I caught the covid UPDATE

RyanDistortion · Post by **RyanDistortion** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:50 pm

It's actually a funny story. First and foremost, I have no symptoms. So, don't worry.

My wife got a phone call from work while she was on a zoom meeting with her co-workers. Someone had tested positive in her building. She's a teacher. They couldn't release who it was, right away, but her boss told her in private that she had contact with the person.

So, we both went to get rapid tests. She came up negative and I came up positive. Ain't that some shit? :lol:

Edit: My PCR came back negative. Probably a false positive.

clipless bumper · Post by **clipless bumper** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:56 pm

I'd get retested - actually, both of you.

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:29 pm

Hope you both continue to show no symptoms!!!

Telephant · Post by **Telephant** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:35 pm

GuitarBilly · Post by **GuitarBilly** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:37 pm

clipless bumper wrote:I'd get retested - actually, both of you.

yeah I agree, that seems strange.

Pepi · Post by **Pepi** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:31 am

Both of my daughters and one grandson have it. They all say it's like having the flu without puking. Just strange?

skybluegary · Post by **skybluegary** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:52 am

I'm certain I've got it again. :facepalm:

The wife of a guy at work I was talking to (I was wearing a mask, he wasn't) later tested positive, 4 or 5 days later I developed the same symptoms as I had the 1st time (I hadn't fully recovered from the 1st one, still had a mild headache and mild fatigue after six months).

I did a test this time but tested negative. Its possible I didnt do the test correctly, also apparently it's only 70% accurate idk, but I passed it to my Mrs who has been shielding, fortunately she only had very mild symptoms for a couple of days, and it's also been pretty mild for me compared to last time, went through several symptoms quite quickly over a few days, just left with headache/dizziness and fatigue at the moment.

I've got an antibody test to do next week, hopefully it will at least prove that, despite the negative test result, I'm not bullshitting.

K-Bizzle · Post by **K-Bizzle** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:22 am

skybluegary wrote:I'm certain I've got it again.

The wife of a guy at work I was talking to (I was wearing a mask, he wasn't) later tested positive, 4 or 5 days later I developed the same symptoms as I had the 1st time (I hadn't fully recovered from the 1st one, still had a mild headache and mild fatigue after six months).

I did a test this time but tested negative. Its possible I didnt do the test correctly, also apparently it's only 70% accurate idk, but I passed it to my Mrs who has been shielding, fortunately she only had very mild symptoms for a couple of days, and it's also been pretty mild for me compared to last time, went through several symptoms quite quickly over a few days, just left with headache/dizziness and fatigue at the moment.

I've got an antibody test to do next week, hopefully it will at least prove that, despite the negative test result, I'm not bullshitting.

Man I really hope reinfection is not in the cards. My lungs literally just started feeling normal again after having it in March.

RyanDistortion · Post by **RyanDistortion** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:23 am

I'm still waiting for the results of the deeper swab. I'm not sure what another rapid test would do if the first one was a false positive. Unreliable is unreliable, no? Should just wait for the deep swab results, right?

Pepi · Post by **Pepi** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:47 am

Get a load of this ... The health department called my girls this morning about their COVID positive test. They told them they still can go an vote if they wear a mask and social distance :facepalm:

WTF

skybluegary · Post by **skybluegary** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:46 am

K-Bizzle wrote:
skybluegary wrote:I'm certain I've got it again.

The wife of a guy at work I was talking to (I was wearing a mask, he wasn't) later tested positive, 4 or 5 days later I developed the same symptoms as I had the 1st time (I hadn't fully recovered from the 1st one, still had a mild headache and mild fatigue after six months).

I did a test this time but tested negative. Its possible I didnt do the test correctly, also apparently it's only 70% accurate idk, but I passed it to my Mrs who has been shielding, fortunately she only had very mild symptoms for a couple of days, and it's also been pretty mild for me compared to last time, went through several symptoms quite quickly over a few days, just left with headache/dizziness and fatigue at the moment.

I've got an antibody test to do next week, hopefully it will at least prove that, despite the negative test result, I'm not bullshitting.

Man I really hope reinfection is not in the cards. My lungs literally just started feeling normal again after having it in March.

I've seen reports suggesting it can be caught multiple times, also a study that antibodies can diminish quite quickly.

From my perspective it has been much milder this time, I didn't have the fever, just light sweating for a couple of days, and I haven't felt it on my lungs yet, although last time my breathing issues were a few weeks after the initial symptoms (I've read that it can be caused by the antibodies going crazy) so who knows :idk:

Obviously take all the precautions you can and stay safe.

Sizzler · Post by **Sizzler** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:26 am

Telephant wrote:

Haven't been around here in a long while - but hoping everyone is getting through this crazy ok. My family is good but man I have lots of folks around me who got hit (most nothing to some in bad shape)

RyanDistortion · Post by **RyanDistortion** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:03 pm

Sizzler!!!!

greatmutah · Post by **greatmutah** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:14 pm

Sorry to hear man. Soundslike a mild case and I hope it stays that way. Mojo sent.

itchyfingers · Post by **itchyfingers** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:17 pm

Get well, bros.

I've been sick for 12 days. Wiped me out for 2 days, started feeling a little better, then haven't gotten any better since. FML. :mad:

Sizzler · Post by **Sizzler** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:51 pm

RyanDistortion wrote:Sizzler!!!!

Ostinato Rubato · Post by **Ostinato Rubato** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:17 pm

In Russia the covid catch YOU

VTM · Post by **VTM** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 6:10 pm

Sizzler wrote:
RyanDistortion wrote:Sizzler!!!!

Pepi · Post by **Pepi** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 7:36 am

All three of my family members that tested positive are feeling pretty good after just 4 days. They all are taking Vitamin D, Zinc and C. Careful with the Zinc :sick:

linthat22 · Post by **linthat22** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 7:56 am

Pepi wrote:All three of my family members that tested positive are feeling pretty good after just 4 days. They all are taking Vitamin D, Zinc and C. Careful with the Zinc

Ain't that the truth! My wife has to take zinc around lunch time to not feel nauseated. I throw down all my vitamins and end up feeling like crap till lunch. I wonder if I got a better zinc supplement, if that would eliminate the nausea feelings?

Pepi · Post by **Pepi** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:05 am

linthat22 wrote:
Pepi wrote:All three of my family members that tested positive are feeling pretty good after just 4 days. They all are taking Vitamin D, Zinc and C. Careful with the Zinc

Ain't that the truth! My wife has to take zinc around lunch time to not feel nauseated. I throw down all my vitamins and end up feeling like crap till lunch. I wonder if I got a better zinc supplement, if that would eliminate the nausea feelings?

I'm wondering the same. This 'NOW brand' zinc kills my stomach. Think I may order some EZ Melts Zinc and see if these help. I take anti-acid pills daily so my stomach is not up to par for regular Zinc

JiveTurkey · Post by **JiveTurkey** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:13 am

Yikes! Get better everyone!

Pepi · Post by **Pepi** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:22 am

JiveTurkey wrote:Yikes! Get better everyone!

It is NOT fake news but I wonder if the whole thing is being used for a ... You know ... The thing

JiveTurkey · Post by **JiveTurkey** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:25 am

Pepi wrote:
JiveTurkey wrote:Yikes! Get better everyone!

It is NOT fake news but I wonder if the whole thing is being used for a ... You know ... The thing

linthat22 · Post by **linthat22** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:15 am

Pepi wrote:
linthat22 wrote:
Pepi wrote:All three of my family members that tested positive are feeling pretty good after just 4 days. They all are taking Vitamin D, Zinc and C. Careful with the Zinc

Ain't that the truth! My wife has to take zinc around lunch time to not feel nauseated. I throw down all my vitamins and end up feeling like crap till lunch. I wonder if I got a better zinc supplement, if that would eliminate the nausea feelings?

I'm wondering the same. This 'NOW brand' zinc kills my stomach. Think I may order some EZ Melts Zinc and see if these help. I take anti-acid pills daily so my stomach is not up to par for regular Zinc

NOW is usually a great brand, but maybe it's down to manufacturing process. Ours are generic store brand.

But, I went ahead and ordered some from Grown By Nature, so I'll report back when we start taking them. I decided to revisit that brand, because we have a little more money in our pocket and their vitamins were the only ones that ever gave us a buzz.

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