I have covid

[molly15]

Hi there ,I'm really not well at all with covid I'm on day 6 and my temperature keeps going up and down ,I feel so sick can't eat a thing . All this despite having the 2 vaccines. I haven't been out of bed in 6 days as I cant move except when I went to get checked out at the covid assessment centre on Sunday. I'm so scared it's going to get worse . I can't sleep or think straight. My anxiety is through the roof . Need some support if possible xx

[Carys]

Hey Molly,

Thought I'd start your thread off. I haven't had covid myself, but there are quite a few people on here who have, so hopefully they can help more effectively. I just wanted to say that I should think the fact that you've had the vaccines must have given you (hopefully) some immunity and I do hope you've got access to GP support as well to advise you. Apart from the temperature how are you feeling with other symptoms ? I can entirely understand why you are so anxious, I know I would probably be the same, but do remember that this isn't hitting people like it was a year ago and I'm sure you will fight this off just fine.

[lofwyr]

I am not sure which vaccine you had (assuming Astra Zeneca since you are in Scotland, at least according to the little flag by your name?), and cannot speak from personal experience, but I can say this. Here, in the US, 99.5% of all covid deaths are associated with unvaccinated people. I have some close friends whose whole family got it prior to the vaccines being available, and unvaccinated, he was sick for weeks, so with good fortune and the vaccine at work, it will pass. While the road can be long, especially when you are the sick one, you have the vaccine going for you. Hang in there! We are here if you need a sounding board that understands anxiety. :)

[nomorepanic]

Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

This is nothing personal - it just enables us to keep posts about the same problems in the relevant forums so other members with any experience with the issues can find them more easily.

Please also read this post:

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[AntsyVee]

The good news is that since you'd had both vaccines, it should help you avoid the hospital, but I'm sorry that you're feeling so poorly. Can you call your doc and see if they can give you something to help you get some rest? You need plenty of rest and fluids.

[Lencoboy]

Have you officially tested positive for Covid, Molly?

[molly15]

Hi guys thank you for your replies I ended going back over to the covid assessment centre as I just cant get over the nausea it is debilitating. Between that and the headache it's really not fun. I seem to get my temperature down then it spikes again. Oh and to top it off I've started having missed beats again just to scare me even more.

I've had the Astra zeneca and yes I tested positive last Wednesday for covid.

Xx

[AntsyVee]

So did they give you anything for the nausea at the center?

[molly15]

No unfortunately no meds for the nausea as I have a severe reaction to anti nausea meds especially stemitil but I've been told to stay away from all of them just in case . Just hoping it passes soon.

Xx

[Carys]

Oh Molly, I hope you are feeling better soon, I wonder if the nausea, along with the ectopics are partly being caused by the anxiety of having covid. Mind, its hard to know what is what isn't it, as I know someone who gets any cold virus at all and the glands in her stomach swell and she vomits. Done it since being a child.

[Iwant2bhealthy]

Oh Molly, I hope you are feeling better soon, I wonder if the nausea, along with the ectopics are partly being caused by the anxiety of having covid.

I was just thinking about that. Additionaly it's no uncommon to have stomach issues when anxious. In my case, any kind of nervousness or anxiety immediately impacts my stomach. I get a diarrhea, stomach pains and I feel nauseous.

[molly15]

Thanks guys definitely not feeling any better . Tried to get up to do the dishes but thought I would collapse. Ectopics still bad . Xx

[elizabethalice]

Thanks guys definitely not feeling any better . Tried to get up to do the dishes but thought I would collapse. Ectopics still bad . Xx

Hello Molly, when I had covid it took about 3 weeks to feel ok - I was unable to do the dishes for that long! It can take time, but it sounds like you've spoke to a doctor which is good - if it showed any signs of worsening, they would have said. Plus having both jabs is very effective against severe covid which is good. I didn't get nausea so not sure what to advise for that, but keep taking cold and flu tablets for the fever and lots and lots of water and if you can get hold of some vitamins I took them too. Keep us posted!

[Carys]

Molly, are you alone at home ? Is there someone who can literally look after you ? I had a family member who had COVID right back in the first wave last year, she was quite ill for 6 weeks (not hopsitalised, and is now fine) and couldn't do much at all for quite a few weeks and needed care from her family.

[molly15]

Hi yes I think its going to take time to recover for sure I just worry all this time in bed I will end up getting a blood clot in leg . Typical health anxiety taking over. Yes I have my partner who is here with me he has covid too but he not that bad so he helping a lot.
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[pulisa]

Glad you have your partner with you and helping you, Molly. Don't let your HA determine how your covid will progress and maybe try to get out of bed and move around for very short spells? It will help your recovery.

[molly15]

Hi yes ive got out of bed a few times today but literally feel like im going to faint so I end up having to lie back down. I guess I'm just going to have to listen toy body and stay in bed till I'm well enough. Its just a hindrance having to cope with illness and anxiety at the same time .

Xx