It might be my turn
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wrote on 26 Dec 2021, 00:38 last edited by
About the same - no worse (coughing, congestion, extreme fatigue). I'm pretty much a lump on the sofa or bed. Hope to try a different testing place as I still haven't heard from the first.
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About the same - no worse (coughing, congestion, extreme fatigue). I'm pretty much a lump on the sofa or bed. Hope to try a different testing place as I still haven't heard from the first.
wrote on 26 Dec 2021, 00:47 last edited by@kluurs said in It might be my turn:
About the same - no worse (coughing, congestion, extreme fatigue). I'm pretty much a lump on the sofa or bed. Hope to try a different testing place as I still haven't heard from the first.
Well, at least no worse...
Your bride?
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wrote on 26 Dec 2021, 01:03 last edited by
She's mirroring my condition though she did water the orchids today - which was epic. OTOH, I made the meals today - which was no small accomplishment.
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wrote on 26 Dec 2021, 01:40 last edited by
Hang tough. It just takes awhile...
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wrote on 26 Dec 2021, 05:42 last edited by
Thanks folks. Our oxygen levels are both reasonably good. Even though we're still waiting on the result of my test from Thursday afternoon, we've decided to go to another test stie tomorrow morning and try and see if they might get us a result sooner.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 03:39 last edited by
Went to a different testing place - seemed a bit more together and took the quick test. We both got a negative finding for COVID. We are both still heavily fatigued though less congestion. I'm guessing we caught the flu - though both of us had the flu shot. Still, if this is a milder version of the flu, I'd hate to meet the real deal.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 03:43 last edited by
Glad you don’t have it Kluurs.
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Went to a different testing place - seemed a bit more together and took the quick test. We both got a negative finding for COVID. We are both still heavily fatigued though less congestion. I'm guessing we caught the flu - though both of us had the flu shot. Still, if this is a milder version of the flu, I'd hate to meet the real deal.
wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 03:47 last edited by Doctor Phibes@kluurs said in It might be my turn:
Still, if this is a milder version of the flu, I'd hate to meet the real deal.
You've got man-flu, dude.
Very relieved to hear it.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 03:58 last edited by
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 08:44 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in It might be my turn:
@horace said in It might be my turn:
Glad you don’t have it Kluurs.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 13:02 last edited by
Did either of you lose sense of taste or smell?
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 13:11 last edited by
Good news, indeed. So, though you both might be sick as hell, the chances of long-term issues are greatly reduced.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 17:23 last edited by
@jolly No, we can taste and smell - the one major symptom we missed from the onerous list. Also, while the quick test is less accurate, the fact that both of us got negative results provided some assurance that we're dealing with a flu.
As George noted, nice to not have to contemplate long-term issues.
This morning I feel about 10% better - congestion isn't in the chest as much - though my voice sounds ideal for FM radio.
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Went to a different testing place - seemed a bit more together and took the quick test. We both got a negative finding for COVID. We are both still heavily fatigued though less congestion. I'm guessing we caught the flu - though both of us had the flu shot. Still, if this is a milder version of the flu, I'd hate to meet the real deal.
wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 18:16 last edited by@kluurs said in It might be my turn:
Went to a different testing place - seemed a bit more together and took the quick test. We both got a negative finding for COVID. We are both still heavily fatigued though less congestion. I'm guessing we caught the flu - though both of us had the flu shot. Still, if this is a milder version of the flu, I'd hate to meet the real deal.
It's been going around... sinusitis, bronchitis, etc. I had it for nearly 2 weeks. I've had a flu shot too. The lack of breath part scared me, but I never lost my sense of taste or smell, so I was pretty sure it was n't covid. I feel for you guy.... it just takes the punk out of you..
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@kluurs said in It might be my turn:
Went to a different testing place - seemed a bit more together and took the quick test. We both got a negative finding for COVID. We are both still heavily fatigued though less congestion. I'm guessing we caught the flu - though both of us had the flu shot. Still, if this is a milder version of the flu, I'd hate to meet the real deal.
It's been going around... sinusitis, bronchitis, etc. I had it for nearly 2 weeks. I've had a flu shot too. The lack of breath part scared me, but I never lost my sense of taste or smell, so I was pretty sure it was n't covid. I feel for you guy.... it just takes the punk out of you..
wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 18:50 last edited by@larry said in It might be my turn:
@kluurs said in It might be my turn:
Went to a different testing place - seemed a bit more together and took the quick test. We both got a negative finding for COVID. We are both still heavily fatigued though less congestion. I'm guessing we caught the flu - though both of us had the flu shot. Still, if this is a milder version of the flu, I'd hate to meet the real deal.
It's been going around... sinusitis, bronchitis, etc. I had it for nearly 2 weeks. I've had a flu shot too. The lack of breath part scared me, but I never lost my sense of taste or smell, so I was pretty sure it was n't covid. I feel for you guy.... it just takes the punk out of you..
Same here. Haven't been on a bike in 2 weeks. Maybe Friday.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 19:45 last edited by
Kluurs, we are hearing similar here. People coming down with flu like symptoms yet testing negative for C19 and despite having had flu shots. Everyone is just assuming it’s the Omicron and hunkering down accordingly. Anyhow, I hope you and your spouse recover quickly from whatever bug it is you picked up.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 19:52 last edited by
@renauda said in It might be my turn:
Everyone is just assuming it’s the Omicron and hunkering down accordingly.
Yeah, I think that’s the safest course. While it helps that both of your tests came back negative, reducing the chances of a false negative, you also may be dealing with your body fighting off the infection. I wouldn’t be surprised if your other test came back positive.
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@renauda said in It might be my turn:
Everyone is just assuming it’s the Omicron and hunkering down accordingly.
Yeah, I think that’s the safest course. While it helps that both of your tests came back negative, reducing the chances of a false negative, you also may be dealing with your body fighting off the infection. I wouldn’t be surprised if your other test came back positive.
wrote on 27 Dec 2021, 20:10 last edited by RenaudaNo need to test, am feeling fine. I was referring to what other people are experiencing here.
Although one case, a friend of my spouse, complains of a numb palete in addition to the flu/cold like systems.
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wrote on 30 Dec 2021, 00:51 last edited by
Better energy - but still got crap in the lungs. I'm not sure if we're a couple of days away from well or a week. But, we're both feeling better. We are trying to avoid other people - though I did don a N95 and picked up some groceries.
We're putting all our good juju wishes on Jon.