Did you get COVID?

[La lamy]

I'm curious to know if you tested positive for COVID or if you feel you may have been infected but not tested. What were your symptoms? I got chills, nausea, the runs, the worst neck ache and headache (like a tsunami hit me), but did not get tested. I was in quarantine anyway and got better in one day.

[Stu from NYC]

I would ask this question of a medical professional.

[YouNeverKnow]

I'm curious to know if you tested positive for COVID or if you feel you may have been infected but not tested. What were your symptoms? I got chills, nausea, the runs, the worst neck ache and headache (like a tsunami hit me), but did not get tested. I was in quarantine anyway and got better in one day.
Sounds more like food poisoning if it only lasted one day.

[queasy27]

Sorry to answer in the negative, but I don't believe I've had it and don't personally know anyone here or elsewhere who has. I mostly stay inside and have had no symptoms.

[skyking]

No virus resolves in one day.

[Bikeracer2009]

Back in mid-march I was feeling run down for about a week or more. I had a very mild sore throat, runny nose and weakness. At the time you had to have a doctor request a test or have a fever of 102. I went looking for a thermometer but they were all sold out. We were all in lockdown anyway so I just stayed home like everyone else. The thing that bothers me now is a wheezing sound at night when I breathe but I use a white noise machine anyway so it's not a problem. I doubt I had the virus and I have an N100 mask I've worn since the beginning of the pandemic. I also spray alcohol on my groceries, shower and wash my clothes after going to the store. I would like to get tested for the antibodies one day to see if it was the virus.

[chriskarst]

A friend just got antibody test (which should tell you if you've had it) for $10 at Lab Corps on 466. She said you just go to their website & answer a few questions & book an appointment. Her appointment was right on time & she had her negative answer in 24 hours. This should solve your curiosity.

[BlackhawksFan]

Back in mid-march I was feeling run down for about a week or more. I had a very mild sore throat, runny nose and weakness. At the time you had to have a doctor request a test or have a fever of 102. I went looking for a thermometer but they were all sold out. We were all in lockdown anyway so I just stayed home like everyone else. The thing that bothers me now is a wheezing sound at night when I breathe but I use a white noise machine anyway so it's not a problem. I doubt I had the virus and I have an N100 mask I've worn since the beginning of the pandemic. I also spray alcohol on my groceries, shower and wash my clothes after going to the store. I would like to get tested for the antibodies one day to see if it was the virus.

At the same time I felt similar but that was when the pollen was on steroids and my allergy med wasn't knocking it down. I was out of work a few days, went back for one, then they told me I needed to get tested to return.

It took a few days to get scheduled and go to the Polo Grounds, then a few more days to get results. I was negative as it was my allergies as I had suspected.

I'm a janitor working in an auto dealership, I'm around 75+ employees daily as well as 25-50 customers daily and when I'm near people I wear a face covering. I constantly wash my hands and in many instances at work I also wear gloves.

I'm trying to follow CDC guidelines and do what I need to do to keep myself and family safe.

[Barefoot]

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[Barefoot]

A friend just got antibody test (which should tell you if you've had it) for $10 at Lab Corps on 466. She said you just go to their website & answer a few questions & book an appointment.
I assume you're answering Bikeracer2009's question about the antibody test.
You've only posted three times since you joined in 2007; so probably don't know that you should repost his comments.
I'm just telling you this to be friendly.

[Byte1]

Never had COVID as far as I know, but while living overseas I have suffered through, Amebic dysentery, dengue fever, psittacosis, Giardia, as well as food poisoning. All of them made one wish for a fast death. On the bright side, I have never had the Flu and I rarely catch a cold, symptoms which might last two days or so.

[Debbraham]

A friend said her neighbor tested positive...her symptoms were allergy type symptoms and was very tired. Never hospitalized and is okay now.

[NJSonja]

I still don't understand the purpose of getting tested without any symptoms...you can show up negative and the next day, positive. I haven't left the house except to go to the doctor and blood tests. I did take an antibody test and that was negative. In since March 17th. Fun times.

[ItsALLaboutTheLOVE]

No virus resolves in one day.

Hmmm.... George Stephanopoulos and his wife both tested positive. His wife had lots of symptoms and underwent a very tough time. George's symptoms were one evening of a backache. This virus cannot be predicted. So yes, I think you could have symptoms for one day. Of course you would still have it in you - you just wouldn't have aches and pains to go along with it. I.e. you would still be very contagious!!!

[DeanFL]

A friend just got antibody test (which should tell you if you've had it) for $10 at Lab Corps on 466. She said you just go to their website & answer a few questions & book an appointment. Her appointment was right on time & she had her negative answer in 24 hours. This should solve your curiosity.

We gave blood at OneBlood a couple weeks ago. As a bonus, they conducted a COVID antibody test - with results to you in about 3 days. We were both Negative.

We're planning to give blood again within 2 months.
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[rmd2]

A doctor told a relative of mine that the antibody test was only about 50% accurate.

[big guy]

Back in mid-march I was feeling run down for about a week or more. I had a very mild sore throat, runny nose and weakness. At the time you had to have a doctor request a test or have a fever of 102. I went looking for a thermometer but they were all sold out. We were all in lockdown anyway so I just stayed home like everyone else. The thing that bothers me now is a wheezing sound at night when I breathe but I use a white noise machine anyway so it's not a problem. I doubt I had the virus and I have an N100 mask I've worn since the beginning of the pandemic. I also spray alcohol on my groceries, shower and wash my clothes after going to the store. I would like to get tested for the antibodies one day to see if it was the virus.

I had a similar malaise in March . I was sure, as my family was, that I had the covid19 virus so when it became available, I had the antigen test. I was negative.

[jimjamuser]

Back in mid-march I was feeling run down for about a week or more. I had a very mild sore throat, runny nose and weakness. At the time you had to have a doctor request a test or have a fever of 102. I went looking for a thermometer but they were all sold out. We were all in lockdown anyway so I just stayed home like everyone else. The thing that bothers me now is a wheezing sound at night when I breathe but I use a white noise machine anyway so it's not a problem. I doubt I had the virus and I have an N100 mask I've worn since the beginning of the pandemic. I also spray alcohol on my groceries, shower and wash my clothes after going to the store. I would like to get tested for the antibodies one day to see if it was the virus.
That someday would be right now if the DPA had been fully utilized. Testing is available in Japan, China, and S. Korea." Are we not men?" -- a quote from an older movie--

[jimjamuser]

Back in mid-march I was feeling run down for about a week or more. I had a very mild sore throat, runny nose and weakness. At the time you had to have a doctor request a test or have a fever of 102. I went looking for a thermometer but they were all sold out. We were all in lockdown anyway so I just stayed home like everyone else. The thing that bothers me now is a wheezing sound at night when I breathe but I use a white noise machine anyway so it's not a problem. I doubt I had the virus and I have an N100 mask I've worn since the beginning of the pandemic. I also spray alcohol on my groceries, shower and wash my clothes after going to the store. I would like to get tested for the antibodies one day to see if it was the virus.
Not much is known about CV. There may be long-term consequences? Unfortunately, most of us in tV are short-term.

[jimjamuser]

A friend just got antibody test (which should tell you if you've had it) for $10 at Lab Corps on 466. She said you just go to their website & answer a few questions & book an appointment. Her appointment was right on time & she had her negative answer in 24 hours. This should solve your curiosity.
They are not very accurate both in saying positive or negative. Don't bet your life on them. Some are almost a scam!

[jimjamuser]

I still don't understand the purpose of getting tested without any symptoms...you can show up negative and the next day, positive. I haven't left the house except to go to the doctor and blood tests. I did take an antibody test and that was negative. In since March 17th. Fun times.
Agreed. Very prudent. tV needs more of you.

[Byte1]

I haven't had the corona virus yet, but I have had some pretty bad symptoms from a Coors hangover when I was younger. :beer3: :mornincoffee: :highfive:

[jimjamuser]

A doctor told a relative of mine that the antibody test was only about 50% accurate.
Yes.

[Halibut]

I still don't understand the purpose of getting tested without any symptoms...you can show up negative and the next day, positive.

That's always been the problem, but as some people in this thread have said, symptoms can be very mild. I started feeling a bit fatigued and weak a few days ago, with a slight feeling of pressure in my lungs when I took a deep breath. I wasn't about to wait in a long line for testing and we've been staying home anyway (having food delivered like potentates), but I still would be curious to see the results.

I'm not saying any of us have turned into hypochondriacs over this, but the danged symptoms are all over the place so I can't blame people for wondering.

[DeanFL]

A doctor told a relative of mine that the antibody test was only about 50% accurate.
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when my uncle checked to see if my Aunt was still sleeping, he was pretty much 100% right much of the time.
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[Marlene36]

I'm curious to know if you tested positive for COVID or if you feel you may have been infected but not tested. What were your symptoms? I got chills, nausea, the runs, the worst neck ache and headache (like a tsunami hit me), but did not get tested. I was in quarantine anyway and got better in one day.

I had similar symptoms on Monday. Felt better Tuesday, but normal on Wednesday. We had been going out to restaurants with step-son's adult family over the past week which was our first since Covid, maybe picked up something. Glad you are better too. Not sure I would call it Covid, who knows if you get mild symptoms.:bigbow:

[mollyb]

I can relate to bikeracer. Ie mid- March... Within ten days experienced two episodes of hard shakes with generalized aching, 101 fever both times & extreme fatigue. Also now know what covid toes look like!. Lockdown had begun so just hunkered down/ stayed home per the recommendations at that time. My husband has had no symptoms

[Dlbonivich]

That sounds like dehydration

[asianthree]

Have not tested positive, no on antibody test. Have been exposed more than I can count. One close friend tested positive, said the last flu was worse, but body aches were greater. Most I know have complained of the body aches, and sleeping.

Most of us do not watch the news, and pass our time with movies with something to make you laugh or smile.

Yes I wear a 95 plus a mask 16 hours a day, not that it makes me feel Safer, it just part of required fashion statement.

I am not a hero, I am just doing my job

I do not worry about things I can’t change, so I believe it makes me stronger.

[twoplanekid]

I took a Covid test this Wednesday as a requirement for my hospital stay for heart catheterization on Monday and then open heart surgery on Tuesday to repair a mitral valve. The lab says I should have my results by early Monday morning. The hospital made the appointment at the closest facility to me. So, I guess I will find out if I have Covid when I try to check-in to the hospital on Monday.

[yankygrl]

Have not tested positive, no on antibody test. Have been exposed more than I can count. One close friend tested positive, said the last flu was worse, but body aches were greater. Most I know have complained of the body aches, and sleeping.

Most of us do not watch the news, and pass our time with movies with something to make you laugh or smile.

Yes I wear a 95 plus a mask 16 hours a day, not that it makes me feel Safer, it just part of required fashion statement.

I am not a hero, I am just doing my job

I do not worry about things I can’t change, so I believe it makes me stronger.
There is absolutely no reason for you to be wearing a mask any hours of the day UNLESS you are out in a public area where you cannot maintain a 6 foot distance from others - PER CURRENT CDC GUIDELINES

[yankygrl]

I can relate to bikeracer. Ie mid- March... Within ten days experienced two episodes of hard shakes with generalized aching, 101 fever both times & extreme fatigue. Also now know what covid toes look like!. Lockdown had begun so just hunkered down/ stayed home per the recommendations at that time. My husband has had no symptoms
Sounds more like the flu then COVID

[Two Bills]

There is absolutely no reason for you to be wearing a mask any hours of the day UNLESS you are out in a public area where you cannot maintain a 6 foot distance from others - PER CURRENT CDC GUIDELINES

Pretty sure asian' works in IC. Hence mask!

[karostay]

I can't verify this
How ever my wife a retired head of Dialysis in Conn was recently talking with a fellow nurse from St Mary's Hospital
The head of St Marys CDC unit decided to test 50 employees for covid..All 50 returned +
He said that seemed odd that all 50 would test +
He preformed another test only using saline water all 50 came back +

[asianthree]

There is absolutely no reason for you to be wearing a mask any hours of the day UNLESS you are out in a public area where you cannot maintain a 6 foot distance from others - PER CURRENT CDC GUIDELINES

Sometime reading a post can help. I can recite the CDC guidelines in my sleep, and I am a lot closer than 6 feet. Two masks are mandatory for me. Plus a shield, two types of gowns, two hats, and double boots. I retired in February only to return 2 months later. 8 of us chose to return to help relieve pressure on the younger gens. Nothing like experience trauma staff. So yes there is absolutely a reason

Pretty sure asian' works in IC. Hence mask!

Good catch....Close in the OR we broke down to 16 hour days to limit staff, and if you have extra time on your hands ICU and step down offers tour of duty for extra fun. My hope was to only stay for a month, 4 to 5 months may be in the future. Beats sitting around guessing on what is really going on in the world.

Although I only care about my circle, I don’t have time to worry about what I have no control over.

[haysus7]

Bless You

[Bogie Shooter]

I took a Covid test this Wednesday as a requirement for my hospital stay for heart catheterization on Monday and then open heart surgery on Tuesday to repair a mitral valve. The lab says I should have my results by early Monday morning. The hospital made the appointment at the closest facility to me. So, I guess I will find out if I have Covid when I try to check-in to the hospital on Monday.

Good luck on negative Covid and on your open heart surgery!

[rjn5656]

I am a full time Villager. I personally don't anyone that we socialized or are acquainted with that tested positive for Covid.

[allsport]

Only 20% are testing positive for the antibodies so it does not appear to be that helpful.

[JohnN]

My wife believes she had Covid-19 in early January. She went into the airport to send our kids back home while I waited in the car lot. Her symptoms were "like it was a really horrible flu" for 2-3 weeks, but she's tough and just got past it. Since the end of February, we've been "quarantining" with no apparent ills - knock on wood.

[NotGolfer]

I had loss of appetite that increased to adding a headache, diarrhea and vomiting. Went in to see my primary and she said an intestinal virus is going around and my symptoms sounded like that. We did talk about Covid but she didn't think having a test was required...said they're not completely reliable anyway. She told me if symptoms return and add other issues and I think it's Covid to rest, hydrate and stay in. Only go to ER if breathing issues ensue. I'm doing better now. I think with the pandemic-virus going around people are more on edge.

[leftyf]

NO:bigbow: