“Covid concerns?”
Hello, I was curious if there was any difference between a rapid test and at home testing. In the past few days, I have had one rapid test and 2 at home tests. The rapid test had come back negative but to my surprise, the at home tests have both come back positive (done once a day). Should I be concerned or just go with the rapid test? I wasn't sure how accurate either method was.
Female | 28 years old
Complaint duration: 3 days
Medications: None
Conditions: Sore throat, chills, muscle aches, fatigue
4 Answers
Given your symptoms, you have COVID regardless of testing results. Please schedule a visit with your primary care physician as soon as possible. If symptoms worsen, seek immediate care.
I am not doing any covid testing. You have cold and cough? Boost your immune system. Blend one whole bulb of garlic-peeled + 2 lemon juice freshly squeezed + one thumb size ginger + one whole medium red onion + 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper powder and 2 tbsp raw honey. Add chunks of pineapple and filtered water or distilled water to blend. Drink 1 tbsp every four hours if you are sick until you feel better and 1-2 tbsp for daily maintenance. Too much mucus? Add to your blend 1-2 inches of horseradish. This helps the mucus congestion.
If you're sure you did them correctly, 2 rapid at home tests conducted 24 hours apart both positive is definite evidence of confirmed COVID-19.
William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP
William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP
Go with the rapid test
