Covid

[Carolsos]

Hi guys just tested positive for COVID! Am a bit shocked only just haf a covid jab on a week Thursday. I started feeling ill on Saturday but thought I had a cold with a horrendous headache that I cannot get rid off!! It has progressed to a cough, sore throat and sneezing. Feel exhausted a bit like a flare apart from the headache. This is my first time having covid. I rang work up and said not going in and they said to ring up on Tuesday to say when I am going back. Can we get some anti viral something do you know. I have been online to get dome more covid tests as I only have 2 left. I wasnt going to a test as thought it was just a cold. But my partner is back in hospital again and I was suppose to be going yo see him tomorrow. So thought I'd better get a test done. Am pleased I did. Downside is I cant see him now for a few days.

I have at last moved into my new place and got my new sofa at last so I can lounge on it now while being ill. Take care everyone.

[MadBunny]

Sorry to hear it got you. I got it back in April- like you, about a week after I had my jab . I had a chesty cold, and thought that's all it was, until hubby had a sore throat and tested positive, so I did a test too.I dont know about anti virals as I didn't bother, but I'm sure there will be others who can advise.

Glad youre settled in your new place

Wishing you better soon🤗

[helenlw7]

I caught Covid in March. I already had a PCR test so when my lft said I was positive I had to report my result to the NHS and then do the same with the PCR - not sure if the initials. I was rung up by a nurse who wrote down all my meds, it took a long time because I was on 25! She said I probably get anti virals because I was on methotrexate and also she could hear my lungs were bad. The dr confirmed that I would need and antiviral infusion and I had it 2 days after my lft. It worked really well. I hope you get well quickly and you get to see your partner in hospital soon.

I’m due to have my 6th vaccination tomorrow.

[Madmusiclover]

yes you probably can get antivirals. Ring 111. The sooner the better.

[springcross]

Hope you feel better soon Carol. x

[Jackie1947]

As covid incubates for 3-7 days just coincidence you got covid. If you are on biological meds you can request antivirals but you need them up to 5th day after that they aren't prescribed

[Monkeysmum]

Get well soon Carol 💐

[Fra22-57]

sorry to hear that.It’s just unfortunate.Maybe you already had start of covid before vaccine.There are lots of coughs n colds n headaches that can be missed before full blown covid.You need to start antivirals by day 5 and even thou on biologic would not necessarily mean you would qualify.When I caught covid I had a letter sent saying I qualified but when I rang for help was denied it as wasn’t too bad.You will have to test negative before you can go out for hospital visits.It took 10 days til I did..

[Happygranny1958]

I tested positive for covid last week, exact same symptoms as you. Spoke with my GP who sorted out antivirals for me. I got a call from the covid team and antivirals were delivered the next day from the local hospital. I am over the worst now, just have the cough lingering. Hope you feel much better soon. X

[katieoxo60]

Sorry to hear your news about the virus, hopefully you will soon be feeling better , its taken me some time to recover from a bout in july. Best wishes to your partner for a good recovery from thier hospital stay. Enjoy your lounging on the sofa, hope things pick up for you soon.

[JenniferW]

My rheumatologist said I should have had anti virals because I was on a biologic, give your GP or 111 a call and push for them. Covid dragged on and messed with my thyroid this time.

[arvine in reply to JenniferW]

what are biologics, not familiar with as i am in canada

[JenniferW in reply to arvine]

arthritis.org/drug-guide/bi...

If you look at this page, it's got a description with a list of different types, hopefully some of the brand names are used in Canada.

[arvine in reply to JenniferW]

thank you Jennifer, as with any drug, seems many possible side affects, just never heard the term ""biologics"" here

[Maggieorencia in reply to arvine]

Canada as well. Biologics are used after traditional first line treatments (for ex: Methotrexate) don’t work or you can’t take. I am on a biologic. I’ve been on two. First was Rituxan, which didn’t work. Now am on biologic #2 for last 4 years. This one is called Orencia. Biologics May be self injected weekly or in my case delivered intravenously. In my case I go to an infusion center once a month to receive my meds. I’d rather only have side effects monthly as opposed to weekly when I was injecting 1x a week. Speak to your rheumatologist. They are the only ones who can decide if you need a biologic and write the prescription. Biologics are usually quite pricey ($25K a year give or take) so you may have to battle with your insurance provider.

[worldtraveler2]

Hi. I had covid after getting back from holiday. Tested positive and sent the test off. Next day had a phone call from my hospital can I come in, in 2 days time to have an infusion in my arm. 2 days later tested negative. Hope you get better soon.