Paxlovid

[2020 Olympia]

Being 80 and cruising online bodybuildong forums for cock is a serioul illness. Get treatment.

[Grape Ape]

Remember when monoclonal antibodies were shown as effective then they disappeared?

[Kwon]

  it’s been lasered so hair free and smooth. I am not one of these bra burning feminists. I smell like Coco Chanel.

Thanks

[Taffin]

Haiku? ^

Cinquain?

[Griffith]

Life expectancy before all these 'poisonous pharmaceutical drugs' was 30 years old.

[IroNat]

Cinquain?

[beakdoctor]

", I Googled it. LOL! Turns out it is recommended people at high risk should get a prescription for Paxlovid as quickly as possible to help avoid it becoming a serious case. I emailed my doctor's office on Monday and picked it up and started taking the prescription yesterday. For a total of 5 days, I am taking 3 pills at a time, twice a day. Paxlovid is nasty with side effects."

I gave people leeway for the vax.... I don't fault people who made an independent decision to get vaccinated... especially prior to all the information becoming available.

But at some point you have to reevaluate as more data becomes available.

My mother in law has been boosted a dozen times, maybe a little less, but still. And she was a complete covidiot, refusing to listen to reason, violently arguing with anyone who had a differing opinion about it...

I was telling her that I watched the Portland riots unfold night after night, 180 days straight dozens of cops shoulder to shoulder,1000's of protestors breathing and sweating on each other... and the crowds weren't thinning out. Day after day same people, no one was getting sick... none of the riot cops got sick. Further none of the homeless camps thinned out..... after explaining this to her, I was met with blind rage! Yelling screaming,  telling me I didn't see any of that. That All those people were getting sick and dying but just being replaced by more cops and more protestors etc.... at the time my job occasionally took me to area hospitals,  none of them were overcrowded with dying patients. It was all media bullshit. At some point she just started yelling at me to shut up! LOL....

Last year she got really sick and she says "you know, Im beging to think these boosters aren't doing anything.  They may be whats causing me to be sick all the time"

LOL! WTF!!!!

This is an educated woman, who lived through riots of 60s,  civil rights, family tragedies etc..

Amazing how this thing brainwashed people.

[MajorDomo]

Life expectancy before all these 'poisonous pharmaceutical drugs' was 30 years old.

The biggest driver of life span increases are primarily  hygiene and nutrition. Wash your hands.

https://slate.com/technology/2013/09/life-expectancy-history-public-health-and-medical-advances-that-lead-to-long-lives.html

[Primemuscle]

I hope you feel better soon Prime. Just remember it’s a flu and everyone needs to be doing what worked before these parasites corrupted the health systems. What our grandparents did worked.

You make some good points, Booty. Our grandparents' and in my case even my parents’ home remedies are great and should be incorporated into what to do when you are ill. In addition to any medicinal qualities, remedies like homemade chicken soup are emotionally comforting. I also remember making cough syrup with finely chopped onions and sugar and being surprised how well it worked. A stale bread poultice on an abscess, cyst, or a splinter really does work to bring things to a head. Staring at slightly boiling water on the stove with a few drops of oil in it can cure a headache because it distracts us from the headache. The last two home remedies were shared with my mom by her good Italian friend, Gloria.   

[Primemuscle]

Send out for Gatorade or similar. I've had it twice, by far the biggest thing that helped was staying hydrated and sleeping. I knew it was almost over when my appetite returned and I was hungry as a horse (ordered pizza). The whole thing broke a day or two after.

Thanks for the tip. I have been trying to stay hydrated, but I have not tried Gatorade yet.

[Grape Ape]

Thanks for the tip. I have been trying to stay hydrated, but I have not tried Gatorade yet.

Slippery Elm Throat Coat (nh?) tea from Target works wonders if you have a sore throat.

Electrolytes of any sort for hydration, sugar free.

10g vit C
zinc 25-50mg
quercetin 500mg

All those sups can't hurt, might be helpful as well.  Protocol also suggests Vit-D, but unsure if helpful once you have it.

Also, if you feel better, but then worse, look up the paxlovid rebound effect

[Primemuscle]

I hope you feel better soon Prime. Just remember it’s a flu and everyone needs to be doing what worked before these parasites corrupted the health systems. What our grandparents did worked.

The flu is a virus, as are the common cold, herpes, chickenpox, mumps, HPV, measles, rubella, polio, HIV, and COVID 19. Unfortunately, not all viruses respond to the same treatments. It would be great if they did. Chicken soup may be the one thing that no matter which virus one has, it is comforting and is not counter-productive.

[Primemuscle]

If I get covid again I'll take ivermectin again. Chris Cuomo got a prescription so maybe the stigma is gone.

The 3 most at risk groups are the old, the fat, and the dark skinned away from the equator. Vitamin D deficiency is the commonality. Pills at this stage are no good tho. Takes time. Sunshine doesn't do it for old people. I think it's dihydrocholesterol they lack. You gotta suppliment.

Get help if you get bad. They know a lot more than they did 4 years ago.

So far, so good. I am feeling nearly 100% today. I read where there can be a COVID rebound around day nine. I am not expecting that to happen. The last time I had COVID, I had very few symptoms initially, but ended up with vertigo for several months. Thankfully, that finally went away.

I think my major risk is my age. I also have a history of pneumococcal pneumonia dating back to right after I was born. I am not now, nor have I ever been fat, I have a slightly olive complexion. I stopped tanning a few years ago. Although you didn't mention this, I have no immune deficiencies, which is another major risk factor.

I rarely get ill though. So, I think in general I have good health.

[Primemuscle]

Hope you're on the mend, you old fart!

Taf

Thank you. I believe I am both on the mend and I am definitely an old fart! LOL!

[Primemuscle]

If everyone got tested for covid right now at least 75% of tests would come back positive

Hopefully, most of these would be false-positives. Unless, someone has COVID symptoms, I am not clear on why they would get or take the test... seems like a very negative approach to health.

[Primemuscle]

Last Friday morning, 
I woke up to a body in rebellion— 
cold symptoms, the usual suspects: 
stuffy nose, sore throat, 
but this felt different, 
like a storm brewing behind my eyes, 
a monster of a cold, 
if only it were just a cold.

My son-in-law had it first, 
then my daughter— 
it seemed inevitable 
that I'd catch their ghost. 
But this was something more: 
a massive headache, 
an upset stomach, 
a weariness that sleep couldn't shake, 
food turned enemy, 
nausea lurking in the corners.

Saturday came, then Sunday, 
each day worse than the last, 
sleep my only refuge, 
16 hours swallowed by each cycle. 
Something whispered in my ear: 
this isn’t just a cold, 
this is something else, 
something insidious.

Sunday morning, a revelation: 
a COVID test, 
dusty from disuse, expired last October, 
but it’s all I had. 
What the heck, I thought, 
might as well see. 
Lines appeared— 
**both lines, immediately,** 
no waiting, no guessing— 
a positive, clear as day.

I told the family: 
we’re all in this together, 
COVID comrades. 
But my symptoms? 
Heavier, harsher— 
I’m almost 80, 
an age where risk is more than a word, 
it’s a shadow over every breath.

And wouldn’t you know it? 
My kids planned a bash, 
a grand celebration of my ancient years— 
friends, family, a caterer for the food, 
a day to remember, if I’m here to see it. 
Can’t let COVID steal that from me.

So I did what anyone would do— 
I Googled. 
Turns out, Paxlovid’s the answer, 
a prescription picked up on Monday. 
Five days, six pills daily, 
and side effects like metal in my mouth, 
a parched tongue, headaches, 
stomach grumbling, 
bathroom visits on repeat.

No booster this year— 
not out of politics, 
just bad timing, bad luck. 
Twice I tried, twice I fell sick. 
Flu season passed, 
and I let it slide.

So here’s my tale, 
a woe for today, 
and probably tomorrow, 
until this passes, 
until I’m done with this crap, 
until I’m back to the living, 
and ready to celebrate another year, 
another survival. 

(And yes, I wore a "nappy" 
to the pharmacy— 
because some habits die hard, 
even in the midst of a pandemic). 
Note to self: 
ask Matt C to write shorter next time. 
Just kidding. 
Or am I?

Excellent verse. I wish I had your writing skills. Your retelling of my COVID experience is far more entertaining then mine.

One thing of note; the only reason I wore a 'nappy' for a few minutes was because this is a pharmacy I have used for decades. Obviously, I probably had COVID, considering it was a Paxlovid prescription.  I'd rather not risk offending these folks who I know and like. It was definitely not out of habit. I had to get the nappy from my son-in-law since I tossed what I had quite a while ago, thinking we were done with COVID.

[Primemuscle]

", I Googled it. LOL! Turns out it is recommended people at high risk should get a prescription for Paxlovid as quickly as possible to help avoid it becoming a serious case. I emailed my doctor's office on Monday and picked it up and started taking the prescription yesterday. For a total of 5 days, I am taking 3 pills at a time, twice a day. Paxlovid is nasty with side effects."

I gave people leeway for the vax.... I don't fault people who made an independent decision to get vaccinated... especially prior to all the information becoming available.

But at some point you have to reevaluate as more data becomes available.

My mother in law has been boosted a dozen times, maybe a little less, but still. And she was a complete covidiot, refusing to listen to reason, violently arguing with anyone who had a differing opinion about it...

I was telling her that I watched the Portland riots unfold night after night, 180 days straight dozens of cops shoulder to shoulder,1000's of protestors breathing and sweating on each other... and the crowds weren't thinning out. Day after day same people, no one was getting sick... none of the riot cops got sick. Further none of the homeless camps thinned out..... after explaining this to her, I was met with blind rage! Yelling screaming,  telling me I didn't see any of that. That All those people were getting sick and dying but just being replaced by more cops and more protestors etc.... at the time my job occasionally took me to area hospitals,  none of them were overcrowded with dying patients. It was all media bullshit. At some point she just started yelling at me to shut up! LOL....

Last year she got really sick and she says "you know, Im beging to think these boosters aren't doing anything.  They may be whats causing me to be sick all the time"

LOL! WTF!!!!

This is an educated woman, who lived through riots of 60s,  civil rights, family tragedies etc..

Amazing how this thing brainwashed people.

As believe I mentioned, I skipped the booster this year. In fact I just checked and the last time I had a booster was in October 2021. I am a big believer in having natural immunity. My concern is that too many boosters and vaccines undermines our body's ability to fight off viruses, particularly ones which have been around for awhile. Without a doubt, in part the decision to get a prescription for Paxlovid was due to panic but I did not entirely exclude logic. At my age, it made sense to take the precaution. So far, so good.

[Primemuscle]

Slippery Elm Throat Coat (nh?) tea from Target works wonders if you have a sore throat.

Electrolytes of any sort for hydration, sugar free.

10g vit C
zinc 25-50mg
quercetin 500mg

All those sups can't hurt, might be helpful as well.  Protocol also suggests Vit-D, but unsure if helpful once you have it.

Also, if you feel better, but then worse, look up the paxlovid rebound effect

Thanks for the suggestions and good advice. Before asking my doctor for the Paxlovid prescription, I read as much as I could on the internet about this medication and weighed the pros and cons involved, including the rebound effect.

My sore throat has cleared up. But another easy treatment is simply gargling with warm salt water, which is something everyone has available. I take a vitamin D supplement and have for many years.

[oldtimer1]

I got Covid last August 2023 along with my wife.  Thought I had the flu at first and I went to the doc.  She never tested for covid and told me I had a virus.  My wife was sick for about 7 days or so. Due to my compromised immune system from cancer I was the sickest I ever was in my life. It lasted about 5 weeks of thinking I was going to croak with two ER visits. I got  paxlovid on approximately day 7.  It works if you use it within 5 days of symptoms. It didn't work for me. One of the drugs in Paxlovid is a drug HIV positive patients use.  Did you know pfizer makes the majority of the vaccines and makes paxlovid for when their vaccine doesn't work. I get it though regarding the vaccine. Like the flu, covid is mutating with different strains. You need a new booster for the new predicted strain. The good news is that with each new strain it appears to be weakening.

A got so many prescriptions for inhalers that gave no relief and for a perscription cough medicine that would make me pass out in an hour after using it that was welcome relief when I absolutely couldn't sleep. Coughing is good by the way to keep it out of your lungs so I only used it as a last resort.

Take it for what it's worth. Some things helped me slightly. One is sleep on your side so the mucus doesn't run into your lungs at night. Over the counter Menthol cough drops helped slightly. Hot beverages like tea gave a bit of relief. Yes, garling with warm water and salt helped slightly.

I feel your pain. Like I said it was the sickest I have ever been in my life. So many people now are getting mild cases but wow if you are not that fortunate you are in for a world of hurt.

[Never1AShow]

7 post in a row Covid meltdown of peace

[Primemuscle]

I usually don’t even read Prime’s posts but I did throw this one into to Chat GPT.

“The forum user describes waking up with severe cold symptoms last Friday, initially thinking it was just a cold but later realizing it might be more serious. After taking a COVID rapid test on Sunday, which turned positive, they informed their daughter and son-in-law, who also tested positive. At almost 80 years old, they are at high risk for severe illness and were concerned about missing their upcoming birthday celebration. They quickly got a prescription for Paxlovid and started the treatment, experiencing side effects like a tinny taste, mild headache, upset stomach, and frequent bathroom trips. They did not get a COVID booster this year due to scheduling conflicts and subsequent illnesses.”

Yours is a really nice summation of my probably too lengthy post. This is first time I have heard about Chat GPT. For some reason, this reminds me of the Readers Digest condensed books.

[Primemuscle]

I got Covid last August 2023 along with my wife.  Thought I had the flu at first and I went to the doc.  She never tested for covid and told me I had a virus.  My wife was sick for about 7 days or so. Due to my compromised immune system from cancer I was the sickest I ever was in my life. It lasted about 5 weeks of thinking I was going to croak with two ER visits. I got  paxlovid on approximately day 7.  It works if you use it within 5 days of symptoms. It didn't work for me. One of the drugs in Paxlovid is a drug HIV positive patients use.  Did you know pfizer makes the majority of the vaccines and makes paxlovid for when their vaccine doesn't work. I get it though regarding the vaccine. Like the flu, covid is mutating with different strains. You need a new booster for the new predicted strain. The good news is that with each new strain it appears to be weakening.

A got so many prescriptions for inhalers that gave no relief and for a perscription cough medicine that would make me pass out in an hour after using it that was welcome relief when I absolutely couldn't sleep. Coughing is good by the way to keep it out of your lungs so I only used it as a last resort.

Take it for what it's worth. Some things helped me slightly. One is sleep on your side so the mucus doesn't run into your lungs at night. Over the counter Menthol cough drops helped slightly. Hot beverages like tea gave a bit of relief. Yes, garling with warm water and salt helped slightly.

I feel your pain. Like I said it was the sickest I have ever been in my life. So many people now are getting mild cases but wow if you are not that fortunate you are in for a world of hurt.

It is good to read that you survived COVID and are doing well today. I have lost friends and family to the virus. Stay healthy.

I read that one needs to start a Paxlovid prescription within 5 days of the onset of symptoms. This is a very narrow window of time considering most people don't know whether they have COVID or not until they test for it and like me, they do not take the test until after they have had symptoms for a while. I was lucky to have started the prescription in time.

Awhile back, when it was time to replace my mattress, I bought an adjustable bed. I highly recommend it. As soon as I started to feel congested, I slightly raised the head of the bed to help with breathing. I believe it made a huge difference.

Hot Chai tea lattes from Starbucks are a favorite of mine. The dairy in them not be the best idea when dealing with mucus producing viruses, but they are still comforting to drink. Hot lemon juice with honey is another good drink when one is ill.

When I researched Paxlovid prior to asking for the prescription, I read that it is from Pfizer. How convenient, they make a COVID vaccine, and they make Paxlovid for the times their vaccine does not work. My cousin, now retired, was Pfizer's CEO for many years. During his time there he was responsible for bringing Viagra, Zoloft, and Zithromax to the market. Needless to say, he made himself and Pfizer a great deal of money.     

[Grape Ape]

When I researched Paxlovid prior to asking for the prescription, I read that it is from Pfizer. How convenient, they make a COVID vaccine, and they make Paxlovid for the times their vaccine does not work. My cousin, now retired, was Pfizer's CEO for many years. During his time there he was responsible for bringing Viagra, Zoloft, and Zithromax to the market. Needless to say, he made himself and Pfizer a great deal of money.     

There's a reason they called it Pfizermectin.

[illuminati]

I hope you feel better soon Prime. Just remember it’s a flu and everyone needs to be doing what worked before these parasites corrupted the health systems. What our grandparents did worked.

Spot on & very sound advice 👌

[illuminati]

If everyone got tested for covid right now at least 75% of tests would come back positive

Yep - only that's wasted on Mr I believe MSM / Fauci / my governor/ WHO etc who would never lie Prime.