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3. Hope the meds tamp it down

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I got a POSITIVE test result online (UPDATE x 2) [View all] Omaha Steve Feb 11 OP

Wish I could deliver a kettle of my 'cures damned near anything' soup Attilatheblond Feb 11 #1

Hope the meds tamp it down fargone Feb 11 #3

I distinctly recall popsdenver Feb 12 #65

Sorry, it sucks - TBF Feb 11 #2

It's still around ☹️ dickthegrouch Feb 11 #4

Hang in there, getting Paxlovic? Shellback Squid Feb 11 #5

Yes Omaha Steve Feb 11 #11

That's great. I had covid and it cleared up very quickly with Pax, you'll notice a little metallic taste later Shellback Squid Feb 11 #12

Oh no! Easterncedar Feb 11 #6

Hope you feel better soon OS. Glad you had the shots livetohike Feb 11 #7

Best wishes for... 2naSalit Feb 11 #8

Try to stay positive. Since you've had your shots, it'll probably be short duration misery. Get better soon. Vinca Feb 11 #9

Hoping you recover quickly, Steve. JudyM Feb 11 #10

I had the original in March 2020 Warpy Feb 11 #13

Oh man! Hydrate, wishing you very good luck OS. mahina Feb 11 #14

Paxlovid? SergeStorms Feb 11 #15

Get well soon, Omaha Steve. Dear_Prudence Feb 11 #16

OH NO! Get well soon. joanbarnes Feb 11 #17

Same OS. Paxlovid; felt better after 5 days and then got it again! Feel like crap, day 12. Evolve Dammit Feb 11 #18

HOPEFULLY NO COMPLICATONS molly.mac.michl Feb 11 #19

Oh no. I hope the meds work quickly and efficiently. I really am sorry to hear this. LoisB Feb 11 #20

Here is hoping you feel WAY better soon, OS! EuterpeThelo Feb 11 #21

I hope you can get some rest and are soon on the mend! Hope22 Feb 11 #22

I'm so sorry. StarryNite Feb 11 #23

Hey Omaha Steve! pdxflyboy Feb 11 #24

I just checked GoodRX and WOW ! Nigrum Cattus Feb 11 #25

Ye gods! love_katz Feb 11 #41

Luigi The Plumber Has Entered The Chat MayReasonRule Feb 11 #45

Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Feb 11 #26

Do you have Medicare? SheltieLover Feb 11 #27

Yes Omaha Steve Feb 11 #49

Surprised paxlovid wasn't covered SheltieLover Feb 11 #50

Wishing you a speedy recovery FemDemERA Feb 11 #28

Well wishes for your speedy recovery Steve 💚 Clouds Passing Feb 11 #29

Get better quick wendyb-NC Feb 11 #30

Oh feel better! choie Feb 11 #31

insurance is a joke. pansypoo53219 Feb 11 #32

oh that sucks. barbtries Feb 11 #33

Check with your physician. Pax and bp do not go together. 3Hotdogs Feb 11 #34

That's not all Omaha Steve Feb 11 #36

Just make sure you keep well. You are valued here. 3Hotdogs Feb 11 #48

That made me feel better Omaha Steve Feb 12 #63

Can't take statins with it either TexasBushwhacker Feb 11 #53

Get well wishes! maccafan Feb 11 #35

Sending best wishes for a speedy and comprehensive recovery. Golden Raisin Feb 11 #37

I'm sorry Steve, I hope you feel better real soon. JMCKUSICK Feb 11 #38

See update #2 Omaha Steve Feb 12 #64

I had covid late last year.. Playingmantis Feb 11 #39

When I had covid in June LittleGirl Feb 11 #40

Steve you're worth the $641and change Billsdaughter Feb 11 #42

Last time i got covid I took paxlovid Mosby Feb 11 #43

Omaha Steve. rest and and take care of yourself, Love, Debbie. debm55 Feb 11 #44

Wishing you a speedy recovery. applegrove Feb 11 #46

Oh dang! It's a beast for sure! The Pax will really reduce your worst symptoms. I had escaped having it until a few KitFox Feb 11 #47

do you have Medicare Skittles Feb 11 #51

apparently it doesn't Omaha Steve Feb 11 #52

jeez, WTF Skittles Feb 11 #56

Are you sure that's not the price with insurance NoRethugFriends Feb 11 #54

I'm calling the insurance company tomorrow Omaha Steve Feb 11 #59

The price withot insurance is about $1500 NoRethugFriends Feb 11 #60

$681.47 Whoa! I'm always wondering what the actual cost to make the medicine. chouchou Feb 11 #55

I have had covid twice lynintenn Feb 11 #57

From my understanding the U.S. government's patient assistance program enables Medicare recipients to receive Paxlovid lostincalifornia Feb 11 #58

It really blows to have Covid... a stark reminder that it's still wreaking havoc 6 years out. Tempus Fugit Feb 11 #61

#1 thing: Rest. Rest, rest, rest. nilram Feb 12 #62

Our healthcare system SUCKS. You all know how I feel about it so I won't belabor the point. n/t PatrickforB Feb 12 #66