My Covid 19 Experience

https://www.reddit.com/r/COVID19_Testimonials/comments/sbhb7e/my_covid_19_experience/

created by MidnightDreaming2022 on 24/01/2022 at 08:24 UTC*

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[UPDATE #2] At 12:06AM Thursday January 27th 2022, I posted a negative BinaxNow Antigen test for Covid 19.

I will Test again in the morning to confirm the results but i am very positive that the results will stand come tomorrow. I am blessed and thankful to possibly be over this virus and want to wish everyone out there with prayers and sympathy 🙏 We must not forget that there will be those who need our support even longer ❤️

[UPDATE #1]

I tested myself again on 1/24/2022 for infectious activity using a Abbott Self Test kit.

I did once again test positive on the test. Indicating a viral load capable of infecting others. I will continue to isolate myself until day 10 arrives in which I will test again.

Should I test positive on day 10, I will test every 2-3 days afterwards until a negative result occurs.

[ORIGINAL POST]:

Hello everyone.

I don’t go on Reddit very much but created a new account to do so.

I’m a 22 year old Healthcare Worker (IT Department) who tested positive for Covid 19 on Tuesday January 18th 2022.

I am Fully Vaccinated and Boosted with Pfizer’s Vaccine. I received my initial doses in December of 2020 and January of 2021. I got my Booster Shot in October of 2021.

Prior to being infected, I had somehow evaded this virus throughout its many variants for the last 2 years. It honestly came to me as a big surprise considering the work setting I’m in everyday.

For the past 5-6 days it’s definitely been a rollercoaster of emotions and symptoms but I wanted to share what I’ve experienced with Covid 19 so far.

On the day I tested positive I was experiencing mild congestion and a sore throat. I tried to shrug it off as another cold but I was planning a trip out of state to North Dakota so I made the wise decision to test myself with a Abbott Self test. Within 7 minutes of completing the test It spiked 2 solid pink lines indicating a positive test. To make sure it had completed its course I waited the full 15 minutes to confirm its results. The 2 Pink Lines never changed.

I was mentally devastated to see that result.

For the past 5 days in quarantine, I’ve been blessed to have only experienced mild symptoms of the virus which include:

•Dry cough at times but not constant

•Sneezing

•Congestion

•Burning sensation in my nose

•Mild loss of smell (can still faintly smell but not well. Potentially due to congestion).

•Minor Fatigue

I have not experienced a fever or lost my sense of taste which I am extremely blessed about. I’ve also not had any breathing problems and continue to produce a pulse ox reading of 96%-98%. I suffer from Asthma at times so this was a big concern of mine going into this.

Mentally speaking, I’ve lost sleep due to insomnia. Some people have reported this as well so I��m glad I’m not the only one experiencing this. I’m sure it’s also due to being isolated in a room for the past few days which would drive any sane person crazy.

This virus has taken so much from people. It’s good to stay positive during infection but again we all must respect and realize that some will struggle with this virus and face serious complications. There’s no way to sugarcoat the complexity and risks this virus poses to every single human on this planet. I’ve seen first hand how terrible this disease can affect people physically & mentally.

I will test again tomorrow on day 6 to track my progress with covid. Should I test negative, I would be able to end my isolation with strict Mask wearing until day 10 has passed. If I’m still positive, I will continue my quarantine until day 10 has passed and test again afterwards.

My Covid 19 Experience

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