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Hope you get well soon.
Today was the third day Deb used the at home test and she finally tested positive but has been unwell for a few days like you said. We expected she would get it, so no big surprise there.The rapid antigen tests ("RAT" at home tests) are very inaccurate. They have been coming back negative until the person has been sick with covid for at least 3 days. And even after that they are still only about 60% accurate.
Hang in there, you hopefully will start to feel better soon. And Deb, too.
Both of my elderly parents just came down with covid in the past few days. My mom is in the hospital but expected to be OK. I was at their house a few days before they started showing symptoms. So, now I'm worried I was exposed. We were all wearing masks and I was constantly sanitizing my hands, so I'm really hopeful that I didn't get it. But only time will tell...
I'm sorry Deb tested positive for Covid but hope she doesn't have too many side effects and recuperates soon.Today was the third day Deb used the at home test and she finally tested positive but has been unwell for a few days like you said. We expected she would get it, so no big surprise there.
This is so wise. Listen to your body. You want to recuperate in a really positive and beneficial way.Like I read, this is not something that you can "will power" your way through it and "push" through, it'll just set you back longer, this is rough!!
I am staring at the huge pile of leaves on our front yard from a huge Maple tree, the other night Deb raked some of them into the curb as our Borough comes around and sucks them up every so often, this was before she felt sick. I am contemplating going out there and raking them and pacing myself, I don't know if that is a wise decision or not, I do feel better, no fever, a LOT less mucus and congestion, they only pick them up for a short while, but I am wondering if that would set me back? I'm thinking if I went slow, then came right in and used my nasal rinse, showered and rested would I be okay? I'm not set to try to go back to work until Thursday morning, I don't know about this though...This is so wise. Listen to your body. You want to recuperate in a really positive and beneficial way.
I called and talked to the CRNP that saw me, she's more attentive than a doctor but even though she isn't one I still call her "Dr.", explained it to her, told her the fever is gone for now, still dealing with some coughing and expelling mucus but 99% of it is clear liquid, told her the story and she said the same thing, thinks it would be good to get some air and take some "deep breaths" but I said I was concerned about the mold, should I wear a mask? She said that is not a bad idea but would be concerned about becoming short of breath with it on, so in awhile I'll give it a try I guess. I also asked if I still feel like I do right now on Thursday is it okay to go back to work and she said the cough and other things can last for a week or longer even though you are over the worst of it. I guess as long as there is no fever.I think going outside into the fresh air is a great idea.. lots of deep breaths. If you feel up to raking them then do. It's more the moment you feel even the tiniest bit tired or ill, you stop.
Exactly. So frustrating. I have to keep reminding myself that half the human population has below average intelligence. And that we are not evolved to deal with a microscopic invisible undetectable threat. I have to keep reminding myself. Or else the rage takes over.It's people like him with stupid attitudes that keep this virus going....
It's actually easier for me to rake them from the front yard out into the street to be picked up by the Borough and their machine, it's not far at all. I will use the mower when there aren't many leaves left, but if I use it on a lot of them it actually makes me worse since it chops up the leaves (and mold) into smaller pieces and I breath them in, and I can't wear a mask as it fogs up my work glasses so I can't see lol!I am glad you are feeling better. As to all those leaves, have you tried running over them with the mower. If I were to rake I would have about 50 bags full. Even if they are a foot think the mower will still chop them up but if I do it a couple times they disappear. Takes a lot less energy than raking and bagging as well.
She can smell and taste again thank God! Me, I'm the same, sweating just doing nothing yet my temp is only 98.7, very strange.Be patient, you did a lot of raking today and maybe your body is trying to tell you to take it easy tomorrow. As for Deb, I agree if she is blocked up that's probably the reason for her lack of smell. I hope the virus will run it's course and you'll both be back to your normal routines soon.