I got my phone call
@GardenGerty (157692)
United States
September 2, 2021 4:24pm CST
The nurse called me and apologized that no one had followed up.These are the results of my test:
Covid 19--negative
Influenza--negative
RSV--negative
human rhinovirus (common cold)--POSITIVE
I did not know they were testing for all of that, so it is good to hear. I have a common cold. I have not had cold like symptoms since January 2020 and I think it may have been covid then.
I will go to work tomorrow. It will be an easy day and I am fine with that. I am glad I needed to see the doctor anyway.
Common cold usually lasts a week to ten days so I am about half way done.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
7 Sep 21
I am relieved that it did not go any further.
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@jobelbojel (34730)
• Philippines
7 Sep 21
@GardenGerty So true. I got the symptoms too last month.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
With or without zip, I am going anytime I do not have a fever.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
Yes, the symptoms are even like some allergies.
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@Marilynda1225 (80018)
• United States
2 Sep 21
Thank goodness it's a cold and not Covid.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
I was relieved, because any of those illnesses would be worse.
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@Deepizzaguy (95026)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Sep 21
Thank you for sharing the good news of your medical test.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
You are welcome. I am all in favor of good news.
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@Deepizzaguy (95026)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Sep 21
@GardenGerty Thank you for sharing the good news.
@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
Isn't it funny to be happy to have a cold. I am, though.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
A slight cough and the fatigue continue on. Probably because I often have too much to do to rest.
@kaylachan (58422)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Sep 21
With everyone blaming COVID for everything, it's important to rule things out. I guess someone's still trying to figure out how to cure the common cold.... didn't know you could test for it.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
You can test for the viruses that cause a cold, but you cannot cure it.
@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
Yes, I just wish it was not so common and had left me alone.
@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
It really is. I did not want to be exposing people.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
7 Sep 21
You are going to get exposed to everything.
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@JudyEv (326269)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Sep 21
@GardenGerty Yes, that's one of the drawbacks.
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@Michellekidwell (29259)
• Sonora, California
3 Sep 21
Glad it was only a cold…
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
7 Sep 21
Me too, but the coughing did hurt for a few days.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
@Michellekidwell Extra rest certainly helped.
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@Michellekidwell (29259)
• Sonora, California
8 Sep 21
@GardenGerty Sorry to hear that...
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@aninditasen (15772)
• Raurkela, India
3 Sep 21
You can get rid of common cold if you can take some basil leave and ginger mixed with honey.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
7 Sep 21
It is improving, but I could try thaatt as well. I like herbal remedies.
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@Hannihar (129600)
• Israel
3 Sep 21
@GardenGerty
Glad it only turned out to be a common cold.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
Yes, and glad the doctor did such a good follow up.
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@Hannihar (129600)
• Israel
10 Sep 21
@GardenGerty
I am also glad for you that the doctor did such a good follow up too.
@MarieCoyle (29082)
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3 Sep 21
I am glad for you that you don't have Covid. I hate getting colds, but that is definitely doable, mostly just lasts too long. I hope you feel better soon.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
9 Sep 21
Yes, a common cold is doable. I am taking as much care as possible.
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