Antivirals

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Co-worker got Covid.  He said that in terms of coughing and sore throat it was the worst thing ever - couldn't swallow at all, and he said it even hurt to breathe.

Dr prescribed the antiviral stuff - like a miracle cure.  Said the next day that he could swallow without any problems, and his throat was only a little sore - no coughing at all.

So if you get this shit and qualify for the antivirals, TAKE THEM!!

There are medications like blood thinners that they interact with, so not everyone is qualified to take them.  My mom had to suffer through it because of that.  OTOH, she's 94, has health issues but was fully vaxxed.  Was a week and a half of hell, but she's better.  Doubt I'd be saying the same if those vaccines weren't devloped.

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I’ve heard from a couple people that have taken them that they affect the taste buds - everything tastes like metal or pennies.

I’m destined for death or long Covid if I am infected, I’m sure of it.  Shit, today just going through my ablutions left me breathless and sweaty.  

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He did say that things had an aftertaste of soap on days one and two, but that it was dissipating by day three - he's on vacation this week, so I'll get an update when he's back at work.