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Post by HeavyDuty on May 7, 2022 6:21:06 GMT -5
Since Wednesday I’ve had what I thought were mild allergies or a cold, but I flew this past Sunday so I’ve been testing. A home rapid test Wednesday was negative, and yesterday since I started to develop a cough I ran over to CVS for a PCR test. When I got back home I ran a different rapid test (I have plenty on hand) and lo and behold - a strong positive. The PCR should be back today or tomorrow.
I’m fully vaxxed and double boostered, so I’m hoping this will be a nonevent. The self quarantining is the biggest impact.
Ugh.
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Post by Ragtop on May 7, 2022 6:42:24 GMT -5
Sorry to hear, HD.
Get well soon!
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Post by walshb 🦒 on May 7, 2022 7:35:30 GMT -5
Get well soon! Hopefully you have some good movies to watch....or something else to keep you busy.
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Post by tahitijack on May 7, 2022 8:07:27 GMT -5
In March I had what I thought were covid symptoms. Tested negative for covid but positive for influenza A...hit me like a ton of bricks. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Post by rickyguitar on May 7, 2022 8:17:06 GMT -5
Get well soon!
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Post by Taildragger on May 7, 2022 8:19:42 GMT -5
Get better soon and keep us posted!https://moestavern.freeforums.net/post/new/7861
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Post by Leftee on May 7, 2022 8:40:03 GMT -5
Get well soon with mild symptoms along the way!
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Post by oldnjplayer on May 7, 2022 9:25:57 GMT -5
Get well soon .... from NJ
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Post by MoJoe on May 7, 2022 9:33:30 GMT -5
Mojo, Diogenes.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on May 7, 2022 9:41:30 GMT -5
Get well HD. My whole clan got it for Xmas. It wasn't pleasant but certainly not the worst illness I ever had. The funk we got mid February hit me pretty hard.
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Post by Sharkie on May 7, 2022 12:32:23 GMT -5
Fingers crossed for a negative PCR result.
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Post by HeavyDuty on May 7, 2022 13:54:58 GMT -5
Thanks, all. The clinic confirmed the DX before the PCR came back based on the rapid test and sent me off with a script for Paxlovid and an inhaler. It’s a little worse, but still like a cold.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on May 7, 2022 14:06:15 GMT -5
Power down water and Gatorade. Stay away from coffee and sugary drinks.
Mojo!
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Post by LTB on May 7, 2022 15:34:56 GMT -5
Sorry to hear this! Wishing you well HeavyDuty
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Post by NoSoapRadio on May 8, 2022 8:00:35 GMT -5
Good luck to you HD. Binge watching Hickok45 vids for a couple days won't be so bad.
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Post by Ricketi on May 8, 2022 15:09:14 GMT -5
Speedy recovery to you!
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Post by HeavyDuty on May 9, 2022 5:38:57 GMT -5
Hanging in there. The PCR came back positive as expected; some of the cold-like symptoms have abated somewhat but the fatigue and achiness has greatly increased. The Paxlovid is truly disgusting, it leaves a constant bitterness behind that is beyond taste. This is day six from the first symptoms and day three of the Paxlovid, so I’m expecting improvement from here on out.
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Post by Leftee on May 9, 2022 6:43:57 GMT -5
I have a friend who had it recently. The fatigue was the worst part and lingered the longest.
Keep on keepin’ on!
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Post by Larry Madsen on May 9, 2022 7:35:53 GMT -5
All the best from the Mojave HD. Queenie and I both tested positive in early February, so we understand the score. Disclaimer: Not medical advice here. I once (about 40 years ago) knew an Osteopathic Physician. His view on this sort of stuff, where one loads up with congestion, was to take expectorants and keep the junky bad stuff moving. Somehow through the years that has stuck with me and was all I did with COVID. Aspirin and Mucinex. Anyway, hope you get through it in good fashion.  |
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Post by modbus on May 9, 2022 8:13:33 GMT -5
Get well soon.
When I had it, a fever was my main complaint. It's really something how differently the coof affects different people.
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Post by roly on May 9, 2022 15:11:16 GMT -5
Hope it runs it's course with no residuals.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on May 9, 2022 16:18:17 GMT -5
How are the taste buds and sense of smell? I lost mine for about 10 days. I think that freaked me out the most.
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Post by LeftyMeister on May 9, 2022 17:59:22 GMT -5
How are the taste buds and sense of smell? I lost mine for about 10 days. I think that freaked me out the most. It's been 10 months for me and mine still hasn't fully return. It comes and goes. Also, I still get phantom smells occasionally. Last weekend, I smelled burnt matchsticks for no apparent reason. |
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Post by langford on May 9, 2022 20:51:47 GMT -5
Keep us posted, HD. I'd like to hear about how the Paxlovid works for you.
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Post by bluzcat on May 10, 2022 4:37:28 GMT -5
How are the taste buds and sense of smell? I lost mine for about 10 days. I think that freaked me out the most. It's been 10 months for me and mine still hasn't fully return. It comes and goes. Also, I still get phantom smells occasionally. Last weekend, I smelled burnt matchsticks for no apparent reason. I had it December of ‘20, and still smell random cigarette smoke occasionally when it is clear there’s no one around. |
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Post by HeavyDuty on May 10, 2022 6:03:42 GMT -5
How are the taste buds and sense of smell? I lost mine for about 10 days. I think that freaked me out the most. No taste or smell issues so far, luckily. |
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Post by HeavyDuty on May 18, 2022 16:47:35 GMT -5
… and here we go with round two. I tested clear twice after the antivirals, Friday and Monday. Fatigue and headaches never went completely away. Today I was sniffly, and tested. Strong positive. I did a second test, different brand. Strong positive.
I’ve been seeing reports of antiviral rebound, just my luck.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on May 18, 2022 16:54:11 GMT -5
My wife was supposed to go DC next week for a work event. A number of the staff came down with it, event canceled. Their organization had another event last week in Cal., 100 attendees, all Vxd and double boosted. 10 so far came back positive.
My brother got it pretty bad last September. Just got it again.
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Post by modbus on May 18, 2022 17:14:37 GMT -5
That stinks, I hope the rebound is a small one.
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Post by gbfun on May 19, 2022 6:18:22 GMT -5
Yeah, Paxlovid is a bit of a bummer.
I was counting on it for my upcoming venture into the enclosed, disease cesspool of "waiting areas" in a major clinic, just in case, and now it appears the standard treatment length of 5 days, or the dosage, isn't enough to do the job for some people.
Hopefully, availability and an updated regimen will happen soon !
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