[aadya]

Originally Posted by avi550m

I have been double vaxxed. My advice to anyone who got infected is not to overexert yourself even if you feel the symptoms are not much. I started exercising one week after testing positive and my condition has not been great since then.

Time and Again this has been my advice to people who had COVID. Take things slowly and gradually increase the activities. I have witnessed people getting fever and respiratory issues soon after starting the activities in full throttle just after the recovery.
Reasonable approach seem to be complete rest till most symptoms recede. Wait for three days and start physical activity at 25 % of the pre-covid level. Add 25% incremental every week and reach complete activity minimum 4 to 6 weeks after the onset of the illness.
During this period if any symptoms recur take rest for 3 to 7 days. Listen to your body and restart at 25%(as in the beginning).
Couple of months of rest is not going to make huge difference in the overall cardiac health in long term.

[scorpian]

I tested Positive on 1st Feb with the rapid anti gen test kit. I had high fever like 104 and bad headache that wouldn't subside with dolo 650 before i finally took the test.The fever stayed for like three days before going down.I woke up to like bad shivering and stomach pain in the middle of night,i first thought i had a stomach infection.
Along with that i had very very bad painful throat,lots of body-ache and over all a feeling of feeling lost.
My doc put me on molpunivir four tablets after breakfast and four tablets after dinner for five days.I also had to take erythromycin 500 for my throat.Was in isolation for seven days but i must say even post recovery i feel extremely lethargic.My legs hurt and overall i feel drained out.

My episode with covid was definitely a unpleasant one.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by scorpian

I tested Positive on 1st Feb with the rapid anti gen test kit. I had high fever like 104

Not a medical person, just a guy who doesn't rush to the doc when I can look after myself. I would consider 104F to be quite serious whatever the cause! If other symptoms haven't caused me to go already, I usually decide to see doc at about 103.

My doc put me on molpunivir

That's interesting: I think this is the first time I've heard of it being used by someone.

Hope you feel fully better soon. As advised in earlier posts, do take it easy until you do.

[Su-47]

Originally Posted by scorpian

I had high fever like 104
My doc put me on molpunivir four tablets after breakfast and four tablets after dinner for five days.

104 is quite high, and you must be wondering what is mild about this. Hope you get well soon.

This is the first time I'm hearing about Molnupiravir being used in India - It is a good sign that laymen like me don't know of it, and hopefully it is being used only when required (unlike Favipiravir which was used left, right and center during the second wave).

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by Su-47

This is the first time I'm hearing about Molnupiravir being used in India - It is a good sign that laymen like me don't know of it, and hopefully it is being used only when required (unlike Favipiravir which was used left, right and center during the second wave).

Wasn't this generation of anti-covid specifics envisaged as over-the-counter first-sign-of-covid drugs? Did I get that wrong, or have expectations been down-managed?

The nasal spray should be available soon. I thought that was designed to be generally available too, but now I read on prescription. Mind you, many would say that does mean generally available!

[M35]

Recently I too had a bout with the virus, in fact, all the three in the family ( wifey and a six-year-old).

The little one went down first with the temperature reaching consistently 103/104 F for around 48 hours. We had to give her a sponge bath continuously as the Dollo 250 was ineffective throughout. The rest of us too had a similar temperature but for a shorter period ( around 24 hours). We did consult a doctor/s - one Physician based in Kochi and another on Apollo 24/7 who is a Covid19 recovery clinic specialist at Apollo Hospital Secunderabad.

Along with the serious body temperature, I had also severe throat pain (which I never experienced earlier). The throat pain was like a burnt patch that came up right after the initial high-temperature episode. For the first couple of days, I stayed away from the antibiotic but since it started to get worse, on consultation with the Physician, I took the Azithral for the rest of 5 days. Nothing else other than the regular Zinovit/Vit-C/Steaming/ salt water gargling. The SpO2 never went down below 97 though.

[Su-47]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Wasn't this generation of anti-covid specifics envisaged as over-the-counter first-sign-of-covid drugs?

I don't think it was ever expected to be OTC - it was expected to be a game changer as it can be taken at home and doesn't require hospitalization. However, since both Molnipiravir and Paxlovid are new, quite understandably, there are concerns related to safety and if widespread usage will lead to nastier variants. And, since Molnupiravir messes with the viral RNA directly, there are concerns related to it's effect on the human DNA as well.

Since I haven't studied much of biology, I don't understand it well enough to form an informed opinion about validity of such concerns. But, it appears that an OTC antiviral is a long way to go.

Btw, where can I read more about the nasal spray you mentioned?

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by Su-47

I don't think it was ever expected to be OTC - it was expected to be a game changer as it can be taken at home and doesn't require hospitalization. However, since both Molnipiravir and Paxlovid are new, quite understandably, there are concerns related to safety and if widespread usage will lead to nastier variants. And, since Molnupiravir messes with the viral RNA directly, there are concerns related to it's effect on the human DNA as well.

Thanks, that sounds purely sensible.

Btw, where can I read more about the nasal spray you mentioned?

I picked it up from a Google news item on my phone browser. Here's a link:

Glenmark to sell nasal spray for Covid care for ₹850

[am1m]

Had two diametrically opposite experiences over the past couple of weeks.

Couple of weeks ago, had to get somewhere and didn't have access to a vehicle, wasn't getting a cab or auto either easily. Saw an almost empty bus that was heading in the direction I needed to go, so jumped in. Didn't stay empty for long though and soon was stuffed full of people in very, very close proximity. Now, I've not been paranoid or extra cautious through this period, but this struck me as pretty risky- spending more than half an hour in an enclosed environment with so many people. After the journey, came back home and decided to avoid meeting other people (except my wife of course, who didn't want me to isolate from her, thank god!) for a few days. Didn't see any symptoms for 5 days, so thought it should be ok. I guess the vaccines work, or perhaps covid has already passed through me before, or perhaps the pandemic is just done finally.

Went for a movie a couple of days ago. The mall and theater was almost empty despite being a Saturday. They had enough people and time to check our vaccination certificates at two or three separate points. Insisted on selling us N95 masks. Didn't allow us to take food inside the hall, and seemed to have enough people to walk around during the show to check everything.

There have always been 2 pandemics. One for those with the resources and the time to take every possible precaution (and quite a few illusory precautions!). One for those who didn't have that luxury and needed to get on with life and livelihood.

(PS: not trying to incite a debate, just relating a couple of incidents that got me thinking)

[scorpian]

I am still on my way to recovery like almost 80% there.
Why the doc prescribed me Molpunivir i don't know but i was in such a bad state that i didn't want to cross question his knowledge and just wanted relief.

I think post this episode i have become even more cautious like using a double mask, keeping my hands sanitized, avoiding crowds etc. Ultimately all this factors are the ones that are going to keep us away from getting repeated attacks.
I still see a lot of people roaming about without masks and i wonder if they have even iota of any sense left in them.

[v1p3r]

Originally Posted by am1m

There have always been 2 pandemics. One for those with the resources and the time to take every possible precaution (and quite a few illusory precautions!). One for those who didn't have that luxury and needed to get on with life and livelihood.

Bravo, couldn't have put it better myself.

[rm_arjuna]

Our entire family had to endure Covid 3rd wave around mid Jan'22 . Not sure who picked the infection ,within a day all 4 were down with covid symptoms.
Wife / daughter had mild fever with loss of smell and upset stomach . Me & my son both had 104 fever for couple of days and gradually everyone recovered in about a week . I started having severe cold and cough around day 8, Dr advised CT scan & blood test went with full ppe kit for the test . Had developed mild lung infection was put on small dose of steriods for 7 days along with Aerocot inhalation . Now i am back to normal still on dose of Levocetrizine . However i am unable to climb 2-3 floor and gasping for breath ,have to slowly work on improving lung capacity .

First 2-3 days slept for almost 22 -23 hrs during the day , never have felt such fatigue till date .

[tazmaan]

Originally Posted by avi550m

Got Covid on 2nd of Jan. It was mild, but I have been feeling the after effects now for over 5 weeks. Symptoms include:

1. Fatigue
2. Body ache (esp legs and shoulders)
3. Brain Fog (feels like my brain is in quicksand, unable to think clearly)

I have been double vaxxed. My advice to anyone who got infected is not to overexert yourself even if you feel the symptoms are not much. I started exercising one week after testing positive and my condition has not been great since then.

I had the typical Covid symptoms along with wife and 2 kids around the same time but neither of us tested positive even after several tests. We all recovered in a couple of days and I am certain that the whole family went through Covid.

Now 5 weeks later I still have occasional symptoms that you mentioned. Legs hurt, sometimes its back and shoulder. Fatigue along with Brain fog too. There are good days and bad days but every week it seems to be reducing.

[scorpian]

Originally Posted by scorpian

I am still on my way to recovery like almost 80% there.
Why the doc prescribed me Molpunivir i don't know but i was in such a bad state that i didn't want to cross question his knowledge and just wanted relief.

Forgot to add that the doc also prescribed me NAC capsules. This has helped me breathe a lot more deeper like I can feel my lungs can expand really well, which was not the case before.
It's also a anti oxidant and helps with other functions so taking it religiously.
Regards
Manoj

[RiderZone]

Has anyone travelled from Germany to India since yesterday? Curious if the RT-PCR requirement still exists, or if proof of vaccination is enough to take the flight.