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My turn with Covid

Iowa_Buckeye

Iowa_Buckeye

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So I finally have it. A coworker I was with on Thursday around lunch (who was hacking his lungs up) told me later that day he tested and was positive. So Saturday I started feeling a bit clammy and had a temp around 99.5. Took a test on Sunday and was positive.
So basically day 3 now with symptoms and they have gotten a bit worse. Chest if more congested, some coughing, chills, and now temp is just over 101. Nothing that has stopped me from getting around, but just a bit uncomfortable.
So for those who had it do you have any ‘home remedies’ you found effective? Or experiences overall. Thx
 
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Hope it doesn’t get much worse, Larry. My biggest issue was the sore throat. That sucked! Now just taste is still off almost a year later. Not a huge issue compared to others who have had it much worse.
 
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Sore throat was my issue both times. Like strep throat kind of shredded and sore. Fluids. Emergen-C. Cold meds. The usual is all I needed. Hope you feel better soon.
 
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I’ve had it twice so far both times was very mild. Second time I had it I took Paxlovid on 2nd day in and tested negative on the 11th day. Neither time had much of a fever, 99.5 being the highest. Just a tad achy and back pain that’s make you wonder if you had a mild case of shingles.
Hope you get to feeling better Larry and it doesn’t get beyond what you’re already dealing with.
 
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I’ve been taking a vitamin C, D3, Zinc, 81mg aspirin, allergy pill once everyday and occasionally twice a day (on the vitamins) if I feel like my throat might be a tad scratchy or allergies coming on. I’ll even take some Quercetin with the vitamins as well.
 
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The last time i had it, it was a short stint but the low was the lowest of the three times. Had an old albuterol inhaler laying around and it was a lifesaver. Pedialyte, hot salt bath to keep the sweat going, and thc if that’s your thing was also super helpful. I took a massive dose of thc and that sleep got me through the worst of it. I normally dont partake. Best of luck, prayers.
 
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Had it for the first time two weeks ago. Tested while I had a fever, chills, and horrible head ache and it said negative. Started feeling better and then lost taste and smell, so I tested again. Negative. Still didn’t have taste or smell 4 days later, tested, and came back positive. Still don’t have much smell. Wife lite a candle tonight that usually makes the whole house smell good and I couldn’t even tell it was lit
 
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giles said:
How you doing, Larry?
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I’m pretty much back to normal. Monday was probably the worst day, and that wasn’t even too bad. Last night I was actually able to sleep all night without a bunch of coughing fits. So hopefully I did enough ‘social distancing’ around the house the past few days such that the family won’t get it.
 
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