Covid isn't fun!
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Covid isn't fun!
I started feeling like crap last Tuesday. We all know the feeling when you get the flu - it was like that, only odd. I felt like my body was shaking, like electric shocks from my head to my feat and back up. I also had what I thought was the worst heartburn of my life, and I couldn't get it to go away. My chest still hurts today from that.
On Wednesday, it felt more like a flu. I was having fevers, sweating through my clothes while I was sleeping, night sweats, sinus pressure behind my right eye, and my left ear hurt.
On Thursday I went to get a covid test, and then everything is a blur. I'd try talking on the phone to my dad but I couldn't articulate what I was trying to say. I had no idea what time it was or what was happening, and I still had those electric shocks - by far the worst part of this for me.
I got the positive test result on Friday night. I don't remember Saturday or Sunday very much.
I woke up this morning, feeling better but EXHAUSTED. Just getting up to pee was a victory. Throughout the day I started feeling better and better.......I think I'm finally at the end of this!
Wear a mask! I have no idea how I got this, but I'll be wearing 3 at a time and massively limiting my time out of my house. This isn't the flu. The flu is horrible - but this is worse. I'm just grateful I was in the majority and didn't need emergency care - in the end, I had a horrific week but will be back to life soon.
I can't tell you how much dayquil/nyquil, tums, pepto, soup, my dog and my cat helped me. I couldn't have made it through without them!
What a week!
Wear a mask!!!
Donny :-)
On Wednesday, it felt more like a flu. I was having fevers, sweating through my clothes while I was sleeping, night sweats, sinus pressure behind my right eye, and my left ear hurt.
On Thursday I went to get a covid test, and then everything is a blur. I'd try talking on the phone to my dad but I couldn't articulate what I was trying to say. I had no idea what time it was or what was happening, and I still had those electric shocks - by far the worst part of this for me.
I got the positive test result on Friday night. I don't remember Saturday or Sunday very much.
I woke up this morning, feeling better but EXHAUSTED. Just getting up to pee was a victory. Throughout the day I started feeling better and better.......I think I'm finally at the end of this!
Wear a mask! I have no idea how I got this, but I'll be wearing 3 at a time and massively limiting my time out of my house. This isn't the flu. The flu is horrible - but this is worse. I'm just grateful I was in the majority and didn't need emergency care - in the end, I had a horrific week but will be back to life soon.
I can't tell you how much dayquil/nyquil, tums, pepto, soup, my dog and my cat helped me. I couldn't have made it through without them!
What a week!
Wear a mask!!!
Donny :-)
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I travel a lot. I've been able to avoid it so far, although recently I had to go to Hawaii for work which meant airports. I was nervous. One of the technicians under me got it and he sounded like death every time I spoke with him. I'm glad you recovered. Mask up people!
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Thank you for sharing your experience with this because
it reminds us that the virus is still strong and still thriving.
To not take it for granted and follow the rules they have
been set down for us to help keep us safe from catching
it or spreading it.
When this virus began i didnt take it as serious at first
as I finally and eventually did. I walked around without
a mask like i don't need one as long as I keep my distance.
Being a slow learner the message became clearer and
more important as I leaned many folks were dyeing from
this virus left and right.
I finally got the message and wised up. No one is exempt
from this situation. No one is above anyone else. No exceptions.
We wear our mask and practice distancing and try not
to cop resentments like i did yesterday when someone
was walking around Home Depot without a mask.
From the entrance when we walked in, he was there
talking to himself as it appeared, but had his bluetooth
in chattering away with someone. All thru out the store
as we searched for our items, he passed us still chattering
and walking close to us.
Each time, i grew angry and cop a resentment towards
him. How dare you not wear a mask i said to my self, then
recalled how stupid and cocky i was at the beginning of
this situation.
Not anymore. However, i am still on guard for those not
following the order to wear mask, keeping my distance
and respecting this virus, because it definitely could and
can be me.
Thank God He is protecting and guiding us all along
the way and thru out the day when we are out and about.
We also go early in the morning if needed before more people
are out and about to avoid the crowds and copping unnecessary
resentments we don't need in recovery.
Glad you are doing well and passing on your own experience
with us to keep us aware of this virus that is still strong and
can take anyone of us out if not protected and following
the rules.
it reminds us that the virus is still strong and still thriving.
To not take it for granted and follow the rules they have
been set down for us to help keep us safe from catching
it or spreading it.
When this virus began i didnt take it as serious at first
as I finally and eventually did. I walked around without
a mask like i don't need one as long as I keep my distance.
Being a slow learner the message became clearer and
more important as I leaned many folks were dyeing from
this virus left and right.
I finally got the message and wised up. No one is exempt
from this situation. No one is above anyone else. No exceptions.
We wear our mask and practice distancing and try not
to cop resentments like i did yesterday when someone
was walking around Home Depot without a mask.
From the entrance when we walked in, he was there
talking to himself as it appeared, but had his bluetooth
in chattering away with someone. All thru out the store
as we searched for our items, he passed us still chattering
and walking close to us.
Each time, i grew angry and cop a resentment towards
him. How dare you not wear a mask i said to my self, then
recalled how stupid and cocky i was at the beginning of
this situation.
Not anymore. However, i am still on guard for those not
following the order to wear mask, keeping my distance
and respecting this virus, because it definitely could and
can be me.
Thank God He is protecting and guiding us all along
the way and thru out the day when we are out and about.
We also go early in the morning if needed before more people
are out and about to avoid the crowds and copping unnecessary
resentments we don't need in recovery.
Glad you are doing well and passing on your own experience
with us to keep us aware of this virus that is still strong and
can take anyone of us out if not protected and following
the rules.
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It sounds like a horrendous experience Donny but I'm glad you're feeling a lot better.Yes, I wear a mask whenever I am shopping, using public transport etc. Thankfully the vast majority of people where I live also wear a mask.
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I'm glad you are feeling better.
It upsets me that wearing a mask has become such a political issue. It's not about politics, it's about public health. Everyone needs to mask up so that some day we can get out of this mess.
It upsets me that wearing a mask has become such a political issue. It's not about politics, it's about public health. Everyone needs to mask up so that some day we can get out of this mess.
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I'm glad you posted that. The news relates statistics. Some sources say it's bad. Others say it's not. This is the first report I have had that describes what it can be like for an actual person. I'll wear my mask and continue to isolate. Thank you.
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I'm glad you are on the mend, Donnylutz! I had COVID back in the spring and while it was a mild case, it was definitely not fun. I got mine before the first lockdown, when we were still told not to wear and mask and didn't practice distancing. My symptoms were going in cycles, seemingly dissipating and coming back again, for about a month. My worst symptoms were probably the exhaustion and some monster headaches from hell that no OTC painkillers touched much.
I think this pandemic really brought out some of the most irrational aspects of human nature, some people seem to think they are invincible, or that a special event justifies throwing all caution out of the window. It makes me so mad as it's clear that this disease is not a joke, it has killed thousands and more have been very ill from it.
The good thing is that we didn't go through it drinking
I think this pandemic really brought out some of the most irrational aspects of human nature, some people seem to think they are invincible, or that a special event justifies throwing all caution out of the window. It makes me so mad as it's clear that this disease is not a joke, it has killed thousands and more have been very ill from it.
The good thing is that we didn't go through it drinking
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