Loss of taste and smell

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Sorry, posted too soon.
I would, to put my mind at rest. But please don’t worry, hope that you feel better soon

As you have symptoms, lateral flow testing is likely to be inaccurate. Definitely book a PCR test as per government guidance.

Thank you I did wonder if the lateral flow were accurate I don’t think your supposed to use them if you have symptoms. DH must have sneezed 30 times today don’t think we’re in for a good night ?

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LFT don't always pick it up. You have symptoms so you need to order a PCR

LFT are not always correct I d get a PCR for you both
There are a lot of other things going round too my g daughter has just had an acute chest infection (twice) but both times she was negative both with LFT and with PCR
She also told me a number of young people recently tested positive for TB ?

I heard a doctor on radio last week emphasising lateral flow tests were only for detecting those who may be symptom free and inadvertently spreading it and they’re not for anyone who has symptoms. She advised that if any symptoms we should book a PCR at a test centre.

I hope you both feel better soon.

Had a negative result today thank goodness. Apparently there’s a lot of people locally with the same virus similar to COVID but not COVID ?

I am glad it's negative but are you feeling better?

Yes I am thank you Jane, just have blocked nose and ears now?

I'm glad you are a bit better, gah re ears though! x

Yes katyJ my granddaughter had a very acute chest infection recently still coughing a bit, all her friends have been down with tonsillitis and chest infections but all negative (bar one)
She also told me she’s heard of some tb cases amongst some young ones
I guess that’s the problem with nearly 18 months lockdown when you creep out you catch every germ going

Should have said glad your ok and negative