Damnit, I have COVID

[gopiscrap]

ironic thing is that I have 5 vaccinations including one last Tuesday

[agingdem]

1. no surprise

I live in my mask..had the latest jab 4 weeks ago..traveled to Canada for week..aand prior to this week, masks were required on trains, in airports and planes..and two days after I returned home I tested positive for Covid..third time...feel better

[gopiscrap]

7. sorry you have had that happen to you

[agingdem]

9. and I you...

[XanaDUer2]

17. I'm sorry nt

[irisblue]

2. I am sorry. Do you have stuff to care for your self?

[gopiscrap]

6. thank you what kind of stuff?

[Hassin Bin Sober]

21. You should consider an antiviral approved for Covid. Talk to your doctor.

My partner and I took Paxlovid around Labor Day.

It’s a 5 day course twice a day. The only side effect we had was a slight bitter taste a couple hours after each dose.

I’m thinking we would have had a mild case without the drugs. But who knows.

My buddy was sick as a dog for 2 or 3 weeks even after being fully vaccinated and boosted so we didn’t want to take any chances.

You have to take the drugs within 5 days of symptom onset. My buddy decided to “rough it” and ended up crying uncle and begging for mercy at the ER two weeks in. All the ER doc could give him were some antibiotics.

[redstatebluegirl]

22. Be aware some people cannot take paxlovid.

It interacted with my meds so they gave me the alternative which is not as effective. I got covid twice in a month 4 vaccinations.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

24. Yeah, definitely talk to a doctor. They will go over drug interactions.

My partner takes Flonase and our doc told him to only take one treatment per day versus two. The pharmacist mentioned it as a potential problem too.

One of the drugs, ritonavir, in the Paxlovid cocktail is an HIV/protease inhibitor treatment that’s been around since 1995 ish.

A friend of mine went on the HIV “cocktail” in 1996 and had a bad reaction to prescription strength cold medicine- I forget which one. I wonder if there is some reaction with the protease inhibitor and that’s why my partner had to cut back on the Flonase.

My buddy got Covid about a week after us and our mutual friend doctor prescribed a different med he said was more effective. I forget the name.

Our doctor friend recommend we all take baby aspirin for a month as a stroke prophylactic (absent any bleeding history).

[brewens]

3. If the five vaccinations didn't kill you, you missed your chance. I hope you get along with Keith

Richards after we're all gone.

Seriously, I hope the five shots beat it down fast as I would hope mine would.

[viva la]

4. I hope it's mild and over quick!

I think we'll all get it in the end.

[gopiscrap]

5. thank you

[FSogol]

14. "I think we'll all get it in the end." What? Most people get it in the throat and nasal passages!

[erronis]

31. Some people are build upside down. Not to impugn tfg or people like him...

[JustAnotherGen]

8. I'm so sorry

I still haven't gotten it. Hope you get through it quickly.

[gopiscrap]

40. thanks

[Pacifist Patriot]

10. So sorry to hear that! I didn't get it until after 4 vaccinations.

Fortunately quite mild except for some lingering brain fog. Hope you fare well!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

11. I am sorry

Take care of yourself and talk to your doctor about medicine

[gopiscrap]

41. thanks

[MontanaMama]

12. Dang it. I'm sorry.

How are you feeling?? If I were your neighbor, I'd bring you some groceries and some chicken soup.

[gopiscrap]

42. thanks you're very kind

I feel run down and cough all the time plus my stomach is sort of upset from the draiage, but could be worse

[Ms. Toad]

60. Watch out for post-COVID GI complications.

I got pancreatitis, a you-only-get-this-on-death's-door gall bladder crud, and a bonus immune deficiency a month later. I didn't have GI symptoms with COVID, but about 1/3 of the folks who caught it with me had GI symptoms.

[gopiscrap]

64. crap thanks for the warning

[Mr. Ected]

13. I got it, too

Fully vaccinated and boosted. Visiting my kids overseas and the day before our flight was to take off (my birthday at that!), I started feeling ill. I had to postpone my flight back and now my wife AND my kids have it.

If I type anything stupid in the next couple days, remember this post. My brain is addled (more than usual).

[gopiscrap]

43. I am so sorry where in Europe

I was born and raised in Frankfurt am Main

[Mr. Ected]

68. I'm in The Hague, NL

But my mother is German (from near Koeln) and I've lived there in the past as well.

How are you feeling today?

[BittyJenkins]

15. Take it easy and feel better soon.

[gopiscrap]

44. thanks

[XanaDUer2]

16. It's horrible

I avoided it 2.5 years, then caught it in a doctor's office. Over a month and still not 100%

Taste seems dulled still..

Take care of yourself. Finding out you're positive is depressing

Take care

[gopiscrap]

45. yeah I was bummed when I found out

sure hope things get better for you

[XanaDUer2]

48. Thank you

Mr X and I used the gov provided free tests. Good thing we got them.

Ours hearts just sank, but I KNEW

[gopiscrap]

49. that's what I used also

[brer cat]

18. I'm sorry. I hope you recover quickly with no long Covid.

[gopiscrap]

46. thank you

[rickford66]

19. The vaccines fight the infection

They don't prevent the virus from entering your body and initiating an infection. They react to the infection.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

36. Can't believe everyone doesn't know this by now :)

[rickford66]

37. Pour me a drink also.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

55. What are you having?:)

[rickford66]

58. rum and coke or a good lager

That got me through the pre-vaccine times. I will say, I don't turn down anything I'm offered. I won't offend a gracious host.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

61. Here's a virtual R&C!!! Cheers to a Dem congress!

[rickford66]

62. Thanks. A toast to victory.

[BlueGreenLady]

20. I tested positive on Sept 13 after

having attending a concert in KC, MO. I'm not sure I didn't have it before I left. For the last two weeks I have had a lingering cough and runny nose that has improved a lot since I began taking antihistamines this week. Have been reading that long Covid may be due to a hyper-immune reaction. It has sent my allergies into overdrive. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!

[gopiscrap]

47. thanks you too

[diehardblue]

56. Just finished with it! I had mild symptoms.

[Nanuke]

23. Me too!

Am fully vaxed and boosted. Have been careful and masking all this time. Decided to risk a trip to Europe. Felt fine the whole time. Friday evening I had a return layover at JFK en route to Minneapolis. The lines and crowds were horrendous. A sea of humanity.

Monday morning I felt poorly and tested positive. Got on paxlovid within hours. Feels like a bad cold but must isolate for 5 days at home, separate from husband. Could be worse.

[Danascot]

25. My wife and I both had it last week

Fortunately it wasn't too bad and only lasted a few days. It gave me the feeling that in some form it's here to stay, like the flu.

[Bev54]

26. Any ideas where you got it from?

[GenThePerservering]

27. I have Covid right now

Worst flu ever - seriously. It rolled over me like a truck. I tested positive and got Paxlovid and am improving.

It started with some cold symptoms - since my husband had Covid I tested myself - tests came back negative twice. Then the fever, chills, wobbly legs hit and next day I tested positive. It's hard to get in front of this.

I'm on my last day of Paxlovid and still coughing and hacking, but was able to get on my exercycle for 25 minutes easy, and will go out for a walk (I live in on a quiet road) later - it's a bit smoky from fires but I'll be in an N95 mask. Not worried about staying in the house because I won't be coming across anyone, and have someone to go to the store for me so I'm not around anyone.

The bummer is, is that I'm self-employed and was unable to work for days.

I've only had the two shots and a booster and probably picked it up at a football game. I *had* been scheduled for the bivalent booster tomorrow but cancelled - I won't be out of quarantine in time.

Just pace yourself.

[niyad]

28. May it be mild, and quickly over, with no lingering effects.

[gopiscrap]

71. thank you

[beaglelover]

29. I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Katcat]

30. Had it last month. Was a lot like the flu, massive headache and a sense time slowed to a crawl.

Like you I wear a mask everywhere. Didn’t expect it to come to me in the body of my 8 year old GD. Came to visit Mawmaw Kat because we haven’t seen each other in person since June because I have a broken ankle. She didn’t have symptoms until later that night and she was sick the next day so son did a test on her and positive. Told me on Sunday, by Monday I knew I had it.
Aldi I’ve had 3 vaccine sticks. Was meaning to get the 4th then I got covid and then gave it to hubby.

[LoisB]

32. I am sorry to hear this. I think we will all get it eventually no matter how careful we are. I

hope you stay as symptom-free as possible and recover quickly.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

34. So sorry. Do you know how you got it? It's like a game

Know avoiding it. But since even govt downplays it, it's hard

[Martin Eden]

35. I came down with Covid 12 days ago

... the day after my 65th birthday. I'm double vaxxed, double boosted, and in generally good health (haven't had so much as a bad cold in years).

For me Covid has been like a chest cold, coughing up phlegm but not feeling all that sick. My wife (3 years older) came down with it two days later. It hit her like the flu. Always active working in the house or garden, she barely had enough energy to walk from the bed to the couch. We both got Plaxovid Monday last week and had the 5-day course. My condition hasn't changed much, but thankfully she's feeling better.

[GenThePerservering]

38. The lack of energy

That was like me - I'm also active, run half-marathons and have a pretty active job, and just getting around the house was a chore. I'd sit up for an hour and then have to lie down again.

I'm a bit older than your wife and am feeling much better, too, so I expect your wife will be back to her active life in no time.

[Martin Eden]

39. I bet the number of cases is vastly underreported

Many people with moderate symptoms probably don't test or seek treatment.

Really sucks the vaccines don't provide immunity, though I suppose the symptoms would be worse without the shots.

[malaise]

50. Get well quickly

[gopiscrap]

74. thank you

[Raftergirl]

51. MY H tested positive last Wednesday.

He went to an SU game in the Dome and didn’t wear a mask, then stayed over his brothers, who also went to the game and didn’t wear a mask. They both tested positive on Wednesday. My SIL who was also at the game and didn’t wear a mask has not tested positive, yet.

I was with my H unmasked at our home from Saturday night until he tested positive, The. The masks came on and he was banished to our finished basement. He was congested, had a tickle in his throat and had a slight fever Thursday morning, so he took Tylenol and it went away. Dr. prescribed Plaxovid but by then (Thursday afternoon) he felt much better, so didn’t take it. He was congested for a few more days but is now fine - except he is still testing positive. Not surprised as most everyone we know has tested positive for 10-12 days.

I have not tested positive and I test everyday.

We were both newly boosted but only a week out when he got exposed. But, I think that is why his case has been so mild and I never got it (yet.) We are still isolating and wearing masks in common area of house, but aren’t ever in the same room at the same time.

We are supposed to go to Portland Maine so H coukd run the Marathon on Sunday, but even if he is negative in time he thinks it’s best no to tax his body so soon after Covid.

We will still go of he is negative by Friday and just do touristy things. And wear masks everywhere!

OP, Hope you have a mild case and feel better soon!

[GenThePerservering]

52. I ran a marathon

about 2-3 weeks after the plain old flu (and it wasn't all that bad of a flu, either) and about 11 miles in started getting dizzy, kept having to slow down to a walk, and at mile 19 my legs cramped up so badly I could barely even walk. I kinda minced in over the finish line (at last). It was not a great idea.

[Raftergirl]

54. Yeah, not the best idea.

I’m glad my H thought about it all on his own without me suggesting it. That can sometimes backfire.

He is also 64, so he really needs to take it easy, even though he is in great shape. He runs at least 2 marathons a year and many half marathons and 10ks.

[GenThePerservering]

66. LOL - I know what you mean

about the backfiring. I had to cancel a 10 miler I love to do.

My belief is that being as active as possible provides some resilience for recovery, and if one can possibly get outdoors while they're sick with it, even fora bit, in a safe way, the fresh air will also help.

[Raftergirl]

69. He has been taking our dog for long walks twice a day.

No chance of running into anyone. It’s a quiet neighborhood and easy to steer clear of anyone else.

I also had him out cleaning off the deck and patio from a ton of acorns that have been dropping off a huge oak three.

[XanaDUer2]

53. Kick nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

57. Fake news!!! Like the flu, it just magically went away one day.

Take care of yourself!

[grantcart]

59. Day 5 for me

Had a very slight dry cough for 6 weeks which is not uncommon in AZ in July when you have AC blowing on you 24/7.

Started getting worse but tested negative.

Fever 104 for 4 days, worsening cough confirmed it was slow developing COVID. No appetite, etc but as lungs got better prostate/urination became really painful.

Urgent care tested and found infection (generous sprinkling of red specs were an interesting addition).

Doctor had me stand and gave me a firm punch on my back which showed no kidney pain guessing my bladder is infected.

Doctor said "yeah that's what Covid does, create chaos all over the case"

Body is going to finish off the virus, antibiotics is going to take care of the infection.

Glad 2 vaccines and 2 boosters helped my body fight it.

[liberal_mama]

63. What kind of mask were you wearing? A cloth, baggy blue, or an N95 or better?

I think you have to wear an N95 or equivalent now with these new strains. Or at least cord locks to tighten the earloops on KN95 or KF94 masks. Fit is very important to protect yourself. Make sure there are no leaks, especially around the nose.

[gopiscrap]

65. cloth baggy blue

[liberal_mama]

72. So double masking? A cloth mask over a surgical one?

At one time, I remember the CDC was recommending putting a cloth mask over a surgical mask if you didn't have access to better quality masks. Do you have any idea how you caught it? I have a seriously ill family member in the hospital now and it seems like half of the nurses and doctors are sick. One nurse told me that half the nurses on the floor called in sick with Covid today and she was being run ragged. I'm really trying to avoid this virus so I really hope my N95 holds up.

[Generic Other]

67. OH no!

So many getting sick after staying safe for so long. This is your second time, right? UGH. How do we protect ourselves from this nasty Angel of Death? We can't just wipe lamb's blood over the door lintel.

Take care. I know we will be meeting again on the field of battle as we always do.

[gopiscrap]

75. thank you I think of you

everytime I go past your house (or your house when I met you)

[XanaDUer2]

70. Kick nt

[hamsterjill]

73. I had it in late July when Biden had it.

I took Paxlovid and immediately felt better, but still had a couple of days of feeling wrung out, etc. Felt better but then rebounded and was crummy for another week.

Sorry this is gross, but I have never had THAT much mucus in my whole life. Cough lingered for about six weeks but Texas allergies probably contributed to some of that.

Hope you feel better soon!

[XanaDUer2]

76. I'm now getting daily mild headaches

I'm over this

[hamsterjill]

77. It's not been fun, right?

I still get pissed every time I am reminded of how I caught it (at the office), and I fear the long term effects are not anywhere NEAR understood.

I’m sorry for your headaches. I hope they get better soon.

[XanaDUer2]

79. Thanks

Terrified I'm going long covid. And what we DON'T know

[Celerity]

78. So sorry to hear this, I hope those 5 jabs make it a mild case with no long Covid manifestations

As an aside, I saw you say you were born and raised in Frankfurt.

If we (Chelsea, I was born and raised in west London) cannot finally pull in Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig for our left-footed left centre back, my 2nd preference is Evan Ndicka, from Eintracht Frankfurt.



Congrats on winning the UEFA Europa League last season as well!