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Simple question- how many times have you tested positive for Covid
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. |
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"Keep it in the thread please op. "
Will do, thanks to all that have replied so far. Anecdotally and locally, friends, colleagues have been infected twice….. mostly in the last year.
Again, I have a job where I do meet many people indoors and even with mitigations this still represents an increased risk of catching the virus relative to the general population |
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"Once "
I now realise I’ve had covid at least twice, once in January 2020 which I caught whilst in Orlando but obvs couldn’t be tested for it, once in March 2022 where I tested positive with both lft and pcr. I worked the whole way through all the lockdowns in a security capacity so was dealing with other people in close contact (searching them and their belongings) and during 2020 mainly without PPE. It wasn’t a good time and my marriage failed as a result of pay cuts and emotional pressure on both of us. I’ve had all the jabs but have thought long and hard each time about my reasons for doing so. I had to test regularly (every four days) for work once tests because available, but no longer test or feel the need to. If I am unwell I will stay home until I am better.
I no longer wear a mask unless “forced” to do so eg in hospitals or at the doctors nor do I use hand sanitiser or practice social distancing, however I do wear gloves at work when searching. |
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"Once
I now realise I’ve had covid at least twice, once in January 2020 which I caught whilst in Orlando but obvs couldn’t be tested for it, once in March 2022 where I tested positive with both lft and pcr. I worked the whole way through all the lockdowns in a security capacity so was dealing with other people in close contact (searching them and their belongings) and during 2020 mainly without PPE. It wasn’t a good time and my marriage failed as a result of pay cuts and emotional pressure on both of us. I’ve had all the jabs but have thought long and hard each time about my reasons for doing so. I had to test regularly (every four days) for work once tests because available, but no longer test or feel the need to. If I am unwell I will stay home until I am better.
I no longer wear a mask unless “forced” to do so eg in hospitals or at the doctors nor do I use hand sanitiser or practice social distancing, however I do wear gloves at work when searching. "
Thank you for being so candid. Hypothetically question, again maybe a question being asked by many members, if you are in a job where you are higher risk of being exposed ( again you would have to look at this in a long term look), would you consider changing your job? |
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I now realise I’ve had covid at least twice, once in January 2020 which I caught whilst in Orlando but obvs couldn’t be tested for it, once in March 2022 where I tested positive with both lft and pcr. I worked the whole way through all the lockdowns in a security capacity so was dealing with other people in close contact (searching them and their belongings) and during 2020 mainly without PPE. It wasn’t a good time and my marriage failed as a result of pay cuts and emotional pressure on both of us. I’ve had all the jabs but have thought long and hard each time about my reasons for doing so. I had to test regularly (every four days) for work once tests because available, but no longer test or feel the need to. If I am unwell I will stay home until I am better.
I no longer wear a mask unless “forced” to do so eg in hospitals or at the doctors nor do I use hand sanitiser or practice social distancing, however I do wear gloves at work when searching.
Thank you for being so candid. Hypothetically question, again maybe a question being asked by many members, if you are in a job where you are higher risk of being exposed ( again you would have to look at this in a long term look), would you consider changing your job?"
I don’t think it’s relevant now, the potential for exposure is everywhere (or nowhere if you’re if that mindset), I’ve had my jabs, I’ve done my time in the risky zone, why would I change career now? If I was going to change jobs I’d have done it at the start of the first lockdown when we were exposed to international import risk with no PPE. |
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
I suppose to answer a few queries here relating to subsequent infections is that there is plenty of data out there now suggesting that the more times you get infected the poorer the outcomes long term with particular reference to heart and cardiovascular issues, not necessarily immediately after infections but several months done the line. |
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"I suppose to answer a few queries here relating to subsequent infections is that there is plenty of data out there now suggesting that the more times you get infected the poorer the outcomes long term with particular reference to heart and cardiovascular issues, not necessarily immediately after infections but several months done the line."
Personally, I am not in a position to change employment however , again anecdotally, I know a lot who are and are vulnerable and are seeking more Covid safe employment |
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"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. "
you mean positive PCR test ?
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. you mean positive PCR test ? "
Positive PCR or LFT |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Zero positive tests
Partner had it before vaccines were available and nearly died. I had to self isolate because of a positive test in the household, no need for me to have one.
I ended up with long covid for 11 months with breathing difficulties, couldn't get any medical help with long covid due to it not being recognised at that time, and later on because I had never tested positive for covid |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Zero 0
None-
Never
Naught/nought - 0
No times
Zilch Nada
100% On the Record Never
First week COVIDstate had to help 2 OAP's With & Since still Antiviralledx4 Nothing
Although FluJab did make me poo on woody
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By *bwstarzWoman
over a year ago
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January and June this year both on lft’s and then also on pcr through my monthly testing for ONS. January bout was still testing positive on February’s pcr which was done about 5 weeks after first testing positive. |
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"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. "
I have not tested positive yet..None Zero! and not had it yet |
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Twice that I tested for. Was ill with what I assumed was a chest infection right around the time COVID appeared. Lots of family and friends had it too around same time. Coughing fits the 2nd time we're a pain in the arse but nowt that worried me.
Having dealt with lung issues all my life I just got on with it so it didn't seem too bad but I suppose it's funny what you can get used to  |
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"Twice that I tested for. Was ill with what I assumed was a chest infection right around the time COVID appeared. Lots of family and friends had it too around same time. Coughing fits the 2nd time we're a pain in the arse but nowt that worried me.
Having dealt with lung issues all my life I just got on with it so it didn't seem too bad but I suppose it's funny what you can get used to "
I had the chest infection this spring and it was confirmed not to be covid, just two years of cold viruses ganging up on me. WAlkin in dept to the rescue, doctors surgery;useless.
those steroids are great. |
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By *ingeandTCouple
over a year ago
Peterborough |
Never.
Kids have had it, worked all through the height of the pandemic in a hospital with + patients.
Been exposed to it numerous times….had 3 vaccines, later than a lot though as had to wait for AZ due to allergies.
I normally catch every bug going so it’s weird  |
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"Twice that I tested for. Was ill with what I assumed was a chest infection right around the time COVID appeared. Lots of family and friends had it too around same time. Coughing fits the 2nd time we're a pain in the arse but nowt that worried me.
Having dealt with lung issues all my life I just got on with it so it didn't seem too bad but I suppose it's funny what you can get used to
I had the chest infection this spring and it was confirmed not to be covid, just two years of cold viruses ganging up on me. WAlkin in dept to the rescue, doctors surgery;useless.
those steroids are great."
I get one either spring or autumn every year. Miserable week to 10 days everytime. Not needed steroids for a while, prob cause I can't get a doctors appointment  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Twice,no jabs..
Lost all sense of taste and smell the first time and it still hasn't returned properly in over a year.
For Covid it's self I've had worse colds. |
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"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. "
Nil |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Never I am built for immunity by my own body defense system it's strong and strange "
You do know having a strong immune system doesn't mean you don't get things it just means you are less likely to get very sick? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Three times.
Brought it back from GC the first time - had had jab #1 around 3 months beforehand. Was really ill, lasted well over 4 months.
Eventually felt well enough to have second jab. Second positive was 2 weeks after jab #2. Really ill again.
Third time was about six months ago - only poorly for about 3 weeks.
Felt ill again a few months ago, could have sworn I had it based on previous symptoms - felt exactly the same - but test said no. I reckon the test didn’t pick it up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Worked healthcare through the whole pandemic. Then I get it September of this year. The same protocols never deviated . It's strange."
I guess it's possible you didn't catch it from someone at work. |
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3x times, first time awful. Other times wouldn't known if i had to test for work (nhs).
People say common sense but when you're working in an environment with it can be hard at times. Natural human behaviour.. I.e rubbing eyes and so on. But glad I got vaccinated. |
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment. "
Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.
You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Worked healthcare through the whole pandemic. Then I get it September of this year. The same protocols never deviated . It's strange.
I guess it's possible you didn't catch it from someone at work. "
it's random I agree . |
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By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"Zero positive tests
Partner had it before vaccines were available and nearly died. I had to self isolate because of a positive test in the household, no need for me to have one.
I ended up with long covid for 11 months with breathing difficulties, couldn't get any medical help with long covid due to it not being recognised at that time, and later on because I had never tested positive for covid "
Very sorry for what you went through - I hope you are feeling better now |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.
Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.
You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections "
No the 2 times I had symptoms I wasn't poorly at all really.
This 1st time was pre jab in December 2020 I lost taste completely for less then than 24 hours, For about 18 hours before that my taste was a bit funny and everything tasted sour but when it came back it was quite quick. I lost my smell completely for about 3 days Other than that I have no symptoms. The 2nd time it was mild cold like symptoms. I've been very lucky, But also odd is my husband has only tested positive once. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.
Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.
You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections "
I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know. |
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"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.
Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.
You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections
I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know. "
Wasn't there something on the pcr literature that said not to get tested again in a certain time frame for this reason? Or am I misremembering? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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tested positive for 4th time 2 weeks ago..
Once in 2020, twice 2021 and now this year..
Total time I hospital about 6 months.. zero hospital time from this recent bout |
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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago
trouble most likely, or creating it :) |
"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.
Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.
You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections
I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know. Wasn't there something on the pcr literature that said not to get tested again in a certain time frame for this reason? Or am I misremembering?"
if you had covid you should retest for 90 days after on pcr.
We are still testing twice weekly unless someone tests positive at work.. then it's back to daily tests for 7 days |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.
Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.
You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections
I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know. Wasn't there something on the pcr literature that said not to get tested again in a certain time frame for this reason? Or am I misremembering? if you had covid you should retest for 90 days after on pcr.
We are still testing twice weekly unless someone tests positive at work.. then it's back to daily tests for 7 days "
This And yes you are right about not testing for 90 days but there are some people that will still test positive after that so it's possible I've been one of them when tested positive with no symptoms. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time 
Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable."
Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.
Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate. |
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"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time
Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable.
Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.
Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate. "
Thank you. It might just be that then Hopefully it clears off soon… |
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over a year ago
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"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time
Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable.
Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.
Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate.
Thank you. It might just be that then Hopefully it clears off soon…"
Really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this does seem to wipe people out for around 2 weeks but I hope that isn't the case for you. X |
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"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time
Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable.
Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.
Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate.
Thank you. It might just be that then Hopefully it clears off soon…
Really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this does seem to wipe people out for around 2 weeks but I hope that isn't the case for you. X"
I have felt really wiped tbh. Fingers crossed. Thank you  x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been positive once, back in the summer. Luckily I only had one horrific day where I felt like death, then just a small tickly cough and a bit of a sore throat |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had it twice ( well, that I know of). First time I had in January and it was awful. And the second time I caught it in August. Both times left me in pretty bad state. Still not completely recovered. |
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By *otsMan
over a year ago
Higham |
I haven't been meeting and it's finally caught up with me after 3yrs.
I suspect eldest picked it up last week or so ago at work he was bad last week and now me.
Started off sticky mouth like the start of tonsillitis, then a tickly throat lots of coughing on and off.
2 days later real nasty cold 2 days.
Feeling a little better today.
Luckily had all the boosters being over a certain age and with asthma & had double pneumonia in the past!!
Hopefully no airway issues inhalers working.
I haven't been out much, not meeting, barely been shopping, but still caught it.
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