May 8, 2021

Covid comeback

Its been a tough one month for me and my family. But the worst is past now, thank God. It all started with me taking my first dose of Covishield vaccine on 4 th April. I started getting a mild fever the same night. A slight temperature for one or two days post vaccination is expected and so I took Dolo and went to work. When the fever didnt abate even on the third day , I took off from office and checked with a local Doctor who asked me to take antibiotic and continue with Dolo. But the fever didn't stop. So I got myself admitted in a Hospital on 9th April and tests came positive for Covid-19. This is the first time in my life Iam getting admited in a hospital. My home was quarantined by the local administration as per Covid protocol and hence my wife could not visit me. Luckly I was the last person who got a single room in the hospital. It was almost a 10 day stay as my lungs got infected with severe pneumonia and my oxygen levels were erratic. i was put on a Remdisever course along with other steroids and medication. More than the medication, staying alone without seeing my family was a mental stress. My sleep was disturbed by hallucinations effected by the steroids. By Gods grace I recovered and got discharged in 10 days. I woe it to my wife for bringing me out of the post covid phase with her intensive care. With no one around to help, the resolve and strength she showed in this traumatic period were remarkable! 

Even though the virus had left, the after effects of the strong medication and weakened lungs have kept me in complete rest at home and away from all social media for the past few days. As the Covid second wave in India has peaked now, many relatives and friends are down and a few have lost their life aswell. The situation is grim as hospitals have run out of beds and oxygen supply in many parts of the country. Even critical medicines are in short supply. The government is clueless and have ordered a full lockdown. I just hope and pray this too will pass away soon.

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  1. Dear Ashock, I am so sorry you have been ill with Covid. You must have picked up the virus right before your vaccine and it's no wonder you thought it was just a reaction. I am so very grateful you have made it through, although I know it had to be a very hard time for you -- and probably still will be until you regain your strength. I am sorry you have had friends die from this awful disease. I can only hope this will ease soon. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Please take care.

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    1. Thank you Jeanie. Yes, chances are i would have picked up just before vaccination and lost precious time assuming its adverse reaction to vaccine. Iam better now and resting at home.

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  2. Ohh my dear friend I am so very sorry to hear this has happened to you. I am very thankful that you are healing as much as you can and that you are home. I was wondering where you have been. The only thing that matters now is to take very good care of yourself. You are in my prayers and I am sending healing energy.

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    1. Thank you for the prayers. Iam doing much better now taking complete rest.

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  3. Hi Ashok, I'm sorry about what happened and at the same time I'm glad you got over it, these are difficult times for everyone, we hear every day the news of how the pandemic is hit India hard.
    Lots of encouragement and great care.
    Best regards.

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    1. Thanks Jose for your kind words. Yes, the situation in India is grim and hopefully the lockdown helps to bring situation under control in the next few weeks

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  4. Ashok, I am so sorry that you have been so ill. I hope that your family and friends stay safe. I have seen the pictures of India on the news, it is a tragedy. Sending best wishes, you are all in my prayers. Valerie

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    1. Thank you VJ for your kind words and prayers. I am doing well now.

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  5. So very sorry to read that you have been so seriously ill, recovery from Covid varies so much so I hoppy you continue to gain strength and be well soon. I am so sorry to see on the news the terrible situation in your beautiful country (I watch TRT and Al Jazeera to get the most realistic version of events) I hope other countries will pull together to help yours out of this mess. Betty

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    1. Yes Betty, things are looking bad in my country now. Hope the lockdown brings spread under control. Thanks for your kind words

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  6. Oh - I am so sorry you had this scare and hospital stay - glad you are back home- wish you a complete speedy recovery! Take care !!!

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    1. Thank u Meera. Iam better now

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  7. Hi Ashok, I am sorry you had caught covid. I thinks your government to much to blame.

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  8. My dear friend,
    I a SO sorry that you’re going through this, Ash!!! My husband and I was just talking about how bad it is in India and I thought of you and your family! Please take care of yourself and know you’re in my prayers. Sending hugs!!!!! ❤️Hilda

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    1. Thank you so much Hilda. Iam recovering well and feeling better now

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  9. Ashok, I am in shock reading this post. Blessings to you and so thankful for your recovery or at least most of it. Prayers for you and you entire family. I have been praying for India every day since learning of the horrible pandemic there. Hope the USA will continue to help and get much needed vaccine to all as well as oxygen and ventilators. We all look forward to your comeback. Much love and caring, Granny Annie

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    1. Thank you Granny for your prayers and wishes.. Iam better now. Hopefully vaccination drive improves and the situation comes under control very soon.

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  10. I'm really sorry to hear about your suffering, and I'm glad at the same, that you are out of serious illness from covid. Sad you see you like that in the pic. It's definitely taking a great toll with the 2nd wave, and I lost a couple of my uncles to covid on Sunday and a family friend last week. I couldn't imagine what trouble it should be for you to fight alone in the hospital and an imbalance state of mind to concern what. Take good rest, my friend, and I hope you get back the good health soon.

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    1. Thanks Jeevan. Sorry to hear about the losses in your family. Let's hope and pray our country comes out of this soon. The government has been sloppy and clueless. Hope they learn from the mistakes and get things under control soon.

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  11. Oh Ashok, I am so sorry. I've been thinking about you since I did not see you posting on Facebook. I am happy you are on the mend. We've heard about the situation in India, it is heartbreaking. Please take care. All the best to you and your family.

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    1. Thank you Judy for your kind words... Iam better now and hope to be in action soon

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  12. wow, what a dreadful thing you have been through. So sorry to read about all this and glad u made it through. Sad about others getting this and some losing their lives. I have followed some of the news in India and knew things were looking bad. Glad you are back home. Wondering how you are feeling now and if you are getting back to normal and your family is okay.

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  13. Yes Sandy, the worst is over now and iam recovering well. Thank you so much for the concern and kind words

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    1. Good to know - and every day should be better and better.

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  14. It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from you. Hoping you and your family are well!!!

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  15. Hola!! Espero estes recuperado y bien. Un abrazo

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