Still Sick

[mobiusstripper]

Well, it looks like I have Covid. This is my first go-round with it. I got a prescription for Paxlovid sent to my pharmacy, and I guess it's just gonna be warm liquids until it goes away. I feel like ass, but also I'm lying in bed and drinking cocoa and reading, so there are worse things. So far, the symptoms feel like the flu or a bad cold that has lasted longer than colds usually do. I am really hoping it won't get any worse.

Comments

[jo]

Congrats for managing to avoid it for this long -- I got my first (and hopefully last) infection almost a year ago, in December 2023. I also took Paxlovid -- that Paxlovid mouth thing they warn you about is still really horrible. Luckily it goes away as soon as you are done with the treatment. I am so paranoid about getting another infection -- I know WAY too much about the cumulative nastiness (once you've got it, you always have it -- it's like HIV -- the protein spikes stay in your system, lurking, for years, maybe permanently). Just take things slow and don't rush to resume any form of regular exercise.

[mobiusstripper]

I did get the mouth thing, but it's tolerable. I started feeling better within hours of the first dose.

[shadowbliss]

Get well soon. I've had it twice