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wendyb-NC

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30. Get better quick

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 05:00 PM

Feb 11

Sorry, that you got Covid. I'm shocked that the needed antiviral isn't covered by insurance. That doesn't make sense, especially with other medical diagnosis.

Take good care of yourself and get well soon.

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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