Doctor Mike Hansen - I got covid BA4 BA5 - Covid Update

What is the COVID BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting so many people?
Coronavirus Updates - As BA.5 spreads, the White House warns that Covid is not over. BA.5 is the most contagious (most transmissible) covid variant so far. The subvariant has become dominant among new U.S. cases.
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[@shelleysykes8071]

I'm in South Africa and I can tell you that a lot of people who got covid (BA4 or 5) have said they either felt like they had food poisoning days before or days after they were diagnosed with covid. The stomach virus symptoms seem to be symptoms of the variant itself, not a separate illness.

[@cmb3737]

Vomited with both infections. Main complaint

[@sduncan0048]

I had diarrhea severe with Delta COVID for two months.

[@aftselite_speed1941]

axactly!!!! these doctors with hidden AGENDAS are frauds!! its dessimnated inflammation period!!!

[@griselgriselda2901]

Yeah this is true, my little brother was vomiting and I haven’t anything but crackers for two days and my throat. Just hurt so bad…

[@jennyjumpjump]

Nausea was my 1st symptom

[@nickfzar]

Thanks for taking the time to make this one, its always great to get a medical professionals opinion of what its actually like to get covid. Glad you back in good health!

[@Fromplefeet]

I'm 60, and I tested positive the 4th of July. I haven't ran a fever in 20 years. My Son and his Wife got it, (they both work in schools) and I came home and my partner was sick a day later. My throat wasn't to sore, but Hers was pretty bad. Fever topped at 102, and the muscle aches were the worse, and any sleep I missed in the last 60 years, I caught up on. Went to my brothers and his wife that I hadn't seen in several years, (before I had symptoms, I pulled out of their driveway and thought metallic taste, fever came on in an hour), and he is extremely HIGH risk. With a pace maker, leukemia, he just got over pneumonia, and COVID. And is 76 years old. So I've been praying they haven't contracted it from Me. They live in the country, and aren't around a lot of people. I've been SO concerned about him getting sick from Me. Today is, day number 12 for them, and he says they are, "good." I spent around 2 hours in their home, eating, using the bathroom, took a couple selfies. OMG, the guilt of thinking you might of made someone sick, is very upsetting. So I've been isolating, this is my day 12, and going to try and go back to delivery driver/work today.

[@skylineuk1485]

Most people ain’t overly infectious until about 2 days after the first symptoms. The biggest issue is how long after it seems to be away are you still infectious which for loads of people we know looks like 9 days making a mockery of the 5 days in the UK bs.

[@maretvilla1531]

It's amazing it's mostly, if not all, the vaccinated that's getting sick of covid nowadays.

[@luckysurfer9097]

@@maretvilla1531 And it's mostly the unvaxxed who are dying nowadays.

[@julial3758]

@@skylineuk1485 Actually they say 2 days before the first symptoms is the most infectious time. which is scary becuase you wouldn't know if the person got it . Right.. Just try to avoid anyone if infected. Over here or us is also 5 days only.. and they're already running around.. so that's why this hasn't ended... For most people such as children & healthy people, the vaccinated, it isnt as bad anymore.. but really for the already ill, weak and diseased..it can still be fatal.

[@julial3758]

@@maretvilla1531 That's not true.. my baby & toddler nieces both got covid.. and all of us the adults are vaccinated did not get it from them even when we didn't know and had long exposure with them without our masks on. We were definately in close contact inside a car with close window all day long drive. None of us got it from them. So don't try to send false information about vaccinated people getting sick. This is my experience.. and my last vaccination was already 8 mos ago. the medicine is still working for all of us. My dad is also senior..he didn't get it from them either.. bc he's vaccinated.

[@doo_da_day]

Thank you for speaking about the sore throat! I am now 5 days into covid and the sore throat is excruciating! You are the first person to even mention it

[@biggerm8753]

How long did sore throat last for you?

[@doo_da_day]

@@biggerm8753 it began mild, which was 3 days after testing positive. Then very bad(like razor blades in my throat) on day 2, and gone by day 4

[@drpamelamozingo4079]

I’ve just had Covid for the second time in 6 months. I was so surprised how different it’s been this time. No fever, no cough.. but sore throat and the main sx was extreme runny nose which was almost like v bad Hayfever with itching and tearing eyes. Tinnitus and an unreal feeling.. 3 days of that and that’s it. The sore throat went away quickly with Betadine throat spray which we can get here in Asia. Last time I got GI sx a couple of weeks after I had recovered. I wondered it it was related. I also was sick a few times with other bugs after that first Covid infection. I hope this is it now for a while! That’s just too many episodes this year 😬 Glad you’re feeling better!

[@angiebq]

Same here!! It was really painful!

[@RbdFan4lif3]

Me too! Day 4 and my throat is unbearable. I can’t swallow. Feels like I have knives in my throat. Praying it goes away soon!

[@charmc4152]

Sorry to hear you spent the month of June being ill. Glad to hear that in the grand scheme of things, your experiences were relatively mild. Wishing you abundantly good health and happiness! 🙂

[@gbgary]

my wife and I, 60/68 yrs old, have it now. her day 12, me day 9. it's been like a head cold. slight cough, sneezing, mild sore throat in the beginning (mornings only), stuffy nose. didn't slow us down at all. still positive but symptom free now. 👍🏻

[@BananaJSSI]

My wife is 62 with asthma and I am 58 and we caught covid from two triple jabbed people and we are not jabbed. Everyone I talk to who has been jabbed has had covid worse than we did.

[@gbgary]

@@BananaJSSI we were both vaxed. her once, JJ. me 3 with Mod. her's was way over a year ago. my 3rd 8 months ago. as more came out about the vaxes, and omicron being mild, I decided no more for me. glad you're well.

[@ejc_8888]

So glad your better! Thank you for the information as always. You are a truly amazing human being very humble...blessings to you from London 🙏

[@kgurl]

In one month, Feb 2022, I had a significant home fire, that I put out myself before fire fighters but my lungs & entire body felt yucky then 3 weeks later I got covid. From then to now I've had crappy lungs and upper respiratory issues that have almost completely cleared up in the last 3 weeks!! I hear you for sure & wish you a super duper speedy recovery 😍

[@maryswanson9982]

Glad you’re doing well.

[@colorcolorwad1202]

It's more likely smoke damage to your lungs

[@Vidis88]

I also got sick in februari and also still have issues like you, dont thinkthe fire have anything to do with it. I,m young and healty

[@borountree4539]

I've heard of so many people getting food poisoning soon after Covid lately it is hard to believe it is not related if only by a reduced ability to fend off the bug or the ability to detect bad food.

[@ladywhitefalcon]

I had same after being sick stomach issues like crazy and we all ate same thing in house yet I was the one with symptoms. I think you may be right.

[@foreveryoung999]

Covid virus hides in the gut even after you test negative.

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@ladywhitefalcon i had mild Covid and I took a probiotic daily during my symptoms. I had one lose stool. I do believe had I not taken probiotic I would have diarrhea. The soar throat was the worst. My symptoms lasted 4 days. I'm back to 100% now. I think they should encourage people to take probiotics if they test positive. I'm an RN .

[@rybonm2343]

Something is going around. I didn’t have Covid but I got food poisoning 2x I had to drink water and unhealthy Gingerale that really settled my stomach

[@winblood8758]

Interesting, had upset stomach 10 days after infection. We had potentially bad pork meat. But I was the only one affected.

[@kevinstewart4579]

So glad to hear that you're feeling better Dr Hansen. Best wishes.

[@lynnb7681]

I had covid in May and it was just like that. The worst part was the sore throat in the same exact spot you pointed to. The sore throat made it so painful to swallow that it woke me up each time. As long as I wasn't swallowing, it wasn't bad. I was convinced it was strep throat, but the nurse said no - you need a covid test. Sure enough. Glad to hear you made it through!

[@Kelless629]

When did your sore throat start to subside? I hope you are all better now.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your situation here. I hope you continue to be well.

[@juliewatson2281]

Glad to see you improving. Don’t overdo it!

[@dedelin4356]

So happy to hear that you are feeling much better!

[@MelBlossom]

Ugh same thing happened to me... finally had to go see live music and boom COVID. Day 3 was really the worst unbelievable headache, chills and hot flashes and everything you described but no puking... just gurgling stomach. Took almost 3 weeks to stop feeling like I had a cold. Glad you recovered.

[@kymberliethefreespiritedone]

Thanks for sharing Dr. H! Glad you're doing well now

[@Lifewithpmdd]

Had Covid in Jan of 2022. It felt like a bad sinus infection with a cold. Head congestion, clogged ears, sore throat , hoarseness, dry cough and fatigue. All symptoms went away after 5 days but cough lasted 2 weeks. Glad you’re feeling better.

[@elmsanti574]

Are you got better now..? Im sorry, just a concern..

[@Lifewithpmdd]

@@elmsanti574 Yes I’m better. No long covid. The only real issue was fatigue but that’s better as well. Thanks for asking. Have a wonderful day.

[@McChrister]

Same here…5 days in bed with fatigue, fevers, chills and general malaise with Covid(tested at home…) Took 2 weeks to really get back to myself. Not vaccinated….Glad you are better!🙏🏼👋🏼🇨🇦

[@elli003]

Sounds like what I had. Got plenty of rest .........no problem.

[@Lifewithpmdd]

@@McChrister thank you. I’m glad you’re better as well. I’m not vaccinated either.

[@alexwallace6120]

I'm sorry you got it and glad you recovered. The stomach/intestinal bugs sounded bad .Once when I was 22 and a student in Mexico ,I got a intestinal bug for 3 days and was only able to tolerate liquids .I finally saw a Dr. and was put on antibiotics and was cured.

[@mochapoundcake]

I always learn something new from watching your videos. Thanks and glad to hear you’re back to normal. 👍👍

[@Fullblown671]

I tested positive on 7/1/22 and retested seven days later and I still tested positive. I retested seven days later again (which is today) and finally tested negative. I could've tested negative a little earlier than 15 days but I just wanted to keep it consistent with the 7-day timeframe. The symptoms that really bothered me was the sore throat, migraines, and persistent dry cough. It's been over two weeks and I'm still coughing, however, no where near as bad as a couple weeks ago. I did not develop a cold/runny nose (thank God). So anyways, here are the symptoms I experienced in order: painful sore throat, lower back pain, migraines, dry cough, on/off low-grade fevers, chills, loss of smell and taste. FYI: This is the first time I've gotten Covid and I'm triple vaccinated. I've always worn a mask since the pandemic started in 2020 and have never let my guard down. This shows how contagious this Omicron variant is. 😔 Stay safe people! 😷

[@OtisThorpe518]

Got covid 2 weeks ago. Was finally feeling better 2 days ago but today got a headache and fees like a fever- the nausea is ongoing… my throat is fine

[@operamom3303]

Yes same 11 days until neg

[@lax6269]

Wow those vaccines really work…

[@geod3589]

I got it 3 weeks ago, only lingering affect is cough. Still testing positive though, :(

[@OtisThorpe518]

@@geod3589 wow for 3 weeks testing positive?

[@EvaJ976]

I had horrible ringing in my ears and night sweats 😣😢 . Also after I ate , I felt weak and fainted a lot . Finally shook this virus 🦠 the coughing and everything else , after 3 weeks ! Wishing everyone good health . Thank you for the informative video Doctor 👨‍⚕️and be well !

[@kikiob3628]

I just had Covid a couple weeks ago. For 2 days I had the dizziness and felt like i was going to faint. I finally took some iver -mektin and the next day is was basically gone. I was fine in 1 week. Unjabbed too.

[@Harj85]

Did you have jab

[@stacyvakassian2334]

Why after you ate?

[@sfinnigan1055]

My sister (early 50's) started fainting soon after her first booster. Only recently came out of hospital after major heart surgery - no previous problems.

[@wilhelmtell3427]

@@kikiob3628 Sounds like a common cold, are you all hysterical? Not everyone who has the flu has Covid.

[@sua7142]

Is great that you are feeling better! Keep informing us and bringing light in terms of knowledge for poeple! 🤩

[@beautifulportland9592]

Welcome back . . .you were truly missed . . . glad you are healthy again! God Bless

[@Erin60147]

I had the exact same symptoms. The sore throat was terrible. Swallowing like you said… not so much eating and drinking . Ending with the fatigue. I was boosted in October also. This was my first time getting COVID. Glad you are better!

[@biggerm8753]

How long did sore throat last? I’m in day five and the sore throat is terrible

[@alleyoop5185]

@@biggerm8753 did you try the iodine gargle? That worked for me

[@Denis-mw2jh]

@@biggerm8753 same here, on day 5 now and my throat isn’t getting better. How about you today?

[@BobbiPSL]

@@Denis-mw2jh Thanks for letting me know that I was getting a little worried because I’m on day four right now and I still have a sore throat and nasal congestion and a little bit of a fever. My work will probably be asking me to go back to work on day five but I’m gonna take the full 10 days that the CDC suggests. I’m not so worried now that I know that so I throat is lingering for other people

[@Denis-mw2jh]

@@BobbiPSL I guess it varies from person to person. For me the sore throat is pretty much gone now after day 7. Thank god! First days was really horrible as every little sip of water was killing me

[@Viola_Gaymer]

Glad you’re feeling better. I experienced pretty much the same back in June when I finally got it but it was bad, including the sore throat you experienced and also headaches. I was sick for about 2 weeks, and near the end of the first week I developed sharp heart/chest pains just as I did when I got my vaccines and booster. I also had aches and combined with the headaches I was miserable. Now I’m still suffering from the fatigue unfortunately and it has been a complete struggle. I hope you enjoyed The Eagles concert. I played with them in Savannah, GA for the opening of their tour. Long but really great concert!

[@elmsanti574]

Look, i had a serum that can cure you.. its also heals me.. if you wanna try it.. ill gonna give u serum.. my mom has been infected monht ago.. in her 4th day of isolation, i left my job to give her.. well she not a fan of that serum, but she has take it as option coz her doctor gave her so many anti biotics... then on her 7th day she get well and her doctor zoom her, then as doctor ask my mom.. she agreed a recomendation to get on work .. she 76 yrs old..

[@koreyb]

I had the headaches, too. It was terrible. High fever. Sore muscles and joints. Cough, sore throat. I could barely get out of bed for about two days. Then started feeling better on day 3 and got back to normal by day 5.

[@Viola_Gaymer]

@@koreyb Oof at least you had a quick turnaround. Honestly, the chills/aches combined with the headaches was the absolute worst for me. Did you experience any post symptoms?

[@koreyb]

@@Viola_Gaymer Fortunately, just a little bit of fatigue. Back to normal in about 5 to 6 days total.

[@koreyb]

@@Viola_Gaymer And the headache was terrible. That was the worst symptom for me.

[@OrlandoAponte]

Tested positive for the first time on July 4. A lot of people I know who've dodged COVID since the start have been getting sick lately. This newest subvariant is nasty (at least in terms of transmissibility)

[@tyrieleyson]

Yep July 2nd first time. More than 6m after booster.

[@Thatcher8888]

Same. I tested positive for the first time on July 4 and had the exact same symptoms after avoiding COVID for 2.5 years. This virus is no joke!

[@juliannacalifornia]

Me too! Dodged it for 2.5 years, then got this one. Ive heard the same from several others.

[@jessicamedlin6675]

Me too. First time getting the virus and have had it since just before July 4th. It’s been horrible!!! For me the worst symptoms have been migraines and body aches especially in my lower back. Had night sweats last night and sore throat started today. I did have the cough and difficulty breathing in the early days of feeling ill. I’m vaccinated but not boosted.

[@Ginger-wv6nr]

Same here positive July 8th for the first time and 7 months after the booster dose…plus the people I got from were not vaccinated and dodged for 2.5 years….we met at beach…what I think is that our antibody levels are probably the same at the time we got COVID…close to 0

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

I feel for you Doc, I’m going through it right now. Wishing you all the. Best.

[@mrnavigator3816]

Only saw this video today. So glad you are okay and recovered and that we can see more of your videos in future. 👐👐 greetings from south africa

[@alexskinner340]

Hey Dr. Mike, glad you’re better! Long covid is scary, too! It’s my understanding that they don’t know what factors influence one person to get long covid and another person not to get it, but I hope you’ll include plenty of rest and recuperation for yourself, in case that makes any difference!

[@williamtyndale1402]

If you have been injected you can't discount vaccine damage being called long covid.

[@mariaannafarrugia5374]

The more vaccines one takes the more long haul COVID one experience.

[@alexskinner340]

@@mariaannafarrugia5374 what’s your source for that information?

[@K1K2Daniels]

Maybe this is what I have 🤒 cuz I swear I’ve had spouts of covid for the past 2 months. Literally every three weeks I get these awful symptoms- extreme fatigue, headache and fever. So annoying because I’m healthy! Take vitamin D, zinc, the works. Never took any potions and now I’m thinking that I should’ve. What’s going on

[@mistyscar4460]

Just got over it myself too, but I also had nausea, vomiting, and soft stools. I had all the symptoms you had as well but my voice was hoarse as well. Glad you are better now! Stay safe. Blessings

[@sheilaemadian]

Same! It was pure hell! Worst nausea of my life. Worse than my pregnancies.

[@elmsanti574]

Try the serum that heals me and some others in the phil. 2021 and here month ago in texas my mom and a nurse from omicrone.. same serum. Well i know the exeperience.. but its not hopeless..

[@chandralawson1954]

I'm glad you're feeling better Dr!🖤

[@Shabana_Hailey]

I am glad you are much better now. Keep being cautious and continue the best you can. Thankyou. stay safe.

[@LTVoyager]

It certainly appears now that Geert Vanden Bossche was correct 18 months ago when he predicted that mass vaccination of people sick with a virus would lead to rampant mutation of the virus. He was widely criticized at the time, but being right is the best response to criticism.

[@patsmith8035]

I am convinced that the mutations are coming from the vaccines

[@LTVoyager]

@@patsmith8035 I won’t go as far to say I am convinced, but I am certainly highly suspicious. Geert is the only person I know of who predicted this before it happened and said why he thought it would happen. He seems to have been pretty much spot on in his predictions. He has also predicted a much nastier variant is likely to occur that will escape most vaccines and I think we are already seeing that develop with BA.5.

[@patsmith8035]

@@LTVoyager I wish I could say this prediction is wrong but I am convinced it is, we have a tough time ahead especially for those who have taken the vaccine, virtually my whole family, it is heartbreaking

[@witchy_whysteria]

Here in the netherlands unexplained surge in hospitalisations of many young people, not related to covid....now they try to blame long covid, whilst there is a clear connection between boosters and emergency calls and overdeath rates....I am so glad I refused any shot...never trusted these pfizer criminals.

[@luckysurfer9097]

@@patsmith8035 Only thing is, if you're not inoculated and you get sick, now you're inoculated and the virus mutates.

[@donnamartinez5326]

Glad to hear you are ok. Really appreciate your informative videos!

[@leeboriack8054]

Doc, so very sorry that you are ill. May you have a fast and boring recovery.

[@michedaisy]

Glad you’re better. I contracted Norovirus once and I thought I was going to die. Have not contracted covid, yet. Been exposed many times, and closely as my husband has had it twice now. Anyway, glad you’re well. Thanks for the updates.

[@rosemorris7912]

Norovirus is a beast!

[@sarahrose1454]

I’d rather have Covid than norovirus any day!

[@barbaramartel9005]

I also had norovirus in 2016 I thought I was gonna die I was very sick but thank God I have never contacted COVID don’t know what that feels like and don’t want to.

[@fernandobermudez8546]

Our 20 year old daughter is spending her summer in Dublin Ireland on a College Internship. She got infected and tested positive for COVID. Given the mid June timeframe we believe it was Omicron BA4 or BA5. Her symptoms were fatigue,mild fever , coughing , and some congestion. Her fever symptoms lasted about 2 days and was over all her symptoms in less than a week. She had been vaccinated but not boosted. She not shared any news about lingering symptoms.

[@Melaniexb1]

Thank you Dr Mike for throughly explaining your symptoms! And all your help and knowledge! Sorry you have both the newest variant and then food poisoning! Bet cause your resistance was down , you didn’t fight off the food bug! ( my mothers famous statement!)

[@mikebatterham4970]

Good job mate well explained after watching heaps to find symptoms lying here sick finally you nailed it cheers Mike

[@leeretaschen231]

Day 3 for me. Been not unlike a mild cold. Started with a scratchy throat. Mild headache and runny nose the next morning. Headache was gone by that evening. Never had a fever or lethargy, but I did lose my sense of style and my sense of humor.

[@alexkeen5113]

You've clearly got it back again lol

[@Levejr]

I have been doing well all this time - masking, etc....a family member went out without a mask and then 3 days later - had your exact symptoms. I was around that family member and caught it myself. I slept a lot too and I had a searing headache for the first 3 days. The fatigue took along with everything else took about 2 weeks as well. I am glad you are on the mend.

[@nomadnomad8571]

Not wearing a mask was the cause????

[@stephaniesnow9088]

My family had COVID in December 21 and we were surprised when our tests came back positive. It seemed like we had strep throat instead. Glad to hear your story.

[@elmsanti574]

Im trying yo reach out poeple w covid in texas.. i been healed and handfull of poeple by a serum in philippine , now im in texas.. just month ago my 77 yrs old mother was infected in her work.. by 4th day , give her the serum.. at 7 days she get well by 10 days, shes back to work w/o side effect.. any body can read this and reach me out..

[@glort4671]

Thank u for explaining things in a way I can understand. Love watching your videos.

[@gabyk6469]

Glad you’re better! We somehow got it and we almost went to the hospital, we were so sick 😭

[@ndzn8546]

It's good you've been able to get back to physical training! Given that, I'd love to hear your advice on working out after COVID and any suggestions and precautions to consider on the road back to exercising at full intensity.

[@jendrake3956]

I am glad you are ok. My mom unfortunately has Covid now. Not sure which strain. Hoping she has a speedy recovery.

[@heatherlouise166]

I'm a healthcare worker in the ER and remarkably, this is my first bout of covid. I believe I got it due to a flight I took, not from sick patients or coworkers. I have much of the same symptoms as you: started with throat tickle, ramped up to very sore throat by the end of the day. At that point, I developed a fever that ranges between 99-101 and never goes away. 2 days in, I've lost my sense of taste and smell but it's variable. Some things smell/taste fine, others weird, others not at all. Right now, the fatigue and nausea are the most debilitating symptoms. Started coughing today, at first dry, now it's becoming more productive. In respect to your food poisoning, I can't believe how many patients were coming in with those symptoms during the time you had it. It's leveled off but for awhile, every other patient had severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, etc.

[@jansmith3158]

for lose of taste and smell look up Dr bergs vids on this. also for covid look up "Dr David brownstein iodine coivd vids. = this works quickly.

[@jasonsadventure]

Holy cow! Same here... a *sore throat* that lasted for a few days but really hurt when swallowing for 2 days and it took about 2 weeks before I stopped coughing up stuff. Generally, like a cold, sort of. I had no food poisoning though. Thanks man for all your work!

[@1Mannco]

I just got over it after a week. Late last Sunday [8 days ago] I felt like I was coming down w/a cold/flu. Haven't been sick in many years and then it was just that yearly Dec 1. slight cold. Monday I felt sick w/a light fever, slight cough every 10 min. I slept terribly, tossing and turning, sweating and very exhausted. I hadn't had a bad flu in over 20 years. Took covid home test=positive. Next day, Tues was exhausted but felt a little better during late afternoon, went to the ATM. That night I was exhausted, couldn't sleep again, sweated tossed around..AND I had the "most terrible sore throat" ever!!..I didn't have Hall's throat lozenges, got some the next day, so I chewed ice, drank ice water every 20 min, used an ice pack on my face and throat to small benefit. Wed I was better, I'd shower twice a day all week in a 10 min 'Hot shower' then cold for a few min. trying to wake up my immune system. Ran some errands Wed w/a mask staying away from people. Still had a slight 15 min cough and I'd spit up flem a few times a day. I got early morning sun for 15 min, took good fish oil, 3 eggs and vitamins but no drugs like Plaxlovid. Thursday I felt a lot better, not tired, not feverish, slept good and even better on Friday. Now that was 5 days, the first 2.5 days was the worst. It's Monday now and I don't think I have it, going to self test maybe. I wear a mask 'everywhere.'.. "Except" the gym a few days before I felt fever. I do wipe everything 'after' but I should do it 'beforehand too.' Maybe got it in that "small steamroom" for 10 min w/5 older people in there. I won't do that again, lol. My Starbucks French Roast tasted like Folgers for a few days, lol. Been vaccinated twice w/the booster 5 months ago. I hear a newer better 2nd booster coming out this fall so I'll wait for that, plus I hope it's true to being stronger immune wise if you've had it.

[@wilsont1010]

How much did you spend on Paxlovid?

[@jasonsadventure]

@@wilsont1010 Just a $5 co-pay.

[@dawnelivingstone8409]

My husband and I had COVID mid May and 2weeks later we were knocked out again with a gastro bug. This was worse than the COVID. This is interesting 🧐

[@nancys1016]

I had covid about the same time and came down with stomach flu shortly after recovering also.

[@Nuneven]

Maybe your immune system was still run down from fighting covid and got lazy?

[@ccburro1]

I had a nasty gastro bug in June- lasted 2 weeks-dropped to 88 pounds. But no other symptoms so I didn’t think it could be COVID.

[@GailDenise2015]

Glad to hear and see you are back to your full self from this never ending Covid-19. I am so lucky and grateful that I've been able to avoid catching this virus. Stay well.

[@Slacker65AMG]

Most people haven't had it or if they have, haven't even recognised the fact - that's how severe it can be. That said if you are 80+ years old with a compromised immunity (which at 80 most are) it can be as severe as, if not worse than influenza. Be wary of the jabs though - they are probably worse than the disease itself, especially if you are not immuno-compromised..

[@aggieschoonover4235]

I hope you have a speedy recovery, without complications.

[@bobbiesox6289]

Very glad you are better! Take care!!

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

Dr Mike I was treated for strep throat every summer I visited my grandmother as a kid. I returned one summer as a much older person. The sore throat was intolerable. I would drool because swallowing was more than I could handle. 2 Vicodin didn't touch it. A 90 year old cousin is a compounding pharmacist and he made me a "throat swab". It is mentioned in the Merk Manual but it is not specific. I was given Q tips that looked like an animal swab because it's longer than those encountered in the hospital. Swabbed my throat and my throat was better. Eight hours later swabbed it again. Sore throat gone. I could taste eugenol or oil of cloves but there was more to it than that. Goodluck. Glad you are feeling better.

[@pamelajones8166]

Thanks for the feedback on your past experience. I always keep clove oil on hand because it's also excellent for toothaches. Never thought of using it on a painfully sore throat but I definitely believe you when you say it works. :)

[@aikoshimada3167]

I wonder if it had iodine in it.

[@jgriffin282]

Not enough talk about early treatment like this. Right now we basically do nothing to help stop the virus from replicating in our respiratory system. It makes sense to attack the virus where it likes to live, in our throat and nasal passages.

[@chickensdontsurf]

I did this for strep, as well, I got better in less than 24 hrs.

[@ninacohen5401]

Would gargling also help?? And what should I put in the water I gargle with? (Feeling very very slightly tender in my throat, comes and goes, for the past few days. Refuse to entertain the possibility of illness, calling myself a hypochondriac.) Just started a fitness regime this week, hitting the PT 'gym' daily, tried a zero gravity treadmill for the first time today! Felt like walking in waist deep water, 75% of my weight was supported. I can't exercise if I get sick. Bummer. Really hope I'm imagining it...Bad luck to experience a once in a hundred year pandemic...

[@venkataponnaganti]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you recovered.

[@soomisher]

Thanks for this video! I watched another one that talked about a Covid combo of strep and pneumonia and started to worry but my symptoms aligned with yours.

[@catwoolf11]

Glad you're back up and at 'em. Your face looks pretty thin, but you're looking good and your words are as smart as ever!

[@jacklily999]

Thanks for sharing your experience as many would think that mild symptoms might just be a cold. Incredible to think that it would keep you out for 2 weeks, just a reminder that not every is asymptomatic

[@martinep6293]

I am amazed you got sick, and very glad it never reached a "concerning" point. Funny (to me) your symptoms seem very similar to those I had back in February 2020. I just did not get them in one "lump". First I came home with a slight fever, but strangely started shaking uncontrollably(hands mostly) for about 2 minutes. That night the fever increased, and I decided to increase it some more by staying in bed with a burning hot watet bottle on my chest. Next day feeling wobbly. By day 3 back to normal. 3 weeks later sore throat, not a sound out. Also took 3 days to resolve I even felt great. 3 weeks later a very strong back ache (never had back pain before). Could not find a position to lay flat without feeling it. Then same thing, it took 3 days to totally resolve and I felt great. 3 weeks later upset stomach...you get the drill. I do not feel like it was "long" covid, there have been no symptoms after an "annoying" 2 to 3 months in early 2020. I was not tested, stayed away from the med. offices like the plague at the time- no offense a lot of my friends are MDs.

[@cybersnake8]

So sorry to hear you were unwell! A very bad example to set though in June going to a packed concert. Especially when we knew the virus was still around and aggressive.

[@princeismypitbull5432]

I had Covid-19 for 3 weeks

[@fancylatina2096]

Thank you for sharing. Glad that you're doing well. Stay safe 🙏 ❤️

[@kerstinlampert7337]

So happy to hear you are feeling well now. I, too, came down with it, July4 weekend. Brain fog, coughing, runny nose. No sore throat, no fever. I got the PCR test at CVS and the molnupiravir rx (a 5 day course). In 7 days, I was better. As an immuno-compromised person, I'm grateful that it wasn't a hospitalization.

[@jenniferreneegarnes-colema9936]

I’m glad you are feeling better

[@joshs3436]

That test is not for covid. Stop getting your news from CNN.

[@TotalTennisGeek]

Thanks for sharing this! So happy to hear you recovered.

[@stevebomonster]

RT-PCR is a research tool not diagnostic, cycle threshold rate, sorcery not science

[@richardmonson8657]

Thank you for the update. Glad you are feeling well again. My wife woke up this morning with sore throat. We had just traveled across the country from Georgia to Montana. While in Denver we went to the Avett Brothers concert at Red Rocks. May be the culprit for the sore throat. Like you I love raw oysters, but think I will pass for a long while. I can’t think of much worse than that for two days.

[@Nuneven]

Red Rocks is the best, innit?

[@ozzman1997]

Sore throat is pretty much always my first symptom when a cold or flu coming on. I caught something back in January (2 months after being boosted, and 3 days after being in a room with someone who tested positive) which began the same way, but then transformed into a week and a half of head congestion with a nasally voice. Hardly any mucus at all, although at times my nose would just start running profusely like a faucet. Never got tested for COVID so unfortunately I’ll never know what it was, but this had to be the most mild upper respiratory infection I’d ever experienced…Usually colds knock me down for at least 4-5 days.

[@lanadellhatestheclock3325]

Wow! So glad you are feeling better.

[@floramendoza7575]

Thanks for your honest and through feedback during this Covid crisis. Glad to read that you are doing better. From the initial outbreak I have followed your feed and your tips have kept me and my 93 year old mom, Covid Free. We still wear our masks when we are around people we do not know....movies...grocery stores..... Eating only outdoors at restaurants. A new way of living for us to keep safe...... Thank You Again!

[@vickieyoung7122]

I think masks are key...I am 66..unvaxed and so far no COVID...also take vit D C and zinc...use hand sanitizer when out...I am usually the only one in the grocery with a mask on... that's ok...makes me special...lol

[@zoeydeu2261]

My friend had covid 3 weeks ago, likely either BA4 or BA5 variant. She also said the key symptom was she felt like her throat was on fire. And it took a few days to test positive on the rapid antigen test

[@nanekkii]

My husband had the throat on fire symptom too. We got Covid in Europe while on vacation in early June…

[@Singh-pk8re]

Hey does ba4 5 took a long day for quarantine like Delta 14

[@michaeld5770]

I too had the worst sore throat ever. It also hurt my ears. Developed a gagging cough. Second time this has occurred in 4 months.

[@mzgri]

@@michaeld5770 me too with the sore throat and even hurting in the ears.

[@juliehoward7396]

My throat and nostrils were on fire best described what I felt last night.

[@ishmaeldeleon5124]

Glad you are feeling better 😊 thank you for the great information ℹ️

[@tanzyweaver9546]

I'm so sorry you were sick.God bless you!

[@hanafri8]

My son and daughter in law also caught covid recently after attending a David Bowie event in Liverpool. My son lost his taste,and smell,and they were both very sick,and tired afterwards,took them also about two weeks to recover. They were both vaccinated. Think wearing your mask 😷 in crowded spaces are still very important.

[@DominicToretto..2090]

Since the arrival of Delta and especially Omicron masks do not provide much protection unless every single person is wearing an n95 mask single layer ear Loops do absolutely nothing so they would have caught it either way that's the biggest misconception especially morso nowadays to put it bluntly it's more or less a false sense of security just like the vaccines are as I've known so many of my vaccinated counterparts who have gotten covid over the last several months and their outcome seems to be much worse than people like myself who decided to wait out the vaccination roll out I was sick for just about 4 days with covid-19 back in January with my symptoms progressively getting much better and snow blowing my driveway the same week whereas people like my boss were sick for upwards of 3 weeks and had to be put on steroids and antibiotics and it's been like that for many fully vaccinated individuals that I know and seen I know personally have one person who has had four doses and has had covid-19 6 times every time he has had it has been moderate and no walk in the park makes me really start to question the vaccines

[@madfrosty5228]

You do know that the masks everyone is wearing do not protect you from covid do you ?

[@mariav4097]

That mask does nothinh its just bad for lungs

[@F_U23]

Isn't David Bowie dead??? Your comment confuses me, please explain?

[@faithlessdrift4983]

Bwahahaha

[@michaelransom5841]

literally just got over it myself, and yes, it started with just a sore throat, at which point i tested positive... it only lasted a few days and it wasn't even bad enough to make me want to stay in bed. I feel fine now, but despite not having a cough during the few days of having it, I have since developed a mild and currently persistent cough... It's just a nagging tickle in the throat... it's strange. I've retaken the rapid test several times and it's consistently negative, but this cough just won't quit... I'm not quite 2 weeks out though so hopefully it will go away soon. But to your point about the soar throat... This must be a symptom of the newest variants... This thing spread like wildfire through just about everyone I know.... Super mild, but the first symptom, and the worst symptom was that crazy painful sore throat... but it was totally manageable with cough drops... and that sore throat has been the main complaint from everyone I know. Just thought i'd share.

[@living4christ]

I had it in Jan, the cough drops did help with my sore throat.

[@whatif2336]

SAME HERE! You wrote my story. Feel better soon ❤️‍🩹

[@dorismars7457]

It’s like swallowing pieces of broken glasses

[@zurielisra5209]

my cough persisted about 3 week to a month before it fully went away.

[@bamagrl26]

Thanks for sharing I find this very helpful.

[@asscracbelfrage]

I’m right in the middle of it now (I hope) and my throat hurts so much it scares me and leaves me without any sleep, I appreciate you shared your story.

[@seviregis7441]

Oh man, a double whammy. Thank God you’re recovering. Be extra careful, plagues and perils abound these days... you’re such a nice guy and always trying to help others. I watch a lot of news and other channels, and it seems like all the good people are getting clobbered in various ways. Strange times.

[@terriberrens2144]

Sounds just like my experience with covid. Just got over it to. I was tested positive on June 8. I'm just now almost back to normal. But still have light symptoms. Nausea, short of breath after climbing steps. Back to walking 3 blocks a day. Hopefully by September I can do my six blocks. Thank you for sharing.

[@OtisThorpe518]

Yea the nausea persists - its been 2 weeks since i got covid. Today i got the headache again and feels like a light fever.

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

@@OtisThorpe518 Are you eating the B.R.A.T diet (Bananas, Rice, Apple Sauce and Toast) diet? Also are sipping on some Pedialite or another drink for electrolytes. Being dehydrated and low on electrolytes can cause the same issues too. Also ibuprofen can cause serious stomach pain.

[@OtisThorpe518]

@@SouthFloridaSunshine its funny I think my nausea is actually from the cannabis withdrawal… I stopped smoking about 9 days ago too

[@jedgeorge3485]

Why is this considered not a big deal by the authorities?!

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dr. Mike I'm so glad that you got over this strength of Covid known as BA.5, and your food poison. Stay Safe & Healthy... Abrazos

[@Portia620]

Sounds horrible! Sorry to hear and glad your feeling better!

[@onlyredones]

Worst sore throat of my life. I couldn’t swallow food or water for 3 days. Got dehydrated. Also the worst continuous headache, ugh! I also had a cough and still do 4 days after my negative test with a tickle that drives me crazy. My symptoms started July 5. I had no runny nose or sneezing. Oh, and my sense of smell is gone and has not come back. I only partially lost my sense of taste. Everyone stay safe and be careful. Glad you are feeling better, Dr. Thank you for the informative video.

[@Johnmk24]

Glad you’re better. I’ve had both BA-5 & Omicron. I had exactly the same symptoms. I was shocked how fast & hard this thing hit. This new Variant is serious.

[@rupertperiwinkle4477]

Ba5 is Omicron.

[@Johnmk24]

@@rupertperiwinkle4477 It’s a mutated version of omicron that is called BA-4 or BA-5 or Deltacron. Dr. Berg referred to it that way for a reason. I get hospital briefings from Infectious Disease physicians at my Major metropolitan hospital ICU dept. It’s not called omicron to confuse the public, like yourself.

[@Szopki2]

I am sure you got your vaccine. Serious. And BUSTER TOO. Plus masks. Just like professionals recommend. They also get placebo. I mean vaccine. SO SERIOUS pandemic. ESPECIALLY in CNN and here. Enybody got sick for a flue today ? No? There is no such thing anymore. And what is a flue comparing to runny nose and so TERRIBLY SORE THROAT. Not even worth to mention it today. Hysteria hysteria hysteria. That can make you SICK ALL RIGHT. .

[@Szopki2]

@@Johnmk24 so WHAT MISTER EXPERT. Better get your vaccine. Big Ph. must earn fresh dough.

[@dannyho6786]

@@Johnmk24 Dr, Berg is MY docotr as well !!

[@rodneycooperLMSCoach]

Glad you're back to full health Mike. You helped me tremendously in early 2020 by explaining exactly what the virus does and how it behaves and also how to avoid it. This new variant has taken everyone by surprise and I will continue to avoid great gatherings, pubs, clubs and restaurants unless they are outside in this summer weather. I have never eaten shellfish having lived near a loch in Scotland and seen just how easy it is to pollute waters.

[@carolann1727]

I tested positive on July 12-scratchy throat, 3 days fever 101.5, then 99 for 2-3 days, but not all day. Body aches during the fever, 2 bouts diarrhea, pain behind my eyes, lost 80% of my taste and smell which lasted 3 days and wet cough from upper respiratory (not deep in the lungs) until yesterday which got progressively better, mild stuffy nose. I had every classic symptom except shortness of breath. I am 52 & unvaxxed. I took 3 doses of IVM and made it through fine. Definitely easier because it’s summer so my schedule is lighter. I could sleep late and nap as much as I needed, I wish I knew what variant it was. I am in southern region of the US on the east coast. I wouldn’t describe it like flu, it definitely has its own set of symptoms but the fatigue is very similar. Anyway that’s my story-I hope my body builds up antibodies now. I let the fever run about 8 hours before taking 1 Tylenol, then took 2 more Tylenol during the course of my illness. I felt it better to let my body fight it for as long as I could, but the body aches forced me into a Tylenol. Wasn’t the loss of taste & smell weird? I didn’t think that was happening much anymore. I assumed I was zinc depleted and began 70mg zinc everyday and it quickly returned to normal. I also took 500mg quercetin, 2000 vitamin C, 5000 D, 6mg melatonin pm, nigella sativa seeds.

[@OtisThorpe518]

Yes i only lost my taste and smell after 1 week of symptoms… basically after i was feeling better. Slowly getting taste back but can barely smell still

[@kt1696]

I wish I could get hold of Ivermectin, we can't get UK that I've found. Can you recommend a supplier, I'm presuming you are a US citizen. Hubby 74yrs on day 7 I'm 73yrs on day 4, he's struggling with the sore throat like razor blades and I'm suffering the cough which is causing me a lot of pain like being kicked by a donkey when I start to cough, in fact I'm trying very hard not to cough. Not vaxed , not had a sniffle in 4 years because we're very fit for our age and eat good food not junk, do brisk uphill walks every day normally, BMI of 23.2 him and me 21.3, don't smoke, not ever. My fully vaxed loved ones are just recovering from this virus. They're two weeks on now and still not back to normal.

[@justjanexxx]

Not vaxed? For real? Unbelievable stupidity

[@jennyjillcrochet523]

I am three days in and I have yet to lose my taste and smell I just have A fever of 101 on almost day 3. My face is really feeling sinus congested and I'm starting to get a really bad cold

[@carolann1727]

@@OtisThorpe518 Ok same thing happened to me-the loss of taste/smell came late to the party. What you can try to do is “train” your senses by exposing your nose to strong smells several times a day. Essential oils, perfume, peanut butter, mustard, Vick’s vapor rub. Not bleach, ammonia or alcohol-nothing dangerous. It’s like coaxing your senses into working properly again. Also up the zinc-this all related to zinc deficiency based on everything I’ve read which makes total sense to me since the body uses zinc when fighting infection.

[@nancyblake1679]

I can’t help worrying when someone starts exercising after ‘recovering’ from a viral illness. More so because it is reported that even mild covid can be followed by Long Covid. Very similar to ME/CFS, in which continued exertion can result in serious, long-term relapse. Taking it easy would be much safer than being proud at how soon you get back to working out. I wish you very well and certainly hope you keep safe!

[@NinaLMP]

Yes - There's a good interview that Dr. John Campbell did with a cyclist who has Long Covid.

[@jackienaiditch7965]

Absolutely! I was one of the unlucky one who got ME/CFS over 20 years ago, after a virus similar to Covid. I tried to push through the initial virus, and ended up pushing myself into permanent disability. I'm amazed and disheartened that there's not more discussion of long Covid and it's relation to ME/CFS. And I'm also pretty disgusted when I read how some doctors are pushing their long Covid patients to exercise. It's much more prudent to take it slow.

[@StarTempleOracle]

Have it right now. You have explained everything to a tee. Thank you for sharing your symptoms. So many people think this is just a cold or a flu and keep going out and not isolating. It’s spreading like crazy in OC right now. Orange County California.

[@mmanda515]

Right before even the original strain was known publicly, my young adult son had what we believe to have been Covid. He said it was THE worst sore throat he's ever had. Felt like swallowing razor blades, & the only thing that even kind of helped were those extreme Vicks brand vapo-cough drops. Glad you're feeling much better. Stay safe & be well.

[@jimmydandy9364]

He could have had a severe strep throat, that fits the symptoms - I've had acute strep and swallowing my saliva was TORTURE, the sharp pain would radiate to both ears like swords are piercing from the inside, out my ears, worst pain ever.

[@jeffmitchellberry70]

I also recently had what was presumably BA.5. This was my first time with COVID. I am vaccinated and have had two booster shots. I am 52 and a Type 1 diabetic (meaning I've had it since childhood and produce no insulin at all). I was in NYC for some personal business with my other half. My other half was having some pretty major surgery and I was there as caretaker. We arrived on June 28th. I felt my first symptom (a throat tickle) on the evening of July 4th, so I must have contracted it sometime on July 1st or 2nd. The only thing I was doing was walking from my hotel to local shops to get food or medicine, as I was otherwise confined to my hotel room. I was masking when indoors, so I probably contracted this on the street while in transit to local shops. The only symptoms I had were a sore throat and a cough that was triggered by phlegm in the throat. I also did not have major problems eating or drinking with my sore throat. Actually, the only time I felt the sore throat was when I coughed to clear the phlegm from my throat, but I will say that the sore throat in these instances was pretty darn sore....similar to feeling like I swallowed glass shards. I did not have a fever, chills, headaches (or aches in general), fatigue or any other typical flu symptoms. Only the sore throat and the corresponding cough. I tested positive on the morning of July 5th. I tested negative on the evening of July 7th. My symptoms were pretty much gone on the evening of July 7th, as well. So this was pretty short-lived for me. My other half never got it. I did get a separate room on the morning of July 5th. All in all, it wasn't too bad. I credit that to the vaccine and booster shots.

[@ericanders7674]

I got it a couple weeks ago and I had symptoms of headaches, body aches , flym no fever I was tired. Got over it in about 3 days accept for lingering cough. I've never had shots and none of the other versions of covid. To be honest I've had colds that were worst. Glad you recovered

[@sharon94503]

Thanks for not doing your part of getting vaccinated 😒

[@le_th_]

Remember, it's not ALL ABOUT YOU. If you have a healthy immune system, count your good fortune. Seriously. Remember that you can feel fine, while carrying the virus that is shedding, and SPEW THAT SHEDDING VIRUS EVERYWHERE YOU GO UNMASKED, infecting babies, the elderly, those with immune disorders/dysfunction, and never even realize you're leaving a path of misery and long-term health symptoms for others. It is WONDERFUL that you had such a mild, easy infection and I'm sincerely happy that you did. Now, THINK ABOUT SOMEONE ELSE BESIDE JUST YOURSELF. Just because you and I are fortunate doesn't mean that our social responsibility ends with us, we have a social obligation to be BADIC DECENT HUMAN BEINGS not forget that not everyone is as fortunate. You (and I) have been fortunate. Remember that, and also don't be a d*ck who doesn't give a d@mn about others who might not be as fortunate.

[@joanna0988]

@@le_th_ How do you know this person was spewing their virus everywhere? Vaccinated people can carry the virus and not be symptomatic but still shed it too. All my vaccinated friends have been traveling, going to concerts and getting covid. I'm not vaccinated because I have horrible reactions to vaccines so I've been homeschooling 3 kids for 2 years and barely seeing anyone.

[@montygemma]

@@le_th_ I agree with you. Where I live though nobody bothers anymore. I wore a mask but started to notice that I was almost about the only person in the supermarket still wearing one so 3 weeks ago I stopped, although I did leave a lot of space between me and the occasional old person still masked. I've avoided Coronavirus for 2 and a half years but within a fortnight of unmasking I got it. I honestly don't think that we should bring back restrictions anything like they were but places like shops, chemists, hospitals and surgeries etc, where vulnerable people have to go there should still be masks. Places like pubs, restaurants, concert halls, sports stadiums etc, no, because vulnerable people can avoid those places during a spike.

[@rickdiaz2629]

Flym lol you mean phlegm right? If you can’t spell you shouldn’t be giving out medical advice.

[@lydiaernst1412]

I had travelled in mid June. I had my 4th booster at the end of May and I wore a mask much of the time dependent on requirements etc. I returned June 23rd and felt a little tired but ok and thought I would have a nap and chalked it up to my long journey. Well, the next day, I had a very sore throat, fever, and extreme fatigue along with a ghastly headache that wouldn’t stop! I tested positive on June 25th! This was my first time getting Covid after 2 and a half years! I finally tested negative on July 12! It’s been basically 3 weeks. I lost my sense of smell and taste and my sore throat lasted for quite a few days. I had chills and a cough! The fatigue and lack of strength is extreme. I did keep well hydrated with water and tried to eat ok- fruit, toast mainly. But not much. Anyway I feel much more human today and I am gradually improving my mobility and need to improve my strength and stamina! It has really been a set back but I hope to be on the gradual entry program back to my old self! Wearing a mask in public areas and sanitizing is so important. I hope you feel better soon ! 😷

[@rosea1021]

True, masking is important, we always got it when off the mask eating not 6 feet away from our companion from different household.

[@jillthompson9265]

You POOR THING !!! Broke my heart hearing about your illness. I am so sorry . My mom has ba4 ? Maybe … she is a very healthy 81 old. Day 9 and clear of symptoms and STILL testing positive . She wan’t out of the house . But I convinced her to stay put .

[@randallrogers6608]

Been there twice. Glad you did well.

[@rfgeek]

I got Covid on 6/23 while on a business trip to Denver. I had the same symptoms as Dr Mike and 2 weeks later, still have a residual cough. I was not prepared at all to quarantine at the hotel. My advice to those who travel more than a week is to pack a thermometer, pulse oximeter, cough meds, etc. just in case.

[@elmsanti574]

If you ever visit texas it share the serum which heals me and others from delta and omicrone..

[@sherrymiller5487]

Glad you’re feeling better!

[@lourdesamosco993]

Good morning Dr, Mike Hansen ,GODBLESS always stay safe Dr. Mike .

[@pamallen4516]

I've chosen to literally stay @ home since Covid "began"...glad I have , BUT miss "outside" activities,. Glad you are better.

[@peterjf7723]

I had similar symptoms back in January. My cough didn't go after two weeks and my wife had me go to hospital. I spent one week on oxygen as my levels were low. It also messed with my blood sugar and I was given insulin for a few days.

[@elmsanti574]

I wish i could help .. i got a serum.. if you've talking about cough this is very effective.. in two days that goona be sudsides but your breathing defficulty.. 4 days before you'd free of plegm ..thats what i been expirience in serum i mention..

[@peterjf7723]

@@elmsanti574 I am fine now thanks, but it took a few weeks. After I was out of hospital my mouth and throat were feeling really sore and raw. I usually like spicy food, but my mouth was too sensitive to have any for about a month.

[@peterykw6562]

Hi Doc, Glad you are on the mends. Continue to get stronger every day. Thank you for all the unbiased educational videos.

[@martinlohne5128]

I have also joined the COVID-19 club. Mine started 3 days ago with a little cough I didn't think much of. That night I had shaking chills and when checked the next day i had a fever of 101° F. My home COVID-19 test was negative which is frequently the case with COVID early in its course. The next day I felt worse with a productive cough, myalgias, headache and sore throat and a temperature up to 102° F. The COVID-19 test on that day was strongly positive. Other things I had that I haven't heard much said about was a fine red rash and urinary frequency and urgency and no, I didn't have a urinary tract infection. I feel much better today. I haven't coughed all afternoon, and I no longer have any urinary frequency or urgency. I still have anorexia (but no nausea or or diarrhea) that has resulted in a 10 pound weight loss so I guess COVID-19 is good for something (LOL).

[@martinlohne5128]

@@RickMartinKZbin It's not rare for home COVID tests to be negative in the first and second day of symptoms. If positive, the test can be believed but if negative, a repeat test on the third or fourth day of symptoms is advisable.

[@gregkenning9238]

Please ... hopefully you will get your full strength and health and weight back by the end of the Summer! You helped us through ... now we should help you through somehow ... THANKS!

[@beverlychandler3191]

My husband and I had the same symptoms. I tested for covid but was negative. Question the tests...but at ages 77 and 79 we managed pretty much as we have over all the years with various flu's. Some experiences were worse than this. I found garglin with warm salt water really soothed the throat and cleared some of the flem

[@tehlaytee3042]

I eat pineapple cos got Brome lian in it. drink coconut water. its really help cos its anti inflammation. but when no more phlegm, must stop cos v taking pineapple s medication.

[@LovinglfDesigns]

Ditto. The relief for the sore throat was gargling and clearing some of that phlegm out.

[@analarson2920]

According to doctors C test only 48% accurate and newer variant does not test positive until until day 6

[@pkendlers]

I had the same Covid symptoms but tested negative at a lab as well.

[@yreid21]

I took 3 home tests and finally went to urgent care and got a pcr test. 2 of the home tests were negative 😩… and of course I was positive. My throat HURT!

[@andrewfindlay7594]

Man - I got C19 in July of 20. I felt pretty achey, had the chills for a day or 2 and a mild sinus headache for probably 5 days. I never took any vaccines and I haven't been sick since. I've talked to lots of people who got the vaccine(s) who have had just absolutely horrible, debilitating reactions AND STILL got Covid afterwards.

[@tracypilger5324]

Noticing the same Makes you wonder …

[@changingworld7467]

The US, as with other countries, will have to eventually move to a prevention based health care system, with natural medicines, diet, exercise and common sense. I'm not against modern medicine, it has benefits in some areas. But obviously it is highly limited, and has failed miserably with Covid.

[@rimaenator]

Same here, unvaccinated. We where sick with covid for only 1 day… for me and my husband this is nothing getting vaxed or boosted for😂 when I had the flu years ago I was in bed for a week… for us covid was easy.

[@wello5839]

Not vaccinated had mild case. The unvaccinated carrying stronger immune getting vaccinated ppl sick though because vaccines weakened their natural immune. Oh well.

[@kellymccall3491]

I'm sure like anything else including birth control all vaccines and medications are not 100 % or work the same in everybody or can be tolerated by every single human body. Genetic family member had huge facial edema from Prozac and another did not. Than they each reverse reactions to another medication- same medication, different side effects. That is creation

[@BothSugarNSpice]

I have Covid right now. Throat is seriously painful. My daughter had it first and it spread quickly. Tomorrow is day four, so painful to eat or drink. No swallowing, so I spit in a bottle. Can’t wait for this to be over. Thank you for your post.

[@RxLifestyleMD]

Thank you for sharing. As an unvaccinated MD i got covid-19 for the first time few days ago, and the sore throat has been the most troublesome symptom. Had fever (39C) for 1-2 days along with headache which then resolved. The sore throat has been so painful that I have taken analgetics, which has never happened to me in prior respiratory tract infections.

[@meme6335]

How are you doing today?

[@Chris-vo8tg]

I am on day 4 of having Covid at the moment. Day one was a really bad headache and sore throat, throat a lot better now, and just coughing a little. Altogether, no worse than a cold and I am 67. The worst is having to isolate.

[@patienceobongo]

How many Pfi zers did you take?

[@Chris-vo8tg]

@@patienceobongo Three.