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Covid Test

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kylie01267
kylie01267

I know this isn't menopause related but it is giving me anxiety. I had a covid test yesterday and a few hours after the test I sneezed. About half hour later I had a metallic taste on my mouth. I went to the bathroom and noticed blood tinged saliva when I spat in the sink (sorry). I woke up this morning and went straight to the bathroom and had the same again, not much just a little. Have any of you ladies had similar after a nasal swab? I got my results back very quick and tested negative.

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  • Gigi368
    Gigi368 kylie01267

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    I've been tested twice, both times I had the weird taste and a bad headache. No blood but I'd be willing to bet its just your nasal membranes that are irritated. I don't know where you live but here in Missouri is really cold and the dry air has my sinuses acting up. Try using some Vit E in the gel caps on a qtip and rub it inside your nose or use a saline wash to moisturize them. If it's still happening call your doc. I was told there's some kind of chemical on the end of those swabs that picks up what they need to test for the virus.

    • kylie01267
      kylie01267 Gigi368

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      thank you for your reply. I'm in Australia, the weather has been so odd lately. Very cool atm . It's been hot, cold, windy. I never got a headache thankfully. x

  • ang28869
    ang28869 kylie01267

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    Hello, thou I myself haven't been tested my friend was and she said that she also has been blowing her nose and it has been tinged with blood for several days. i hope this brings you some comfort to know.

    • kylie01267
      kylie01267 ang28869

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      thankyou yes it does lessen my worry. I wish I didn't stress over every little thing.

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