I had no idea that I had covid. I woke up one morning and had the croakiest voice, I sounded like I had laryngitis. I thought that it was the new nasal ointment I was using as the doctor mentioned a sore throat is normal when using the ointment.
Santine begged to differ. "You sound covid-y, take a test". So I took a test, and horrified at the result, I immediately took another with the same result.
Now, if was going to catch covid, this was the 'best' time. I had treatment last week, I didn't have any medical appointments or treatment for another week and a half. I've never been 'afraid' of catching covid, I was always more afraid of missing a treatment because of covid.
Also where did I catch it from? I have barely left my house all holidays, I am a fanatical mask wearer and I use hand sanitiser and wash my hands so frequently the skin is peeling off my hands. I lived with Santine while he had covid and never caught it, its perplexing. My working theory is I caught it when I went to the doctor to pick up a prescription.
Now because of all the pills and treatments I take, I am not allowed to take cold and flu medication or anti-inflammatories they contraindicate with my blood thinners, so I am reduced to fighting covid with herbal remedies and old wives tales - wish me luck!
Day 0
I have a croaky throat. I squeak and crackle as I talk, which is about to be both infuriating and hilarious as I ring around and cancel the appointments and plans I had for Friday and the weekend. My throat clears around 11.30-ish. I have been gargling salt water and sucking on dried ivy leaf extract throat lozenges - which taste far better than you would assume. Nothing really to report, I feel fine. I have forced myself to rest = laying in bed all day doom scrolling instagram and watching stupid reels.
Day 1
I woke this morning with a croaky throat again, a snotty nose and each time I blow my nose, I cough - go figure. After getting up and moving around, my throat is clear and the cough stops happening. It's just a runny nose, but only one nostril, the right. Otherwise I feel good, I have energy, I can smell and taste everything still. Here's hoping it doesn't get any worse. I am still gargling with salt water, sucking ivy extract lozenges, chewing vitamin c gummies and taking panadol mini caps. Today I am on the couch. The dogs have gone on their pack walk and I am watching the new episode of the Kardashians on Disney+ (it's my guilty pleasure, don't come at me). Today I am letting myself do jobs. I've done some washing, made the beds, tidied up, changed the dogs crates.
Day 2
A weird rash has appeared. I look like I've been absolutely eaten alive by mozzies.
The rash covers my arms and the top half of my back. It's not itchy or sore, just odd. I'm still snotty but very grateful that this is a mild case. Today I've cleaned my whole house - productive!
Day 3
Today the Covid tracing people called, the lady on the phone was a hoot. She asked all the questions about symptoms and how you are feeling, and if I need any help. She had some real jams blasting in the background of the call, she was pretty funny too. Today I still have the rash, a sporadic cough and a runny nose, but I feel the best today that I have this whole adventure.
Day 4
Getting better still. I have a sore, stiff neck. I'm sure it's from staring down at my phone so much these past few days and doom scrolling my way through the day.
Day 5
Nothing exciting to report.
Rash - still there
Runny nose - only when I bend over
Sporadic cough - gone
Sore neck - still there.
Day 6
Second to last day in isolation. Feeling good. Although 5 days of not doing much has made doing stuff an effort! I'm sure school on Friday will be fun.
Day 7
Final day in iso.
Took a test and I am...... almost negative. Is that a thing? I'm symptom free so that's the main thing. There is the faintest of lines at the 'T'.
Day 8
I went to work and was fine. The only thing I noticed is talking is very exhausting, and at school I talk a lot! It was wonderful to see the children and staff again.
That was my experience with covid, and I hope to never get it again - one and done!
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