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In reply to the discussion: I have COVID [View all]TigressDem
(5,125 posts)58. Sleep with your upper body elevated as much as you can tolerate.
The lungs filling with fluid is when it gets really bad. Then it's to the hospital.
I was so lucky the boosters and paxlovid really kept it to a less horrendous experience.
I was so tired and out of it for 2 weeks, though. Was still testing positive until right to that 2 week mark, though.
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Our daughter-in-law has had Covid three times -- caught it from the kids bringing it home.
OMGWTF
Oct 2022
#48
Still masking as well. Only one in the family though, so anyone could bring it home. Grrr.
Evolve Dammit
Oct 2022
#45
I got it. I'm 65. I'll swear I felt worse in some ways but who knows how it would have been without.
captain queeg
Oct 2022
#17
My father is fully vaccinated and boosted and is currently on a ventilator with Covid
liberal_mama
Oct 2022
#36
That's very scary. What state are you in? Joe's cavalier comment that it's over was not accurate.nt
Evolve Dammit
Oct 2022
#44
My husband, vaccinated, has it, too. He had one really bad day and now it's more like a
Vinca
Oct 2022
#38
OMG. That is horrible. I am so sorry and hope you're going to be OK. Thanks for posting. XO back.
Evolve Dammit
Oct 2022
#43
Sending vibes for healing and strength. You know that your DU family will be holding
niyad
Oct 2022
#52
Please rest, rest, rest. It's the fastest way to get through. Good vibes and wishes for
ancianita
Oct 2022
#55