#managingcovid

So I have Covid. After a year of playing it safe, putting of procedures and dental visits, I went in for an unavoidable surgery. It’s likely where I got Covid, but like a cold, you would have a hard time nailing down the actual culprit.

One of my big things is control. I have big “I’ll do it myself” energy and nothing shakes that foundation like not being able to do it (for the sake and well-being of others). I’m pushing through and getting caught up on things that have fallen behind. I’m trying to rest and listen to my body, but also, I have things to do. Since my thing is control, I am doing what I can to devise a treatment plan for myself.

Understand, this is for me and is not meant to serve as nobody’s medical advice. I am not nor do I foresee myself becoming a doctor. This is what I *points to self* am doing. Follow your doctors recommendations and advice.

I have terrible allergies so I have a host of allergy meds, both prescribed and OTC, on hand. These help me reduce the inflammation in my airway and get rid of any irritants in my sinus passages (Expectorants like Mucinex here). I also have inhalers, a manual breathing machine(forgot it’s actual name but it forces you to work your lungs to boost performance; I got it after that surgery) and a nebulizer on hand in case I need to boost my lungs’ performance or reduce airway inflammation. I also have a personal thermometer, pulse oximeter, and blood pressure cuff.

I also take these vitamins daily: Vitamin C, Zinc. I took a weekly dosed Vitamin D3 capsule (prescribed) and I had a B12 injection on Day 2 (also prescribed). Pepcid and a host of antihistamines are part of my daily medications (really bad allergies).

I don’t do dairy (increases mucus production/inflammation), or sleep on my back. Stretch and move around often. I have limited mobility due to other issues, but I try to walk outside to the mailbox at least twice a day. It’s not much but it wears me out.

I basically followed a modified version of the picture(I sleep crappy enough, I’m not waking up every 2 hours on purpose). Something that fit me and my needs. I also prayed and try to at least once a day. I am more spiritual than anything, but Covid is lonely. Find a source of strength and rely on it.

I document everything. I check multiple times a day my vitals and “check in with my body” and note my symptoms at the given moment and manage those to the best of my ability. I’m entering day 4 and right now my symptoms are mainly diminished sense of taste (strong flavors come through) and fatigue. I’ll take it. If this helps someone not feel alone * social distanced hug* great. If you decide to give it a shot, go for it but run it by your doctor. And last but not least, attitude is everything, so see you on the other side.