Sick Again
Well, here it is, a month after being in the hospital for coughing up blood, I now have Covid. I started feeling bad this past Monday and by today I was pretty sick. I got a hold of my medical team and they had me come in for a swab. I didn't even have to get out of the car. I just got a call back with the positive test results. I am going to be on anti-nausea meds and prednisone. They wanted to know if I wanted Paxlovid. At 1400 dollars for a five-day treatment, I said thanks but no thanks. According to my medical team, I should be feeling better over the weekend. If not, call them again. I just can't win here lately. But keeping my chin up and will get over it just like everything else. Sometimes you just can't win for losing. The prednisone for my lungs and the nausea meds because of all the mucus drainage making me dry heave. I do not feel like eating for 3 of the last 4 days. I need to get my system back to being stronger. Gotta eat. That's all I got. Mybe next time it will be a more upbeat post. Take care all and God Bless!
When I can't eat I put peanut butter inside small chunks of celery and get a protein hit
, Goodness love, I'm so sorry to hear this. You have been through quite a lot. I'm praying for you. Try to eat something, I know, easier said than done, but your body needs fuel to fight this. Hugs and prayers for you. Keep us posted. Blessings, Susan ,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I am just waiting on the Ondansetron for my nausea, so I can actually eat. LROgal, I will do some protein drinks for getting back some fuel I need to fight this off. Take care all and God Bless!Man so sorry you are down again, darn Covid anyway. Keep those fighting gloves on for you have licked a lot harder things. Excited that you are getting some Ondansetron to settle your stomach, good stuff! Tipping my glass of protein and wishing you well. Get rest as needed and keep fighting!
Hi Dminor9, Well you poor thing I have been checking your posts as you go. You really are going through it, I hope you can try and rest as much as you can. You are right about trying to eat or having protein drinks, Let’s just hope you fight this thing off soon and quickly, Take great Care Dminor9 will look out for your update. God Bless.X
It is always our pleasure, Dminor! You've done right and continue to do so for the community. It is only appropriate that we lend you the very same support and consideration.
Keep improving!!!
Leon L (author/moderator)
Hey, friend, how are you guys doing over there? So sorry to hear both you AND your wife have gone down with covid. I'm also frustrated that Paxlovid was so inaccessible. It sounds like you are managing, despite all the discomfort. You have certainly reached your quota for incidents this year, so no more now, y'hear? Please take good care of each other and remember you can vent to us as much as you want! Hopefully by Thursday you will both be feeling well enough to enjoy some Thanksgiving cheer. Hugs and get well soon! -Melissa, copd team
Hi Dminor9, How are you doing my dear friend and how is your wife doing also. I hope you are both coping and doing okay with the covid issue, and hope your lungs are behaving themselves better now.X
As always, CopdGirl - thanks for your warmth and kind words. Like you, I also miss my Mom and Dad - they are responsible for who I am today. I like to think they are living on through my family's good deeds!
I understand just how you feel about your own folks - we keep them alive in our hearts as well!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!I have come down sick for Christmas many times myself...I often wonder if it's seasonal in nature. Clearly the only remedy is to celebrate the holidays in the springtime! Ha. Hang in there, friend. -Melissa, copd team
