Got a text about my COVID-19 test results....
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
Perth, Australia
July 22, 2020 1:37pm CST
In my last Discussion I explained that I had to go to the Respiratory Clinic as I've been having a bad cold. I don't know how things are elsewhere but here we can't go see our normal / usual doctors if we are having cold / flu like symptoms. We have to go elsewhere. I assumed I would be getting tested for the COVID-19 and I did and it sucked! Was a very quick process but was very uncomfortable!
The lady was so nice and supportive. She swabbed my throat and I gagged on it. 
Was such a small little thing yet made me gag. Then I had to get the swab up my nose and that was so horrible! Very much worth it! But horrible! I had never seen this test being done before so I had it in my mind that it would slowly go up the nose and then come back out again. Instead, it went so far up my nose very quickly and she held it there for I don't know, probably 5 seconds but it felt longer. As soon as it went up my nose my left arm quickly shot out in front of me like I was going to push her away. My natural reaction was going to push her away but I knew I shouldn't do that so I just kept my arm out in front as if trying to say "Please stop!"
She took it out and my eye started to water like crazy and I apologised to her for acting as if I was about to push her away. She was so kind and assured me that my reaction was normal and that many others do that.
So anyway I received a text telling me that COVID-19 was not detected. Like I said in my previous Discussion, I didn't think I had it anyway but no harm done in checking. The lady who did the test for me basically said this cold I have is just lingering and gave me a doctor's note meaning I can't go to the Childcare Centre for this week for my practical placement. I need to contact them to see if I can continue next week instead.
Thank you very kindly for reading.
****Photo is mine. Just a screenshot of the text****
Was such a small little thing yet made me gag. Then I had to get the swab up my nose and that was so horrible! Very much worth it! But horrible! I had never seen this test being done before so I had it in my mind that it would slowly go up the nose and then come back out again. Instead, it went so far up my nose very quickly and she held it there for I don't know, probably 5 seconds but it felt longer. As soon as it went up my nose my left arm quickly shot out in front of me like I was going to push her away. My natural reaction was going to push her away but I knew I shouldn't do that so I just kept my arm out in front as if trying to say "Please stop!"
She took it out and my eye started to water like crazy and I apologised to her for acting as if I was about to push her away. She was so kind and assured me that my reaction was normal and that many others do that.
So anyway I received a text telling me that COVID-19 was not detected. Like I said in my previous Discussion, I didn't think I had it anyway but no harm done in checking. The lady who did the test for me basically said this cold I have is just lingering and gave me a doctor's note meaning I can't go to the Childcare Centre for this week for my practical placement. I need to contact them to see if I can continue next week instead.
Thank you very kindly for reading.
****Photo is mine. Just a screenshot of the text****22 people like this
25 responses
But it's okay. I just really hope I never need to get tested.
@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
22 Jul 20
Bet the nurse has learned when it's wise to dodge. Glad you're c19 free.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@Namelesss Oh that made me laugh! But I think that just may be true though! And thank you very much. 
Oh that made me laugh! But I think that just may be true though! And thank you very much. 2 people like this
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
22 Jul 20
Glad it’s negative but you can still have it. The rest is only 30% accurate about detecting it. You could be in either the early or late stages of having the virus. The only true way is to do blood test for antibodic.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
29 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 antiboditics helps with infection not viral things.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@ShyBear88 I know. That's what the doctors said I had at first but due to being sick for a little over two weeks, they are saying how a viral infection can turn into a bacterial one. That's why I'm now having antibiotics. 
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@ShyBear88 Thank you for telling me that. I have heard of the test still being wrong etc. I have been put on antibiotics this morning. If nothing improves than I will ask for more help including a blood test.
@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
29 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Once is more than enough I think.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@LadyDuck I'd hope so. Though I wonder if someone gets sick again with a cold if they would be tested again to be sure? I don't know if that's part of the protocol to do it again if someone was to get sick again.
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I hope to never have that ever again though. 
@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jul 20
I know you had already told me this, but so glad to hear you tested negative. Now get yourself healthy again so you can go back and finish up at the daycare!
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Oh wow, I was hoping you were better by now. I hope the antibiotics help knock out your illness. Be strong little grasshopper.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@moffittjc Thank you so much. I was put on antibiotics this morning because I'm still not 100%. So hopefully this will do the trick.
I was put on antibiotics this morning because I'm still not 100%. So hopefully this will do the trick.1 person likes this
@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
23 Jul 20
Ouch...the test does not sound fun at all....but glad you don't have it!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@MommyOfEli2013 I agree. Not the best feeling but worth it just to check. I hope you are doing well Courtney.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
18 Aug 20
@MommyOfEli2013 Sorry for late reply! I am glad you haven't been sick in a long time! And hopefully you won't be sick any time soon.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
30 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 That is understandable, for sure. Thanks, I am doing okay...haven't been sick in a long time (much earlier this year).
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@Downwindz (2537)
• Netherlands
29 Jul 20
I've heard so many stories about these COVID tests and how uncomfortable they are, and it certainly seems the stories speak the truth!
But at least you got the great news that you had no virus detected, and let's hope it stays that way :)
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@Downwindz (2537)
• Netherlands
30 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 I believe the more we use MyLot during this pandemic, the less likelihood of us getting the virus, because we socialize with the distancing rules very well in place at the comfort of our homes XD
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
7 Aug 20
@Downwindz That is true. Basically the more indoors you are right now, the less chance you'll be infected.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@Downwindz That is very true. Was uncomfortable but at least I can say I had it done and the results were negative. 
And thank you, I do hope that you too and everyone on here will be safe from this virus.
And thank you, I do hope that you too and everyone on here will be safe from this virus.1 person likes this
@jobelbojel (36020)
• Philippines
23 Jul 20
It is horrible to get swab tests. I see people gagging with those swab.
March was the month I had slight fever and itching of throat. I am very well now. Was afraid to go to the testing centers because of the idea center or hospitals are crowded.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@jobelbojel I'm so glad you are well now. I can understand you not wanting to go to the testing centres or hospital.
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
29 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 I hope the problem is solved soon
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@marlina Thank you so much. Not 100% no. I was put on antibiotics this morning so hopefully that can help me out more. If not then I think some testing will need to be done.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@marlina Thank you very much.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
5 Aug 20
That's a relief. It was interesting to know about test process. How are you now?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
18 Aug 20
@Daljinder Yeah it was quite interesting to experience. Wouldn't want to do it again though. I am ok thank you. I caught another virus though so I'm on round two of whatever is going on.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
29 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13
The whole things sounds very horrible. I know you understand why they did it, but, it is still very uncomfortable. Your reaction was very normal and so glad she was nice and understood. I am so glad you do not have it. I hope you feel better soon.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 Your most welcome my dear
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
27 Jan 23
Congratulations for you that you turned out to be COVID-19 Negative
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
29 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 I am glad to welcome you
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@pandeydeependra (611)
• India
29 Jul 20
Sometime negative feels very positive, you got -covid 19
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@pandeydeependra Sorry but are you telling me I HAVE COVID-19? Why would you say that? 
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@thelme55 Thank you so very much Thelma.
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@Sojourn (13837)
• India
5 Aug 20
And I am thankful that you wrote this post. I was beginning to worry what happened to you .... I am pretty surprised to read about the test being done feels a bit disconcerting. But this text was a relief. I am not as regular on mylot as I had been. Have you been able to continue your practical placement eventually?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
18 Aug 20
@Sojourn aw thank you for your kind words. Sorry for the worry! Unfortunately after I went back to Prac I caught another virus so I have been sick for many weeks now. 5 - 6 weeks. And due to that I was unable to go back to Prac at this time. So there have been some changes in my course that I will attend a little bit later once I am hopefully better.
I hope you are well!
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