Updated: results. Self quarantine. Again.

I have some luck, let me tell you.

I changed jobs and moved and 2 weeks into the new (old) job working for the guy who taught me produce I get freaking sick. Like, sick enough that I left work early on the 4th of July and called in sick for the 5th too. The boss is cool with that, but he wants a covid-19 test before I can return to work. Thank heaven my doctor was able to do one Monday afternoon. Now I'm stuck at home in self quarantine until results come back negative.

Whatever was wrong with me was everywhere BUT my lungs, which is a blessing because of my COPD. The doctor didn't think it was the coronavirus, but I needed the test and they were ok with getting it done for me. If you haven't had one, let me tell you about it: they scraped the back of my eyeballs. Through my nose. Not fun.

I'm under orders to self quarantine until I get a negative result or for 14 days. Today is the first day I've felt like doing anything but sit on my couch and read, and I haven't accomplished as much as I would have liked but I accomplished enough.

The moral of this story? I'm not sure, but I figured you guys would at least be here to listen to me whine LOL

Edit for update:
It's come back negative, I can go back to work tomorrow (I hope)

5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

Veteran

Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry! It sounds like you're still sick. Make sure you take care of yourself--that's the main thing to focus on getting done. xx

Gigi

Ugh! Keeping fingers crossed for you that the result is negative so that you can get out and about!

Anonymous

What a horrible experience. I hope you feel better.

JAileen

Oh no! I hope it’s negative. Fingers crossed.

bridgie

So sorry. I hope the test results will be negative.

Glory

I hope you feel better soon! I had the test 2 weeks ago. Throat and nose swab and I agree they touched the back of my skull. It gave me a blistering headache. The only thing I can say is that it is fast.

slim cat

Hope it's nothing more serious than plain cold ( and probably fatigue/stress from everything.. ). Take care of yourself! Hugs.

I especially hope that you are not alone if you do ha e the virus. I was at an outside masked meeting last night and one ladies whole family had had the virus, her children mostly. You need someone to make and feed you nourishing food.

So glad it came back negative! Hugs!

rachylou

Good news! I think changing workplaces often makes people sick. Even going back to old ones. Different flora and fauna.

cindysmith

Rachylou, different allergens, too. I'm back at the produce stand, basically outdoors

Janet

(website)

Yikes, I'm glad you tested negative, but hope you are feeling better! Stay safe -- TX is having a time of it, and too many people there are of "hell no, I'm not wearing a mask" mindset.

Kate

So glad to hear the test was negative!

Style Fan

I am so glad to hear the test was negative. Take care of yourself.

Suz

So glad the test was negative!!

unfrumped

Glad you are better and it’s not THE virus— though it sure was something.

Glad your test was negative. Stay safe.

Sisi

Yay! I am glad that the test is negative and that you are feeling better. Best wishes, and take care. xxx

Staysfit

So sorry you have not felt well, but having a more flexible employer sounds like a breath of fresh air! I’m happy for you and hope everything works out well!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Good news, Cindy! What a relief! Hope you feel better, and take care. Stay safe! xo

Oh, such good news, and here I came ready to post a bunch of tips on getting through the illness alone that I've gathered from various friends. I'm so glad they aren't needed!

The produce stand being basically outside sounds hot but so much healthier, covid-wise!

kkards

Congratulations on the negative test...the rest, well, that just seems to be the way 2020 is going...its hurry up and wait, its like being in a giant holding zone, and sometimes it just feels like one big circular reference.

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