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I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 12:06 am
I tested positive on Monday, the 10th of August. I was convinced that I was a gonner if I contracted the disease because of me being very overweight, having an afib heartbeat and high blood pressure - albeit controlled through medication. I also have a drinking problem. I'm 61 years old. As it turned out though, it was nothing to me. I lost my appetite for several days and felt very weak. I slept for 10 hours a day for about 3 days. But that was it. It's been almost a week now and I have no symptoms at all.
Strange disease. It's killed people younger than me and (I thought) less vulnerable.
Obviously, I'm grateful. This thing scared the crap out of me but turned out to be no threat at all.
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RE: I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 12:33 am
Glad you’re okay.
It is indeed a weird disease in how it affects everyone differently.
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RE: I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 2:05 am
I'm still wearing a surgical mask and disposable gloves when I go shopping.
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RE: I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 2:27 am
Really glad you're okay.
Make sure you continue to take care of yourself.
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RE: I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 8:10 am
Stay strong, dude!
I'm mumble-mumble years old, diabetic, CHF, AFIB, pericarditis, COPD, diabetes, cervical kyphosis and lordosis (not relevant, but I'm ringing the bell like crazy.) Other than that I'm fine. -ish.
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RE: I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 8:29 am
There are several strains of the corona virus. You probably contracted a mild strain.
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RE: I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 8:38 am
(This post was last modified: August 16, 2020 at 9:01 am by brewer.)
Glad you dodged one.
Got any idea where/how you were exposed?
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RE: I'm Covid-19 Positive
August 16, 2020 at 10:26 am
Good that you're apparently OK!
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