Eat right people! I had it in January and it lasted for 3 weeks. No fever. My mom also got the same symptoms, and I started her on the medication combo; but my visiting brother took her to Patient First, where they said no to those meds, take this antibiotic. I truly had forgotten all about this but it just showed up today when someone W&W one of my posts on this thread. The Flu is not getting more powerful its just that people dont clean public spaces like they did even 10 years ago. My doctor prescribed another, but I want to wait til I know everything I need from the drugstore before I go and pick it up. Cold and flu viruses survive better and are more transmissible if its cooler and if theres lower humidity, Gordon explains. I forgot to add the fever part of my symptoms. If you do come down with a flu or cold, taking NAC in the AM and PM can shorten the duration of the illness. Finally, there is a symbiotic relationship between blood group expression and maturation of the gastrointestinal microbiome. Yes. It was definitely unique and unlike anything Ive had before. If one is coughing and not producing any phlegm, then probably a cough suppressant is in order. Well informed and detailed. by the time we got back, a lot of us were sick and had to go on anti-biotics. In those regions, RSV cases are falling, even as influenza is spiking. So I suspect I had COVID in December after flying in the last week of November. Extra mitigation measures like social distancing, masking, and not going out for roughly a year have only delayed the inevitable. No DM shit or anything with pseudoephedrine - they will only make the sinus pain worse. A virus either kills you or runs its course in its own due time, unless a dr gives you an antiviral drug like Tamiflu to shorten the duration. [quote] I forgot to add the fever part of my symptoms. Dr Hespe said it was through vaccination. I wasn't able to speak for a few days because every time I tried, I'd just break into a coughing fit. In addition, many blood group antigens facilitate intracellular uptake, signal transduction, or adhesion through the organization of membrane microdomains. Just developed (I'm self diagnosing) bronchitis from being exposed to 7 year old mold, dust, mice droppings and lord knows what else was in my garage and storage room walls - my not-quite-slum landlord got a surprise inspection and has to demo and redo all the walls and ceilings. The dry cough happens because the virus doesn't trigger the body to produce mucus, which in other flus and colds is what allows us to cough out the virus and rid ourselves of it. Night sweats where I had to get up and change my wet t-shirt, followed by teeth chattering chills. He had pink eye and everything. With hospital beds in short supply, Mattie McKoy waited three weeks for scans in Atlanta. Oak pollen here in Florida is horrible right now. It would be odd if Covid-19 had been going around the US since December and not caused a spike in deaths among the usual high-risk suspects. Just hung out with two people who had it- one of them got it in Dec. 2019 and was out for 6 weeks (at that time, doctors couldn't tell her what it was), and the other, mid 2020's, his symptoms weren't bad (the whole family got it), but this father was in the hospital for 3 weeks. His "she died because she didn't listen to me about chicken soup" thing is just shtick, it's not real. The FDA has approved one drug, remdesivir, to treat COVID-19.*. For wellness toolkits, visit www.nih.gov/wellnesstoolkits. But it wouldn't go away. She remembers her boss once saying: Take one day to yourself. Weather also plays a role in the spread of viruses. The symptoms of the severe cold being dubbed the 'worst cold ever' do overlap with Covid, such as a continuous cough, runny nose, and headaches. Experts are concerned that flu and COVID-19 cases may increase and overlap in the winter. I thought the pink eye was odd. I had this last year from mid December-January and had been traveling in Europe. I had this cold and posted on this thread last fall. Minimal sneezing, too. Yesterday was really bad. Furthermore we're less miserable to be around just by the fact that we're not exhibiting the worst of the symptoms of the illness we are fighting. A very bad cough that won't go away, even after a week. Americans are so ignorant. But do stock up on supplies. My Christmas time visiting older not so wiser brother took Mom to Patient First. Just learned this am that the first LA death was denied a test because her fever wasn't high enough. Mucinex and other brands have created cocktails of OTC ingredients. Showing up to work sick, or even powering through from home, can be damaging on a number of levels. I had this starting in early February and am just about over it. Body and head ached. While flu activity is decreasing, last week the CDC . Nov. 6, 2021. R135 and r140 have said what I recently have been saying. Youre pretty much guaranteed some Deplorable will be at any public event spreading disease. Italy now reporting it was in Milan in September 2019. Wear a sweatshirt and a knit cap to bead. The entire episode lasted from late November till mid-March --- three successive waves. I don't think it's the flu. When I got back home, which was shockingly easy to do at that time because the TSA just waved me back into the country after the plane disembarked, with no questions asked (thanks Trump), I went to an urgent care clinic the next day to get checked out. Those folks definitely had it very early. Theres no cure for the common cold. That is the best way to protect their health. Boy who 'accidentally dropped a copy of the Quran at Wakefield school' receives 'death threats': Teenager is Do not sell or share my personal information. Why would R7 be you at R2 and R6?? Both can give you a fever, cough, headaches, and body aches. We work in a hospital. That does sound unnerving. Microorganisms can also stimulate antibodies against blood group antigens, including ABO, T, and Kell. Is this something that could be Covid-related? Thats when he said Why dont you go see a pulmonologist. I got diagnosed about 10 minutes after I walked in the door of that office, Did it really need to take 2 years? "There are clues to distinguish between the four (COVID, flu, common cold and allergies), but without a positive test, you can never be sure," Doron said. Flu and COVID-19 also spread similarly. The case numbers are still going up. R377 is a would-be know-it-all. Warning chocolate lovers ultra-processed foods might make you depressed, study claims. The next day it went away but I had an enormous swollen lymph node on that side of my neck. Also, there were 2 strains floating around too.. I didn't go to a doctor, because I didn't have insurance at the time. And if you do end up feeling under the weather, it would be best to assume you may have Covid, and act accordingly by testing and isolating yourself from others. "The same things we can do to prevent Covid are the same things that'll prevent other respiratory tract infections.". Mucus has been the star of my viral infection. I went back to work, weary, but managed. THAT SAID, this cold lasts more like 3 to 4 weeks when my average in the past was 4 to 5 days. Another old thread. I was off Sunday, & Monday as usual, so I was able to get Friday thru Monday housed in my bedroom. . Thats all. I demanded more tests, and a CAT scan found that I had pneumonia. And believe me, I would never do that unless I really had to. When it was cold I would wrap a scarf around my neck and bundle up. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners chair and head of general practice at The University of Notre Dame, Dr Charlotte Hespe told 7NEWS.com.au about the differences between a cold and COVID, and what that means for those who fall ill. In January, I had a horrible hacking cough that lasted several weeks, preceded by a mild fever. Those are the only people that want to go to most places. I would go so far to say that I had this back inJUNE. For instance, I am saying right now that I agree with R301's comment, which will appear in a few weeks. Some idiot early in this thread INSISTED that there was no mucus or snot involved when you had Covid. R68, the gingerols and shaogals in ginger root are anti-inflammatories, antimicrobials and contain antioxidants. I also had the flu shot in October. And it fucking SUCKS. I was so much better within a couple of hours. Dawn OConnell, assistant secretary for preparedness and response, said Friday that her agency was staying in close contact with health care systems and states. It lasted 20 days for me, and yesterday afternoon I thought it was finally over, but woke up this morning with the congestion in my lungs back, coughing again, sore throat again OP, I suggest you read my entire thread on how to cure a sore throat and nasal congestion. You are marvelous R7. Nonetheless, the summer of 2022 is seeing upticks in respiratory viruses, including mild cases of COVID-19 where symptoms could be mistaken for the flu or even a bad cold that doesn't rise to the level of influenza. But no fever, aches & pains, or physical weakness so I'm confident it wasn't influenza or coronavirus. Then I was shivering. I've barely been sick at all this year thankfully. Im 5x vaxxed now, but about a month ago I got sick with the WEIRDEST cold when I was 4x vaxxed & still wearing a mask indoors. The virus was just having a party in that environment. 2021 May 18;72(10):e476-e483. Honey is also an antimicrobial. It's interesting to learn that this was flu. Anyway, several of them got tested for Covid antibodies in the Spring and all of them were negative. Prince Andrew 'fears he won't be able to afford Royal Lodge if King Charles cuts his 250K grant - but is Can you solve this trivia riddle? Here's how to tell them apart Two years of lockdowns and restrictions have left our immune systems unprepared for winter colds and flu. Even though I started feeling better about day 5 or so, the cough lasted for an entire month, despite taking cough syrup & occasional DayQuil/NyQuil to sleep. Feeling better does not equal cured. wheezing. You really start to run down, trust me. chills. The day my husband finally went in to get drugs I followed in for Tamiflu. What a strange feeling. It lives on certain surfaces for days. I got sick last Monday, February 10. As you'll see in this week's What's Going Around, the flu is impacting communities in the Local 6 area. During the day I supplement with the orangey gel tabs. Finally at close to 100%. in October. Good luck OP. The only thing is that COVID-19 spreads extremely quickly. Get the coated ones if possible and take them with a bit of food. It's also when Chinese students went home for winter break, then came back in January with the virus. Could not eat for days. She was in good health otherwise. The most common symptoms include congestion, headaches, coughing and a sore throat, most of which have no instant cure. The most impactful thing employers can do to keep their workforces healthy is to provide paid sick leave so people can stay home when they need to. Visiting brother leaves, several days mom not better, I start her on the med combo, feels better in about a week. &A: Dr. Emmanuel Walter on COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids. Not the OTC flu medicine, or antibiotics, or even regular medicine. I swear I caught something from my sisters cat whom Id been babysitting; the cat was sneezing quite a bit when she was first brought over. I also heard about many people getting the flu (or at least we thought it was) although they got the flu shot. Before this thread was created. The loss of taste and smell were the biggest warning signs of COVID, but are less prevalent now than with earlier variants. I am interested to get the antibody test, bc I have never been sick like this (I had the flu in 2011 and 2013 and neither time did it last that long). Figuring out whats making you sick can help you recover and prevent spreading sickness to others. no, I've had it twice, and you will never forget it, just like the covid test, it's a long swab stuffed into a nostril, it's super quick though, like maybe five minutes wait. R7 had said his coworkers mother died from it. The first telltale sign might be a sore throat, and over time you'll likely develop other symptoms like coughing and a fever. Ain't got time for that! April 4, 2022 - While coronavirus cases continue to decline across the U.S., another virus is climbing to its pre-pandemic levels, according to NBC News. I was sick as a dog for 4 weeks with night sweats , no taste , no smell, and fatigue, I am not one of those asymptotic people. Then I started to feel better and all of a sudden the sore throat hit. Often, youll feel better in a couple of days. Don't risk complications. Then too, I live with my brother, and he had it in between my two bouts. While respiratory viruses surge, shortage of pediatric hospital beds delays care for some kids. All Rights Reserved. That makes you get a lot of vitamin D and the gravity drains your lungs. I felt immediately better. The co- worker as well. These viruses love winter, she said. Infected people may not have symptoms, but can still pass along either virus. It was accompanied by a low grade fever and fatigue, but no phlegm. Online ahead of print. UC Davis Health experts are seeing cases of influenza (flu), RSV and other respiratory viruses - even though summer is around the corner. I had all the symptoms of Covid last Spring, got tested - and negative. Best to wait it out and keep yourself amused. I was always a coffee drinker before I caught this dreaded cold, but once I had it, I just didn't want to drink coffee any more. Improving influenza prevention: Modest changes with large effects. In fact, I was one of the early posters and followers of this thread. Early Spring Common Cold. [quote] Last Spring, my sister said she had the worst flu she ever had in her life, and despite her doctor testing and determining that she had flu stain A, I still wonder if it was COVID. I have elective surgery coming up in December, and I think theyre either going to end up cancelling it or I will. One of the reasons why chicken soup has always been proven to cure colds and related illnesses. Fascinating. They can leave you sniffling, coughing, and feeling tired. I was in Curacao in February (which seems like ages ago now) and came down with this horrible illness while I was there. If this round of antibiotics fail, Ill have to get IV treatment, whatever that entails. Nonetheless, the huge spike in deaths happened in April, not before. Corporations have thrown the baby out with the bath water. So the mucus and phlegm reducing cough syrups do help with this. R30 -- Because I am not a deplorable who thinks the Russians are just misunderstood and suddenly our friends ? Ugandan health officials say they have controlled the spread of a strain of Ebola that has no proven vaccine, but there are pockets of resistance to health measures among some in rural communities where illiteracy is high and restrictions on movement and business activity have left many bitter. That doctor gave her an antibiotic, told her to STOP Mucinex and cough suppressant. At night I used a heating pad on my chest to break it up. I have a large bottle and if you only take it for cold relief you're going to have it for a long time. I've read somewhere, I forget where, that the first case in China was late October, which would make sense if it was here in November/Dec. Distinguishing COVID from flu can be difficult because the symptoms overlap so much, explains Dr. Brooke Bozick, an NIH expert on respiratory diseases that affect the lungs. You may be patient zero. Hot showers do help to feel better. EXCLUSIVE - Revealed: Prison reform boss who drunkenly beat her husband every day after downing white wine Are you allowing your bank to rip you off? Still tough to find energy, but today's sunny so maybe that will help. I am going to add a mucous reliever medicine, thanks to the suggestions in this thread. Documented Covid deaths from Seattle as early as Feb. 6th now. I honestly thought I had pneumonia. I wonder if they could or should do a test to see if indeed we had this or not? I'm convinced that these early posters on this thread, had the milder version of Covid-19. Not the OTC flu medicine, or antibiotics, or even regular medicine. [quote] w garlic, onions, capsaicin - the active ingredient in chili peppers or use Louisiana hot sauce, as well as Tumeric and curry powder to your chicken or vegetable soup. Thanks so much for your good advice and tough love, R7/R14. Hot, soapy showers. Before that, they sold it in daytime/nighttime medication for 88. [quote] It would be odd if Covid-19 had been going around the US since December and not caused a spike in deaths among the usual high-risk suspects. Avoid crowds. ", Experts predicted Covid would normalize the sick day. My kids had it too. They issued the health alert as the recent icy weather took its toll, bringing down 15 per cent of the population with sniffles and sore throats. R330 I say put it off. R37 exactly. I think it was California. Do are your told. FLORIDA Though the number of new COVID-19 cases has dropped significantly in Florida since this summer's surge, which was largely driven by the emergence of the delta coronavirus variant,. A cold is caused by an adenovirus that is located in your nose and sinuses. I had it, I thought I would never get better. Increased Movement of Nasal Fluids: Although hot fluids typically aid in the movement of nasal mucus, chicken soup can be superior to hot water in increasing the movement of nasal mucus, clearing the airways, and easing congestion. My chest was raw and hurt from constant coughing. The percentage of children who have gotten a flu shot is 53%. But be prepared for a long time sitting up. R68, WebMD is only one of many sources praising chicken soup. He didn't accidentally have any early insight into CV19. In addition to vaccination, Romero reminded people to cover their coughs and sneezes, avoid other individuals who are sick, wash hands frequently and use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Chest pain or discomfort. Allergies can be treated with drugs like antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal steroids. Get the COVID-19 vaccine, recommended for everyone age 5 and older. for your pointless bitchery needs. Watch the full Resource LIVE: The Curious Case of Surging Summer Sickness But by the second night it suddenly cleared out while I was watching TV. omg DL has ACTUALLY become a load of elderly people talking about their medical complaints in the waiting room, Because everyone is sick, idiot, R91. She also worries pandemic lessons on well-being are fading into the background: "In some ways, it's ridiculous we have to have this conversation," she says. People need to wash their hands more often. His coughs are horrible. Do NOT go to a clinic and ask for antibiotics without a chest X Ray. And nothing seems to work on it. Week 7 ( February 12 - February 18, 2023 ) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Now, of course it sounds like the symptoms of covid-19, but we only had a few flu deaths reported in my state, and I don't know if they had the same symptoms as me. The first cases in the US are not the ones where people were first tested. PMID: 32803236. No lemon or honey or salt water gargles. Secondly, the virus has mutated and different variants are going to behave differently," Gounder says. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2116298. I have heard many coughs inn church, bus, grocery store too. The violent cough didnt start to go away until I cleared that mucus out with Mucinex. I just started to feel better last week. Tons of people are. I posted on this thread in December 2019. My mom who lives with me got the symptoms just days before Christmas. Wow.reading through the first hundred or so posts was creepy. This post is important, as it chronicled the virus before it was identified. Determining the cause of an illness can be tricky because many share some symptoms. Op, I would contact a doctor or medical center and ask if they can test for your already having had it. Finally got over everything and have been fine until Thanksgiving. [quote] Nonetheless, the huge spike in deaths happened in April, not before. I had something mid-February that at the time I thought was weird and atypical of my usual annual sore throat. From one of many, many papers on the subject: [quote]Blood group antigens represent polymorphic traits inherited among individuals and populations. So far, it's lasted 2 weeks, but it's getting better. And since he's more famous than you are, he wins! This thread caused me to change the medications to just Mucinex, Delsym and Tylenol. And because of that overlap, testing is the only way to be sure, according to Cline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist, epidemiologist and senior fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation. If we all found out we have the antibodies, we could all be allowed back to work. Winter is the prime cold and flu season. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." I'm leaning towards not going to Vegas, even though my trip is paid for. It was dry hacking cough that would rattle a building, fatigue and constant low grade fever that would cause drenching night sweats at night. I posted back in December of 2020 r25. I let her continue the antibiotic. At least 60% of my co-workers has this weeks-long "cold" last December and January. I had headaches, which I usually never get, and my body ached, including my face, which never happened before. They died in huge numbers in April. Still unsure whether any of that did me any good. Body fluids had filled the room: Inside Australias grisliest job, Shaylas family speaks after desperate 48-hour search ended in a miracle, A $60 payment appeared in this Aussie mums bank account. Goodness, I wish we could edit!! High inflation and a volatile stock market are putting stress on organizations and productivity, particularly as many try to close out the year in a shaky economy, and "there's a temptation to push people to go all-in and work until they can't anymore," Walsh says. Yes, he should, R237. Early in the pandemic, symptoms like red eyes and loss of smell and taste were clear indicators of Covid-19, but those distinctive indicators aren't showing up in most people with the disease anymore, she adds. The NHS symptom. Cough has mostly abated, but when I do cough, you'll want to move away from me. Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to essential fluids such as water or herbal tea is another way to soothe a sore throat, though there is little evidence to prove its effectiveness as a cure for other symptoms. At the time I put it down to the holidays and being in contact with people who'd been in contact with relatives from other parts of the country. The 2020-2021 flu season was practically non-existent due to COVID-19 . Flu vanished. I also took 2000 milligrams of vitamin C in the winter. "That's probably a reflection of two things: one, most people have some degree of immunity, so it's playing out a bit differently when people get infected. "We were expecting to have a terrible cold season because last year . But hasnt the thinking changed about testing pos for antibodies and its relationship to immunity? [quote]Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) is a highly pathogenic emergent virus which replicates in cells that can express ABH histo-blood group antigens. Differences in blood group antigen expression can increase or decrease host susceptibility to many infections. Flu cases are increasing instead of decreasing right now. My mother smoked too, so I stated smoking when I was a zygote. Meanwhile, he's concerned that public health practices emphasized during the pandemic are falling away, Americans have less access to free Covid tests, and businesses aren't doing more to protect workers through improved sick leave policies and air ventilation systems. I am using a cool mist humidifier in my bedroom. Dr Hespe said the European influenza usually entered Australia in January and February, gaining traction among our own community in May and June. It's the freakiest thing. I told every dr I had a long history of smoking since I was a kid, plus my dad smoked 3 packs a day in our tiny house. Don't think this is the first wave - it's not. I'm sure it was covid, looking back on it. Bah humbug. The military world games were held in Wuhan in late October 2019. When I would blow my nose in the morning, I would have thick, bloody mucus that was shaped like my sinus cavity. Get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, Walter advises. I also had pink eye. And if having had the souped-up version (the common cold is a corona virus) provided immunity to the more lethal COVID-19? I normally wouldnt blame anyone for passing a flu/cold to me, but that jackass had the nerve to write in my review Pierre does great work [italic] when hes in the office. [/italic] I never explained to him how that was unfair and I regret that.
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