I had a good run.

[Kari85]

After 2 1/2 years, I finally tested positive for Covid and as I lie in bed, my anxiety is stirring. I am triple vaxed but like many of us, I can’t not worry about the worst case scenario. I feel pretty awful. Basically like I have the flu. With a bronchitis level cough. I am most concerned about the fever. I’m not a fever person and haven’t had one in 17 years. I’m compulsively checking my temp and it is constantly changing. It goes from 98.9 to 100.6 in a matter of minutes. I’ve googled just about everything I can think of from general Covid symptoms to long haul Covid. I realize people are kind of over talking about it but I just needed to tell someone that I’m scared.

 

[Phillies Phan]

I was in the same boat, Kari. My 15 year old got really sick suddenly one day about 3 weeks ago. The home test was positive but the PCR negative. Then we learn 2 kids tested positive from his recent karate class, so we knew he had it. He is double vaxed, most he could be at his age in Canada.

Three days later my wife gets just as ill; another few days and I get sick. I had the same type cough you describe, heavy congestion, a sore throat and fever. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, my 10 and 11 year olds get sick. Everyone was vaccinated.

The result: In about 6 days my son felt all better and tested negative. The little ones only had mild symptoms for a few days. My wife and I had symptoms for over 2 weeks. She had the same symptoms as me, but also exhaustion, which I never had, even though my sleep was of course awful.

So now, we are all fine. I purposely didn’t Google anything COVID while we were sick. You’re right, it was like the flu for my son, wife and me. Being vaccinated indeed basically eliminates long COVID and worse, unless you’re immune compromised.

Hang in there Kari. We avoided it for over 2 years as well. This new variant is highly transmissible, but still you have those protections. Try not to be scared. It may take a few weeks..expect that, but you’ll be back to normal soon. For us, Ibuprofen (Aleve) helped some.

Bob

 

[Kari85]

I was in the same boat, Kari. My 15 year old got really sick suddenly one day about 3 weeks ago. The home test was positive but the PCR negative. Then we learn 2 kids tested positive from his recent karate class, so we knew he had it. He is double vaxed, most he could be at his age in Canada.

Three days later my wife gets just as ill; another few days and I get sick. I had the same type cough you describe, heavy congestion, a sore throat and fever. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, my 10 and 11 year olds get sick. Everyone was vaccinated.

The result: In about 6 days my son felt all better and tested negative. The little ones only had mild symptoms for a few days. My wife and I had symptoms for over 2 weeks. She had the same symptoms as me, but also exhaustion, which I never had, even though my sleep was of course awful.

So now, we are all fine. I purposely didn’t Google anything COVID while we were sick. You’re right, it was like the flu for my son, wife and me. Being vaccinated indeed basically eliminates long COVID and worse, unless you’re immune compromised.

Hang in there Kari. We avoided it for over 2 years as well. This new variant is highly transmissible, but still you have those protections. Try not to be scared. It may take a few weeks..expect that, but you’ll be back to normal soon. For us, Ibuprofen (Aleve) helped some.

Bob

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I applaud you for having the ability to stay off of the internet while sick! That is no small feat. I’m heading into day three. Hopefully I’ll see some improvement soon. Glad to hear you and your family are all doing well.

 

[mollyfin]

I had omicron about six months ago; I had gotten my booster but it hadn't kicked in yet so it was more like I was double-vaxxed. The cough was really unpleasant and my chest felt heavy (oxygen levels were fine though, we have one of those finger clip thingies because my mom's doctor suggested we have one in case she got sick). The sore throat was awful, my entire body ached, I was congested and just exhausted. No idea if I had a fever; I never checked. But the worst of it passed in less than a week. I was tired and not quite back to normal for a bit after but it wasn't a big deal. You'll be okay too.

 

[Kari85]

I had omicron about six months ago; I had gotten my booster but it hadn't kicked in yet so it was more like I was double-vaxxed. The cough was really unpleasant and my chest felt heavy (oxygen levels were fine though, we have one of those finger clip thingies because my mom's doctor suggested we have one in case she got sick). The sore throat was awful, my entire body ached, I was congested and just exhausted. No idea if I had a fever; I never checked. But the worst of it passed in less than a week. I was tired and not quite back to normal for a bit after but it wasn't a big deal. You'll be okay too.

Thank you. I also have one of the finger clips and my levels have been fine. I think I’m slowly turning a corner. I have this fear of the virus rebounding though. I’m thinking, what if it comes back around and is worse and I don’t make it??