Curious also, probably posted elsewhere. How many time have you had it, how serious was each?
Thanks, hate to ask, but, real data is either impossible to get, or slanted to make a point.
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We both had it during Christmas of 2019. She lost her sense of smell and taste, but otherwise, wasn't very sick. I ran a fever at first and I had an increase in smell. Some things where so strong smelling that it made me nauseous. Laundry detergent was the worse!!! Breathing was labored, but neither of us ever got below 92%. Mostly we just slept for 3 weeks. I went back to the job I was doing for a client on week 4 and over did it, but finished that job. I took the next week off to rest, then went back to work at a slower pace.
This time is totally different. No fever, no loss of smell or taste, no increase in smell, and no breathing issues. We went to a clinic that specializes in Covid and we both tested positive. The test was different. Instead of the bottle brush way up my nose, they used swabs. One went up a little too far into one nostril for 20 seconds. That burned!! The other went in and out of my other nostril, and a third went back to my tonsils. They had the test results in an hour. While waiting for the results, the put us on an IV and loaded us up with meds and vitamins. We where also given a variety of pills. I just take what I'm given. My wife has a PhD in nursing with 30 years experience as an RN. If she says to take it, I take it!!!
Half of the staff was not wearing a mask. Most of those with a mask, wore it with their noses open. Nobody ***** anything that actually stops covid. When I was tested the first time, over a year ago, it was like something out of a sci fi movie. Full face shield taped to a plastic outer layer of clothing. Gloves taped to the sleeves. and a filter to breath through on their hip.
One of the nurses that we talked to said that she has the record there with having covid 4 times. Some of the others have had it 3 times. They are all fully vaccinated with 3 shots. She said that it helped at first, but now it's worthless.
My dad just got covid last week. We have not had any contact with him or my mom. We think he got it going to the doctor. The both go to the doctors every week for something. Both of my parents have had 3 shots. Mom is still fine, and dad is doing a lot better. He went to a different place for treatment because he has Medicare.
My wife and I have Blue Cross through the state of Texas. It's a lot better then Medicare, and most other insurances. Government Plans are the very best that you can get, but you have to be part of the government in some way to get it. My wife works for the University of Texas, which is how we are able to get it. When she worked at the hospital, it was a totally different plan that she had. Healthcare is not equal. Our treatment was better then what my Dad got. It also cost us nothing, but my Dad had to pay to get seen, and then pay for his meds. I'm not sure how much he paid, but my wife and I did not pay for anything under her plan, at a resort type of Emergency Room. All snacks where included, from chips and fresh cookies, to sandwiches catered from a restaurant next door. It was very nice!!!
Today is the 2 week point of testing positive. We went in the day after our first symptoms appeared. I've been able to do more things around the house every day, but I'm also pacing myself so I don't over do it. I do not normally takes breaks during the day, but I have been resting about every hour, for a little bit, before doing anything else. In the last week, I finished cleaning out my storage area and putting everything into my new storage shed, or taking it to the burn pile. It hasn't been a total waste of time, but it has take a lot longer than normal. My goal is to go back to work tomorrow, but only work half the day. I will decide how I feel after that, and go from there. Karen has been working from home the entire time. Zoom meetings don't care if you are sick, and she is dealing with nurses all day long, so they understand.
Last dumb question, you mentioned second time was different. Why did you get tested, what were your symptoms on go number 2?