Recovering 22 years old coronavirus patient shares her experience to help raise awareness

A recovering 22 years old California based Twitter user by name Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) has tested positive for COVID-19. She shared the experience she had while battling with the virus via Twitter. Though sharing her experience wasn’t easy, her main motive was to help bring awareness and relieve any stress some may have due to the pandemic.

I’m 22 years old and I tested positive for COVID-19.

I’ve been debating on posting, but I want to share my experience especially with those around my age to help bring awareness, and to relieve any stress/anxiety some may have due to the pandemic.

— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020

She shared her experience from day 1 – 10, according to her,
• Day 1: It started with a mild DRY cough and a slightly sore throat. I was very tired that night.

• Day 2: I felt a lot of pressure in my head to the point I would have to cough softly to avoid the discomfort. That night, I experienced the chills and had a fever. One main symptom that stood out to me, my eyes physically hurt. They were tender and sore. Moving them was uncomfortable. Doing some research I discovered this was just a migraine, but it didn’t go away at ALL. I slept all day.

• Day 3: Energy levels VERY low, I only slept, and still ran fevers. At this point, my symptoms were: dry cough, migraine, fever, chills, some nausea. I decided to go to the doctors where I tested negative for the flu and strep. The doctor told me I probably just had an infection and prescribed me antibiotics and 800mg of ibuprofen. I made sure to stay extremely hydrated and stocked up on vitamins and probiotics. That night, I still ran a fever.

• Day 4: Finally no more fever, but a new symptom showed up: shortness of breath. It was uncomfortable, it felt like I had bricks on my chest. I tried the self diagnose test I read online (hold your breath and count to 10) which I successfully did with no complications. At this point I wanted to test for corona like I should have been in the first place, but It was very difficult to get tested for it!!! I continued to self-quarantine and hydrate hydrate HYDRATE!

• Day 5: Symptoms: sore throat, cough, shortness of breath. I went to the same doctor and I was very adamant about getting tested. Doctor said my vitals were “unremarkable” but I wasn’t going to take no for an answer! I also requested chest X-rays, everything came out normal. I was advised to continue self quarantine, and I would receive my results in 5-6 DAYS!!!!!

• Day 6 – With the continued use of antibiotics and ibuprofen, my symptoms were: sore throat, cough, shortness of breath. My energy levels began to increase.

• Day 7 – Symptoms: slight sore throat, mild cough, shortness of breath. Energy levels increasing.

• Day 8 – Symptoms: Mild cough, starting to feel like myself again. Energy!

• Day 9 – Symptoms: My cough was a little heavier, normal energy levels.

• Day 10 – Symptoms: Mild cough, mucus, normal energy levels. My lab results came in: POSITIVE.

As of today, she’s feeling much better than before while adhering to all the necessary precautionary measures to keep healthy and safe. She’s opened to engaging anyone in a conversation via her DM on Twitter.

Follow her on on Twitter: @baeonda

Story by: John Claude Tamakloe