This will be short and sweet… Well, maybe not so short and surely not sweet.
Earlier this week, I mentioned being sick. It never occurred to me that Dad and I might have Covid. Ugh. After a friend of mine told me she had it I figured I’d better pull out the home tests. Sure enough, we both tested positive.
Trust me, you don’t want to get this. Dad and I are vaccinated and get boosted every 6 months. We still got Covid. We rarely go anywhere, except maybe Walmart curbside service and occasionally out to eat. This is NOT like the flu. I don’t care what anyone tells you.
The worst part has been the sore throat. It feels like someone forced me to drink gravel or asphalt. I’m sure the coughing for 24 hours straight didn’t help. My ears are plugged up. I had a fever of 103.4 for about 6 hours, then it went down to normal. I get the chills off and on and the next thing I know, I feel like someone has put electric blankets on me at the highest setting when all I had on was a hoodie. I can’t concentrate for very long. My voice went out yesterday and I still can’t talk worth a crap. I can’t even sing to my furbabies all the made-up songs I always sing! If I can’t talk how the heck would I call the doctor? I have heard people say to stay hydrated but I can’t drink much of anything without choking. I even choke on soup so I haven’t eaten in 3 days. I drink coffee in the morning to stave off the caffeine withdrawal headache but it’s not easy. Small, slow sips…and I still choke. Same thing with hot tea. It soothes the throat IF I can manage to swallow without choking. I’ve gone through 3 boxes of tissues just since Tuesday. That isn’t counting what Dad has used. My nose looks redder than Rudolph’s! I’m achy from head to foot, but my back aches more than anything else. I literally have no energy and I am exhausted not long after waking up. I’m so damn weak! I’ve been trying to manage the symptoms of this crud with OTC meds like Mucinex, Nyquil, Mucinex pain relieving cough drops, honey-lemon cough drops, and a few other things that didn’t seem to do anything at all. I’ve had to make sure nothing interacts with my pain meds. Musinex is what’s working the best so far.
The good news is that I have just drank a whole cup of coffee while writing this and only choked twice, so maybe I’m on the mend. Dad is doing much better than I am, most likely because he got sick first. He said his symptoms weren’t nearly as bad as mine so that’s a big plus!
Hopefully, this won’t last much longer! I hate being sick but I’ve never been a big baby about it. This crud they call Covid will knock you on your ass IF you’ve been lucky enough to not end up in the hospital.
Until next time,
Being Aunt Debbie 
Oh my gosh!!! My friend, what the hell?!?! I’m so sorry that you are going through this crap. I know people say it’s like the flu but I know it’s not. Not having had COVID ever, I won’t sit here and say otherwise but two of my boys have had it and boy were they sick. Prayers to you and Dad, here’s hoping for a speedy recovery to both of you!! Love and Hugs from me, Snarky Charlie and Wayne Tiberius Kirk!
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No it sure isn’t “just like the flu” and I just might drop kick the next person who says that! I have never fel this crappy in all of my life! I’m not a big baby when I’m sick. I’ve been taking care of other people for more than half of my life so I’ve had to grin and bear it. For the past 2 days, Dad has had to fix himself something to eat because I just can’t do it. I mean CAN’T. I feel for anyone who has been sick this crud. It sure as hell isn’t fun. I’m glad you haven’t had it but so sorry your boys got sick. Give Charlie and Wayne skritches from me. ❤ Thanks for the prayers. I can use prayers, positive vibes, hell I'd settle for voodoo at this point. Lol.
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Voodoo….Gotcha! 😉
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Hang in there! It’s good for us to be reminded that it’s still out there. We’re not out of the woods yet.
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I don’t think it will ever be gone! I have never been this miserable in all of my life!
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Oh Deb, I’m so sorry you are so sick. And this with being vaccinated and having boosters! I agree I think Covid is here to stay, something we’ll just have to learn to live with and try to protect ourselves from. I’m guilty of forgetting to put on a mask when I go into a store lately. Everyone is slacking off on the precautions but IT’S NOT GONE. Now and then I hear of another seniors residence that has an outbreak so I still try to be cautious. Lots of my family members have had it but I’ve lucked out so far.
Feel better soon Deb. Get lots of rest. Hugs
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Thank you! Today is Day 6 and I am feeling a little better. What really gets me is that Dad and I rarely go anywhere anymore. We picked up Covid when we took the car in (the first time) to Ford mechanic and then we had lunch afterward. 2 days later Dad was sick, and 3 days after that, I was sick. We steer clear of crowds, never really liked being around people much anyway. Normally, when we go out it’s for curbside service and the occasional lunch out. That’s it. What a life. And now we have Covid with God forbid whatever long-lasting effects afterward. Yay.
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Sounds awful. I hope you are past the worst of it now. Hang in there!
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Thank you! Oct. 5th was my 10th day so I think I’m good now. I was worried in the first few days though. I was sicker than I have ever been in my life! Mucinex saved me, though! Well, generic Musinex. It took care of the mucus and congestion, so I could start feeling better. Then it was just a matter of patience. Dad and I are both well now!
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Glad you two got through it!
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