COVID - finally caught up with me

[RobertCLL]

After nearly 3 years of shielding, COVID caught up with me on boxing Day. It was a shock when the LFT draw a line almost instantaneously.

I spoke to the Haematology emergency contact staff at around 9.00am Boxing day, and received a callback from a doctor within the hour. I was prescribed Paxlovid which my wife picked up from the hospital at 1pm.

So far symptoms very mild, raised temp from 1 day, and oxygen sats at 96%. A productive cough and blocked sinuses. Also a metalic taste in the mouth.

I was lucky to get the Paxlovid within 5 hours and so far have very mild symptoms.

[Bill1288]

Good luck. Hope you continue to be ok.

Bill

[RobertCLL in reply to Bill1288]

Thank you. I feel very luck!

[jabee]

Glad to hear your symptoms are mild. I’m pleased the haematology team reacted so promptly too, that’s reassuring (I believe from one of your previous posts that my husband is under the same hospital as you).

Take care.

[RobertCLL]

I am under Bournemouth Hospital.

[jabee in reply to RobertCLL]

Yes, so is my husband. We did receive a letter from them ages ago saying that in the event of a positive test we should call the haematology team so it’s good to know that it does work.

[Thundercat2]

Sorry to hear Covid caught up with you Robert. Seems that's happening to many! Glad you were able to get Paxlovid quickly and hope you continue to recover quickly!

[RobertCLL in reply to Thundercat2]

Thank you.

[Jacksc06]

Sorry to hear this. Wishing you a rapid and full recovery. Best wishes.

[RobertCLL in reply to Jacksc06]

Thank you.

[neurodervish]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. So glad you were able to get the Paxlovid!

[Shefflass]

Hope you're fully recovered soon. Take care. Gillian

[MyCLLJourney]

I pray you have a quick recovery. Like everything, each person is unique in how they respond to illness. But for what it is worth, I had covid as well, and ton Paxlovid. I wasn't sick much at all. 1 day with a slight fever and the second night I had a sore throat. Very mild. Symptoms for 2 days and that was it. Very mild, less than other colds I've had in the past. Just make sure to take good care of your health.

[Wifey21]

Really glad the system kicked in for you & that you received Paxlovid despite the holiday season. When our works it really works well. Hope you have recovery.

[Thursday45]

So good to know that you got the Pavlovid. That’s very reassuring for the rest of us in the UK. Hope you recover quickly.

[CoachVera55]

I hate Covid plus RSV & Flu 🤬 Prayers for a full & Complete Speedy Recovery🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Fran57]

It’s good to hear the system worked well and you’re not too bad.

Wishing you a speedy recovery,

Fran 😉

[RobertCLL]

So after 11 .5 weeks of being postive I am now testing NEGATIVE by LFT!!!!

[Justasheet1 in reply to RobertCLL]

🎉