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Omaha Steve

(108,785 posts) Wed Feb 11, 2026, 02:55 PM Wednesday

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I got a POSITIVE test result online (UPDATE x 2) [View all]

Last edited Thu Feb 12, 2026, 02:19 AM - Edit history (2)

The doctor called in a script. I have Novel Coronavirus (SARSCoV2). I feel like crap.

And I'm up-to-date on my shots. I have Diabetes 2, I'm over 65, and high BP that complicate the situation.

UPDATE: Our insurance doesn't cover Paxlovid. We paid $641.87 out of pocket!

UPDATE 2: The paperwork for my script says it saved us OVER $1,200.

OS

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I got a POSITIVE test result online (UPDATE x 2) [View all] Omaha Steve Wednesday OP

Wish I could deliver a kettle of my 'cures damned near anything' soup Attilatheblond Wednesday #1

Hope the meds tamp it down fargone Wednesday #3

I distinctly recall popsdenver Thursday #65

Sorry, it sucks - TBF Wednesday #2

It's still around ☹️ dickthegrouch Wednesday #4

Hang in there, getting Paxlovic? Shellback Squid Wednesday #5

Yes Omaha Steve Wednesday #11

That's great. I had covid and it cleared up very quickly with Pax, you'll notice a little metallic taste later Shellback Squid Wednesday #12

Oh no! Easterncedar Wednesday #6

Hope you feel better soon OS. Glad you had the shots livetohike Wednesday #7

Best wishes for... 2naSalit Wednesday #8

Try to stay positive. Since you've had your shots, it'll probably be short duration misery. Get better soon. Vinca Wednesday #9

Hoping you recover quickly, Steve. JudyM Wednesday #10

I had the original in March 2020 Warpy Wednesday #13

Oh man! Hydrate, wishing you very good luck OS. mahina Wednesday #14

Paxlovid? SergeStorms Wednesday #15

Get well soon, Omaha Steve. Dear_Prudence Wednesday #16

OH NO! Get well soon. joanbarnes Wednesday #17

Same OS. Paxlovid; felt better after 5 days and then got it again! Feel like crap, day 12. Evolve Dammit Wednesday #18

HOPEFULLY NO COMPLICATONS molly.mac.michl Wednesday #19

Oh no. I hope the meds work quickly and efficiently. I really am sorry to hear this. LoisB Wednesday #20

Here is hoping you feel WAY better soon, OS! EuterpeThelo Wednesday #21

I hope you can get some rest and are soon on the mend! Hope22 Wednesday #22

I'm so sorry. StarryNite Wednesday #23

Hey Omaha Steve! pdxflyboy Wednesday #24

I just checked GoodRX and WOW ! Nigrum Cattus Wednesday #25

Ye gods! love_katz Wednesday #41

Luigi The Plumber Has Entered The Chat MayReasonRule Wednesday #45

Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Wednesday #26

Do you have Medicare? SheltieLover Wednesday #27

Yes Omaha Steve Wednesday #49

Surprised paxlovid wasn't covered SheltieLover Wednesday #50

Wishing you a speedy recovery FemDemERA Wednesday #28

Well wishes for your speedy recovery Steve 💚 Clouds Passing Wednesday #29

Get better quick wendyb-NC Wednesday #30

Oh feel better! choie Wednesday #31

insurance is a joke. pansypoo53219 Wednesday #32

oh that sucks. barbtries Wednesday #33

Check with your physician. Pax and bp do not go together. 3Hotdogs Wednesday #34

That's not all Omaha Steve Wednesday #36

Just make sure you keep well. You are valued here. 3Hotdogs Wednesday #48

That made me feel better Omaha Steve Thursday #63

Can't take statins with it either TexasBushwhacker Wednesday #53

Get well wishes! maccafan Wednesday #35

Sending best wishes for a speedy and comprehensive recovery. Golden Raisin Wednesday #37

I'm sorry Steve, I hope you feel better real soon. JMCKUSICK Wednesday #38

See update #2 Omaha Steve Thursday #64

I had covid late last year.. Playingmantis Wednesday #39

When I had covid in June LittleGirl Wednesday #40

Steve you're worth the $641and change Billsdaughter Wednesday #42

Last time i got covid I took paxlovid Mosby Wednesday #43

Omaha Steve. rest and and take care of yourself, Love, Debbie. debm55 Wednesday #44

Wishing you a speedy recovery. applegrove Wednesday #46

Oh dang! It's a beast for sure! The Pax will really reduce your worst symptoms. I had escaped having it until a few KitFox Wednesday #47

do you have Medicare Skittles Wednesday #51

apparently it doesn't Omaha Steve Wednesday #52

jeez, WTF Skittles Wednesday #56

Are you sure that's not the price with insurance NoRethugFriends Wednesday #54

I'm calling the insurance company tomorrow Omaha Steve Wednesday #59

The price withot insurance is about $1500 NoRethugFriends Wednesday #60

$681.47 Whoa! I'm always wondering what the actual cost to make the medicine. chouchou Wednesday #55

I have had covid twice lynintenn Wednesday #57

From my understanding the U.S. government's patient assistance program enables Medicare recipients to receive Paxlovid lostincalifornia Wednesday #58

It really blows to have Covid... a stark reminder that it's still wreaking havoc 6 years out. Tempus Fugit Wednesday #61

#1 thing: Rest. Rest, rest, rest. nilram Thursday #62

Our healthcare system SUCKS. You all know how I feel about it so I won't belabor the point. n/t PatrickforB Thursday #66