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Shrike47

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45. We avoided COVID for 3 years, then went to California for Christmas. DH got it first and shared.

Wed Jan 4, 2023, 12:25 PM

Jan 2023

Like a bad head cold for me: congestion, coughing, sneezing, sinus pain and drainage. Muscle pain. Low fever. All in all, I feel crappy. Doc said no Paxlovid for me due to other health issues and meds (if you take Flecanide, that’s a no). I will get over it, though.

DH was initially sicker, higher fever, but he got Paxlovid. He didn’t like some of the side effects, like an unpleasant taste in his mouth when eating and some gut issues, but seems to be making a faster recovery.

The docs say that having had all the vaccinations and boosters really helped us.

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Well, I made three years - but COVID finally got me. Positive home test last evening [View all] NewHendoLib Jan 2023 OP

I'm so sorry! Feel better. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #1

Keep an eye on it - that was me for a few days - then when the fever hit last night, I did the test. NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #4

Keep us posted on how you are doing. Rest up. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #11

I will. Funny - we did a 5 mile hike on Monday, had lots of energy - NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #15

Also, you talk a lot about hiking so your lungs are probably in great shape to fight it. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #16

yes, my wife and I try to get 2-3 4-5 mile hikes in each week - NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #18

I think I hit on the flaw in my own fitness regimen last week. See if you can detect it: Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #21

would be great if you forgot to bring home the rugelach!!! NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #23

I testing negative 2 days then positive lostnfound Jan 2023 #12

Shoot. I'll test again tomorrow. I'e had mild symptoms for a few days already. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #17

Hope it's negative but if you do get a positive result, consider... lostnfound Jan 2023 #54

Thank you. If I ever do get it, I'll be asking for it. Everyone I know says it Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #57

Sounds familiar Rebl2 Jan 2023 #26

Healing vibes on the way! 💓💓💓 SheltieLover Jan 2023 #2

thanks, my friend - that means a lot. NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #5

Yw, NHL! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #50

Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. niyad Jan 2023 #3

Thanks so much, my friend! NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #6

Yikes!! Doubling up on the vibes. I was just telling a friend about you yesterday niyad Jan 2023 #19

let me know if you ever want to schedule a Zoom for your NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #20

That is so kind. Will let them know! niyad Jan 2023 #25

Feel better. Stay warm. Hopefully, that's the extent of it for you. judesedit Jan 2023 #7

thank you so much. NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #9

Excellent endeavor. Your wife must have talent to receive that nice gift judesedit Jan 2023 #27

Neither she or I have experience...just like to try new endeavors NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #28

That's great. One or both of you may have hidden talent you didn't know you had judesedit Jan 2023 #56

Paxlovid started helping me 6 hours after taking it lostnfound Jan 2023 #8

yes, absolutely. If my doc doesn't suggest it, I certainly will (he is a good doc, I suspect he will NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #13

If you're not a serious risk your DR probably WONT recommend it. oldsoftie Jan 2023 #36

My doc did prescribe it. NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #51

I have COVID right now. The docs said no Paxlovid due to my other medications/health issues. Shrike47 Jan 2023 #42

Get Paxlovid if you can Freddie Jan 2023 #10

Thanks for the info, Freddie. NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #14

You sound like me! Diamond_Dog Jan 2023 #22

sorry you went through it - and thanks so much for your comments and wishes NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #24

Wishing you the best, Hendo. blm Jan 2023 #29

Thx. Just went to get swabbed. Man, they go deep! NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #30

Get well and take care of yourself LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2023 #31

thanks! This is one of those times when being married to a nurse is wonderful NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #32

May your case be as mild as mone was. Here's to a quick... NNadir Jan 2023 #33

Sorry about that and good luck Old Crank Jan 2023 #34

Do you mean "everyone" who goes out among the heathen in enclosed public places? SidneyR Jan 2023 #46

Interview of Fauci by the Economist Old Crank Jan 2023 #47

Are you serious comorbidity candidates? Going nowhere for 3 yrs is rough. oldsoftie Jan 2023 #52

I am sorry mgardener Jan 2023 #35

As Dr Fauci said long ago, most all of us will deal with this shit sooner or later. oldsoftie Jan 2023 #37

Here's to a speedy and complete recovery Newhendo. Thanks for the play by play. Wife and KPN Jan 2023 #38

Hope you get over it quick Marthe48 Jan 2023 #39

Sorry to hear that. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2023 #40

Keep on keepin on. Hope22 Jan 2023 #41

Hope you feel better very soon! people Jan 2023 #43

I took a test this morning since I'm having upper respiratory symptoms. ananda Jan 2023 #44

I took four home tests, all negative. Hope22 Jan 2023 #53

Thanks. I don't actually feel sick, more like allergy. ananda Jan 2023 #55

We avoided COVID for 3 years, then went to California for Christmas. DH got it first and shared. Shrike47 Jan 2023 #45

I had the same vertigo - slightly dizzy sensation - after Thanksgiving FakeNoose Jan 2023 #48

You take care, NewHendoLib. calimary Jan 2023 #49

indeed - and thanks! NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #58