lets do a roll call, how has covid

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I was answering a thread about what you have done differently since Covid. That got me to thinking how many of us have had Covid. I know many have been through it but I have been lucky, not yet.
If you have had it what advice can you give, what made you feel better, what OTC did you take, what diet seemed to help you feel better? What things should we try to have in our homes in case. I know we need a thermometer. Do we need ice packs, heating pads, What food, drinks etc. set well with you and your family?
 

I had it a couple of weeks ago. It was nothing more than a typical chest cold. 3 days of headache, congestion, aching, weakness, short of breath with activity, no sense of smell or taste, then a cough that lingered for a few more days. I had no fever, but I've heard that some people do.
A home test showed "positive." 3 days later, when I started to feel better, it showed "Negative."
What sped up recovery (for me) was eating hot salsa & a couple of those small green hot chili peppers daily. It really made the cough productive & was very effective at clearing sinuses. By the way, I tried aspirin, but it didn't help with the headache or body aches. I'm not vaccinated.
 
No Covid for me. I eat healthy, I exercise, think positive and enjoy life. Don't need to live my life hiding behind a mask. I think more people should be pro-active when it comes to their health rather than looking for that proverbial "magic pill" that is going to make them feel like they are 8 years old and itching to climb a tree!
 
Packerjohn said:
No Covid for me. I eat healthy, I exercise, think positive and enjoy life. Don't need to live my life hiding behind a mask. I think more people should be pro-active when it comes to their health rather than looking for that proverbial "magic pill" that is going to make them feel like they are 8 years old and itching to climb a tree!
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As noted previously, shipboard, coming from Europe, a couple months back, my supervisor and a friend of ours were diagnosed with Covid; I had the same symptoms but a 'more in depth' analysis said Flu.

They were back to 'normal' rapidly, and I had a cough that hung on for a while.....aaah, I've been unwell a time or two before.
 
I haven't had Covid that I am aware of; tested myself several times in the last two years before and after attending events. I've had 2 shots, 2 boosters, don't wear a mask generally now at all.
I'm taking the necessary steps for keeping healthy, washing hands, cleaning home regularly, wiping surfaces, etc but then I always did that. I don't use much hand sanitizer, never got into that habit. I keep my hands away from my face and eyes until I get home to wash.
 
Week 1 couldn't keep food down
Week 2 taste/smell gone (except ice cream)
Week 3 breathing restricted and energy gone.
Week 4. Quit job, couldn't work anymore
Week 5 started cash out of 401K.
Week 6-August 24th just survived, breathing still impaired, but at times, lungs can fully fill. Still very low energy. May discuss oxygen supplement with doctor.
 
Missed, isolated Mar '20. Adopted the social distancing, masks & hand washing approaches, Got the shot & 2 boosters when first available. I'm compromised so followed the science rather than opinions. Wife did develop clots in both lungs after 2nd booster, she's still on Eliquis. No one (medically) said it could be the vaccines, not taking the chance.
 
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Disgustedman said:
Week 1 couldn't keep food down
Week 2 taste/smell gone (except ice cream)
Week 3 breathing restricted and energy gone.
Week 4. Quit job, couldn't work anymore
Week 5 started cash out of 401K.
Week 6-August 24th just survived, breathing still impaired, but at times, lungs can fully fill. Still very low energy. May discuss oxygen supplement with doctor.
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Do you have comorbidities that would have exacerbated the Covid situation?
 
Myrtle said:
I haven’t had it as far as I know. I was very sick with a respiratory illness in January of 2020, before we knew about Covid but nothing since then. I have the usual over the counter meds and a vaporizer on hand. I stay out of crowds but I don’t wear a mask.
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I had the same in Jan. 2020 but it wasn't bad as yours. I was not very sick at all but I did lose my sense of taste for a few days but recovered in a couple of weeks. I do not avoid crowds or wear a mask. Can't wear one anyway.
 
chic said:
I had the same in Jan. 2020 but it wasn't bad as yours. I was not very sick at all but I did lose my sense of taste for a few days but recovered in a couple of weeks. I do not avoid crowds or wear a mask. Can't wear one anyway.
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Neither of us had any taste/smell side effects....this ailment lacks continuity...it better just smarten up and get its act together!
 
Blessed said:
I was answering a thread about what you have done differently since Covid. That got me to thinking how many of us have had Covid. I know many have been through it but I have been lucky, not yet.
If you have had it what advice can you give, what made you feel better, what OTC did you take, what diet seemed to help you feel better? What things should we try to have in our homes in case. I know we need a thermometer. Do we need ice packs, heating pads, What food, drinks etc. set well with you and your family?
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Here’s some hints we were told early in the Covid game.
Take vitamins C,D, and zinc before you have covid
We found that Pedialyte adult replenishes and hydrates. Better than water but water also.
Rest
real food - not fast food even if you can’t smell or taste.
Neddy pot
To name a few.
 
I had it at the outset. At first, I thought it was my allergies kicking up as it was a week when the cherry blossoms, crocuses and irises were beginning to bloom. Got a little worse each day and by the 4th one, I had a low grade fever. Thinking I had a sinus infection, got hold of my doctor and started antibiotics. Lost my sense of taste and smell, and my fever jumped to 103-104. I was one sick cookie and was swabbed. Of course, it was positive. My body twitched and jerked involuntarily, it was like red-hot arrows were being shot into my sinuses. Came close to dying, but at the 8th day, the fever broke.

Terrible experience, I must say. Never had breathing issues. Was just too sick to eat.
 
I had a bad case early on before the medics really knew what they were doing. (Early April 2020)

I was very poorly for a month - including a couple of weeks in hospital one which I have no memory of. I was lucky to survive - and was the first to do so in my area. The resulting "clapped out of hospital" video went as far as regional news I think. It took a lot of time and a lot of physio and counselling to get me back into something resembling a stable person.

Now in Jan 2023 I still have issues following it. I'm ok - but will never be what I was before. I'm thankful to have made it when so many didn't.

What have I done differently since? It focused me on what is important in life. Your health and your family. Everything else is gravy. As a result my wife and I retired early and we moved home to be closer to my old Mum and our likkle Grandson. We don't regret a single day.
 
I finally caught it in late May 2022 and registered positive for 11 days. I had had the shots and boosters, so I think that helped my having a mild case, no worse than a moderately-bad cold.

It caused me to miss my sister's funeral in another state, though. I tested positive the day before I was supposed to leave to drive to her state.

I didn't have any lingering effects, at least not that I've noticed.
 
Not as far as I know! I followed the science getting the shots and all boosters. Plus the guidance from CDC on sanitation and precautions. It was so rewarding to get back to normal where I was able to go on four overseas leisure trips in 2022. Except for my annual physicals, I didn't need the services of a medical professional over the past 3 years. Hopefully, it continues that way, knock on wood !!!
 
I caught it in early September from Hubby who caught it in hospital.

I tested positive using a home kit and immediately rang my GP who ordered Paxlovid. It was delivered to my door by the pharmacist the next day. I was pretty much symptomless and two days later I took another RAT because I doubted that I really had Covid. The test was still positive.

I stayed in isolation at home for 10 days and a negative test result.

No after effects except one minor one that might not have anything to do with Covid. A couple of times I became aware that while at rest my heart seemed to be racing. Apparently this is one of the post Covid effects that has been documented.

It has since stopped happening.

My status before becoming infected was vaccinated twice with Astra Zeneca, then two Pfizer boosters.

I consider myself a very lucky woman.
 

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