I got Covid

[MovingForward4423]

16/3 I just wanted to update you here on my experience of Covid. So after feeling a little unwell for a few days, yesterday the symptoms really hit. It's very odd because they come in waves. So imagine the worst flu you have had, but the symptoms only hit for a couple of hours at a time. In fact, in the morning I feel much better, by the afternoon I am flat on my back. The worst symptom is restlessness, and not being able to sleep even when you are very tired.

I did get my Antivirals on the same day I tested positive, the process was incredibly quick and organised. I was prescribed Plaxlovid, which is an "at home" treatment comprised of 3 tablets twice a day. I had to stop Ibrutinib for 8 days (5 days during, 3 days after) as the drugs interact. You will need normal biochemistry to take them.

The NHS is also monitoring my oxygen stats 3 times a day, I just need to text the result. I don't feel Covid in my chest, so I am not concerned.

I have taken two doses of the Antiviral now, so we will see if the symptoms start to subside. All in all, I feel fine.

14/3

After dodging covid for the last 2 1/2 years, today I got it. Felt strange for a few days and then last night I had a restless night and hangover type headaches. Woke up, tested and I got it. I feel fine but the GP is chasing down the antivirals for me. I’ll post my experiences here over the next few days. Im sure it will be fine, 4 doses of Pfizer and the antivirals.

[annmcgowan]

Hi so sorry to hear you have covid. I look forward to hearing how thing go with you and wanted to wish you the very best.Ann

[Jacksc06]

Hi. Sorry to hear this. Wishing you well for a rapid recovery. Best wishes.

[Justasheet1]

MF,

Do keep us posted on your condition. I’m glad that your GP is on it for you.

What did you mean by “4 doses of the Pfizer and antivirals”?

The 4 doses refer to the vaccine and boosters but did you also receive something else or do you mean the antivirals that your GP is working on for you.

Jeff

[MovingForward4423]

Just to update. Within 2 hours of speaking to my GP, the NHS doctor rang to check on me and arrange antivirals. I needed to provide some latest blood readings to check bio chemistry. I need to stop Ibrutinib for 8 days, 5 during treatment and 3 days after. Antivirals will arrive after 3pm today! Fantastic quick turnaround. Personally I feel fine, little bit of headache and a slight cough.

[CraftyMeg in reply to MovingForward4423]

Why do you need to come off Ibrutinib? I had covid a couple of weeks ago and didn’t know that. Thankfully I only had a sore throat for a couple of days so didn’t contact my local number for antivirals as I didn’t think I needed them.

[MovingForward4423]

4 x vaccine….I will get antivirals as well.

[Ghounds]

I hope you feel better soon and I'm pleased to hear you had a good experience with getting antivirals.

[1ofakind]

Feel better…. Good to hear you’ll be getting the proper treatment and advice!!

[thebigdipper]

I'm 5 years MRD Negative following FCR. I’m on the Flair trial, so still getting bloods and a checkup every six months.

I've had 4 jabs, the last 6 weeks ago. I'm on the ECV list, although I was one of those who didn't get the priority letter until after NHS England were encouraged to check their work. I felt like I was getting ill on Saturday and tested positive for Covid on Sunday, three days after my wife. Clearly our attempts to stay apart in the house weren't good enough.

So, 7:30am, I did what my CLL consultant had suggested when we last met up and called them at the hospital - Royal Bournemouth. By 4pm, a taxi had turned up at the house with my course of Paxlovid. That's impressive.

It’s early Wednesday morning and I now feel fine, but yesterday I had less stamina than normal. Sunday/Monday I felt like I had a bad cold with added short bouts of fever temperatures. Now, just the aftermath in my sinuses and a cough from time to time.

I appreciate I'm not actively being treated right now, unlike many of us. I also appreciate people on watch and wait before their first treatments are probably potentially worse off, but no-one knew how my previously-battered immune system would respond. I'm grateful that the NHS was able to help. I'm fast-tracked my recovery to the point where I've caught up with my wife. It can only have been the Paxlovid, surely?

[Fran57]

I’m sorry to hear that, but it’s great that you got the treatment and are feeling okay.Continue to improve and let us know how it goes, please.

Sending best wishes,

Fran 😉

[bennevisplace]

Looking forward to hearing the antiviral worked for you.

[Hidden]

Thank you for sharing & feel better asap!!!

[Mandy56]

Get well soon and I hope it doesn’t get any worse. Glad the antiviral experience was so quick and efficient.

[Feldman]

Wishing you all the best. Good luck

[Feldman]

Hoping that you feel better soon.

[MovingForward4423]

Just to update. I’m on day 4 of the antivirals and I have recovered quite quickly. I wasn’t terrible unwell with covid, but it also wasn’t a particularly nice experience. The only issue with the Paxlovid is the bitter taste it leaves in your mouth.

I’m kind of glad I got it now, at least I’ve had it and I now know I have antibodies

I will be off my Ibrutinib for a total of 8 days. It will be interesting to see if I get an reoccurrence of side effects when I start it again.

[Justasheet1 in reply to MovingForward4423]

Moving,

That’s wonderful news to hear you are feeling better. Thank you for this important and informative post too.

Jeff