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Mild headache. i was thinking it might be a thyroid flare up but it is feeling worse that usual. i've not been travelling and not been in contact with a covid19 patient. i work at nedbank rivonia and people have been in contact with the kzn patient.

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 3/13/2020

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I've had awful body aches the last 3 days with no other real symptoms. Is there a risk this could be COVID-19? The body aches are also causing headaches as the pain is mostly in my back & neck. I have minor sore throat but that's all. What can I do?

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I would like to find out if I need a Covid 19 test. My symptoms are: A stuffy, dry nose Headaches (for days) Sore neck (come and gone) My husband and child are fine and arent showing any symptoms but my husband also has headaches?

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Hi. I am a 25 yr healthy, final year medical student. On Fri (20th) I developed symptoms: continuous dry cough, headache, a very very sore throat, sore neck and back muscles, and tired. I am now improving. Should I be tested for COVID19?

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Do I need a Drs note to test for the COVID-19 virus? Im currently having a sore throat, headache, slight cough but no fever. I am a physiotherapist and have worked with a lot of out as well as in patients before the lockdown. South Africa)

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I am experiencing shortness of breath (severity: mild) (time frame: sudden) (worsened by: lying down) (unaffected by: psychological stress, exercise or physical activity) (better by: sitting upright) (unaffected by: rest), cough (worsened by: lying flat) (unaffected by: exposure to secondhand smoke, night time) (associated with: barky, hoarse, or hacking sound, whooping sound upon breathing in, phlegm or mucus) (not associated with: blood in phlegm, chronic, persistent in winter), fever (severity: mild), dizziness (worsened by: hot weather, lying flat, sitting upright) (unaffected by: changing head position, exercise, prolonged standing) (unaffected by: with fluids, rest), headache (severity: moderate) (time frame: sudden) (occurred: 1 - 3 hours) (side: front, left, right) (worsened by: sneeze or cough, being tired) (unaffected by: bending forward, changes in sleep pattern, psychological stress, exercise, being at high altitude, menstruation, skipping meals) (better by: rest) (unaffected by: stress management) (associated with: dull or aching sensation, sensation of pressure or fullness) (not associated with: occurring at the same time of day, sharp or stabbing feeling, throbbing sensation, wake you from sleep), aching muscles, generalized weakness, chills, body aches, chest congestion, difficulty breathing through nose, runny nose, sore throat, and nasal congestion. I have the following risk factor(s): living in or recent travel to high risk covid-19 region.

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