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Woke up yesterday with a stinking cold. I usually get 2 a year. Springish and winterish. No fever and using both oximeters I can see my O2 level is about 97% Felt the same this morning so I used one of the free home Covid test kits we got. BinaxNOW. https://www.abbott.com/BinaxNOW-Tests-NAVICA-App.htmlEasy to use. Surprise. Positive for Covid after just over 6 months since I was in hospital with it. I've been talking to my Dr's office and I'm waiting for Sandra to come home with my Paxlovid prescription. https://www.drugs.com/paxlovid.html |
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2022, 12:00:55 PM » |
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Take care of yourself Paul.
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2022, 12:15:31 PM » |
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Boy oh boy, you’re a magnet for this bug  Take good care of yourself and get well soon. |
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2022, 12:16:56 PM » |
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Dang dude, hate to hear this! Hoping you've got enough antibodies from your last time through to temper this episode and keep it just a nuisance and nothing more serious...
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2022, 12:18:27 PM » |
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Boy oh boy, you’re a magnet for this bug I am, I am. This is my 3rd but I don't have proof about the first because it was just before it became a thing. |
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2022, 03:16:36 PM » |
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Popped my first dose. Looking forward to improving. O2 still good. Last bout my fingers swelled like sausages. This time when I wash my hands they feel very small and bony. I use a 3XL glove  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2022, 12:56:21 PM » |
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Any update? Been worried about ya'...
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2022, 05:34:37 PM » |
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Any update? Been worried about ya'...
Any coincidences causing this? Not asking for you to post them if there are but maybe something or somehow you’ve overlooked. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2022, 04:44:50 AM » |
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Paxlovid seems to be a wonder drug re Covid.
Feeling much better. Most obvious symptoms like runny nose, runny eyes, cough have 99% gone.
Still feeling a bit knackered but hopefully that will soon improve.
Sandra did suggest I had a cold and the positive test was from reading antibodies I had from my previous bout. Thoughts on that.
I'm going to have her do a home test today to see if she shows positive for that reason.
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2022, 04:48:50 AM » |
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Any update? Been worried about ya'...
Any coincidences causing this? Not asking for you to post them if there are but maybe something or somehow you’ve overlooked. Motorcycle riding? Nothing else I can think of. I don't go to where there are a large number of people BUT I do go to my local bar 3 times a week. I did report my positive test to the owners so they could inform others. I am self quarantining and Sandra is doing her best to keep away from me. Joey the dog still wants to be my best bud  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2022, 05:35:00 AM » |
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Sandra tested negative.
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2022, 05:51:56 AM » |
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I'm not a biologist, but from my understanding the quick Antigen tests are testing for part of the virus itself, not your body's reaction to it, so that a long past infection wouldn't cause a positive if you're not currently infected with a live infection. Also, the Antigen tests have a relatively high false negative rate but an extremely low false positive. I.E. A positive is a positive, a negative is a maybe. Also also the Antigen tests lag a few days, a proper lab run PCR test will catch an infected person a few days before a Antigen rapid test will... I know, aren't I just a ray of sunshine this morning.  Just saying keep an eye on her, she's not outta the woods yet. |
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2022, 05:58:59 AM » |
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I'm not a biologist, but from my understanding the quick Antigen tests are testing for part of the virus itself, not your body's reaction to it, so that a long past infection wouldn't cause a positive if you're not currently infected with a live infection. Also, the Antigen tests have a relatively high false negative rate but an extremely low false positive. I.E. A positive is a positive, a negative is a maybe. Also also the Antigen tests lag a few days, a proper lab run PCR test will catch an infected person a few days before a Antigen rapid test will... I know, aren't I just a ray of sunshine this morning. Just saying keep an eye on her, she's not outta the woods yet. Agree. She's a tough old girl. Last time she felt like crap whilst I was in hospital but made a quick recovery after a few days. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2022, 06:09:15 AM » |
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Paxlovid seems to be a wonder drug re Covid.
Feeling much better. Most obvious symptoms like runny nose, runny eyes, cough have 99% gone.
Still feeling a bit knackered but hopefully that will soon improve.
Sandra did suggest I had a cold and the positive test was from reading antibodies I had from my previous bout. Thoughts on that.
I'm going to have her do a home test today to see if she shows positive for that reason.
This is good news and nice to hear. Rest when you need and eat to keep up your strength. Fresh air, light exercise and sunshine won’t hurt. If the dog is willing play some fetch. Hope you keep feeling better. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2022, 06:20:12 AM » |
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Good news and good information. They say another variant it is out there.
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« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2022, 06:45:48 AM » |
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Also as of yesterday a pharmacist can prescribe Paxlovid, so you don't even have to go through your doctor first, if you've got COVID and are moderate to high risk can get a pharmacist to prescribe it to you then and there: https://www.foxnews.com/us/fda-authorizes-pharmacists-prescribe-pfizers-covid-19-pill |
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« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2022, 07:13:50 AM » |
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Yep. My local CVS is the distribution center here in Maggie Valley / Waynesville. |
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« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2022, 09:46:22 AM » |
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Paxlovid seems to be a wonder drug re Covid.
Feeling much better. Most obvious symptoms like runny nose, runny eyes, cough have 99% gone.
Still feeling a bit knackered but hopefully that will soon improve.
Sandra did suggest I had a cold and the positive test was from reading antibodies I had from my previous bout. Thoughts on that.
I'm going to have her do a home test today to see if she shows positive for that reason.
Serk is correct. The nasal swab will not have a positive result from antibodies. It only tests for current live infection. It has a very low false positive. It has a higher false negative, but that is usually because of collection error (you don't get a good sample on the swab). |
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« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2022, 05:04:58 PM » |
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Sandra told me she was feeling crap so we used another home test and of course it's positive.
She's of to a Minute Clinic place tomorrow to retest and get Paxlovid.
I spoke with the local CVS and they don't know their ass from their elbow.
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« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2022, 05:17:05 PM » |
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Sandra told me she was feeling crap so we used another home test and of course it's positive.
She's of to a Minute Clinic place tomorrow to retest and get Paxlovid.
I spoke with the local CVS and they don't know their ass from their elbow.
Hate to hear it but at least ya' know and are already taking steps to get her treatment... Hope you're continuing to improve as well! |
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« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2022, 05:27:49 PM » |
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Sandra told me she was feeling crap so we used another home test and of course it's positive.
She's of to a Minute Clinic place tomorrow to retest and get Paxlovid.
I spoke with the local CVS and they don't know their ass from their elbow.
Hate to hear it but at least ya' know and are already taking steps to get her treatment... Hope you're continuing to improve as well! Yep I think tomorrow I'll be out of the trees running in the meadow. Sandra has already taken a dose of my Paxlovid to get her to the edge of the trees so she can soon join me in the meadow. My mouth tastes like a mix of jaegermeister and old diesel oil. Blech! |
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« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2022, 05:48:34 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2022, 11:26:10 AM » |
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« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2022, 11:28:08 AM » |
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My mouth tastes like a mix of jaegermeister and old diesel oil. Blech!
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« Reply #25 on: July 09, 2022, 06:42:02 PM » |
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Eat cinnamon.
For what purpose? Cinnamon flavored old diesel oil of course! Silly Man! Get well soon and again, it was a pleasure to meet you. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 10, 2022, 06:11:09 PM » |
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Felt pretty crappy a lot of today but seem to have bounced back.
One more pill dose in the morning and that's my 5 days of pill popping done.
I'll do another home test Tuesday evening to see if I'm still plaguey.
Friend south of Atlanta and wife also have it and were prescribed antibiotics and Ivermectin.
He made no mention of pneumonia.
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« Reply #27 on: July 10, 2022, 07:29:40 PM » |
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Keep a close eye on it... Even St. Fauci had to take a 2nd round of Paxlovid.... Don't wait or delay if you're not better for real after you've ended your treatment! "Anthony Fauci, MD, the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, said Tuesday that he went through a “Paxlovid rebound” that can occur after taking the antiviral to recover from COVID-19. The symptoms that he had after he completed the treatment were more severe than those he had at first from the coronavirus, he said. “After I finished the 5 days of Paxlovid, I reverted to negative on an antigen test for 3 days in a row,” Fauci said during Foreign Policy’s Global Health Forum event. “And then on the fourth day, just to be absolutely certain, I tested myself again,” he said. “I reverted back to positive.” Fauci then began a second course of Paxlovid when symptoms returned, which were “much worse than the first go-around,” he said. During Tuesday’s event, he said he was feeling “reasonably good.”" https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220630/fauci-paxlovid-rebound-worse-symptomsEdit to add - I'll only say this once. I don't want to start another religious pissing match. I won't argue. If you won't that's fine and your business and I respect that.... But.... After you're fully recovered, and especially once they've released updated vaccines for newer variants PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go get one. If not, your business, and I respect that, this is all I'll say on it, I will NOT reply to a pissing match about whatever....... |
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« Reply #28 on: July 10, 2022, 08:23:49 PM » |
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well, after all this Covid talk, been thinking of getting that 2nd booster shot for Covid.
More and more I know are getting POSITIVE tests again so best to BOOST UP again.
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After you're fully recovered, and especially once they've released updated vaccines for newer variants PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go get one. If not, your business, and I respect that, this is all I'll say on it, I will NOT reply to a pissing match about whatever.......
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After you're fully recovered, and especially once they've released updated vaccines for newer variants PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go get one. If not, your business, and I respect that, this is all I'll say on it, I will NOT reply to a pissing match about whatever.......
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« Reply #31 on: July 12, 2022, 07:52:17 AM » |
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The road to full recovery is nearly complete for me  I'll do a home test in the morning. We are breaking free this afternoon and taking Joey up to Heintooga Rd., a spur off the BRP. If it doesn't rain. |
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« Reply #32 on: July 12, 2022, 07:53:27 AM » |
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Glad to hear it! How's the sense of smell and taste doing?
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« Reply #33 on: July 12, 2022, 08:41:27 AM » |
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Glad to hear it! How's the sense of smell and taste doing?
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« Reply #35 on: July 12, 2022, 09:17:54 AM » |
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Who is this O'Riley? I assumed it was a reference to the classic O'Reilly's daughter? (Bawdy pub song at the link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDoz0nWcgGQ(Or the female version, er...... even cruder) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyy6_AIcaN4 |
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The at home test shows we are now Covid free. Still got a bit of cotton wool in my head. |
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