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Warpy

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9. Well, minus the testing, that sounds like my own breakthrough case

Reply to NewHendoLib (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2023, 10:37 AM

Jan 2023

which was a two day nuisance I didn't bother to test or medicate. I isolated for a week because that's how I roll, anyway. I knew what it was because of my lung sounds, which are quite different for Covid than for other bad bugs including viral pneumonia.

The flu I had last August was much, much worse. If anyone out there hasn't had the flu shot, get it, this year's flu is ugly.

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My COVID odyssey - part 2. [View all] NewHendoLib Jan 2023 OP

I am glad you got tested and started on the anti-viral right away. I hope that you have CentralMass Jan 2023 #1

Glad there's been an improvement. Hoping for the best for your wife not getting it. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #2

I had very mild symptoms, but because I'm over 74 and have mild COPD, they gave me sinkingfeeling Jan 2023 #3

So glad you're already feeling better, NHL! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #4

Glad you are managing to be cilla4progress Jan 2023 #5

the garden is complicated! NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #6

Fabulous! cilla4progress Jan 2023 #7

I hope you have a speedy recovery. Bluethroughu Jan 2023 #8

Well, minus the testing, that sounds like my own breakthrough case Warpy Jan 2023 #9

I got Covid in July central scrutinizer Jan 2023 #10

So glad to hear how much better you are doing. Continuing vibes for you niyad Jan 2023 #11

WARNING: Paxlovid. First of all, I'm glad you are getting treated. 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #12

Good warning. I have no issues with either condition. NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #13

Did your physician discuss this before issuing prescription? 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #14

Yes indeed. She had my whole health history and medicine list NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #15

Excellent. 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #16