We all got sick and almost run out of medicine
Hello everyone! If you have noticed it guys I have been so inactive the past days. I recently mentioned about me and my eldest son getting sick consecutively. I was happy stating that we’re finally okay, unfortunately the day after that, my youngest son caught the virus as well. It was actually frustrating because we are running out of medicine. I was being careful going out in the past days because of being sick. I don’t want to spread it to other people so I rather stay home.
Because of that, I wasn’t able to buy medicine in anticipation of my kids being sick. Gladly, I still have some paracetamol syrup left in our medicine kit from last year. But what fears me most was the news spreading in the social media about over the counter medicine for the relief of fever and other symptoms was out of stocks. Why is that so? Near our area there are about 4 or 5 pharmacy stores. 2 of them were known big drug store while the other 3 were just a small one. It seems like we don’t have a choice but to be at the hospital if worst scenario comes.
I didn’t have problem with it when both my eldest son and I has been sick, because I have some extra medicine at home. But when my youngest son got sick, I almost panic out because we are running out of fever medicine. I had no choice but to go out of the house to check if I can still buy some medicine and some groceries as well since we’re running out of stocks too. I make sure to wear a proper face mask, I was using a kn95 mask by the way to ensure my protection from the virus going outside.
When I got out of the house that day, I was shocked because the road has been empty compared to the days when everyone is almost going out. I walked to the nearby drugstore to check my luck, however paracetamol and other medicine for fever was really out of stocks. Glad there was this medicine for kids that includes paracetamol. I bought one, together with medicine for cough for the kids and me as well. I also bought vitamin C with zinc for the whole family.
I never really thought that we’ll be in this kind of situation, but the fact that medicine is running out of stocks tells that many of my countrymen were getting sick. The daily covid virus cases even spike to the highest. Not only in our country but in different countries too. Even my best friend from New York caught the virus before the New Year begins. I assume that if we took the swab test, we may also be positive from virus, so the best way to do was to isolate ourselves from the outside.
But since I am the only adult in the house, it can’t be done, since I need to be out from time to time to buy our foods. It was actually hard being sick but you need to move because you need to take care of someone else’s needs. Though I didn’t went out until I am fully recovered. For days we relied from food delivery but not for long since it’s a little expensive. I am glad God has given me back the strength I needed and recovered early from being sick.
I know, I was at fault too why I got sick in the early days of the month. During holidays, we’ve been out to meet the family and relatives. Apparently, on one of our gatherings, a relative has been tested positive from covid. It happened last December 25, and I got sick on December 31. We also went to Tagaytay on the 27th of December and on the 29th we went to Marikina as well. Although I had been very careful and cautious with my surroundings, maybe my immune system got weak due to lack of sleep and tiredness too.
I had learned my lesson well after being sick. Physical wellness matters most specially this time. We shouldn’t just eat healthy foods but also be mindful of our sleeping patterns. If you felt tired, rest is a must. Don’t overwork because our body has limitations too. And lastly don’t overthink too much. Whatever circumstances we are into, stay positive and hopeful that everything is going to end soon. Keep in mind that in every dark tunnel a light will soon shine just keep on moving and walking.
Thank for reading my post for today. I miss you all! I wish I could catch up with your articles too. Enjoy the rest of the day and God bless us all.
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Hello ate, sa wakas nahanap din kita dito. This is me Usagi from noise.
Buti naman at maayos na kayo. I also remember last week after new year tinrangkaso din kami dito lahat. Nung medyo umokey na ko, lumabas din ako dahil tinatrangkaso din ang anak ko at wala syang gamot. Luckily, sa mga napuntahan kong stores eh okay na at nakabili ako ng lahat ng needs nya para sa trangkaso at ubo.