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30. Get better quick

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 05:00 PM

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Sorry, that you got Covid. I'm shocked that the needed antiviral isn't covered by insurance. That doesn't make sense, especially with other medical diagnosis.

Take good care of yourself and get well soon.

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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