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Paxlovid Covid Rebound

Posted by gregorb @gregorb, Apr 16 5:29pm

Was anyone else told there was a 25% chance of a rebound case if taking Paxlovid for Covid?Meaning 100% chance for me. 2 x positive in 10 days.

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wendyaz47 | @wendyaz47 | 6 days ago
In reply to @pacathy "Are you sure you weren’t just still positive with first case? I was positive 21 days...." + (show)
@pacathy

Are you sure you weren’t just still positive with first case? I was positive 21 days.
I had rebound after Paxlovid, but I’m a nerdy retired nurse and wasn’t surprised. People can also have a worsening of Covid symptoms if they don’t get Paxlovid-the bad respiratory symptoms used to appear later.

I tested positive for 21 days and had low grade fevers longer, but symptoms weren’t severe and I had no respiratory difficulty. I reminded myself of that often because I was sick of it by 3 wks.

I’d take Paxlovid again in a heartbeat. I lived in Philadelphia near Penn Medicine at start of pandemic. Philly was hit early and hard, before vaccines and treatments were figured out. The hospital was inundated and deaths were frequent.

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I tested negative for at least a day between

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gregorb | @gregorb | 6 days ago
In reply to @pacathy "Are you sure you weren’t just still positive with first case? I was positive 21 days...." + (show)
@pacathy

Are you sure you weren’t just still positive with first case? I was positive 21 days.
I had rebound after Paxlovid, but I’m a nerdy retired nurse and wasn’t surprised. People can also have a worsening of Covid symptoms if they don’t get Paxlovid-the bad respiratory symptoms used to appear later.

I tested positive for 21 days and had low grade fevers longer, but symptoms weren’t severe and I had no respiratory difficulty. I reminded myself of that often because I was sick of it by 3 wks.

I’d take Paxlovid again in a heartbeat. I lived in Philadelphia near Penn Medicine at start of pandemic. Philly was hit early and hard, before vaccines and treatments were figured out. The hospital was inundated and deaths were frequent.

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@pacathy
I tested negative 2 days in a row, then tested positive next day. It was a difficult decision for me knowing my history of probabilities. I do realize Paxlovid probably saved many lives. Maybe yours. Glad it worked for you. But that and Covid have ruined mine at this point. Can only hope it gets tired of its host and leaves. Lucky I'm not bedridden, like many, but no fun to live this way. I do feel better as the day goes on. Anyone else? Thanks for the info and helpful input.

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gregorb | @gregorb | 6 days ago
In reply to @wendyaz47 "I do have Long Covid that I fear is permanent." + (show)
@wendyaz47

I do have Long Covid that I fear is permanent.

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wendyaz47
I am so sorry to hear that. Hoping that isn't the case. I also worry my case is permanent. Seemed to be getting better, but was hit by stressful situations, which wasn't helpful. Stress seems to be the biggest trigger for me, making my symtoms worse. Working on staying calm. Anything help in your case.

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wendyaz47 | @wendyaz47 | 6 days ago

Went to allergist in case phlegm factory is result of COVID either causing or exacerbating allergies. Turns out I am allergic to NOTHING. Doc recommended Ipratropium bromide nasal spray and if that doesn't help there is another nasal spray to try. The spray is not covered by my insurance and it is not cheap. Fingers crossed! If it helps it will be worth the price.

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zorro12345 | @zorro12345 | 6 days ago
In reply to @pacathy "Are you sure you weren’t just still positive with first case? I was positive 21 days...." + (show)
@pacathy

Are you sure you weren’t just still positive with first case? I was positive 21 days.
I had rebound after Paxlovid, but I’m a nerdy retired nurse and wasn’t surprised. People can also have a worsening of Covid symptoms if they don’t get Paxlovid-the bad respiratory symptoms used to appear later.

I tested positive for 21 days and had low grade fevers longer, but symptoms weren’t severe and I had no respiratory difficulty. I reminded myself of that often because I was sick of it by 3 wks.

I’d take Paxlovid again in a heartbeat. I lived in Philadelphia near Penn Medicine at start of pandemic. Philly was hit early and hard, before vaccines and treatments were figured out. The hospital was inundated and deaths were frequent.

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Tested negative 1 week after my release. I know there's a test to see if you have any spike proteins left in your system that's more sensitive than the more generic home kits. It was through my wife leukemia foundation that had a blood test.

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law59 | @law59 | 3 days ago
In reply to @wendyaz47 "Went to allergist in case phlegm factory is result of COVID either causing or exacerbating allergies...." + (show)
@wendyaz47

Went to allergist in case phlegm factory is result of COVID either causing or exacerbating allergies. Turns out I am allergic to NOTHING. Doc recommended Ipratropium bromide nasal spray and if that doesn't help there is another nasal spray to try. The spray is not covered by my insurance and it is not cheap. Fingers crossed! If it helps it will be worth the price.

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Hi @wendyaz47. May I suggest you check Johns Hopkins “low histamine diet”pdf as many have no allergies but new sensitivities to food/drink/spices creating an array of physical/cognitive….reactons🙃 Quickest healing to you🌈

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wendyaz47 | @wendyaz47 | 3 days ago
In reply to @law59 "Hi @wendyaz47. May I suggest you check Johns Hopkins “low histamine diet”pdf as many have no..." + (show)
@law59

Hi @wendyaz47. May I suggest you check Johns Hopkins “low histamine diet”pdf as many have no allergies but new sensitivities to food/drink/spices creating an array of physical/cognitive….reactons🙃 Quickest healing to you🌈

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Thank you! I will check that out. I think he ipratropium bromide nasal spray might be helping but I'm convinced now that it is responsible for nausea and headaches i've had since I started using it.

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