A further update - I'm sick · 5:12pm Mar 25th, 2020
So I've definitely come down with something. Whether or not it's actually the coronavirus I can't say for certain, as in the UK we're only testing those who are sick enough to be hospitalised, and I'm fortunate enough not to require that. The symptoms seem to fit, mainly the fever, a headache, sore throat, and coughing, though my coughing isn't too bad and is mainly limited to if I exert myself too much. Speaking of exertion, I've found doing things that should be easy tires me out, like loading the washing machine the other day really took it out of me. Also, I've completely lost my sense of smell; I first noticed this when I couldn't smell my sandalwood shaving soap, then tested everything I could find - brilliantine, brylcreem, moustache wax, floor cleaner, etc. Absolutely nothing.
Most of this started last week, but like an idiot I assumed that it was merely stress and anxiety. I appear to be over the worst of it, however, except for the anosmia, which is actually distressing me the most out of all of it. So for the time being I'll stick with the government rules of staying in, which everyone should be doing anyway, and trying to crack on with a bit of writing to alleviate some of the tedium of isolation.
hope it nothing best wishes
The anosmia is another possible symptom of COVID-19, from what I'd heard. I hadn't imagined that one wouldn't be able to smell anything at all, though.
I hope you recover from whatever ails you quickly.
Please go get yourself tested. If you have the virus, it’s better to know as there are options that your doctor could advise you to take to speed up your recovery.
I wish you a speedy recovery!
Hope you get better soon. Your fanfics are honestly some of my favorite on the site, and it would be a shame if they were to go unfinished.
Wish you luck and better health.
Damn it, be safe Raleigh. If you have close friends/family arrange a daily check up call. At worst you’ll get some company over the phone/internet. At worst you’ll have someone who can get to your house/call the hospital.
Your stories are good but your health is much more important. You should probably alert those you have been in contact with to be careful. Just in case
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I wish I could get tested, but over here it's been restricted to hospital patients. Thankfully, it's not serious enough for me to go into hospital, but until our government gets more tests I'll have to remain in this weird position of not knowing for certain whether it really was Covid-19 or the worst cold or flu I've ever had.
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I've been in contact with friends and family over the internet, and its been a godsend. I had been in work the previous week, and I'm praying I haven't passed it on to anyone there.
Thank you everyone for your messages of support. After nearly a week of rest and isolation, my symptoms are slowly getting better, except for this anosmia, but from what I've read that takes the longest to recover
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If you were at work the previous week, that's something people will want to know. Part of testing is checking your contacts and where you went within the last 14 days. If testing's not an option, then you should still make sure everyone knows you got sick. And if you do have to go out or meet someone for any reason, I recommend you wear not just a mask, but also a face shield, like the plastic ones dentists use to block splashes. I'm pretty sure you can make one at home with a wire clothes hanger (unwound into a stretch of wire) bent to fit around your head, and with saran wrap or something else transparent draped over it. It might just stop droplets from reaching or leaving your face.
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Yep, I've already let my coworkers and family know. Fortunately, I live alone, so isolating myself is easy and I was able to get enough supplies to last me a while. I haven't been outside since the 20th of March. I am feeling a lot better now, just a bit tired and my sense of smell is still gone, but hopefully by the time I need to venture out and restock supplies I'll no longer be contagious.
Damn. Hope things get better for you.