Plague Diaries, part two

[larryhammer]

The paxlovid aftertaste is as yucky as everyone says.

So, yeah, I’m down for round two of Covid. Fortunately much milder than the first time, which had me flat on my back for two weeks. But still.

Eaglet is on day 5 since symptoms began, and has felt fine since yesterday. Well, Tuesday, really. I started feeling it Monday evening, but didn’t test positive till yesterday morning. janni feels like she’s fighting something off, but still testing negative.

Both other kids from Eaglet’s playdate last Thursday have it, btw, and are also still home. Eaglet is gaming with them now.

And Imma rest in this here bed for a while.

—L.

Comments

[watersword]

Ugh. Feel better! Get lots of sleep!

I found miso soup and gatorade very helpful when I was down with the 'vid.

[larryhammer]

I already drink a gatorade a day — it helps with the fatigue lingering from my first round.

[rebeccmeister]

I hope this round passes more easily than the first one. Even mild cases suck, because it's still important to avoid spreading it, and my sense is that we still don't really know what the cumulative effects are on one's immune system.

[larryhammer]

We don’t . That’s why we’ve been so cautious — this is Eaglet’s first time.

[graydon]

More rest than you want for longer than you think you need. Full recovery takes a long time, many months at least.

Medical anecdata is that no one stays in their hospital job past their fifth infection; they're disabled, dead, or in a less challenging job.

[larryhammer]

I plan to, just like last time.

[sartorias]

Uggggh! Recover fast, all of you!

[sovay]

The paxlovid aftertaste is as yucky as everyone says.

*hugs*

Heal well.

[marjorie1170]

Sorry to hear this! But glad it is mild, at least. Heal quickly.

[hildigunnur]

I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[gwynnega]

Ugh. Feel better.

[stdesjardins]

I have heard that coating the pill in peanut butter before taking it can reduce the Paxlovid aftertaste. The theory being that the active ingredient really fucks up your taste buds, so you want to get it into your stomach before any of the pill dissolves. I don't know if this is accurate at all.

[larryhammer]

Huh! Worth a try, once.

[skygiants]

I hope the whole family feels better soon!

[thistleingrey]

Rest well! Hope it passes quickly.