bad were you felling before the 7-10 day madness? Apart from a couple of days right at the start, i've just had mild symptoms but now I'm panicking that I will get ill over the next few days! I've been able to breathe fine throughout (I'm asmathic but not seriously) and had a mild fever about a week ago.

 

[Brainaddict]

How bad were you felling before the 7-10 day madness? Apart from a couple of days right at the start, i've just had mild symptoms but now I'm panicking that I will get ill over the next few days! I've been able to breathe fine throughout (I'm asmathic but not seriously) and had a mild fever about a week ago.

Keep in mind that most people only get it mildly. It's just that it can have unpredictable twists and turns. You'll probably carry on as you are, I think zahir is just saying don't count your chickens until it's fully over.

 

[zahir]

Yes, I'd say a bit of caution is in order for the next few days. Avoid exertion and don't think about going back to work.

 

[Doodler]

Had thought of getting a 2nd test before returning to work for peace of mind of fellow workers. But Test & Trace told me today that can't be done due to high likelihood of false positives for up to 90 days after infection.