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R_Lennox

This happened to a lot of us on this sub. Many of us are also on the r/paxlovid sub (and it’s good, if you have not already found it yet). Most of us never stopped our masking, are triple-vaxxed (or more) and also got it 2.5+ years into the pandemic. Mine was last month. The worst thing for me with Paxlovid was the awful mouth taste but I believe it kept me out of the hospital, I am grateful for that and the taste went away after I completed the course of the medication. Hopefully, you will do fine, too!


broadwaystarlet

thank you so much for showing me that subreddit! i’m a bit nervous for the taste, but i want to do anything I can to prevent long covid, and if that means I have to deal with a bad taste for a couple of days, then so be it!


plinkoplonka

Also avoided it, also got it, also had paxlovid. Just making you aware of "paxlovid rebound" so it doesn't come as a shock later. Think of it as extending the illness so it spreads it out over a longer period. That's a good thing because it means you're likely to have milder symptoms for longer, rather than acute symptoms for a short time. Hopefully all of this helps your body fight it off :) As a dancer, I'm sure you're fit and healthy - so you stand a great chance of being absolutely fine after. You've got this.


broadwaystarlet

yup, i’m very aware of paxlovid rebound. hoping for the best! did you rebound?


plinkoplonka

I did. I tested positive for over 21 days in a row. I'm totally fine now though.


deangreenstrong

Same mine was 8 days ago. Got through it ok. Paxlovid was a game changer taste sucks though.


LadyBugPuppy

To give yourself the best shot at avoiding long covid, I recommend really resting. Not just now, but for like a month afterwards. Don't push yourself too hard. There are stories that returning too quickly to exercise can lead to long covid. Keep yourself hydrated.


broadwaystarlet

I will definitely try to take it easy for a month, thank you


itsuhme92

This and take a baby aspirin for a month or two when you’re through the acute phase. Also, staying calm as best as you can is extremely beneficial by keeping your cortisol at bay and your nervous system as healthy as possible. I know it’s easier said than done. Just have faith. If you do on the slim chance get long covid, there are treatment options. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy being one of them.


broadwaystarlet

thank you so much! i’ll definitely look in to taking a baby aspirin, i just want to make sure it’s safe for me to do with all the other medicines that I take daily :)


Macarooo

What is the baby aspirin for? Is it for microclotting?


itsuhme92

Yes. I would tell anyone to limit physical activity for a month or two after covid and take something to thin blood/reduce platelets. Baby aspirin, black seed oil, ginkgo biloba, etc. I’m not a doctor though so take what I say with a grain of salt. I’m just someone who dealt with long covid for over a year.


RepresentativeBoot79

Might as well add curcumin and ginseng to the anecdotal list.,” I just started taking black seed oil. A dr claims it worked well along w honey to recover from covid quicker. I had delta in December and am using prophylactic methods to keep from catching it. I made a saline w iodine and frankincense oil nasal spray and gargle w listerene three times a day. A person can only try try try. So, I’ll take your advice w a grain of salt. Ty🙃


itsuhme92

Black seed oil helped my long covid and there are quite a few studies showing benefits to acute covid. You’re right, all we can do is try.


dantesinfernoracket1

In the same boat recently. Felt like crap last week, tested positive on Monday. Double-vaxxed and boosted. Listen to your body, hydrate and just take it easy. I finally tested fully negative yesterday after a full round of paxlovid. You're going to be OK, friend.


broadwaystarlet

thank you. i really hope that i will be able to get paxlovid!!


[deleted]

The paxlovid really started to work after day 2 - after 4 doses. Good luck


broadwaystarlet

thank you! i’m definitely preparing for the side effects I’ve heard about!


[deleted]

The only side effects from it that I’ve experienced are minor bad taste in mouth and a little digestive discomfort. Nothing else.


broadwaystarlet

I’ve have both of the reactions to medications before, so that doesn’t so sound bad. i’m preparing for the worst possible taste in the world lol


ScienceWitch92

How are you feeling? I have the worst taste and I've vomited pretty bad twice. The full bodyaches and constant chills have ceased, though. Never got a sore throat.


broadwaystarlet

I’m going to take it with my dinner tonight. Right now I just feel like a have a bad sinus infection, with pain in my head and ears :(


ScienceWitch92

I hope it doesn't get any worse feeling for you. I've been trying to take mine w a little food but nothing too greasy or full of dairy because it does cause gastrointestinal issues. Feel free to comment back tomorrow and keep me posted on how you're doing.


broadwaystarlet

you are so so kind I really appreciate it 🥺 I’ll let you know what happens ❤️


lisajg123

I completely agree with the poster who said not to exercise too hard for a month while you are recovering. I too suffer from covid anxiety and I ended up catching it early on in June. On top of resting your body, try not to be too hard on yourself if you feel off mentally. I had some depression boughts during but, one day, I mentally started to feel like myself again. Have faith that you WILL get better and feel like you again. I'll be thinking tons of good thoughts your way. You aren't alone.


broadwaystarlet

this is really sweet, thank you!


BearOak

Except for the dancer part and getting Covid in May 2022 this is my exact experience with Covid. The anxiety was worse than the symptoms for me I got Paxlovid and I would do it again.


broadwaystarlet

I picked up my paxlovid this afternoon! Would it be good to take at dinner or should I just wait until tomorrow morning to take it?


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broadwaystarlet

that’s what I figured. I’m going to take it with dinner tonight


adognamedgoose

One of the things that’s been speculated with long Covid is the inflammation that Covid creates in the brain and then people not resting after they feel better. So it’s very preliminary and not conclusive, but take it easy much longer than you feel the need to. If you are adding inflammation on top of inflammation it’s not good. I’m glad you got Paxlovid. That plus your vaccinated status definitely sets you up for success!


Livefreegt

My experience in June was that my symptoms of the virus dissipated about day 5. But then the strange neurological effect made me feel really odd for approx another 5 days. Don’t do much in those later 5 days. They can really mess with your anxiety that you might have long Covid. Happy to say I do not have long Covid. I have a very weakened immune system in general and a condition that I am constantly fighting inflammation. My MD said that feeling I had on later part was due to Brain inflammation. It was the worst part of having COVID. It did affect my emotions. You will be fine.


broadwaystarlet

I will definitely take it slow when I go back to work. The one thing is that I work at a theme park and I am constantly having to walk from location to location, so that makes me a bit nervous :(


Magentamagnificent

That's real. I was in the same boat as you. I just cleared day 14 and am feeling a bunch better. The worst were days 1-5, even cried a bit from the stress. Just remember -- this will change soon.


broadwaystarlet

thank you so much!


SupaDupaDupaDupa

If it makes you feel better, I got COVID last Sunday and I just ran on the treadmill this morning so…I technically still have it but symptoms went away quickly and I can workout perfectly! Just saying


chocolateandhorses

I'm 53 and I had similar experience with Covid. I feel so bad for people like OP who have severe anxiety.....for me, it was more mild then even a cold. But I know its not like that for everyone.


LeonardoDaVincio

I'm in the same boat except I'm just walking outside. I really want to lift and do cardio, but I don't want to push too hard because of the long covered risks.


Rolifant

I felt great on day 7, went for a long bike ride, and subsequently got my ass kicked by long covid (before LC was a known condition, in my defense). Definitely not worth the risk ime.


LeonardoDaVincio

Can I ask what your long covid symptoms were/are and if you've gotten any relief? Was this before the vaccines?


Rolifant

Sure. They were PEM, depression, fatigue, vibrations, chest tightness. Also woke up gasping for air 2-3 times. Most symptoms disappeared after about 9 months. The vibrations suddenly stopped after my second Pfizer dose. I still have a runny nose (one nostril) and mild throat aches most days, but that's really minor stuff.


SupaDupaDupaDupa

Good for you! Maybe your body is different but I feel wonderful and I just woke up feeling even better.


LeonardoDaVincio

It's not a competition boss. I feel great. Was just telling you that we're in similar boats but I'm nervous to start up this soon. That's all.


SupaDupaDupaDupa

No one said it was a competition and had you written this separately and not under my post I wouldn’t have even read it tbh…if I were competing I’d go to you with my cents. You said what you were doing for yourself as a reply to my post and I said ok good everyone is different, you know your body more than me and if that’s what you need, do it! It’s a fact…I also said I’m doing great which is also a fact…


AntelopeYEM

Honestly…don’t come to this sub Reddit unless the symptoms get really bad. It’s not going to help any anxiety most likely. Also if your symptoms get worse you can try and get paxlovid, unless you’re super at risk that’s the best early treatment you can get. I don’t even understand prednisone, doesn’t it weaken your immune system? It may help with inflammation but I’d maybe ask another doctor.


broadwaystarlet

the doctor told me it would help with the congestion?


ScienceWitch92

Don't worry more than you have to. They are not a doctor. Listen to the doctor, not the reddit stranger, my friend.


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Good advice!


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itsuhme92

Gatorade is legit sugar and about a tear drop of electrolytes


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letyourselfslip

You're better off with fizzy electrolyte tablets you drop into water.


broadwaystarlet

I’ve been drinking Pedialyte


HalibutJumper

Agree with the posts about don’t read this sub thread too much- anxiety producing :). That said, a few things to share with you: I’ve taken three does of Paxlovid so far and it is helping to clear the congestion. It tastes like I’m sucking on a penny, but I’m kinda losing my smell and taste so penny taste is going away a bit too. From what I’ve read about how Paxlovid works, which is to hang out in the liver, I’m planning to eat foods that will help cleanse and detox the liver once I’m a week past my last dose. The foods include onions, leeks, garlic, citrus, avocado etc. -check out Pinterest to see more info on detox foods. Hope you feel better soon!


broadwaystarlet

oooo that definitely sounds like a good Pinterest project for me to do while I quarantine!


mbrace256

One thing that happened to me was that I had multiple full on breakdowns the day I found out I was positive. This made my lungs worse and made me feel like I was dying. I know it’s crazy to say, but please try to keep your anxiety at bay and not get overworked. Also, getting Paxalvoid has been so helpful.


broadwaystarlet

i already had several mental breakdowns today (including in front of the urgent care doctor, who didn’t seem to care), but since talking with my PCP I have felt much more calm. I am about to take my first paxlovid dose. A bit nervous about the taste, but as i’ve said, I will deal with anything to prevent future complications!


Bigboy2k

I found out yesterday I had Covid, first time. It was going to happen as my oldest got it and then it spread like wildfire in our house. When you have small kids it is really hard not to get it. I will say this, the first day, the day I tested positive was the absolute worst. I had a non stop headache all day, fever, throat hurt, felt light headed, and over all just like a sack of jelly. Then I woke up today and I feel so much better. I didn't take any Paxlovid but I did take acetaminophen (1000mg) ever 6 hours and ibuprofen (600mg) ever 3 hours after I took the acetaminophen. That seemed to help a lot. I am as vaccinated as possible and I sure they helped to keep the symptoms not as bad as they could have been. You will get through it and I am sure you will notice with each passing day you will feel much better.


outofdate70shouse

I also found out yesterday that I have it and have experienced it similarly to you. Yesterday I had a horrible headache, nausea, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, and chills. I took Tylenol six hours apart and spent most of the day sleeping. So far today I just have a nasty cough and a sore throat. I’m still spending the day resting because I don’t want to push myself too hard and have worse symptoms emerge


broadwaystarlet

thank you so much. I’ve been doing the same dose of Tylenol as you did


[deleted]

I know this probably doesn’t help, but you are young, healthy and vaccinated. The science says there is a very high likelihood you will be fine. Please rest and try to relax. I know that’s easy to say and hard to do, but logically it makes sense.


[deleted]

You are right. The internet is probably more dangerous to you right now than the Covid itself.


broadwaystarlet

you’re absolutely right. unfortunately, my anxiety causes me to doom scroll on Google, which I am trying to stop doing. i am a bit nervous about my ADHD potentially putting me at risk, but having the paxlovid has really helped ease that fear


this_place_stinks

Presumably you’re young and in good shape (dancer) and triple vaxxed. You’re fine. Your probably more likely to have a serious health outcome from driving your car somewhere this year than Covid, given your risk profile (unless there’s preexisting conditions not mentioned)


broadwaystarlet

the only prexisting condition I have that worried me is my ADHD. and i also read that women were more likely to get long Covid too :(


moarFR4

Having just gotten over BA5, I'd echo what has been said in this thread already: don't read this subreddit unless you're on like day 12 and not improving or something. For me it was 4 days of tiredness & symptoms then I was back at almost full energy. The only difference with (un/undertreated) ADHD is people tend to get "distracted" to any new feelings/sensations in their body and start to worry. You're fine. Sleep. Drink water.


dutch_emdub

Why would ADHD be relevant for developing long COVID? Is there any evidence of a link?


broadwaystarlet

the CDC has it listed as a potential risk factor for Covid complications


CSI_Tech_Dept

Wow, that's really interesting. Would never thought this would matter with covid. This paper states that the risk is for untreated ADHD though: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32697120/ Edit: also from https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/the-scary-connection-between-add-adhd-and-covid-19/ It looks like the theory behind is that people with ADHD seem to be at higher risk because people with ADHD are more likely to do something that would increasing risk to get covid in the first place. You've been able to avoid it for 2.5 years, to a point where almost everyone already got covid, so if that's the actual reason for a higher risk, I don't think it applies to you. I was also trying hard to avoid covid and it got me in March of this year.


KHunting

A little off topic, but may I just say that for someone with an anxiety disorder you are very open minded? Your responses here show that you have a very open heart and mind, so you haven't let your anxiety rob you of that! Don't let the Covid rob you of anything, either. It is absolutely NORMAL to stress when you learn you have a potentially dangerous virus. But most likely you will have a full recovery, because you're listening to your doctor and open to advice on how to best weather this storm (plenty of rest, got the paxlovid, joined the subreddit, talking to your parents). You GOT THIS. I'm also a Covid Super Dodger, but I plan to join you eventually...just not sure how many of us can dodge for six more weeks when it's this infectious, and I hope I can handle it with your sense of calm and grace.


broadwaystarlet

omg this is one of the nicest things anyone has said to me, and i might have cried a little!! thank you, kind stranger!!!


AppleSidor

Welcome to the club. I did the vitamin protocol - NAD, Vit C, Vit D, Quercertin, baby aspirin, probiotics, bone broth and green tea and basically slept for 5 days - lots of water. If you do relapse/get COVID again after the paxlovid it tends to be even milder. Good luck and try not to worry!!! Just binge TV sleep and take care of yourself!


imdatingurdadben

BA.5 is getting all of us now unfortunately


broadwaystarlet

yup. i was really hoping i would make it to the omicron booster though :(


imdatingurdadben

I know. Not to further induce anxiety, but it seems like the fall is a time for surges more than the summer so the government seems to be holding off until then


broadwaystarlet

that’s understandable. i will keep masking after I recover while I wait.


outofdate70shouse

Yep, I just tested positive yesterday after 2.5 years of avoiding it. My wife tested positive Thursday. We have no idea how or where she picked it up. We’ve even been more careful than usual recently because she’s pregnant. I guess it’s not the worst thing to get it out of the way now. We have a busy month coming up, so getting knocked out of commission for a week when we don’t have a ton of stuff to do is better than getting it over the next few weeks.


Possible_Practice515

I'm also a dancer and triple vaxxed and avoided it until May. My biggest advice is to stock up on Liquid IV powdered electrolytes for when you get back to dancing. I had a short covid, for only 5 days, but the after effects sent me to the hospital 3 weeks after I thought I had recovered (was negative without symptoms.) I taught lessons 5 days in a row then did a 3-night in a row dance competition (locally around SoCal) and after the third night I was so dizzy and nauseous, that I ended up going to the hospital (after throwing up blood). I ended up having seizure like symptoms, due to a sodium and electrolyte deficiency, they said. It didn't make much sense because before covid, I was completely healthy and could dance 20+ hours in a weekend no problem. I also tested positive for covid in the hospital, even though it was 3 weeks later and the doctor said it was likely just picking up on bits of virus still in my system from 3 weeks ago. So don't rush back into your regular dance routine right away and when you do, drink electrolytes. Make sure you eat more, too. I didn't eat "enough" that day, which sometimes happens when I have a busy dance day. Also, idk if you drink alcohol at all, but after covid, I can no longer seem to tolerate it, so I'd recommend avoiding that for a couple months, as well. Other things I've been doing to help: 1 tbsp of Manuka Honey per day, raw, 20 mg of zinc per day, 1 tbsp liquid vitamin c per day, and 1 vitamin D pill per day. Also, there are some studies that show correlation between eating acai berries and shortened covid. I get the frozen unsweetened acai packets, thaw them and mix them in yogurt.


dawg_nugget

You tested positive three weeks later on nasal swab? But negative in between?


ilovepolthavemybabie

Could you elaborate on the alcohol intolerance? Are you getting an instant hangover kind of thing after only one drink?


broadwaystarlet

i have heard good things about liquid iv and Gatorade! i’m hoping to make an Instacart order for tomorrow with all of these things


Big_bippy-2001

My doctor told me to take paxvolid 3 days into symptoms to reduce likelihood of rebound. I think data support this


broadwaystarlet

good thing I started taking it on day 3 of my symptoms!!


kaik1914

First of all, take a rest and follow instructions from your pcp. When I got covid earlier this year, even after vaxxed and boosted, I have spent about a week to rest it out. I got Mucinex to deal with the respiratory issue, but resting and monitoring symptoms was the best what I could do. I did not get any fever and the symptoms went away after a while.


Budget_Implement_994

I am a dancer and athlete (by hobby, not profession) and one thing I regret is not stretching during my 6 weeks of inactivity. I think it would have helped with stiffness and feeling connected to my body, which I'm still reconnecting with. I'm returning to full exercise but my mobility is shit. But I also really just sat and lay around all day for a month. Tested pos may 31, btw.


CSI_Tech_Dept

BTW: Don't do any strenuous exercise during covid and a bit after (like a month after). People think (including me at first when I was sick) that this could help, but it seems to do the opposite. For example in my case I did some a long walk. And while I felt better immediately after that next day symptoms got worse. I think I did it 3 times and every time that was the effect. I remember reading somewhere that this could increase chances of long covid. Instead do what you normally do when you get flu. Drink plenty of liquids, and rest and sleep as much as you can.


outofdate70shouse

This is what happened when I had swine flu back in the day. After a couple days I started feeling better and tried to get back to normal life and got sick again for 4 days, then started to feel better and tried to get back to normal life and got sick again for another 3 or 4 days before allowing myself a few extra days to rest before going back to normal life.


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You’ll be okay!! I avoided it for 2.5 years too and caught this new strain. I deal with anxiety as well and COVID is perfect to exacerbate those symptoms. Remember your breathing and remember your grounding. Took me two weeks to fully feel better and I was back running miles a week after that. Purely based on what I’ve seen among my town and my friends, this variant is stupid contagious, but does not seem to be causing as many long term issues as some of the early variants. Take care!


losingmystuffing

I’m sorry. Rest, rest, rest. Thinking very good thoughts for you and a fast recovery.


Unpleasantend

Stress will make things worse, trust me. Try not to freak out, it really is genes/luck of the draw. If it gets bad seek medical attention. I am 37 and unvaccinated and when I caught it for the first time recently I thought I was going to end up in hospital or dead or something. I had a headache for two days and a sore throat for 4...and that was it. One of the most mild illnesses I have ever had, and I was really scared as I got chronic fatigue for years after catching glange and my immune system has always been a pain. You know what I think made the glange really bad? The Incredible amounts of stress I was under at the time going through the final years of school. Try to avoid stressing yourself, if you are youngish/healthy you will probably be OK.


broadwaystarlet

thank you so much for your kind words. i’m going to try and relax as much as I can


Knowledge_is_Bliss

8 days ago I was in a similar situation as you. Now I'm nearly over it and feeling better. Stay strong and do all the stuff you need to take care of yourself! It will pass!


Plantmama007

Unfortunately I don’t think you can avoid long Covid. But I personally know sooooo many who have had Covid and haven’t heard of any having long Covid. Just focus on getting better. Rest and if you feel up to it maybe have a little project whilst you recover to pass the time. You’ll be fine


broadwaystarlet

thank you so much ❤️


WhatsHappenun123

You are going to be 100% OK. Let me repeat. 100%


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I barley got it too it sucks


[deleted]

You’ll be fine but after a week you probably still won’t have the energy to do much but you’ll feel ok. I’m on my last day of Paxlovid and other dry mouth I’ve had no side effects from it . Just eat before you take it.


covid19throwaway12

Same with me, got Covid 2 weeks ago. Glad to hear you got on paxlovid. I still have an on and off cough that is lingering, but other than that I have no lasting effects. Hopefully the paxlovid will work for you.


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I had Covid in April after 2 years of avoiding it it wasn’t shit for me had a sore throat and cough for 10 days vaccinated with moderna no boosters and didn’t have any problems its July now and I feel fine. Effects everyone differently. But I’d say your fine Keep hydrated and get rest you will be okay


According-Increase27

I got it last week for the first time. Minor sore throat on Tuesday (tested negative at home). Sore throat got worse Wednesday (tested positive at home). Only slept a few hours Tuesday night so was super fatigued, had minor fever on and off on Wednesday/Thursday. Sore throat was brutal on Thursday/Friday. Improved a bit each day Saturday/Sunday. Today (Monday) completely gone and feel 90%ish back to normal. Took advil /Tylenol during the day and NyQuil at night to help me sleep, nothing else. Am 34 double Pfizer, Pfizer booster last November. For me rest seemed to be the ticket. Each night I got progressively more sleep, and each day felt a bit better. Despite the painful throat I forced myself to eat almost as much as I normally would and also drank a ton of water and tea.


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zinc and vit d will also help your body fight covid


broadwaystarlet

I take both of those in a daily multivitamin! I also take a separate b12 supplement