I’ve Never Been So Sick in My Life

Even though my COVID-19 test was negative.

It all started on March 17 when I got this terrible headache. It was right on my left temple, going back behind my eye and down to my ear. My teeth even hurt. I was going through a medicine change so I figured this was because of the medicine change.

Then two days later the fever came.

I felt like death.

I hurt from my head to my toes. I was in a constant state of chills, shaking uncontrollably every time I did anything, like walk to the bathroom, take a bath, and sometimes I needed no reason to shake. All I could do was cry, moan, scream, and beg God for mercy.

It wasn’t pretty. I thought I was going to die. Each day telling my partner that I couldn’t take anymore that tomorrow must be better. They never were.

Finally, I couldn’t take it anymore and made an appointment at urgent care to be tested for the flu.

On March 22 my partner took me to my appointment. They had it set up like a drive-thru so everything was done to you in your car. They came to you. I was miserable. My head was killing me, I was hurting all over, I was nauseous, and I just wanted help.

My flu test came back negative. They guessed a sinus infection because that would explain the headache and earache so they gave me an antibiotic and something for my tummy. They tested me for COVID-19 and put us in quarantine until my test results came back. I was told to take Tylenol for my fever and discomfort and to call 911 if I became unable to breathe. My lungs were clear even though my chest felt “tight”.

I came home and just cried. I felt so bad. I couldn’t eat and ended up losing ten pounds. I lived off of Powerade and homemade grape juice. If I was able I’d get some soup in me. The antibiotic made me sick to my tummy which made me have to take another medicine for my tummy.

I felt like I was always taking medicine to where it was making me gag at the thought of having to swallow another pill. Especially with those horse pills, they called amoxicillin.

Then I became allergic to the antibiotic and developed a rash from my neck to the top of my feet.

I really felt like the world was against me.

April 2 my COVID-19 results came back negative. Even though I was still terribly sick. I felt powerless. I couldn’t even cry I was so weak.

My fever lasted until April 3. I’ve been in bed since March 18. Here it is April 8 and I’m finally feeling human again. I’ve had a few setbacks. My chills came back the other day and I still feel puny. I don’t have my strength back but I do feel a little better as each day passes.

I’m terrified to leave my house now. I’m terrified of getting sick again. I’m terrified of being this sick again or worse.

Please stay safe out there.