Well I tested POSITIVE for COVID-19 12/5/2020

[Mmindy]

Day one testing Positive for COVID-19. Woke up at 03:15AM with a 99.5 fever and a low grade headache. Took two Aleve tabs with a big glass of water went back to bed, and slept to 10:00AM. No fever but the headache is still low grade with pressure behind my eyes. I kept busy in the shop tinkering, and watching College Football. When I start to feel the headache coming back it more Aleve. This evening sitting in my chair I started to shiver, no fever, so I covered up and fixed a hot green tea. My wife and I already sleep in separate bedrooms and use separate bathrooms. So now we're wiping down all common touch surfaces and wearing mask when we're in the same room.

 

It's going to be an interesting ride. I'm as healthy as I've ever been and don't have any worries about my situation. My wife on the other hand is more of a risk. I'll post updates.

 

This was originally posted in @KymmieLGood Morning All. Coffees On

 

Thank you Kymmie for starting that thread, and everyone who wished me a safe speedy recovery.

 

Mindy???

[Jackie C.]

Plenty of rest, water and vitamin D dear. Healthy or not, this virus is not to be messed with. Hopefully your symptoms will stay mild and your wife will stay healthy. Fingers crossed.

 

Hugs!

[Mmindy]

Good morning it's Day Two of my COVID-19

 

When I first woke up my throat was scratchy, my low grade headache is just pressure behind my eyes. First out of bed and my temple temperature was 100.4 and I was cold. Completed my morning rituals for a weekend and got dressed. Leggings, Oversized Hoodie. Made Coffee, sorted out my daily meds into two different pill boxes, one is AM-PM the other is Early Evening.  My new temperature is 98.6 and the headache is subsiding.  Better Living Through Chemistry aka Medications. 

If the morning goes well, I'll probably hang out in the shop and tinker around. My Suzie (wife) use to hate when I spent all my time in the shop and not with her. Now that the "CDC Living with a  COVID-19 Person" recommends we isolate ourselves form one another as much as possible, she's okay with me hiding in my hole. Yes my shop was my hiding spot.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy???

[Charlize]

Hope you and your wife get through this with nothing more serious.  Get well soon dear!

 

Hugs(with a mask)

 

Charlize

[Mmindy]

Thank you @Jackie C.and @Charlize

 

I gave up carbonated soda (POP) in 2007 as part of a weight loss lifestyle change, and water is my primary liquid intake now. My daily vitamin regimen is high in D-3 , Calcium + Mangnesium and Zink (not to be confused with how my mother pronounced Sink)

 

Masked Hugs,

 

Mindy???

[Carolyn Marie]

I'm sorry to hear that, Mindy.  I hope your symptoms don't get (much) worse and this blows over without too much difficulty.  Only a small percentage of otherwise healthy folks get the "full Monty" of Covid symptoms.  You should consider getting tested and also let your doctor know what's up.  Feel better soon, hon.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[Mmindy]

Thank you @Carolyn Mariesince I was exhibiting symptoms, the fire department public service officer tested me yesterday, and it came back positive. My wife will be tested Tuesday. I'm in very good shape for a 64 year old and have a positive attitude about this. I'll be in contact with my primary care doctor tomorrow morning. Suzie and I are following the CDC guidelines for sharing a household with a Positive COVID-19 test.

 

I told my wife if the worst thing that comes out of this is I drop my weight below 200 lbs in the 10 to 14 days of quarantine. I'll be okay with it. She quickly said this isn't a joking manor and definitely not a good weight loss program.

 

She loves me so much,

 

Hugs

[Jani]

15 hours ago, Mmindy said:

I told my wife if the worst thing that comes out of this is I drop my weight below 200 lbs in the 10 to 14 days of quarantine. I'll be okay with it. She quickly said this isn't a joking manor and definitely not a good weight loss program.

I'm glad to see you still have your humor.  Please be safe.  

 

Jani

[Susan R]

I’m so sorry you’ve come down with this @Mmindy. I hope you get over this fast and these headaches are soon relieved. I also hope there is good news for your wife in this. I know the emotional aspect of this can be as difficult as the physical. Hang in there and know you have a lot of people here thinking and praying for you.

 

Take Care my Friend,

Susan R?

[Petra Jane]

My goodness, please keep us dated with this, we are all rooting for you. Just, at a little distance! A long time older friend did pass due in part to COVID-19 though his health was not good. 
 

I’m classed as at risk so I’m having to keep myself very much to myself. So far, so good, but my thoughts will be with you @Mmindy do take care.

[Heather Shay]

OMG - please take care and do whatever you need to do to recover as quickly as possible. I hold you in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather Shay

[Mmindy]

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of my COVID-19 experience.

 

Because I spent yesterday lounging around like a sick person in a pandemic, I woke up a 02:00 wide awake.

My headaches have subsided, my throat is scratchy but not raw. I have an occasional cough or have to clear my throat of a small amount of Phlegm. My temperature has been running 98.9 to 99.1 which is high for me as I normally run a 97.1 with our home temple scan thermometer.

 

The phone call to the Doctor was good, and reassuring. They said I should listen to my body, as long as I feel like it's a mild Cold or Sore Throat. I should keep self medicating, and add a few over the counter supplements to the ones I'm already taking. (listed below) Continue to drink plenty of water, maintain my normal diet and there's nothing wrong with good old fashion Chicken Soup. If my chest starts to feel congested then we'll have to look at other respiratory treatments. Overall I feel like I have a mild cold, minus the body aches.

 

My wife Suzie and I are still following the CDC recommendations for sharing a COVID-19 household. She is not exhibiting any symptoms as of yet.

 

Over the counter Supplements.

I’m already taking these. Aspirin <rule 13>

Multivitamin 50+

Vitamin D3 2,000 IU

2 Red Yeast Rice <rule 13>

2 Fish Oil <rule 13>

<rule 13> Omega-3

2 Glucosamine Chondroitin

3 Calcium + Magnesium Zink with D3

1 Biotin <rule 13>

1 B12 <rule 13>

Aleve to manage headache

ZICAM Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs

Doctor wants me to add these. Vitamin C <rule 13> 2 X daily

Quercetin <rule 13> 2 X daily

Pepcid or Samotiding <rule 13> 2 X daily

Melatonin <rule 13> at bedtime.

 

Hugs for you all and thank you for the well wishes,

 

Mindy???

 

Edited December 7, 2020 by Jackie C.
Edited for doses of OTC drugs and vitamin supplements

[Jackie C.]

I'm glad you're not getting worse. I have to remind you though, we can't list dosages of OTC drugs (Rule #13). It's a little silly here and I admit that, but if we let this slide next it's somebody's HRT doses and before you know it everybody is doing hard drugs in a back alley off each other's naked buttocks. Can you even IMAGINE the mess?

 

Hope you feel better soon sweetie. Take care of yourself!

 

Hugs!

[Mmindy]

2 hours ago, Jani said:

I'm glad to see you still have your humor.

@JaniI come from a long line of Jokers. My grandfather was note to work for weeks just to set someone up for a joke. My father was the same, and loved to share his funny take on life with those around him. As a teenager fresh out of high school I worked on skits with a regional rodeo clown. I love to look at life with a positive happy by choice lifestyle.

 

@Petra JaneI have a life long friend in the hospital since Nov. 17th. Like you I have several issues that put me in the at risk group. I'm type II diabetic, have a heart condition, and one kidney. (I gave my spare to a friend) The most important thing for my health is that I've been actively working on my physical conditioning to drop my weight below 200 lbs. You know working on my girly figure...

 

@Susan Rand @ShayThank you for the well wishes, I'm in a good mood, and mindset. I'm taking my situation seriously and staying informed.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy???

[Mmindy]

1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

I'm glad you're not getting worse. I have to remind you though, we can't list dosages of OTC drugs (Rule #13).

Good Morning @Jackie C.Thank you for the well wishes, and I'm cool with Rule #13. Feel free to edit those out if you haven't done so already. The rules are the rules and I don't mind being reminded of them.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy???

[Abi]

2 hours ago, Petra Jane said:

A long time older friend did pass due in part to COVID-19 though his health was not good. 

Sorry to hear about your friend Petra. I've lost a few people and their being older didn't make it any more acceptable. 

[Abi]

2 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

before you know it everybody is doing hard drugs in a back alley off each other's naked buttocks. Can you even IMAGINE the mess?

You paint such vivid images. 

[Jackie C.]

3 hours ago, Abi said:

You paint such vivid images. 

 

But I didn't even START to describe the mess... ?

 

Hugs!

[Confused1]

Sorry you're going through this Mindy. Wife and I had it two months ago. She had less symptoms, but hers lasted longer. I was super tired and slept a lot. Didn't have a thermometer, but I was definitely feverish. I'm also diabetic.

 

Get plenty of rest and follow the doctor's recommendations. Will be praying for you.

 

Hugs,

Mike

[Mmindy]

Good morning it's Day 4 of my COVID-19 experience.

 

No fever, however my sinuses are not congested but have a burning sensation. My throat is scratchy but nothing like yesterday. Overall I feel sicker today than yesterday.

 

Thank you @Confused1aka Mike, I'm doing just as you advise.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy???

[Guest]

@MmindyI’ve just returned to work after dealing with the virus for two weeks. I really only suffered from the chills and aches. I had a few days where I felt good and then it would rear it’s ugly head again. My worst day was a week ago. I started to worry that it wouldn’t go away and then it did. I’m still tired though and my return to exercise has been tough. Be patient and don’t get frustrated when it hits hard after a good day. Good luck and I’m sending love your way.

[Mmindy]

Thank you @Erica Gabriel, today is the first day were I really felt sick, and slept most of it away.

 

Hugs, I hope you're back up to full speed soon,

 

Mindy

[KayC]

Please take care of yourself @Mmindy!  and thank you for keeping us posted. 
A lot of Covid is fear of the unknown, so your posts are reassuring.   Get well soon❣️

[Mmindy]

Thank you @KayC>HUGS<

 

Day 5 of my COVID-19 experience.

Yesterday was my sickest day, and I spent it in my dark bedroom lounging like a sick person. I also took a 5 hour nap in the middle of the day. Sore scratchy throat, sinuses burning, and phlegm production, and NO FEVER. I'm still eating normal meals with good taste, and smell. My Suzie also tested POSITIVE for COVID-19 today. We have a great family and friends network picking up grocery and pharmacy items for us.

 

Today, I still have the head cold thing going on, but feel better. NO FEVER.

Advice from my two sisters who both survived COVID-19 Rest, drink water at every chance, eat to fuel your bodies ability to fight this thing. My baby sister (56) told me to continue taste testing dark chocolate chips to make sure I can document any loss of taste, and drink hot Cinnamon Apple Cider with Captain Morgan Rum, and extra cinnamon sprinkles to test my since of smell.

 

Thank you everyone for your well wishes,

 

Hugs?, (masked)

 

Mindy???

[Jackie C.]

1 hour ago, Mmindy said:

My baby sister (56) told me to continue taste testing dark chocolate chips to make sure I can document any loss of taste, and drink hot Cinnamon Apple Cider with Captain Morgan Rum, and extra cinnamon sprinkles to test my since of smell.

 

That sounds suspicious. You know, like an excuse to lie in bed while eating chocolate chips and drinking rum cider. I'm healthy, that sounds fantastic and I don't even drink.

 

I'm glad you're feeling better today. Keep taking care of yourself. I've heard that this bug can have more than one spike. Blessings of the Spider Goddess upon you.

 

Hugs!