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Yes I took paxlovid and I don't believe I've had a rebound. Have you tested when youre having fever? Im very fatigued, trouble concentrating and short of breath when I'm talking.
I work in sales, usually meet with 2-3 clients a day. Today I started back with just one morning client. I don't think it went too well. We were talking about something and she asked me how much it costs. My mind went blank and I thought "How much does what cost?" My short term memory seems out of whack. I came home and took a nap afterwards. I guess I'll keep trying one a day. It's depressing. I took extra care with my hair and make up, clothes today for my first day back and my co-worker says "you look so tired." I want my life back!!!
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@haystack913 Today marks two weeks since I tested +COVID. I’ve tested three times (all positive) - Feb 17, Feb 23 & Feb 28. I’m not sure if there is any correlation between the fever and the positive tests and I haven’t really timed the testing to coincide with the fevers - but that’s a good question.
I am hoping to return to work Monday. Im allowed to do that even if I’m still testing positive as long as I have no fever and my symptoms have “improved.” I guess that’s the indicators of whether a person is contagious or not.
So even if I’m having some minor symptoms (stuffy nose, mild coughing, fatigue), I can go back to work. My biggest concern is the fatigue - so sorry to hear you are still struggling with it. I think you have the right idea and I will probably have to do the same and work a few half days to prevent myself from becoming too exhausted.
I manage an active senior center (55+ recreation & social) within the parks & recreation dept. Some days, my job is heavily administrative and I'm at my desk a lot, and other days I’m interacting with our members, at meetings or helping to host a special program. Special programs are exhausting, so I’m glad we only have those a couple times per month.
I’m also worried about “COVID brain.” I’m doing a little bit of work from home (some administrative tasks) and I find it hard to concentrate. UGH
How long were you out of work before you went back? Do you plan to stick with half days for a while?
Sending healing energy your way!