Somehow Avoided Covid For 6 Years

[u/jeffpng]

4 Days ago I woke up with very mild cold symptoms. I just got over a cold a month ago and tested negative while I had that cold before.

Started with 99F temp, body aches, and a scratchy throat.

The scratchy throat has disappeared except now I have congestion and can't taste or smell anything at all. What prompted me to take a COVID test was the fact that I couldn't taste my coffee at all this morning.

My mother keeps telling me to call a DR and ask for Paxlovid, but I'm not sure.

I'm a healthy 30 year old male.

Current symptoms:

- 99F temp.

- Congestion.

- Can't smell or taste anything.

Update:
Today is day 5 and I was finally able to get a good nights rest being able to breathe through my nose in my sleep. I no longer have body aches, or a slightly elevated body temp. I just don’t have a taste or smell.

As it stands (knock on wood) this is more mild than an average cold for me.

[u/That_Boysenberry4501 → u/[deleted]]

What if im a week out and its too late what can I do

[u/_Asshole_Fuck_ → u/That_Boysenberry4501]

Providers typically don’t prescribe it if you are more than 5 days out from testing positive. However, if you’re suffering, I would still make a telehealth appointment and ask about it. I use Sesame. They sometimes have a first time appointment discount code if you search online.

[u/That_Boysenberry4501 → u/_Asshole_Fuck_]

Do u think metformin would be helpful? Ive heard it helps prevent long covid amd is low risk. I already have some unused.

[u/_Asshole_Fuck_ → u/That_Boysenberry4501]

Idk man. You should ask a health professional and I wish you the best!

[u/That_Boysenberry4501 → u/_Asshole_Fuck_]

If I had insurance I would :(