Omicron and monoclonal antibodies experience?

Posted by athenalee @athenalee, Jan 17, 2022

Hello fellow transplant recipient Connect friends. I’m here to report that not going anywhere except the office and the food coop, and, being masked 😷 is apparently not enough against Omicron. I’ve been sick since Wednesday. Started with a wicked sore throat and headache, then morphing into the worse sore throat ever, bigger headache, fatigue, muscle ache, a ton of bricks 🧱 on my chest, cough, and did I mention the sore throat?!

Took a PCR test on Thursday and an antigen test. The antigen test was negative. So as I continued to suffer, I got a call this morning that I have Covid. After I had a meltdown, I called my PCP to find out about monoclonal antibodies. I also called my transplant team and informed them. There are three hospitals in S. Vermont which do the monoclonal antibodies, but they are all waiting on more supplies! At least a day or two for delivery.

So, I'm wondering if anyone one has suffered through Omicron, a.k.a. Voldemort. And, if anyone has had monoclonal antibody treatment and can share their experience.

Thanks, Athena

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nimalw | @nimalw | Jan 26, 2022

Anthea hope you get well soon . Dont think too much just take one day at a time

athenalee | @athenalee | Jan 29, 2022

In reply to @nimalw "Anthea hope you get well soon . Dont think too much just take one day at..." + (show)

Thank you! Still healing, but definitely much better!

edb1123 | @edb1123 | Jan 30, 2022

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Glad you’re doing much better!

nimalw | @nimalw | Feb 12, 2022

Hi Athena. How are you doing? Hope you are fully recovered

athenalee | @athenalee | Feb 12, 2022

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Good morning @nimalw,

Thanks for checking on me! Covid has left and my awesome new liver is in excellent shape. I continue to suffer from an increase in Sjogren’s symptoms due to the monoclonal antibodies. I’m seeing a new rheumatologist on Monday, so I’m hoping he can help. He’s at the same hospital as my transplant team, so I’m going to request some coordination on potential meds for better health management.

How are you doing? Are you continuing to sleep better?

nimalw | @nimalw | Feb 12, 2022

In reply to @athenalee "Good morning @nimalw, Thanks for checking on me! Covid has left and my awesome new liver..." + (show)

Good news Dear from you . Yes my sleep has improved a lot . My drugs are reduced a lot and that seems to help.
If there is one thing I have learned is that not to expect too much from the Body !!