Hi. Today sadly I have tested positive for coronavirus!! Waiting for PCR results now.
Got flu like symptoms but I’m petrified!!
Managed to stay clear after all this time. I know we are all bound to get it at some point and I am fully vaccinated but this hasn’t helped pure fear set in.
Are there ppl on here with T2 who have recovered and can share their story with me?
Is there anymore I can do to help my recovery or lessen chances of going to hospital?
Sorry to be a pain. I am a worrier. Xx
Hi there
Really sorry to hear you have COVID. But do not panic. It is probably the OMICRON variant and the symptoms are generally not so severe. But keep an eye out for the symptoms. If you are vaccinated the probability of severe symptoms is greatly reduced. So please do not panic.
If the symptoms are like a cold/bad cold then treat with you regular pain killers (paracetamol, ibuprofen etc.). Keep well hydrated and rest. It will pass.
BUT, if your symptoms are severe then dial 999.
Official NHS advice is below. Link to symptom checker if you are worried about your symptoms, you can check and see if you need to dial 999.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Symptom Checker
Call 999 now if you have any life threatening symptoms:
- Severe breathing problems (e.g. can’t talk normally, turning blue and gasping)
- Chest pain (e.g. like a tight band or heavy weight in or around the chest)
- Stroke (e.g. unable to raise arm, one sided limb weakness or drooping face)
- Severe injury/heavy bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Fitting now/unconscious (e.g. cannot be woken)
Please DO NOT go to your GP Surgery, a pharmacy or hospital.
https://111.wales.nhs.uk/SelfAssessments/symptomcheckers/COVID19.aspx
Do try not to worry, keep in contact with friends/family on the phone so that they can keep track of your well being and be there as a back up if you do need emergency help to be called.
Each day that goes by will let you know how things are going. Most likely things will get better. Hang in there and keep an eye on your symptoms. Use the symptoms checker if you are unsure. Call 999 if you have to based on symptom checker. Remember, being vaccinated really reduces risk of severe symptoms, OMICRON symptoms tend to be less severe. Do not get too stressed or panic. The science is on your side right now, a good outcome is the most probable outcome.
I got COVID just before the first wave, very early on, before the vaccines. It was really, really horrible. I've had proper flu once that I can remember. This was the only thing I ever had as an adult in my 54 years that got close to being as bad as real influenza, less temperature but much worse lung and chest symptoms. I nearly called 999 due to the frothy, rattling, bubbling noise in my chest when sleeping. I was at the point where I was scared to go to sleep and I thought I might be developing pneumonia. I was going to go to hospital the next day but things turned a corner and felt a bit better. Improved every day. Look back and feel lucky. Also at that time, we didn't think COVID was really here yet there were no restrictions. But it turns out that it was. Had I known I'd have called 999 because the symptoms were that bad, they reminded me of the time my mum had pneumonia and had to be hospitalised. But now, having had the virus, been double jabbed, and had the booster, I know that there is a very high probability I'd be OK if I was unlucky and caught the virus again - I prob won't get really bad symptoms. I still take precautions in public, masks and sanitizer gels. But I do not worry or stress about it.
I hope this helps Smiler69. Please do try not to worry too much, it'll likely be ok. Please write and ask if you are worried and need assurance. Remember there is always NHS 111 and the NHS website too. They'll tell you if your symptoms need urgent care.
All the best to you
Aasim