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4 years ago
Thought I would give everyone a little update on everything. First off as of today I officially have covid. YAY. First the kids, the kids are doing fine. They feel great, haven't been running fever after the first day. They are being kids and running around and screaming. Kayla and I both can't taste anything as of today. Which is a very weird sensation. I can still smell things; she can't. We are worried about her asthma, but she is still doing her albuteral treatments. As of this moment, I am feeling ok. I had been running fever and body aches, but after some Tylenol and a good nap. I'm feeling ok. Hopefully we will stay in this moderate area and start working on getting better.
Budesonide will reduce the body's reaction to the virus.
It is not a cure. Like all steroids, it's a high-powered anti-inflammatory drug. But casualties from COVID-19 are a result of the body going into a cytokine storm.
Basically, your immune system goes into over-drive, and tries to "burn down the house" as it were, to get rid of the infection.
Budesonide suppresses that. Get her started on it right away, and it will greatly reduce her chances of getting into trouble. Just be mindful that while you are suppressing an over-reaction, you're also suppressing *all* immune reactions, so be extra careful.
That's why I suggested asking for Budesonide? It can be taken at home, and is safe to use for extended periods.
For me, as I like my drink, ehh, heh - I love Gin and Tonics, and the quinine in tonic water is good assistance in beating back a Cov infection.
I hope you and yours have a safe quarantine. You'll need a card to carry, to show you've gotten the vaccine, or some sort of de-T-virusing, when you do. There will be people who will want proof.