Improving

[unicornduke]

Last night was probably the worst of it, I had trouble staying asleep and woke up all sweaty and gross. But I'm definitely feeling better this morning when I got up and my temp check put me below 99F which is great. I'm going to rapid test later today, but probably still do nothing this weekend. ETA: still testing positive, all weekend plans now lay around and do nothing

Given all the symptoms and timing, I suspect I had covid in sept 2022 which followed the exact pattern of one day feeling meh, two days laying in bed, and then improving. I did test negative then but it is so similar.

Worst part is that my throat is really sore right now and it hurts to swallow. I think it's aggravated by having to breathe through my mouth while sleeping.

Comments

[reedrover]

I’m glad you are improving so fast! Must be that farmer constitution going for you.

I ended up buying one of those numbing sprays for my throat the second time.

[unicornduke]

I've got a pretty good immune system which is working for me apparently.

I might eat some ice cream for lunch haha.

[reedrover]

I endorse this plan!

[unicornduke]

unfortunately, ice cream had too many chocolate chips in them which hurt even though they were melted. Maybe tomorrow. I had apple juice and extra soft rice instead.

[graydon]

Yay, improving!

Peak COVID risk for a lot of things STARTS ~30 days after you clear the symptoms. A certain amount of taking it easier than you want/expect is in order for quite awhile, alas.

Ye Olde salt water gargle will help with both the sore throat and keeping anything else from getting opportunistic about it.

[unicornduke]

Good to know! I'll do my best to take it easy but we'll see.

I've been gargling when I go to the bathroom and then drinking some apple juice which is soothing.