How can a 40-year-old patient diagnosed with COVID-19 twice overcome his fear of illness?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 40 years old and have been diagnosed with COVID-19 for the second time. I tested positive two days ago and received monoclonal antibodies for the first time. I got vaccinated about eight months ago.

I started having symptoms a week ago, but I did not notice the symptoms till the next day. I had a sore throat, diarrhea, muscle aches, nasal congestion, a slight headache, and a cough. The symptoms slowly improved. I am worried if I am recovering from it or if I will have the infection again. It felt worse during the first five days.

I am really worried about this. My doctor did not give me any medicine and said I had no problem. I am concerned about getting ill. I have obesity and hypertension. I am taking the tablets Bystolic 5 mg and Klonopin 25 mg.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Previous disease and past vaccination offer a certain degree of protection to prevent severe disease in the next episode. Since the disease has already happened and appears mild, you may require minimal medications to treat your current episode. Also, the more severe the previous episode, the more likely the chance of antibody formation for disease prevention.

I suggest you undergo CBC (complete blood count), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), and CRP (C-reactive protein) tests.

I suggest you take the Vitamin C 500 mg tablet twice daily, the Saccharomyces Boulardii 500 mg capsule twice daily for seven days, and the Paracetamol 500 mg tablet for fever (consult a specialist doctor, discuss it with them, and take medications with their consent).

I hope it helps.

Thank you.