Well I had a good run

[unicornduke]

Tested positive for covid this morning, first time I've had it. Currently feels like sore throat and a little tired. Either it is from the hockey games despite strict masking or I caught it in the office when I went in on Thursday, goofed it by taking my mask off since there was only two people in and they weren't working near me. I know better. 

Need to text my boss, and the people I had dinner with on sunday. Line on the test was very faint, so I'm hoping I didn't have enough viral load to spread it. 

I'll call my doctor, not that I've spoken to her in around two years. Ah well. 

Comments

[graydon]

Well, boo.

There's pretty good evidence that it's worth it to do what you can to reduce the viral load in your nose and throat; Enovid, anything of the nasal sprays with carrageenan, povidone gargle, CPC > 0.07% mouthwash, even plain salt water.

Best of luck!

[unicornduke]

Thanks for the advice! I think salt water is what I have so it'll do.

[reedrover]

Oh man! I’m sorry! I hope you can take Paxlovid and the time to care for yourself.

[unicornduke]

Thanks, doctors appt at 2 and I'm spending the day laying in bed and drinking water. I honestly don't feel bad so it feels like overkill to go to the doctor so quickly but it can't hurt I guess.

[reedrover]

Getting Paxlovid quickly is really the point.

The first time I had Covid was 3 days of no problem and 7 days of horrible head-cold type misery. The second time, I got Paxlovid the same day as the faint red line appeared; I got my first dose of Paxlovid that same evening. The next day, I lay around waiting to feel worse than slightly off. By the following day, I was both bored and an insomniac - usually I nap my way through being sick - so I went back to work. (Yay teleworking.)

[ranunculus]

You have just reminded me to mask tonight at yoga class...
I agree with washing out nose and throat.
Really hope it is mild and has no future impact.

[unicornduke]

Good plan! I shouldn't have taken my mask off but oh well. Thanks

[reeby10]

Oh no! I hope it remains mild and you recover quickly.

[house_wren]

Oh! I'm so sorry you've been caught by the virus. I hope healthy days return soon.