So... I caught the Rona

[genxlib]

Real bummer. Had been really careful but it caught up to me. We have been running a small crew in the office of about 6 in a space built for 25. It had been successful for a year but somebody brought it in last week and boom, I’m sick

The frustrating thing is that I had just gotten my first shot three days before. I was so close. I am hoping the shot gives me a minor boost to fight it off better though.

So far it has been just like a moderate cold so I am hopeful.

Hang in there people and continue to be careful

[PCIntern]

1. Best to you.

Stay calm.

[Nevilledog]

2. That sucks!

I hope the first shot gives you some mitigation of symptoms.....please keep us updated on how you're doing.


(very socially distant hug cuz you got the 'Rona)

[hamsterjill]

3. Wishing you all the best.

May your symptoms stay mild!

That said...I’ve lost several friends. I truly believe the vast majority of them would have had a much better outcome had they (in their situation) sought medical help sooner than they did.

So, I’m not trying to scare you, but I hope to impress upon you to watch yourself carefully. If things turn negatively, please please please don’t hesitate to seek treatment.

Here’s hoping I just typed that all for nothing and you’re going to sail through this!!!

[genxlib]

33. Thank you for your concern

I too had several associates my age or younger pass away. I can't speak to how timely they were in seeking help but it does make me extra diligent. I am not taking anything for granted.

I have a pulse oximeter and tracking my blood oxygenation regularly. So far so good.

[Wild blueberry]

4. May you keep well!

Get lots of rest. Drink fluids (mostly water). We're rooting for your good health!

[Shermann]

5. Three days...that's tough! Be well. nt

[blm]

6. Awww.

Hang in there.

💐💐💐

[Tree-Hugger]

7. Stay well

Rest as much a possible and drink a ton of fluids. I hope it remains mild for you.

[-misanthroptimist]

8. Take care of yourself!

[TurboDem]

9. Call your doctor in the morning and see if you can get the monoclonal

antibody infusion. It's available everywhere and hardly anybody is using it.

I wish you well.

[NJCher]

12. this is good advice

do this.

[Random Boomer]

14. You beat me to it

Rachel Maddow has been making a really strong case for the use of monoclonal antibody infusion if you know you've got coronavirus.

BUT YOU MUST GET IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!

Don't wait, it's most effective if you infuse before you get into bad shape.

[Hortensis]

17. THIS! Our DIL didn't and months later she's still hoping her

senses of taste and smell will come back completely and to normal. They aren't gone but weakened and distorted so that she needs dishes to be strongly spiced to enjoy actual flavors and some things she's always liked now don't taste good.

People who had seemingly mild cases are also suffering more serious long-haul symptoms, of course.

so fortunate this treatment is available to people in their first 10 days of symptoms.

Take care.

[uponit7771]

23. +1

[rickford66]

30. My provider sent me a home COVID-19 test

The info said if I have symptoms to take the test. If I'm positive they have a number to call and will arrange the infusion. They also included three KN95 masks. This was from my UHS Medicare Advantage plan. I received this without asking, so maybe some plans would respond this way if asked.

[Oppaloopa]

67. Wow what a good plan you have . I will switch back.

[catrose]

10. Best wishes for a quick recovery

[wendyb-NC]

11. Thank you, genxlib

For reminding us, that yes it is still out there, ready to find a someone who has let their guard down.

[Mickju]

13. Gosh, I'm sorry to hear that.

I'm hoping that first shot will protect you from any more serious illness. I'm thinking that it will.

[joetheman]

15. Are you certain it wasn't the side effects from your COVID shot?

[genxlib]

31. It did occur to me

But I tested positive. From what I have read, the test does not react to the vaccine with a positive.

[Kali]

35. THIS!!!

how do you know???

[Crunchy Frog]

46. The shot doesn't cause positive Covid tests.

[Kali]

47. OP didn't mention a positive test until later down the thread

[Crunchy Frog]

48. They said that they caught the coronavirus.

At this point I would think everyone on here knows that the shots can reactions that resemble Covid symptoms, but that's not what they said.

[2naSalit]

16. HOping for a speedy recovery...

Perhaps the shot will help you get through it easier. Do report your condition to the CDC also, they may be interested in your case since it is close to your first vaccination shot.

There should be a link to the monitoring site in the paperwork issued when you got your shot. I'm sure there's probably a link to it on the CDC homepage too.

[NBachers]

18. Register and report here. Your situation will make your reporting very useful.

https://vsafe.cdc.gov/en/

[genxlib]

40. I did sign up for this

But it did not really seem set up for this scenario. It seems to be all about reactiions

I put as much information in the notes as I could so we will see if gets through any filters.

[bottomofthehill]

19. Start to take an 81 baby aspirin if you are not already taking one

Also 1000 mg of vitamin D. I was really tired, slept 15/16 hours a day when I had Covid. I let my fever run and only drank water and gator aid did not take Tylenol or Advil, my fever got as high as 103.1 at night. Lower in the daytime hours but it would start back up around 10pm. I took my temp and o2 three times a day, at closet to the same time each day and kept a journal of everything. When I ate, slept, temp, O2, chills, shakes, aches.

I hope this remains a mild case for you.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

58. Wow... Can't even imagine what a 103 temp feels like. Must

Have been horrible. I will do anything to make sure I never get it.

[bottomofthehill]

59. lots of fluid and rest

My fever would spike each night for a week I drank a gator aid each evening and as much water as i could humanly hold. Had the chills and would sweat through at least one set of sheets a night. First couple nights 103.1 the next couple 100.5ish then just under 100 for a couple and i was tired. Slept all the time. Mask Up, Wash, stay out of crowds, play the odds and get vaccinated as soon as you can. I was exposed to covid at work, have to pay the bills and had no other choice. Even using best practices, it caught me. The vaccine is a game changer but stay as safe as possible until then.

[CaptainTruth]

20. Wishing you the best! Take care of yourself.

[barbtries]

21. aw, that sucks.

hope you have a mild case with quick and full resolution!

[Celerity]

22. oh wow, so sorry to hear this, all my best for your speedy and full recovery, Do you know the type

of strain you caught yet?

[genxlib]

51. No idea

I am in Florida so our “leadership” isn’t actually interested in scientific data.

[Celerity]

54. Ask you doctor and they should be able to tell you. Good luck! and let me know if you find out.

[crickets]

24. I'm so sorry to hear that. Please take care of yourself and get better soon, genxlib. 🌻

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

25. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Stay strong.

[marble falls]

26. DUers took four years of the exPresident*, we stand a good chance of kicking covid. The ...

... vaccine at least gave your immune system a head start. Give it the old DU upper left!

[appalachiablue]

27. Thanks for checking in, a real bummer

but take good care and all the best to you for a quick recovery.

Then on to enjoy Spring!

Keep in touch.

[Karadeniz]

28. This stinks! Someone there is less than perfect about masking. I sure hope you have a swift and

Complete recovery! Take care!!!

[Demsrule86]

29. Prayers and good wishes. I had it before I got the shot...and I was pretty miserable but I

survived and didn't end up in the hospital. Get the gadget the monitors your breathing...and use over the counter stuff to reduce symptoms...take Tylenol I was told but not ibuprofen... And drink lots. I drank tonic because it cut the phlegm . I don't believe it stops the virus but I felt better after it.

[genxlib]

32. I do have the gadget

And I am reading 99% so far and checking regularly.

[malaise]

34. Get well soon

A good friend caught it and was admitted to hospital on Tuesday. She was discharged yesterday. PHEW!

[electric_blue68]

39. Good luck to your friend! May they have a full recovery free of after effects!

[malaise]

42. Thanks

We are pleasantly surprised because she is overweight

[electric_blue68]

43. Oh, woah - yeah, that

Yeah, I'm over weight, too. Being as careful as I can!
My only sibling a sister is also that way. She aslo like has been very strict about masking, distancing etc

She's about 12 days away from full current immunity - she got her second shot this past ? Thurs or Friday.
I'll be getting my first this upcoming Friday. 👍

[malaise]

44. Take care

One to go for me

[electric_blue68]

45. Aw thanks. And Good Luck to you! 👍

I'm on a long time music site and I know that DU started around the time this site did.
It's funny how DU has many of the same emojis that were popular at the time that the music site uses!
Been only on here 10 months, but the other site like 17 or so years.

Anyway I've always loved the emoji.

This site has some the other site doesn't have and visa versa. As a Visual Artist I love them.

[genxlib]

52. That is one thing I have going for me

I used to be pretty obese but lost a lot of weight over the last few years. Around 80 pounds. I think that is a big plus in my favor.

[malaise]

53. That is excellent

It is very important

[Kali]

36. how do you know is isn't side effect from the shot?

[genxlib]

37. I thought that could be the case

But I tested positive. From everything I read, the vaccine alone won't do that.

[Kali]

38. you should check with your doctor

and keep good notes/records, as mentioned above do the vsafe at the CDC

[electric_blue68]

41. Oh, dear. May your case remain mild, with a full free of lingering effects recovery!

(I think I covered all the bases)

Sorry to hear this. So close.

Definitely get those monoclonal antibodies!

[arkielib]

49. So Sorry. I hope you recover quickly!

[Buckeye_Democrat]

50. Best wishes! My guess is that the first shot will help...

... despite being administered just days before.

[iamateacher]

55. I got it 5 days after the shot

The gastrointestinal type. Man, I would not wish it on my worst enemy. Well, maybe some of them.

[people]

56. I searched for infusion centers covid monoclonal Florida . . .

I know this treatment is recommended for anyone with mild covid symptoms within the first few days. You may want to ask your doctor for a referral. As you can see below, Adventhealth in FL administers this treatment and I'm sure if you did a search you would find an infusion center that does this that is in your area. I believe the treatment may be free and it is supposed to be the best thing to avoid serious illness.

Here is an HHS website showing where this treatment is offered:

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/01/11/hhs-launches-web-based-locator-for-covid-19-outpatient-treatment-sites-for-monoclonal-antibodies.html


re Adventhealth:

https://www.adventhealth.com/business/adventhealth-west-florida-media-resources/news/adventhealth-opens-lifesaving-monoclonal-antibody-infusion-center-high-risk-covid-19-patients

[MerryBlooms]

57. I am also hopeful for you. Don't stress, stay focused on things that relax you...

Monitor your oxygen levels. I got my first Pfizer on 03/25, I've been double masking since. My fear was the same, being so close, and then "Bam!". You'll be in my prayers.

[MustLoveBeagles]

60. Well that sucks

I'm so sorry. The good news is that you've gotten at least one of the shots. My understanding of the vaccines is that they won't necessarily prevent you from getting Covid in all cases but could lessen the severity of the illness. (If that's wrong please correct me) I would still closely monitor your symptoms, check your oxygen levels, and do the v-safe check ins like others have suggested. Sending healing vibes and virtual hugs your way. I hope you feel better soon.

[LisaL]

62. I don't think vaccines are expected to lessen the severity of the illness if infection occurs

close to the time of vaccination. Vaccine didn't have time to build up immunity.

[MustLoveBeagles]

64. I stand corrected

I wasn't taking that into account the fact that it was only three days. Thanks.

[Blue_true]

61. Do people in your office wear masks properly, at ALL times inside the office? nt

[BobTheSubgenius]

63. I wish you the very best with this!

If I can make a suggestion....Vitamin C, Zinc and A LOT of Vitamin D3. Huge boost to the immune system. This is not some woo science, either.

I could be preaching to the choir, but it's too important to not share, in case I'm not.

[IbogaProject]

65. keep and eye out for the next week

The turning point is 10-11 days, so be careful about that much time after you think you caught it or first showed symptoms. Be very aware of any worsening at that time point.
I advise getting a blood oxygen meter and check that and your temp several times a day.

Melatonin can reduce the inflammation cascade and stimulates t-cell replication. Sublingual or under tongue form best for getting it into your body.

Avoid the Sambucus, elderberry extract which is good vs flu, it can give this an easier way in by upping the ace2 pathway.
Take care, at least you're not fighting this a year or more ago.

[liberal_mama]

66. Was everyone in your office wearing good masks at all times? With the extra contagious variants

people need to wear better masks than surgical or thin cloth. They should be wearing N95, KN95, or K94 masks.

[Happy Hoosier]

68. I've been super careful since my shots...

I don't wanna blow it now that I am close!

But sometimes it gits ya even when you are being careful. Here's to a speedy recovery!