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Not Covid

 I have been way under the weather for a few days now. When I get sick i go dead white with maybe a tinge of gray. People find it scary. So I don't get sick all that often but I have had the flu a few times, strep throat, and bronchitis. I can really tell the difference and am usually certain I know what the problem is. I also have a doctor who doesn't get all huffy about my self diagnoses. But COVID has changed our lives. 

I was certain I had bronchitis and I knew what my doctor would prescribe. I called for a televisit and I wasn't at all surprised that she asked me to do a COVID test (negative) but she also called in my prescription for treatment of bacterial bronchitis. I felt 50% better with the first dose and running on about 80% after a full day. I am tired and ready for bed at 8 P.M. -- but I didn't spend the rest of the day in bed.

I am sleeping in the spare room with Levi. Don is immunocompromised in so many ways he has found all kinds of outside projects to do -- one of which is "It never rains, but it pours" as my father used to say. But more about that another time.



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  1. angelaJanuary 25, 2023 at 11:32 PM

    Very glad it’s not covid. Hope you continue to improve quickly. Nothing worse than feel poorly

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  2. MaebemeJanuary 26, 2023 at 11:38 AM

    I'm glad it isn't Covid - there are so many viruses and flu bugs out there that seem to be on the rise. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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  3. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)January 26, 2023 at 12:50 PM

    My husband just had the same thing. Sorry you are feeling bad but if it helps you any it took him about 3 weeks and then FINALLY it was over. I hope it's quicker for you!!

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  4. Linda ReederJanuary 26, 2023 at 2:26 PM

    Well, that's not fun. I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. Who is this Levi you are sleeping with?

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  5. TaborJanuary 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM

    So sorry you have to be so careful. Getting any illness these days requires lots of careful preparation and isolation.

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  6. Linda MyersJanuary 26, 2023 at 7:46 PM

    Glad it's not covid! And antibiotics that work - how wonderful.

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  7. gigi-hawaiiJanuary 27, 2023 at 9:46 AM

    Glad it isn't the Covid. Take care. Hope you heal fast.

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