Yesterday, after 17 days of on & off Covid-19, I seem to have turned the corner. I've tested Negative yesterday and today. Here's the history:
- Days 1-7 First developed symptoms – first tested Positive on day 2
- Days 8 & 10 Tested Negative, but symptoms returned late on day 10
- Days 11-17 Symptoms continued – tested Positive on days 12 & 15
- Days 18-19 Tested Negative (yesterday & today)
I received 5 days of Paxlovid on days 2-7. When my symptoms returned I asked for a 2nd course, but was refused. As approved by the FDA for emergency use, Paxlovid may be given for 5 days only. A second course may be given, but only 3 weeks after finishing the first course.
I had been talking with my primary care doc during this. When Covid-19 boomeranged on me, she said that was the first time she saw that. A day later, speaking with other MDs in her group practice, she learned of 2 other similar patients. All 3 of us were immune compromised in one way or another.
I was told I'm eligible for the monoclonal antibody cocktail that clears corona virus from the blood. It's given by IV infusion, but I'm not sure how long the infusion takes. I called the phone number late Friday, leaving a voice message. They called me back this morning, ready to schedule me for tomorrow at a local hospital. I told them about my 2 days of negative home tests. So that is on hold for now – I hope it's on hold for good.
Perhaps more than 5 days of Paxlovid might be helpful. But that will have to wait until full FDA approval happens.
My wife was also infected during all this. She fully recovered after her 5-days of Paxlovid.
So that's my news. I hope others who may be immune compromised learn something useful.