As expected, after commuting daily between the company, the subway, and my residence, I tested positive.
It’s quite uncomfortable, so I’ll objectively record my symptoms.
Day 1: 2022/12/19
Continuous fever around 38℃, I didn't take any medicine and just endured it.
The antigen test was positive; it should have been on the second or third day, but I had no symptoms in the previous days, so I didn't count them. The reaction only started last night.
Lying in bed, my limbs ached, and my skin was peeling, powdery, probably due to the high fever.
My throat was hoarse and painful. I drank pear water with rock sugar, which was very soothing and made me feel much better.
Before sleeping, I measured 38.7℃, took cold medicine, and surprisingly felt more energetic, scrolling through my phone for a while.
Day 2: 2022/12/20
Continuous dizziness and headache. I took another cold medicine in the early morning, and after a while, I was sweating all over; my pajamas were completely soaked, but I had no strength, so I just tried to sleep.
My throat felt bitter, with intermittent dizziness. In the morning, my temperature dropped to 37°.
I felt nauseous whenever I ate, with stomach pain and dizziness.
Day 3: 2022/12/21
Sore throat, itchy throat, coughing, no other symptoms for now.
My mental state is good.
I can't eat greasy food; I can have something light.
Day 4: 2022/12/22
I sweated a lot at night, soaking my pajamas again; it seems my immune system took advantage of my unawareness and had a big battle at night.
My mental state during the day is similar to the third day, but the intensity of my cough has increased. I can sit normally at the computer to work now, just a working person.
Still not testing negative.
Day 5: 2022/12/23
Endless runny nose, increasingly resembling a severe cold, but the discomfort of the previous two days was really tough. My nose is red and stuffy, accompanied by intermittent coughing.
I still have no appetite and can't eat anything; I expect this situation to last for about another week.
Day 6: 2022/12/24
Today's condition is relatively okay, with intermittent runny nose, not as severe as yesterday. I plan to test the antigen again tomorrow.
Moreover, I found that the biggest impact of Omicron on me is my appetite; I have no desire to eat at all. Looking at the delicious food in front of me feels like chewing wax.
As a foodie, this is the most painful for me!! I hope to quickly regain my appetite.
The next few days were mostly spent coughing, and my illness is nearly over. I have many reflections and hope everyone takes good care of their health.