Posted on 03/13/2022 5:35:02 PM PDT by ducttape45
Good evening everyone. I haven't been here in a while because I was infected with Covid-19 last month.
I had been ill since around Christmas time last year, but every test I took came back negative. I got progressively worse until, finally, on Jan 31st/Feb 1st I tested positive for Covid-19. I tried to ride it out the rest of that week but couldn't and I checked myself into the local hospital on Saturday the 6th of Feb. They admitted me and I spent the next six days being treated. I got the 5 day Remdesivir treatment and was also given many other medications; steroids, antibiotics, etc. In the end I came out on top. One thing that really helped me was using my CPAP machine that I used for my sleep apnea, doing breathing exercises, and ensuring that I didn't lay on one side or the other for too long of a time.
It's been a long road back and I could have just as likely died if not for the quick action and expert care I received. I'm still not 100%, perhaps 80-85%, but I'm getting my strength back as time progresses. My taste buds are all out of whack, and I haven't gotten my appetite back. Foods that I used to eat no longer appeal to me, or even taste good, and foods that I didn't once eat I now do, like cottage cheese. Whodathunk?
I'm typing this now because I got a burst of energy that I'm sure will leave as quickly as it appeared. But I wanted my friends here to know why I've been gone the past couple of months.
Thank you.
Glad you beat it!
Welcome back!
I’m glad to hear that you weren’t harmed by the remdisivir, as some have been.
Make sure you take your Vitamin D and Zinc.
Glad you’re pulling through. Keep up the fight. Thanks for letting us know. Please keep us informed. I’ll add you to my prayers.
Godspeed on your continued improvement.
Trust me, I am taking those as well as Vit C and Quercetin. Thank you.
Thank you!
Thank you!
I’m glad you are recovering.
Keep up with the supplements and fresh air and sunshine, because it may be up to a year before you are fully recovered.
I’ve always enjoyed cottage cheese actually. 🙂
Welcome back!
I hear ya, I was a bit scared going in. Thank you!
Go get ‘em, champ!
I have heard the same thing. Several people I’ve personally spoken with are still not 100% after 12 months. Thank you for the kind words.
Glad you are doing better.
Here’s to a good recovery!
Thank you!
Remdesivir?
I’m glad you beat Covid. I’m more than glad you beat Remdesivir.
The survival rates of Remdesivir are not good.
I’m hoping for a full recovery! Thank you for your kind words.
Congrats!
You have something to do.
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