Roommate forgot her mask, works at the USPS...gifted me with inuenza (had my flu shot last monday). Haven't had anything like this in 3 years.
PSA -wear a mask in public.
@Mfieck There are some insanely nasty versions of the flu and the cold floating around. I know two people, both you and in good health, who were in bed for two weeks solid because of a cold. Took them three weeks to feel well.
Hope you feel better soon!
@Myana
Thank you. I made her test for covid which was negative. Guess it could be worse, but still icky.
@Mfieck I am finally semi done with what I am calling Vulture Flu. Still coughing a bit, but feeling better. This new stuff sucks. Hope you heal quick.
@Nick_Searles
Thank you.
@LnzyHou I’m sorry. Speedy recovery to you. I hope the hubs stays well. I had significant exposure at work yesterday. So far, negative. Will test 2x/day for a few days so I don’t accidentally expose anyone. I still mask in public, too, but with just a few of us at the office, we stopped masking. Dumb idea.
@Mfieck How does one obtain Paxlovid?
@BlytheAwesome @LnzyHou
No sure, though I suspect it depends on severity and underlying health risks. Waiting for hubs video appt with his doctor. If it is recommended, I will follow up to this message.
I have asthma, senior and high risk. Worked wonders for me. After five days of RX tested negative in the 6th.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
@LnzyHou @BlytheAwesome
Is it IV or oral? Guess I could google....but I'll take your experience as credible.
@BlytheAwesome @LnzyHou
Recommend rest and fluids. No fever, little congestion, no cough, o2 at 98, so no paclovid or MAB or Hospital, hallelujah!!!
I'm going back to bed.
Thanks for the well wishes.
Get vaxxed, peeps...makes a huge difference!
12 days later, tested negative. Followed the public health recommendations and got the expected outcome. Now to continue to be preventive again.
@Mfieck feel better soon. And you’re doing the best you can to keep your spouse safe.
@badkoukla
He's doing well. Gonna keep it that way, whatever it takes. Thank you!
Positive for the rona today. Precautions for 3 years, fully vaxxed, always masked. Full on hazmat at my house right now. Husband at high risk for complications. Grrrrrrr. But he's doing alright so far. Luck ran out, I suppose. Even working remotely didn't keep that bugger at bay. Gonna rest and isolate some more.