I have covid, dammit.

[Laffy Kat]

I went to work this morning for my regular four-hour shift at the clinic and started feeling really bad. I've been having what I thought was bad allergies, but just to be sure, I stopped by the pharmacy on way out and grabbed a test. It was positive within two minutes. Glad I was wearing a mask all day, but I know I still possibly exposed my co-workers.

[Walleye]

1. I hope you feel better fast, I've been putting off my last booster for a couple of months. I better go get it.

[beaglelover]

4. Personally I'm waiting until the new vaccine comes out in the fall. The current vaccine available is not effective

against the current strain of COVID that is going around.

[JoseBalow]

12. I'm also waiting for the new and improved vaccine

I've been told that it should be available in the next month or two (Aug/Sep)

I wonder if there will be new tests required to detect the newer variants, or if the existing tests are still effective. I have a bunch old tests that are expired (the ones that were mailed to me periodically) and I don't know what to do with those, assuming they're useless. Can they just be tossed in the trash?

[10 Turtle Day]

36. FDA has a list of COVID tests that the expiration has been extended from what's printed on the box

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

Also, my doc said Moderna was coming out with a new combined flu and Covid booster in the fall when flu shots usually come out. It will be good for the newest Covid and flu strains although I don’t know if it will be the HD flu shot recommended for seniors.

[JoseBalow]

40. That's very helpful, thank you!

[Laffy Kat]

5. Get it! Although, I'm not sure it will cover the new and improved (ha ha) FLiRT strain.

[TexasBushwhacker]

31. I tried too at Walgreens

but they told me the new boosters cone out in the fall.

[Fla Dem]

2. So sorry. Hope you get over it fast. You are Vac'ed yes?

[Laffy Kat]

6. All but the last one.

I had to report the illness since I work at the clinic. The nurse had my doctor call me and he's at home with covid, too. He said if we have the same strain, it will be pretty miserable for 36 hours and then gradually better. It's going to be a yucky weekend, but at least I don't have to work this weekend, as usual. My doc put the kibosh on working until w/o fever for more than twenty-four hours without antipyretics.

[Fla Dem]

8. OK, take it easy, take care of yourself.

[Laffy Kat]

10. Oh, I will. I'm good at doing nothing.

Netflix all weekend for me!

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

3. I got it in January, had trouble breathing and talking

Paxlovid got me up and about in a day. My Dr didn't even want to see me, just prescribed it based on the way I sounded on the phone.

[Freddie]

7. Same here

Got it a month ago. Husband was sick first with a cold (he thought) and then I got it but felt worse. We were planning a trip to see our son, his pregnant wife and their toddler. Figured I better test just in case. Positive line in less than a minute. Trip canceled, got Paxlovid, felt better in a few days. I’m fully vaccinated so far and plan to get the next one.

[Laffy Kat]

11. Good thing you checked!

This is my second time. The first time was a piece of cake, not very sick at all. This one feels worse than that already.

[Laffy Kat]

9. My doc doesn't want me taking it because I have a less in a thousand chance of complications.

It surprised me since I'm asthmatic, but I guess the Paxlovid interacts with some of the other meds I need to take. Sounds like it's hard on the kidneys.

[FloridaBlues]

14. Oops didn't see your post about this med.

[FloridaBlues]

13. Try and call your Doc and get on paxlovid it may help your symptoms

I had a bad case 7 months ago. Rest drink fluids.
Feel better.

[Laffy Kat]

16. Thank you.

The doctor said I could not take Paxlovid due to some other meds that I take due to interactions.

[brer cat]

15. I hope you recover quickly.

[Laffy Kat]

19. Oh, thanks. I'm hoping I will, too.

For now, I'm kind of liking the thought of resting and watching Netflix and Youtube. I'm easily entertained.

[bdamomma]

17. Oh

Covid is still out there, take care of yourself. Rest.

[Elessar Zappa]

18. Hope you feel better soon!

I, myself, have just gotten over it after 16 awful days. It’s no joke!

[Laffy Kat]

20. Sixteen days?

Are you kidding me? That sounds terrible. I am so sorry.

[DelMar dem]

21. Here too

My husband had triple coronary bypass surgery 15 days ago (yes, the day of the debate.) Today he tested positive for Covid. He hasn't been anywhere except the hospital for a post-op visit and his cardiologist's office. The visiting nurse came a couple of days ago. We have managed to avoid Covid for four years! Of course, we found this out on a Friday afternoon. The on-call cardiologist said since my husband was fully vaccinated and boosted, his body should be able to fight this off easily. He has to check his pulse-ox and temperature frequently. Paxlovid is not an option because of the heart medicines. His symptoms are mild. So far, I'm negative.

The expiration date on the tests we received through the post office had passed, but we checked online and the date had been extended by six months.

[Laffy Kat]

23. I hope you continue to dodge the bullet.

It sounds as though your hubby is monitoring himself and has good support.

[MLAA]

32. Which heart meds does he take, if you don't mind me asking.

My husband had a bypass in 2019. We hadn’t had Covid until January. I tested positive and got Paxlovid. He tested negative and I did everything to avoid him getting it. He tested positive a day or two later. We both had mild symptoms. I got Paxlovid for him but didn’t end up giving it to him as I’d read for some it extends the symptoms. No mention of interaction with the Metropolol he takes. He then was negative after a week and I wasn’t negative until after 3 weeks. Both vaxxed and boosted.

Hope your hubby glides through this with very mild symptoms and will soon be ready for cardio rehab!

[electric_blue68]

22. Dang! May it be quickish, and a complete recovery!

This why I still wear a mask; indoors outside of my apt, and in crowds outside.

After ? 4 1/4 yrs I've decided if I'm in a big store w good air circulation, hardly anyone in there, and no one is coughing I do take my mask off - put back one at the register, or if I talk to someone.
My one change.

[Laffy Kat]

24. That's what I've been doing.

I always wear it at work and I've been keeping it on in stores. I have been pulling it down more lately. Maybe I shouldn't have?

[electric_blue68]

27. Awwww, maaaybe.

Can't say after this long a time that it isn't a bit frustrating at times (the mask), but I'm sticking w my routine.

[MotownPgh]

29. I don't think I'll ever stop wearing an

N95 indoors. It doesn't bother me and I've not had a sniffle, cold, flu or covid. Fully vaxxed. It's glorious.

[Marthe48]

25. Drinks lots of liquids, get lots of rest

Vitamin D supplements might help

Hope by now you are feeling better

[Laffy Kat]

26. Exactly what the doctor said.

[Marthe48]

28. Several family and friends have gotten Covid

In spite of being vaxxed and boosted, masked and gloved. If you get it, you want to treat it seriously

[UTUSN]

30. Luvya

[LuckyCharms]

33. Feel better soon, Laffy Kat.

[Laffy Kat]

38. Thanks, Lucky!

[Laffy Kat]

39. Thanks, Lucky!

[DelMar dem]

34. Meds

Metoprolol, Plavix, Atorvastatin since the surgery. Thanks for the good wishes. Cardiac rehab starts in about three weeks.

I think it's interesting that there are signs in the hospital and doctors' offices stating that masks are strongly encouraged but yet most of the medical staff don't wear them.

[Laffy Kat]

35. Right? At my clinic, in radiology, I am the only one who wears a mask consistently.

Of course, I got it anyway. Still, I won't stop wearing one. It doesn't bother me.

[mountain grammy]

37. Sorry to see this. Get well soon.