Could It Be...

@rakski (125995)
Philippines
February 22, 2021 5:35am CST
Covid? My MIL and SIL are both sick. It is two weeks now running three. I remember my FIL having cough and asthma like attacks the last time I saw them (February 6). Monday, he started taking antibiotic. Then my MIL and SIL started having asthma like symptoms (they both have asthma). Second or third day, they have slight fever (not more than 38C), itchy throat and headache. Two days past, no more slight fever just the itchy throat and body aches. They do take medications as per symptoms that exist. My MIL just revealed this morning via text that she lost her sense of taste and smell but are now back. However my SIL I think has vertigo the past days. They never went for the covid test. My SIL did online consult and just prescribed Ibuprofen. Why am I thinking it is covid? My eldest sister tested positive with just headache, itchy throat and dry cough. But of course, we will never know since they have no intention of getting tested. ANd me, I do not have intention of seeing them soon and allowing them to be here in my house. The last time we all saw each other was February 6. Morning/afternoon/evening to all!
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
22 Feb 21
It would have been better had they tested for covid19 because the medication they are taking for cough and cold may not be sufficient if there is lung infection..
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@TheHorse (220262)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Feb 21
Antibiotics are prescribed for a bacterial infection. I wonder how the Drs. decided it was bacteria and not a virus.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
I agree but they probably scared of being positive. I don't really know
@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
@TheHorse AS virus cannot be treated by antibiotics, the other symptoms such as colds or cough are the ones being treated. Ones the cough becomes bad, there is already bacteria there. that is what they giving antibiotic for I think
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
22 Feb 21
If they lost the sense of smell it is Covid and they should be tested and quarantined. Do not meet them, stay safe.
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
22 Feb 21
@TheHorse I think that it's selfish toward the others not to accept to be tested, they put all the family at risk.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
No intention of meeting them for a while. I am just glad that me and my family did not get sick also
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@TheHorse (220262)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Feb 21
Agreed. I wonder why they don't want to be tested.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
23 Feb 21
They don't want to be tested? Maybe they're scared of the result.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
24 Feb 21
@rakski which is even more dangerous. They might spread the virus, if they're positive and their contacts will spread to others unconsciously.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
24 Feb 21
@prinzcy that is true
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
Part of that I guess. And also if they tested positive they have to contact trace all all the people they have in contact with
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@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
23 Feb 21
Whatever it is I hope they both are over it soon. You are doing the right thing by not having them in your home especially if you and they don’t know if it covid or not.
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@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
23 Feb 21
@rakski Right you have to keep you and your family safe.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
true, I have kids here. It is for our safety
@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@Tina30219 thank you for agreeing with me
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
22 Feb 21
They should have been tested, I think the doc was not right in doing as little as possible, Yes, stay away from each other
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
In our group chat I told them that should get tested. It's a lot more complicated than that. If they are positive, the contact tracing begins and other stuff.
@TheHorse (220262)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Feb 21
I would too!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Feb 21
How awful for thme and how awful that they refuse to get tested. You are wise to stay far away from them. It sounds like covid to me.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@DianneN I hope for the best in them. As long as they do not go here, I am fine with it. I discuss to them getting tested yesterday and they said that they already quarantine themselves for 2 weeks and they probably feel better now, so they said it will be useless
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
yes, sounds covid to me too. people here are not open minded and some can judge and label you just like that. I they that scares them somehow
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Feb 21
@rakski Being scared it's positive is no excuse. People are responsible for their own health. I just hope they don't suffer and consequences and feel better soon.
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@snowy22315 (182181)
• United States
23 Feb 21
Gee, I hope they don't have Covid I think you should insist they get a test.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
I did but I do not think they will
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• China
23 Feb 21
I think the best choice is to go to the hospital for testing
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• China
23 Feb 21
@rakski If there is any news, don't forget to tell us
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
I agree with you!
@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@moshishibie of course
@jstory07 (139971)
• Roseburg, Oregon
23 Feb 21
Stay away just in case they have covid19l
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
yes, it has been two weeks since we last saw each other
@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
22 Feb 21
They should get tested. That way they would know not to go anywhere so as not to give the infection to others. It is irresponsible of them not to get tested.
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
22 Feb 21
@rakski I hope it was soon enough.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
They already isolated themselves since they felt sick. It has been two weeks now
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
Those are all symptoms of the virus. Do they have kids?
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
he is 21 now.
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
The doctor should have suggested that they undergo swab test.. But I hope it is not COVID...
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
I think so too but I am not sure if she tells the doctor everything too
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@brokenbee no one will ever know if it is covid or not unless they are tested
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@rakski Let us just hope it is not covid. It is also hard to go to the hospital right now because they might get infected there.
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@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Feb 21
Way to go! Stay home and feel God about it.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
yes, we are just at home and not going out
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
I hopeHope they will be fine and it's not covid.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
I hope so but we will never know if it is covid unless they got tested
@May2k8 (18389)
• Indonesia
23 Feb 21
They have to be tested because this Covid is not an ordinary virus I hear from some who positive and they feel excruciating pain.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
they felt that too. I think after a day of slight fever, they complain of body aches
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@allknowing (137764)
• India
23 Feb 21
Why this conjecture? It is better they go for a test.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
You are right but I do not think they will.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
Hope it's just this exceptionally cold temperatures we are having right now but I'm keeping my fingers crossed till they get tested.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
Same here. At first they blame it on the weather. But it has been two weeks
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@TheHorse (220262)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Feb 21
Why don't they want to get tested?
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
First, they might think about it and thought it was common flu. Second, they might be in denial. Being tested positive here is like a having a brand/label/tag on you that you have covid. Then contact tracing begins and other things I think.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
They should have immediately reported their condition to your local health department. It's for their own good and the people around them.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
I agree
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
22 Feb 21
I hope it is not COVID. Keep away from them. Take care.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
I hope so too
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