Tested positive for COVID now on antiviral.

[Scottishlad]

Being on Cimzia I've had 5 vaccinations. On Saturday evening however I started to feel unwell, bit of tickle in my throat and a cough. Didn't feel too good overnight and breathing was a bit more of an effort than normal, so wasn't surprised when the LFD was positive. Phoned the NHS Grampian Covid number and answered a few questions and was told I would get a call back from one of the pharmacy team.

The call came a couple of hours later and after a lengthy discussion of my current medication it was agreed that I would be prescribed Paxlovid. The prescription was sent to a local pharmacy but being Sunday wouldn't be able to be collected until Monday. Was advised that I if had any concerns I was to call 111 or 999. My wife passed away on Hogmanay so I'm now on my own. I thought it would make sense to get a bag ready in case I had to go to hospital. Much easier to organise things when I was fit than when I was struggling. My bedroom is downstairs, going upstairs to get stuff was an effort.

My sister picked it up for me on Monday and I had the first dose at 10.30. That morning I was feeling like I had a really bad cold. My chest was a little uncomfortable. I felt quite tired and had a couple of snoozes during the day.

This morning I woke up feeling a bit better still a bit tired but breathing and my chest is easier. Only side effect from the Paxlovid seems to be an odd taste in my mouth.

[Jackie1947]

I was thankful for the antivirals which the hospital sent out by courier straightaway. I was also referred to the virtual covid ward and had to text my oxygen levels to them twice daily for 10 days. The only covid symptom I had was slightly short of breath but as I'd just come back from being around people for 4 days and taxi drivers best to cheek. Positive even wearing masks. My husband didn't catch it at all. You're right the taste is grim. Hope you get well soon

[Madmusiclover]

Ah. Hope it’s not too bad for you. Keep us updated. X

[Fruitandnutcase]

Glad you’ve got your antivirals and you’re starting to feel a bit better.

[GinnyE]

Glad you got your meds. It's rather a shock to get that positive result especially if you're on your own. The meds do seem to be doing the trick thank goodness.

[Mich1701]

I wish it were that easy here to get antivirals. After finally getting through to 111 they got a clinician to phone me back. She said something about being out of timeframe now and another clinician would phone me but doesn't know when as they are very busy.

[Scottishlad in reply to Mich1701]

Sorry to hear about your problems. The Scottish system worked well for me. I hope you hear back soon.

[GinnyE in reply to Mich1701]

Not good at all. Hope you're ok.

[Ste97]

Personally I had 2 covid jabs and then never had another seems to me that they weren’t. As trialed and tested on people with inflammatory problems having taken 5 doses who knows what that’s done to your body

[cathie]

I hope you continue to improve. It’s useful to hear about getting antivirals here.

[katieoxo60]

Take care Scottishlad, you should soon be feeling a little better. Hopefully the taste in your mouth is a small price to pay for a drug that might save your life.

[BonesY2K]

Glad the system is working for you 👍. Hope you are feeling back to yourself soon. Take it steady xx