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When we thought my OH had it (in the days before you could test to confirm) we didn't share a bed and were (fortunately) in the position to use separate bathrooms. I didn't think I got it. However we did antibody tests several months later and we had both had it. So I might have caught it off him at the time, but I was entirely asymptomatic so it may have made a difference. If you are in the position to sleep somewhere else and keep some distance it's probably a good idea. As much as anything as she'll be tossing and turning if she feels shit so you probably won't get a decent kip anyway!
 
S☼I said:
What do the sensible people here recommend as far as sharing a bed goes? I mean the likelihood is I already have the thing but what about viral load etc? Is it worth me kipping on the sofa for a week, staying out of Mrs SI's way, etc?
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It's not something that's been discussed a lot I don't think but as I understand it that idea that because someone you're close to has it you most likely do isn't necessarily true. Even for very close contacts transmission isn't anywhere near 100%. So until confirmed that you do have it I'd keep a distance yes.
 
S☼I said:
What do the sensible people here recommend as far as sharing a bed goes? I mean the likelihood is I already have the thing but what about viral load etc? Is it worth me kipping on the sofa for a week, staying out of Mrs SI's way, etc?
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I think I would factor in the physical and mental comfort of the sick person into that calculation. So I might ask them what they would prefer, separate to the practicalities which include the risk of spreading it.
 
S☼I said:
What do the sensible people here recommend as far as sharing a bed goes? I mean the likelihood is I already have the thing but what about viral load etc? Is it worth me kipping on the sofa for a week, staying out of Mrs SI's way, etc?
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Just spent from Xmas eve until yesterday with my ex who had it (original symptoms on Xmas day) and having tested daily with LFTs I am still testing negative.
We didn't share a bed as I sleep in the front room with the dogs, but this being in a 1 bedroom bungalow there wasn't much chance of doing much avoiding each other but we did our best.
From reading various things I suspect she might have had Delta rather than omicron as she lost her sense of taste and smell. Also it is quite likely that she caught it somewhere omicron hadn't quite developped yet.
 
S☼I said:
What do the sensible people here recommend as far as sharing a bed goes? I mean the likelihood is I already have the thing but what about viral load etc? Is it worth me kipping on the sofa for a week, staying out of Mrs SI's way, etc?
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I would think isolation means just that?
Away from everyone in the household. So either your wife moves to the sofa or in with one of the kids or you move to yhe sofa. Bit seeing as the sofa will be in a general area used by all..that won't count as isolation.
So... stay in your room and mrs sl will need to move in with kids.
 
Sugar Kane said:
I would think isolation means just that?
Away from everyone in the household. So either your wife moves to the sofa or in with one of the kids or you move to yhe sofa. Bit seeing as the sofa will be in a general area used by all..that won't count as isolation.
So... stay in your room and mrs sl will need to move in with kids.
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Surely it should be Mrs SI who's isolating in the bedroom as she's the only one who's tested positive? :confused:
 
She's claimed the front room as hers which is fair enough, that way she stays on the sofa with the dogs and the tv and Animal Crossing. She's not well this morning, throat and head very bad plus surprise bouts of sudden explosive coughing. At this point I think it's a case of going as long as I can without getting ill myself so when I do she can be on the mend potentially while I lie there for a few days.

My son immediately went in a massive arse when he found out as his girlfriend won't be able to visit. Selfish boy.
 
kabbes said:
It’s OK to feel disappointed when something doesn’t go your way, and it is understandable to react in the moment to that disappointment. It’s what happens next that is the measure of the person, I feel.
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Yeah. He was still in an arse four hours later lol. He'll be ok today
 
Have been having a lot of strange cramps that have kept me awake and kept me from eating much. This morning I leapt on my bike to get to work on time, without even eating a bit of fruit or Greek yoghurt to fuel my commute. My knees felt like they belonged to a 100 year old when I got to work, then I felt dizzy in the shower whilst cleaning up and proper swooned like a delicate damsel from a silent film. Nearly took a towel rail off the wall with my hip, but escaped with bruises. I was told in no uncertain terms that I had to call my doctor and make an appointment. Was dreading hanging on the phone for hours but they only took twenty minutes to answer, and I now have an appointment on Saturday and a pharmacist is also going to call me tomorrow. I hope it’s just a mineral/vitamin imbalance/inconsistence - Nurse Google is such a negative catastrophising beeYATCH!
 
Orang Utan said:
Have been having a lot of strange cramps that have kept me awake and kept me from eating much. This morning I leapt on my bike to get to work on time, without even eating a bit of fruit or Greek yoghurt to fuel my commute. My knees felt like they belonged to a 100 year old when I got to work, then I felt dizzy in the shower whilst cleaning up and proper swooned like a delicate damsel from a silent film. Nearly took a towel rail off the wall with my hip, but escaped with bruises. I was told in no uncertain terms that I had to call my doctor and make an appointment. Was dreading hanging on the phone for hours but they only took twenty minutes to answer, and I now have an appointment on Saturday and a pharmacist is also going to call me tomorrow. I hope it’s just a mineral/vitamin imbalance/inconsistence - Nurse Google is such a negative catastrophising beeYATCH!
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:eek:

not sure that sounds like coronavirus but hope you're better soon, whatever the heck it is
 
My opticians appointment for tomorrow has been cancelled at short notice due to the optician going down with the lurgy, they have re-booked me for another one in a month so clearly they are optimistic he will recover.
Mrs Q's sister is going to a christening on Sunday which was originally scheduled for the beginning of the pandemic, the 'baby' is now apparently almost two and a half but the parents are determined to have it done.
Mrs Q reckons that her Mum will use this to try and guilt trip Eldest when she next sees her over the fact that neither of Eldest's sons (now aged 18 months and 5 years) have been baptised at all.
 
Orang Utan said:
Have been having a lot of strange cramps that have kept me awake and kept me from eating much. This morning I leapt on my bike to get to work on time, without even eating a bit of fruit or Greek yoghurt to fuel my commute. My knees felt like they belonged to a 100 year old when I got to work, then I felt dizzy in the shower whilst cleaning up and proper swooned like a delicate damsel from a silent film. Nearly took a towel rail off the wall with my hip, but escaped with bruises. I was told in no uncertain terms that I had to call my doctor and make an appointment. Was dreading hanging on the phone for hours but they only took twenty minutes to answer, and I now have an appointment on Saturday and a pharmacist is also going to call me tomorrow. I hope it’s just a mineral/vitamin imbalance/inconsistence - Nurse Google is such a negative catastrophising beeYATCH!
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I feel terrible today - haven’t really got out of bed though I need to get some fresh air and exercise soon - no energy, low level aching, no cramps though and no fever. The pharmacist never called me either.
 
Orang Utan said:
I feel terrible today - haven’t really got out of bed though I need to get some fresh air and exercise soon - no energy, low level aching, no cramps though and no fever. The pharmacist never called me either.
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Have you done a test? The symptoms sometimes do show up strangely.
 
LynnDoyleCooper said:
You need some tests, but not covid ones I expect. Bloods, and a good history taken. Have you had possible lack of food dizziness before?
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I’ve got dizzy before when I’ve missed lunch but not for a long long time
Aye, I think that’s what they’ll do - check thyroid, kidney function etc.
I’m thinking I may have to up my daily Vit D dose or add another supplement like potassium. Last blood test I had a few years ago indicated a Vit D insufficiency and there was some minor concern about potassium levels. That was after reporting general lingering aches and pains and longer recovery times from minor illnesses and injuries. Vit D sorted all that out though, but perhaps I need to take more in winter.
 
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Mrs SI isn't feeling great. Day Four, today, and her voice is husky, throat raw, intermittent honking cough, exhausted. Still no confirmation it's Covid though, lol. The postal PCR never came so she drove and got tested Thursday evening. Awaiting result, though several positive LFTs have happened. I'm still negative, and trying to hang on as long as possible so the kids aren't responsible for feeding us :D
 
S☼I said:
Mrs SI isn't feeling great. Day Four, today, and her voice is husky, throat raw, intermittent honking cough, exhausted. Still no confirmation it's Covid though, lol. The postal PCR never came so she drove and got tested Thursday evening. Awaiting result, though several positive LFTs have happened. I'm still negative, and trying to hang on as long as possible so the kids aren't responsible for feeding us :D
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How old are the kids?
 
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