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The Polack MSgt

(13,189 posts) Sat Sep 11, 2021, 12:42 AM Sep 2021

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Hi folks. Wanted to update everyone about the ongoing issues with my recovery from Covid [View all]

Here are my previous 2 posts:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215652806

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215664843

No need to read all of it - Here's the thumbnail -
I'm vaxxed.
Got a breakthrough infection anyway.
Was sick as fuck for 4 days.
Fever broke, headaches stopped - began improving.
Stopped improving.
The end.

I feel like I did the 1st week i was in Kandahar (elevation 5800') all the time. Meaning, I am always juuuuust short of being out of breath. Until I move - Then, I am out of breath

I get confused in between sentences several times a day.

I seem to sleep fine. Wife says I'm not snoring or having apnea symptoms, also no thrashing or night sweats.

But I wake up tired. Like how I felt after a twelve hour shift putting up antenna masts or stringing overhead cable - after just waking up

Went in for a lung scan today - And the machine broke with me in it.

Going back on Tuesday.

Doc says- "These are all common symptoms post infection" Huh. How about that... No fucking shit Major. So glad you went to school for so long just to tell me the most obvious shit possible...

Any way - I'm frustrated and have nowhere to vent except on line. so welcome to my Whine Cellar

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Hi folks. Wanted to update everyone about the ongoing issues with my recovery from Covid [View all] The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 OP

Damn, that must be tough to wake up exhausted. MLAA Sep 2021 #1

Thanks Cousin The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #4

You broke the lung-scan machine?! Jeez, man... Hekate Sep 2021 #2

I told 'em it'd be better to shift the machine - The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #9

Oh no, I'm so sorry, MSgt! cilla4progress Sep 2021 #3

Mask up - avoid republicans The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #7

Post removed Post removed Sep 2021 #69

Please get some help. BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #70

Maybe another 3 yrs of help uppityperson Sep 2021 #72

That might be prudent BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #73

I missed the drama. Which flavor of idiocy was it this time? The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #76

Let me check BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #77

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I suggest staying away from the conifers BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #88

Sure thing. I assumed that post was from a drive by troll, but since you're here I'll pull it The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #89

Post removed Post removed Sep 2021 #79

whenithinkoflorelei what type of pizza do you like? irisblue Sep 2021 #81

Welcome back! BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #82

🍕 irisblue Sep 2021 #83

Hopefully BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #87

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2021 #91

Conifer resin is flammable. BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #92

It's going to a hoot if you sign up for MIRT discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2021 #99

Well it's true though BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #100

It's always five o'clock somewhere, eh? LanternWaste Sep 2021 #85

... BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #86

Avoiding republicans in Entiat? Rural_Progressive Sep 2021 #68

Cant recall what friend this - Marla? cilla4progress Sep 2021 #78

Nope, Bill east of Tonasket Rural_Progressive Sep 2021 #93

Take care. Had no idea you are/were so ill. Still have a sense of humor, a positive. Hoyt Sep 2021 #5

Being short of breath sucks. My sympathies. captain queeg Sep 2021 #6

That really sucks ... I hope you feel better soon my brotha! Hugh_Lebowski Sep 2021 #8

I'm with you on this Hugh L The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #16

I'm pushing for your health improvement, brother. pdxflyboy Sep 2021 #10

Out of Breath can be lungs OR heart rate... JCMach1 Sep 2021 #11

Sorry to hear this. It's frustrating when GoodRaisin Sep 2021 #12

I'm really sorry to hear about this development! herding cats Sep 2021 #13

Not sure she's being dismissive so much as stumped for options The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #14

You're like the majority of us out here. herding cats Sep 2021 #22

I appreciate your response herding cats The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #29

Sweet healing dreams to you. herding cats Sep 2021 #30

They're the equivalent of suicide bombers. Remember them? live love laugh Sep 2021 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh Sep 2021 #58

Well, dang. Alliepoo Sep 2021 #15

Thank You The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #26

Sending you good vibes and wishing you well. StarryNite Sep 2021 #17

Wow. That really sucks jmbar2 Sep 2021 #18

Wow, this is a solid record so far (10 minute in) The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #25

We are here for you. love_katz Sep 2021 #19

Shit dude, I hope the symptoms pass soon.. denbot Sep 2021 #20

Absolutely right. But I'm a whiskey, neat, kinda lush now The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #23

You have every right. denbot Sep 2021 #35

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery GeoWilliam750 Sep 2021 #21

thank you The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #24

I found a list of hospitals, med centers, and wnylib Sep 2021 #33

What a nice thing you did! Scrivener7 Sep 2021 #38

I hope that it helps. wnylib Sep 2021 #42

Thank you for this info The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #44

Well, it just seems to me that wnylib Sep 2021 #47

That sucks. Hope you feel better soon. SunSeeker Sep 2021 #27

No The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #32

LOL Well, I hope they take better care of you than that! SunSeeker Sep 2021 #34

i'm so sorry this is happening to you orleans Sep 2021 #28

Lisinopril? Unwind Your Mind Sep 2021 #54

ding ding ding. that's the one. nt orleans Sep 2021 #55

Ask about another. I was switched to Losartan, still inexpensive Hortensis Sep 2021 #63

Side effect from blood pressure medication disndat Sep 2021 #90

Hang in there, keep improving & good vibes. Sorry you appalachiablue Sep 2021 #31

Have you seen this recent research? SheltieLover Sep 2021 #36

Damn! malaise Sep 2021 #37

I'm so sorry to hear this. That must be so hard. And you did Scrivener7 Sep 2021 #39

I am vaccinated today- and being tested today. As far as your current symptoms Thtwudbeme Sep 2021 #40

I guess I beat the odds with this, and yet I never win raffles The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #46

At this point in the game, I consider "winning" against Covid Thtwudbeme Sep 2021 #48

I wish you the best of luck cousin The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #49

I hope this ends soon. brer cat Sep 2021 #41

So sorry to hear this Maeve Sep 2021 #43

I'm so so sorry. I hope so much you will have a full recovery, and soon!🌹🌹🌹 LiberalLoner Sep 2021 #45

Took my son a month to start feeling like himself mountain grammy Sep 2021 #50

I am so very sorry to hear what you are going through. All I can offer are virtual hugs, niyad Sep 2021 #51

I'm no doctor, but from what I've read and experienced, COVID damages bucolic_frolic Sep 2021 #52

So sorry for what you're going through. Hope you get on the road to full recovery very soon. Fla Dem Sep 2021 #53

Sucks, dude. malthaussen Sep 2021 #56

Get Better Soon, Sarge! ProfessorGAC Sep 2021 #59

I'm sorry mzmolly Sep 2021 #60

Sorry to hear this. I hope in a few months you will feel better. boston bean Sep 2021 #61

Get well Duncanpup Sep 2021 #62

Get well regrestic Sep 2021 #64

Fatigue's a big spoiler, all right, but maybe just go with it, give yourself Hortensis Sep 2021 #65

Me too. Appreciate the support The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #67

Wait to see the results. I thought I had lung damage because Hortensis Sep 2021 #75

And yet your wit is as strong and healthy as ever. calimary Sep 2021 #66

Sgt I hope your health improves superpatriotman Sep 2021 #71

Oh no!!!! How long has it been since you tested positive? Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #74

Best wishes for your full recovery. hay rick Sep 2021 #80

The median time of pulmonary recovery is 2-3 months for severe illness elias7 Sep 2021 #94

Yes - I had the ultrasound already, and a couple vials of blood were drawn and the Doc says - The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #97

Good luck to you... elias7 Sep 2021 #118

Are you checking your 0xygen levels? Also, Covid can sometimes cause a blood clot. I had one in Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #95

Ooh I am so Sorry, TPMsgt! Cha Sep 2021 #96

Could you have an oxygen concentrator? Marthe48 Sep 2021 #98

I'm glad you made it through covid. Unknown Beatle Sep 2021 #101

Wanted to give you a congrats on the 10K posts to go along with the healing vibes BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #102

Sounds so similar to my cousin--took him about 6 weeks crimycarny Sep 2021 #103

I hope you feel better soon MustLoveBeagles Sep 2021 #104

Love the Whine Cellar. That is one ordeal. Scary stuff. I ended up with pnuemonia 1/20. I'm sure I Evolve Dammit Sep 2021 #105

I am so sorry the damn virus got you. mnhtnbb Sep 2021 #106

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Niagara Sep 2021 #107

Thank You for the link Niagara The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #110

You're welcome, The Polack MSgt Niagara Sep 2021 #111

Wow, on 425 about 7 miles or so east of North Tonawanda The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #112

I believe 425 is also called Shawnee Road. Niagara Sep 2021 #113

So sorry you are having such a rough time. Hang in there! raging moderate Sep 2021 #108

Sorry to hear that, MSgt. SergeStorms Sep 2021 #109

Do you have your senses of taste and smell? BigmanPigman Sep 2021 #114

I never "lost" my sense of taste, it was just muted. I still have NO significant sense of smell The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 #115

That's interesting. BigmanPigman Sep 2021 #117

Please get well soon. LuckyCharms Sep 2021 #116

You can whine Top. DashOneBravo Sep 2021 #119