“I’m 22 years old and I tested positive for COVID-19. I’ve been debating on sharing more about this, but I want to share my experience especially with those around my age group to help bring awareness, and to relieve any stress/anxiety some may have due to the pandemic.
Day 1: It started with a mild DRY cough and a slightly sore throat. I was very tired that night.
Day 2: I felt a lot of pressure in my head to the point where I would have to cough softly to avoid the discomfort. That night, I experienced the chills and had a fever. One main symptom that stood out to me was that my eyes physically hurt. They were tender and sore.
Day 3: Energy levels VERY low. I only slept, and still ran fevers. At this point, my symptoms were a dry cough, migraine, fever, chills, some nausea. I decided to go to the doctors where I tested negative for the flu and strep.
The doctor told me I probably just had an infection and prescribed me antibiotics and 800mg of ibuprofen. I made sure to stay extremely hydrated and stocked up on vitamins and probiotics. That night, I still ran a fever.
Day 4: Finally no more fever, but a new symptom showed up: shortness of breath. It was uncomfortable; it felt like I had bricks on my chest. At this point, I wanted to test for corona like I should have been in the first place, but it was very DIFFICULT to get tested for it!!! I continued to self-quarantine and hydrate hydrate HYDRATE!
Day 5: Symptoms: sore throat, cough, shortness of breath. I went to the same doctor and I was very adamant about getting tested. Doctor said my vitals were ‘remarkable’ but I wasn’t going to take no for an answer! I also requested chest X-rays, everything came out normal.
I was advised to continue self quarantine, and I would receive my results in 5-6 DAYS!!!!!
Day 6 – With the continued use of antibiotics and ibuprofen, my symptoms were: sore throat, cough, shortness of breath. My energy levels began to increase.
Day 7 – Symptoms: slight sore throat, mild cough, shortness of breath. Energy levels increasing.
Day 8 – Symptoms: Mild cough, starting to feel like myself again. Energy!
Day 9 – Symptoms: My cough was a little heavier, normal energy levels.
Day 10 – Symptoms: Mild cough, mucus, normal energy levels. My lab results came in: POSITIVE.
I am continuing to self-isolate and take care of myself. Today I am feeling great and healthy! I will need to re-test in order to be cleared. That’s if I can find a doctor who is willing to re-test me. I haven’t had any luck so far.
My Twitter DM’s will be open to any who have questions. I hope this was helpful.
I wanted to let people know that if I got through it, so can you!!! Don’t panic if you are feeling symptoms. Take initiative and follow CDC guidelines. We’re going to get through this!
Update: I do not vape or smoke. I do not have any underlying health conditions. No asthma. I have my tonsils removed. I was not prescribed any medication after testing positive for COVID-19.”
This story was submitted to Love What Matters by Bjonda Haliti. You can follow her journey on Twitter. Submit your own story here and be sure to subscribe to our free email newsletter for our best stories, and YouTube for our best videos.
Read more stories like this:
Do you know someone who could benefit from reading this? SHARE this story on Facebook with family and friends.