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Tjaals's avatar

Hoping for a speedy recovery! By the way did you use any prophylactic or early treatment protocols (eg FLCCC) in the lead up and during infection?

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Modern Discontent's avatar

So before the tonsillitis my symptoms were extremely mild. A slight tickle in my throat aside from a weird sudden fever that came on within minutes and mostly disappeared overnight.

I'm working on a piece on Omicron therapeutics and will cover a few things there. Personally, most of the stuff I used were the supplements such as melatonin, D3, C, Quercetin, and Zinc/Magnesium. I did also routine use nasal sprays and I already use mouthwash as part of my toothbrushing routine. I had some family members who had flu-like illnesses with congestion and the whole cough/sneeze set of symptoms who were also vaxxed/boosted but didn't take supplements. There's a lot of variables so it's hard to fully discern what helped with what.

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Kim S's avatar

Several of my family members also got a severe sore throat with Omicron. I don’t think the tonsillitis is a separate illness

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Modern Discontent's avatar

So I didn't realize it but I've had tonsillitis with prior infections and I'm known to get bad sore throats from even a coughing/sneezing fit, so it is likely that COVID caused my tonsillitis although it likely would occur with any other illness as well. Do you know if they got tonsillitis? I've heard of many people getting bad sore throats but tonsillitis is an evil beast of its own!

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Dianne's avatar

Be gentle with yourself. We'll be here when you are better. Onward to recovery !!

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! I am a lot better now and I appreciate all the comments from everyone!

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Schwoopy's avatar

Hoping you get better soon!

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! I am feeling mostly back to myself and I appreciate the comments!

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Siobhan Justin's avatar

Take it easy. We can wait. Hope you feel better soon.

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Feeling mostly there! Thank you for the comments and hopefully I will get a post out within a few days!

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Cory's avatar

Best wishes for a quick recovery!

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! I'm mostly back to normal a this point so hopefully a post will be out soon!

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Rachel McLish's avatar

I got tonsillitis, too!! (and whatever, else!) I'm over it and so will you!!

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Well, I'm both glad and horrified that there's someone I can empathize with! If I had to choose to get tonsillitis or get my leg broken I feel like it's a pretty easy choice at this point! Luckily it's mostly gone although the nightly flare ups are still a problem but hopefully will go away within a few days!

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Manuel Gomes's avatar

Wish you a fast and smooth recover! and thank you for all your work, Manuel, Portugal

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad that there are some international readers who enjoy my content!

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space's avatar

Hope you feel better soon!

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! I'm mostly back and I'll try to get a post out within a few days!

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K E Wiley's avatar

Feel better soon!

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! Mostly back already!

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Elizabeth HW's avatar

Hoping for your good health soon!! 😃

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Much appreciated! I am mostly there so hopefully look out for a new post within a few days!

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TexasTom427's avatar

The bright side…. Natural immunity is now a reality for you. GWS

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Yupp! Unfortunately it seems that will still be a dirty word for many, even though even millions more Americans will get the big N.I. with Omicron!

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Pawsative's avatar

Feel better soon!

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! Mostly there so hopefully I'll be fully there within a few days!

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Kirsten's avatar

Take good care! 💕

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Thank you! Mostly back to my old self, which may or may not be a good thing!

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Kirsten's avatar

I think it's a good thing! 😄👍🏼

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Keith M Hemsley's avatar

I hope you get well soon !

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Modern Discontent's avatar

Greatly appreciate the comment! I'm almost good to go!

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