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Things I'm Learning About Covid

jubilant — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:33:39 GMT

Well, I was hoping I wouldn't get DH's covid but it looks like I have....well..maybe? They ran a test at the walk-in clinic and it didn't show up. They docter told me that if you come in before having it for 48 hrs (and I did because I was so miserable and in bed all day) it's not uncommon for the test to be negative. Everything on the computer that I read said, if you have a fever you should get in right away? Also, they took another test and were "sending it out" so while they think it probably is Covid...I won't know for sure till that test comes back. Covid, flu, RSV....all have similar symptoms....especially the Covid and the Flu.

Anyway, whatever it is, it's pretty miserable and I'm hoping they will get back with me soon as I was not given any medicine for it. I can't take

Paxlovid because I take Brilinta and the two don't mix.

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catter70 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:50:15 GMT

Whatever you have, I hope you are feeling better soon. Take care of yourself and stay hydrated.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:25:23 GMT

I had it and only thing I had was body aches but my husband got hit hard. He took Plaxlovid as well.

I tested positive at home and he was negative but he tested positive at doctors. His high fever is what worried me. He has several health issues already.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:33:31 GMT

I hope you turn the corner soon. Keep moving several time during the day in order to keep your lungs more active. 💐

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KG60 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:47:25 GMT

Since covid first appeared in our lives, I began taking 1000 mg of vitamin C and 50mg of Zinc every day. Since I have an auto immune issue, I find that even if I get covid, it shortens the length and the severity of the illness. Last year's covid was totally different than this year! No fever this year, started as nose pouring water, eyes pouring water, mild sore throat, then cough and tons of phlegm. Doctor immediately put us on high dose steroids. Our symptoms started 12-20 and right up to today, residual symptoms are lack of energy, headache and sinus pouring down the back of the throat. This stuff is no joke. Drink lots of fluids, sip piping hot broths, hot green tea and vitamin C and zinc. Wish you well.

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qualitygal — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:53:02 GMT

I'm sorry you and your hubby have this Covid. Hope this stuff we keep getting shots for, quits before long. I'm really getting tired of it all, and hope you both are feeling better soon. Bet no one is as tired of it, as you two are. Here's to your health!!

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ruthbe — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:42:06 GMT

I really hate it when the medical community states....look for a fever. That is a definite clue. Not for everyone.

I am one person that RARELY gets a fever. I am 65 and could probably count on 1 hand the number of times that I have had a fever. That includes pneumonia, strep infections, encephalitis, and COVID.

Our family had covid the week before and including Christmas. Not fun. It was a combination of a bad cold and flu. I still have a bit of a cough but every one else is fine.

I hope you recover 100% very quickly. Whatever symptoms anyone gets with covid

however mild (and with any illness it's never fun)

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cheriere — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:03:15 GMT

@jubilant I remember when your husband had it not too long ago. I was afraid that you might get it. Whenever my dad had Covid, I didn't test infected until 2 or 3 weeks later. Whatever it turns out to be, please take care of yourself and see the dr if you're feeling really bad. Prayers for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹🥰

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haddon9 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:20:14 GMT

@KG60 I also take vitamin C & zinc this time of year. In addition, I take quercetin (to help zinc get into the cells) and vitamin D2 & K.

I have not gotten Covid or any virus since I have been taking this at the begining of the pandemic.

@jubilant I have not gotten Covid but I did sprain my foot last month and had a hard time getting around....even just from my bed to the bathroom. Which made me think of how hard it is to get to a doctor when you are either inured or just not feeling well.

If you have a fever the last thing that you want to do is get dressed to go to the doctor or clinic!

Hope you are feeling well soon.

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Auntie CC — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:05:44 GMT

"You have nothing to fear but fear itself". Great words to live by from FDR

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meallen616 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:20:21 GMT

@jubilant,

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Jersey Born — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:24:12 GMT

@jubilant - I hope you recover quickly from whatever virus you are experiencing. Green tea, black tea, Kyolic garlic capsules, a multivitamin, extra Vitamin D3, extra Vitamin C, zinc with copper (because zinc can deplete copper), quercetin, oil of oregano, Holy basil, olive leaf extract, glutathione or NAC, nigella sativa (black cumin seed), coconut oil and coconut milk (containing lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid), turmeric/curcumin supplements with black pepper, are all helpful against these viruses. You just need to research if any of them might cause a problem when taken with any of the Rx medications you take daily.

When I had COVID last May, I noticed a strange, tingly-painful headache which felt unlike any headache I had ever had before (not that I've had many of them-- typically a caffeine withdrawal headache due to someone giving me decaf coffee when I ordered caffeinated), and when I was almost fully recovered and could breathe quite well without any congestion or nasal swelling - then and only then did my sense of smell and taste radically diminish. That was weird. I used all kinds of heavily scented items to retrain my nose to smell again using smell therapy (garlic powder, black pepper, lavender oil, ground coffee, cinnamon, eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil). I was so relieved when just sniffing those things for ten minutes a few times a day restored my sense of smell. In the past, I would lose my sense of smell and taste only when my sinuses were seriously swollen, infected, or clogged up with a ton of gunk from a virus or a bacteria, and immediately upon resolution of those symptoms, my sense of smell and taste would be fully restored with no effort required on my part. Not so when I had COVID. When COVID made me lose my sense of smell, at a time when I had perfectly optimal air intake and no perceptible nasal swelling or clogging, it made no sense to me at all. I am so glad I read an article about smell therapy online.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:51:54 GMT

@jubilant. Would you please share your symptoms?

I hope you make a speedy recovery and feel better soon.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:54:45 GMT

@qualitygal According to each and every report, the Covid virus is here to stay, just like the flu virus.

Glad I got all my shots but feel for those who get sick.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:01:05 GMT

@ruthbe wrote:
I really hate it when the medical community states....look for a fever. That is a definite clue. Not for everyone.
I am one person that RARELY gets a fever. I am 65 and could probably count on 1 hand the number of times that I have had a fever. That includes pneumonia, strep infections, encephalitis, and COVID.
Our family had covid the week before and including Christmas. Not fun. It was a combination of a bad cold and flu. I still have a bit of a cough but every one else is fine.

I hope you recover 100% very quickly. Whatever symptoms anyone gets with covid
however mild (and with any illness it's never fun)

@ruthbe have you ever checked your temperature when you aren't sick? I would sometimes feel feverish, but the thermometer wouldn't show it. Turns out my baseline temp is 97.7, not 98.6. Makes a difference.

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mrshckynut — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:08:54 GMT

@jubilant get well from whatever you believe it is

mrshckynut

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qualitygal — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:26:58 GMT

@mrshckynut If I am correct, would you please say hello to Jon and Happy New Year to you both.

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skatting44 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:33:47 GMT

Read an interesting article abt how infrequent people sick with Covid are prescribed Paxlovid when there are thousands of Free does available but Doctors are not prescribing it due to a big long list of meds that interact with the antiviral.

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mrshckynut — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:48:30 GMT

@qualitygal I am not home i am pet sitting for a week. Will tell john when we talk

mrshckynut

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Still Raining — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:29:36 GMT

So many things seem to be going around now that waiting rooms are scary. Just like in the old days 🤪

My PCP and derm both told me today get back to UC about the infection on my forearm, but watching at it home seems safer.

Why can't they set up a system to call you in from outside or your car?