20 January 2024
I seem to be getting over Covid – finally! I’ve pretty much tested every day and the test line is getting fainter and fainter. Again, the test is not technically quantitative but it probably does reflect on the amount of antigens present. Here’s today’s test.
You have to look hard to see a very faint line at the test mark. I had to photograph it and enlarge the image to see it was positive. I can say I certainly feel better than yesterday. I don’t feel great but certainly better. The cough is still around but manageable with NyQuil and DayQuil. My energy level is picking up somewhat. My only real complaint today is only 6 hours of sleep.
I’ll know more about my energy level later today since I need to clean the pool filter because I didn’t yesterday and I need to change bed linen, wash, dry and fold clothes and clean at the house.
I did a correct insulin injection today. I feel sure this old dog can be trained. I’m just stubborn and a little sleepy when I do it first thing in the morning. My big sticking point (again, pun intended) is how you normally dispense liquids with pipettes. If you have a pipette in liquid and squeeze the bulb to dispense the liquid in the pipette, you must remove the pipette before you release the bulb or you’ll simply suck up the liquid you just dispensed (think how turkey basters work).
The insulin pen works the opposite. You squeeze the bulb, wait 5 seconds, release the bulb and then remove the pen. I assume the five seconds allows the insulin to disperse and prevents you from sucking the insulin back into the pen. Either that or the designer failed biology and chemistry.
The insulin reading from the continuous glucose monitor was close to 100 when I got up this morning so maybe the 18 units is getting close to the correct dose. Of course, after my fruit and yogurt and first cup of coffee it spiked to 188.
On Thursday, Farah from Dr. Jellinger’s office called to check on me. She instantly relayed to Dr. Jellinger via text what my readings were and the dosage. She also reported to him I had Covid. It’s kinda nice that he’s keeping close tabs on me. When I last saw him he mentioned that not everyone got his personal phone number. I told him I knew that and I appreciated it.
I complained about the neuropathy yesterday. It seems slightly better today. Who knows what’s going on?
A cold front is coming through and from the weather personnel on local stations you would think we are due for blizzard conditions. It might get down to 49°F. The only thing I can think of that may not like that are orchids but mine seem to do fine at that temperature. They are even talking of bringing pets inside. Who keeps their pets outside these days anyway? We’ve already issued falling iguana warnings. Don’t walk under any trees unless you check for iguanas!
Stay tuned!