Thanks everyone. Edited this post after your replies to take out some possibly identifying info. We know real life people on here.
Hello, all. Longtime lurker. I've tried posting this 2 other times, but the page keeps refreshing and I lose it. So I'll give the shorter version and then edit / update to give more info and can respond to questions and comments later. I'll just say what you all are thinking- were you vaccinated? Short answer, no, but more to it. We are NOT COViD deniers or Trump lovers (but are conservatives). We wore masks, socially distanced, avoided indoor places besides errands and school, etc... We had hoped it was mostly over, but with this new variant spreading like wildfire and school starting soon without safety measures, we decided to get the vaccine now. We were going today, but Covid found us first. I think it started with one of my teen sons since he had the first symptoms. We just recently went back to in person church and he participated in community service projects this week. I have no way to prove that's where he got it, but since we avoid indoor gatherings outside of close family except church, this seems the most logical.
Anyway, my questions. So far 1 son and myself have tested positive on Saturday. We quarantined from the rest, but spouse is now feeling poorly. I figure it's just a matter of time for all of us. I have a good friend who also tested positive this week and he told me his doctor gave them Z pack, ivermectin, and HCQ and they started greatly improving within 24-36 hours. Unfortunately, I just found out his doctor is on vacation this week. I have been following the vitamin regimen posted here for at least the last 6-8 months (except NAC and Quercetin which I could never find) and when I got the positive, I took the super dose of Vitamin D and upped my zinc and started drinking green tea. My friend's doctor also recommends much higher vitamin C amounts when sick (5,000iu), but the most that I've taken is 3,000iu/ day right now. Advice? My sister who is half vaccinated and was going to get her 2nd dose this week also got it- although I'm not sure it was from us.
Son seems to be doing fine. Mild fever (topped out at 100.4 and now just 99.4 ish), scratchy throat, O2 staying around 98%.
I'm late 40s, a little overweight (but far from obese), and generally healthy. (edit)
My fever has topped out at 102 the first 2 days and yesterday at 101.4. O2 has varied, but stays generally between 96-98. I have a wet cough and soreness. Chest is somewhat tight, but not too different from stuff I feel with GERD sometimes.
I'd love advice from doctors especially on if I should keep pursuing alternative measures. Urgent care doctor said he doesn't prescribe anything besides vitamins.. If so, I'm in the Houston area- any leads on doctors who prescribe other things and if they will treat an unestablished patient?
I'm more worried about my husband- 50s with high BP... (edit)
Other 2 kids seem fine for now.
Thanks in advance. Real advice appreciated. Yes, I know we messed up by not doing it sooner- especially husband. Can't change that now.
Hello, all. Longtime lurker. I've tried posting this 2 other times, but the page keeps refreshing and I lose it. So I'll give the shorter version and then edit / update to give more info and can respond to questions and comments later. I'll just say what you all are thinking- were you vaccinated? Short answer, no, but more to it. We are NOT COViD deniers or Trump lovers (but are conservatives). We wore masks, socially distanced, avoided indoor places besides errands and school, etc... We had hoped it was mostly over, but with this new variant spreading like wildfire and school starting soon without safety measures, we decided to get the vaccine now. We were going today, but Covid found us first. I think it started with one of my teen sons since he had the first symptoms. We just recently went back to in person church and he participated in community service projects this week. I have no way to prove that's where he got it, but since we avoid indoor gatherings outside of close family except church, this seems the most logical.
Anyway, my questions. So far 1 son and myself have tested positive on Saturday. We quarantined from the rest, but spouse is now feeling poorly. I figure it's just a matter of time for all of us. I have a good friend who also tested positive this week and he told me his doctor gave them Z pack, ivermectin, and HCQ and they started greatly improving within 24-36 hours. Unfortunately, I just found out his doctor is on vacation this week. I have been following the vitamin regimen posted here for at least the last 6-8 months (except NAC and Quercetin which I could never find) and when I got the positive, I took the super dose of Vitamin D and upped my zinc and started drinking green tea. My friend's doctor also recommends much higher vitamin C amounts when sick (5,000iu), but the most that I've taken is 3,000iu/ day right now. Advice? My sister who is half vaccinated and was going to get her 2nd dose this week also got it- although I'm not sure it was from us.
Son seems to be doing fine. Mild fever (topped out at 100.4 and now just 99.4 ish), scratchy throat, O2 staying around 98%.
I'm late 40s, a little overweight (but far from obese), and generally healthy. (edit)
My fever has topped out at 102 the first 2 days and yesterday at 101.4. O2 has varied, but stays generally between 96-98. I have a wet cough and soreness. Chest is somewhat tight, but not too different from stuff I feel with GERD sometimes.
I'd love advice from doctors especially on if I should keep pursuing alternative measures. Urgent care doctor said he doesn't prescribe anything besides vitamins.. If so, I'm in the Houston area- any leads on doctors who prescribe other things and if they will treat an unestablished patient?
I'm more worried about my husband- 50s with high BP... (edit)
Other 2 kids seem fine for now.
Thanks in advance. Real advice appreciated. Yes, I know we messed up by not doing it sooner- especially husband. Can't change that now.
