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Just diagnosed with COVID. Any suggestion for treatment

Posted by codered032 @codered032, Jul 15, 2023

I was on vacation this week. A fellow passenger sneezed on me and I immediately felt the COVID virus entering my nose/lungs. With in 12 hours I was having light chills and fatigue. Day two(today) I was diagnosed with Covid. My symptoms so far are mild. Temp 99.8-102. Nasal congestion, light chills and mild fatigue. The Urgent Care dr recommend no treatment second to my CKD. I am staying hydrated, chicken soup, vitamins and Tylenol. I messaged my nephrologist but doesn’t expect to hear from him until Tuesday. So far no breathing issues just coughing. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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codered032 | @codered032 | Aug 23, 2023
In reply to @gingerw "@codered032 Personally, if I was in your shoes, I would contact my treating doctor who handled..." + (show)
@gingerw

@codered032 Personally, if I was in your shoes, I would contact my treating doctor who handled the MCD. I would ask him/her their thoughts on getting a Rituximab infusion. [By the way, has your nephrologist told you the reason for doing an infusion?] Are you still on tacrolimus? I looked up information about Rituximab, but didn't see why it might be recommended. I did see where it can further suppress your immune system.

Hope this helps, and please let me know what you decide.
Ginger

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Thank you for your thoughts. I am concerned about many side effects. I plan on having another round of labs taken before my next nephrologist visit. If things are still looking good I am not going with the infusion. Plus the cost $$ is expensive. How are doing with your journey? Many Blessings being sent your way.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 23, 2023
In reply to @codered032 "Thank you for your thoughts. I am concerned about many side effects. I plan on having..." + (show)
@codered032

Thank you for your thoughts. I am concerned about many side effects. I plan on having another round of labs taken before my next nephrologist visit. If things are still looking good I am not going with the infusion. Plus the cost $$ is expensive. How are doing with your journey? Many Blessings being sent your way.

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@codered032 Thank you for the blessings, very much appreciated! My journey continues, one day at a time.
Ginger

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