FabSwingers.com > Forums > Virus > Simple question- how many times have you tested positive for Covid
Simple question- how many times have you tested positive for Covid
Jump to: Newest in thread
 |
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once and felt absolutely awful for a week. Still struggling with shortness of breath on exercise which I never had before. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Never, worked all through it and had to test for work. Was in contact with lots of others who did not I never did. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Do weekly tests. Only tested positive once and I believe only had covid once. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
[Removed by poster at 18/11/22 19:44:30] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
I should add in the interest of fairness that I have tested positive twice. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *avexxMan
over a year ago
cheshire |
not had it and i dont want it,, |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"not had it and i dont want it,,"
Covid, or the test? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *avexxMan
over a year ago
cheshire |
not had covid,, was p.c.r tested twice a week,, they have now stopped |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"not had it and i dont want it,,
Covid, or the test?"
The test |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Keep it in the thread please op. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Never, not jabbed either. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Twice, both this year. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Twice this year plus I was really poorly late 2019 with was most likely Covid |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once .. although had it twice. First time I was told it was a none descript viral infection when I was admitted to hospital. Later found out it had been covid |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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?"
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *estivalMan
over a year ago
borehamwood |
Never tested for it until i was admited to hospital for something else they tested me before they put me on a ward and it came back positive,had no symptoms at all |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Never. Test at least weekly, when unwell, and after potential exposure |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Once |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I've yet to test positive, Taurus has tested positive once. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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 ?
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Never |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
0 positive infection test results and possibly no infections either. Upto date with all vaccinations and boosters, last about 3 weeks ago |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
Stoke area |
Once. September this year. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Twice in the space of three months |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *jonesMan
over a year ago
Plymouth |
Twice over about a year |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once. April this year. Absolutely floored for 2 weeks. Worst I've ever felt. I'm fully vaxxed but have 2 auto immune conditions. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *bwstarzWoman
over a year ago
south cheshire |
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
None.
All 3 of us tested twice a week lft for work plus on the ONS monthly testing since the start.
All negative. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
once |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Never |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Twice
First time was in a government institute in Baku for 13 days
Rice and 2 chicken drum sticks 3 times a day
Very lucky as both times had no symptoms or illness associated with covid |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
Just the once at the start of the year but I am fairly antisocial so mix with relatively few people |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
Once, last Christmas 
Symptoms were manageable, no vaccine. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *OXO2018Couple
over a year ago
Norfolk |
Regularly tested and all been negative |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ervertsCouple
over a year ago
halesowen |
Twice. 2nd time wasn’t as bad as the first, and I got over it much quicker too. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
None |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
0 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands |
Never.
More tests than I care to remember.
5 Covid Jabs and a large supply of common sense. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Never for me. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *estivalMan
over a year ago
borehamwood |
[Removed by poster at 20/11/22 07:27:47] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Had it 3 times and only tested positive once.
This latest strain either doesn't show up on the PCR test or we are being sold all of the fake tests that Gov.uk bought back in 2020. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I,ve had it four times....
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *estivalMan
over a year ago
borehamwood |
To the person who sent me abusive messages privatley, know your probably reading this thread, got something to say, say it in here or at least dont block people after you have sent abusive mail, |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
None, but I don’t trust those LFT |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
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  |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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  |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I've had Covid once as far as I know and tested positive maybe 5 times during the illness until testing negative after about 10 days.
Nita |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I have never tested. I havent felt ill nor been nominated as a close contact. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
9 times in total, each day the one time I had it  |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Never had a test so never tested positive. Never will have a test either. Its not fit for purpose apart from any thing else! |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Once. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I've been tested loads of times and never tested positive |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *orset.J OP Man
over a year ago
Weymouth |
"9 times in total, each day the one time I had it "
Very true, I should rephrase the question as episodes of testing positive  |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Tested positive twice, but think I’ve had it three times altogether. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
0 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
And i had a headache and felt a bit poorly but nothing major |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once confirmed,but suspected had covid when came back from Spain in July had sore throat and chest inflammation but rapid flow was negative |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Nill |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Never had it as far as I am aware. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago
In my happy place |
Never tested
Never had symptoms |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Twice. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
None |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Once |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
Never I am built for immunity by my own body defense system it's strong and strange |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ermite12ukMan
over a year ago
Solihull and Brentwood |
None.
Though, way back in I think Xmas 2021. I'm sure I had it. But didn't have tests then. Layed up in bed for a week. But had no loss of taste or smell. Just put it down to flue. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Worked healthcare through the whole pandemic. Then I get it September of this year. The same protocols never deviated . It's strange. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Tested positive twice, but also had it before community testing was available.
So, three infections in total. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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 . |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *egoMan
over a year ago
Preston |
Never tested positive (prob 5 tests), never had Covid despite being surrounded by it. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Tested positive twice. Think I’ve had it 3 or 4 times, first one was before it got popular.
I’ve an underlying condition which makes it pretty obvious when I’m ill. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *eeman1Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
Once.
Literally on Monday. Feel like crap. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Never had covid
Had my two vax
Had two boosters
So some thing works |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *exieTV/TS
over a year ago
Cheltenham |
[Removed by poster at 24/11/22 06:29:09] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *exieTV/TS
over a year ago
Cheltenham |
Never, 4vaccinations Pfizer Pfizer Moderna and Pfizer and 1 SmallPox Vaccine |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Twice. Was quite poorly the first time, but just a high temp the second time.
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once..... just felt like a severe cold one week later and fine again |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
[Removed by poster at 24/11/22 07:43:31] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Still haven't caught it nor been jabbed.
PS: Before you rant at me please look up #DiedSuddenly |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I've been lucky had none otherwise I might not be here as diagnosed with leukemia 6 months ago also wear a mask due to no immune system |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Tested a few times due to work and to travel and when I had a bad cold, never got a positive test, either me or the Mrs |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
3 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Never but I reckon I’ve had it 4 times now including as I comment. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I’ve had it three times: Nov ‘21, Feb ‘22, July ‘22. Less awful each time, but feel it’s affected my ability to breathe properly. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I’ve tested positive twice (both PCR). Mr has only had it once.
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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… |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"2"
And not from any socials either…. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I’ve had it twice once this year once last year. Male half has never had it |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once,had it for 2 days that wás it |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
None and both us worked thru lockdown which is surprising considering the work we both do |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
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. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Twice.
Once in hospital as coukdnt get enough oxygen in me.
The other time very mild |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
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.
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once. Already expected I had it as felt awful. The test was just a confirmation. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once.
If I had symptoms now I'd only test if I was going to be mixing with people |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Three.
Vulnerable parents, it made them really when they got it, so I’m trying not to pass it on. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Three.
Vulnerable parents, it made them really when they got it, so I’m trying not to pass it on. "
My vulnerable parent gave it to us  |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Tested positive twice but we don't have to test now so may have had it more times. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once. Caught it from an unknown patient when we no longer had to wear masks. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Three in total, but always a chance I've had it since we no longer need to test. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ornLordMan 2 weeks ago
Wiltshire and London |
Twice as far as I can recall.
Most recently from a birthday party mid-2024 where somebody present had it - we found out later - and had decided to turn up anyway. Many there were working in the hospitality sector, so I don't get the mentality...
I'm counted as vulnerable so I still get the jabs, obviously more a mitigation rather than a protection from infection. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
When working on site about 50 times lol. Apple juice mixed with maple syrup always gave me a positive result.
However in real terms, had it once, nearly killed me, but recovered. Not had it since. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Never
I've been ill when I've come into contact with people with covid but I just stayed home until it passed like any illness. Knowing it's covid doesn't change anything
I've had no vaccines as yet, when I'm older and consider getting the flu shot I'll get it then |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Twice once in 2021 and again in 2024 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once - my whole team came down with it when we had to go abroad after lockdown |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *abba44Man 2 weeks ago
Broadstairs |
Three times now have long covid loss of feeling below knee caps,which effects standing up from a seat. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *elnkazCouple 2 weeks ago
cheshire |
Twice and that was I had to be tested at work. Wasn't ill. No symptoms neg Lateral flows but pos pcr.????? Twice.. and I was front line too |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once. Had a work colleague who tested positive for more than a month on both PCR and lateral flow.Maybe longer because he just stopped testing in the end. He was slightly ill to start off. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Once never tested for it myself, must of picked iy up while i was in hospital as they tested me when i was admited then they kept testing every few days after bout a week and half i came back as positive this was 2022 if they hadnt of tested me id never have known i had it |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
3 times - plus I'm convinced I also had Covid in the early days, before testing was available. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Update test + once but, just a frog in my throat.
Mould infections are much worse than covid, for me. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
.
