Just tested positive - no symptoms

[Carys]

Seems that way doesn't it - unpredictable, or more likely we don't yet scientifically know what makes some people more ill from it. Another family member had it; in her 40s, fit, healthy, perfect weight and a runner - was very ill for 6 weeks.

[fishman65]

Seems that way doesn't it - unpredictable, or more likely we don't yet scientifically know what makes some people more ill from it. Another family member had it; in her 40s, fit, healthy, perfect weight and a runner - was very ill for 6 weeks.

The unpredictability of this virus is the only predictable thing about it. I'm on my exercise bike every day and it could all be pointless

[pulisa]

It won't be pointless, Fishman. It'll be a great investment for your future health. No one can predict how CV will affect them but you can do all you can to improve your immune system and keep your weight down and the rest is all down to luck.. That's what I think anyway.

Anyone heard of the insect repellent which kills off covid?!! Cue stampedes to hardware stores etc. Not sure how you administer a dose but my daughter saw it yesterday on one of her news feeds!

[DaisyFay]

Just to post a little update.

My children are much better now, which is great.

I am however on my second day of feeling under the weather. For me, I just feel like I have a heavy head cold.

I’m still not convinced the positive was correct? But it would have to be a huge coincidence to get a positive and then fall ill with a cold, surely!?

Either way, hopefully I will feel much better tomorrow. If I had not done the test, I wouldn’t bat an eyelid at this as I currently feel like every head cold I’ve had before plus a couple aches in my legs!

[Scass]

Whatever it is, I hope you feel better soon. Glad the children are better.


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[pulisa]

Who knows with the unpredictability of these tests..Think of it as a standard head cold-it probably is anyway. If it's CV then you've got it out of the way..

Glad your children are on the mend and please keep us posted as to how you are doing.

[Twisted-Melody]

Hi DaisyFay, how are you feeling now?

[DaisyFay]

Hi, thank you for checking in.
After posting the update, I did develop a cough so I’m now sure that the positive test plus a dry cough, means the test must of been correct.

I found it very hard to believe, partly because we have been careful and live in a low risk area. But also, I expected to feel worse.

For me, I felt somewhere between a cold and a mild flu. Mostly, I was very sleepy as if my energy were being drained. The cough started on day 4 and ended on day 6. It ended very suddenly, literally one last coughing fit and then no more.

My husband who is older than me, who I thought would get hit worse, had cold symptoms and a slight cough for a couple days.

We were already all taking vitamin D. My husband had been for a long time... When I got the positive test, we all started taking vitamin C, zinc etc. I lost my appetite so made every bite count. I tried to eat fresh, healthy foods that would help my body fight anything off. Drank lots of hot lemon, orange, ginger & manuka honey. And slept on my stomach. Whenever the cough wouldn’t stop, that hot drink and lying on my stomach, did stop it. I would also listen to healing meditations whenever I was asleep, mainly to stay focused on getting better and not panic.

I’m not sure if any of these things helped, but they didn’t do any harm so was worth a try in my mind.

I may go for an antibody test soon to see if it was covid. Although a lot of people have now said to me that being poorly after a Positive test, should be answer enough for me!

We had also been around older family members before we found out and they did not catch it.

I wouldn’t ever want people to relax about any social distancing measures as we must of caught it when we were being as careful as we possibly could and also out of respect to everyone fighting/suffering this awful virus. But, if anyone finds themselves in a similar position, panicking as they’ve tested positive, I hope this will offer some reassurance. We don’t hear enough of the mild case stories.

As I’m naturally anxious, I’m still a little of edge wondering if anything else will come but it’s been a while since my test now, I keep reminding myself that!

[Twisted-Melody]

That's great to hear My health anxiety has been pretty good these last few months but I got coughed on earlier this week and my fear has sky-rocketed! Good to hear about a mild case, though. Sounds like you'll both be better in no time!

[pulisa]

We certainly don't hear enough of the mild case stories..probably because they are not dramatic enough and will get people questioning the point of social distancing etc ?

It's good to hear that you are well on the mend, DaisyFay and your account of your personal experience of covid is a really helpful, reassuring and useful contribution to all matters CV on here. Thanks so much for all the advice and information and look after yourself! x