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My Covid experience so far 1/29/21

26 24 January 31, 2021 at 08:34 AM in Chat
So on Friday AM, I woke up for work, did my normal routine etc and than went to go take my vitamin C orange flavor chewable that I have and than realized about 15 minutes before leaving home that I was unable to taste it. So than I went and grabbed the cinnamon essential oil that we use in the Kitchen for the pleasant smell on the diffuser. I was unable to smell it and put a dab on my tongue as well and was not able to taste it.

so I gave my boss a text and said I wouldn't be in and ill schedule for a test today to be sure. I end up getting one for CVS at 11am, 20 minutes from home.. I left house little after 9 and headed that way since I was going to park in the parking lot and chill for a bit since I was originally schedueld for a conference call for work on Google Meets, so I got on that for the hour and than when I finished I pulled into the drive thru and took the test.

I did it myself and the swab apparently does not stay in the liquid filled vial, they told me to put it into the zip bloc bag after I was done to dispose, No other symptoms or fever. but did end up taking about a 2-3 hour nap Friday evening and felt okay the rest of the way. (I do have an O- blood type, as I've heard multiple times that they aren't many affected or may not have much symptoms but I obviously have it or something if it happened overnight.

I thought it was kinda funny and deft. weird that I ended up taking a shotglass of 190 proof everclear and it didn't phase me at all Like man that's some strong stuff but to be able to just take the shot and not feel it or the burn that this is something serious! ha well today to Tuesday I should find out my results and go from here.

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01-31-2021 at 08:12 PM.
01-31-2021 at 08:12 PM.
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d3 30,000 wow
If you normally get a lot of sun, you may be better than most with Vitamin D...
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01-31-2021 at 08:21 PM.
01-31-2021 at 08:21 PM.
Quote from fsyowad :
If you normally get a lot of sun, you may be better than most with Vitamin D...
yeah my thought, ha. I guess the 30k to 50k would be for someone who's casper
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01-31-2021 at 08:36 PM.
01-31-2021 at 08:36 PM.
Quote from Deafkid :
yeah my thought, ha. I guess the 30k to 50k would be for someone who's casper
My girlfriend caught something about 4 months ago. She said she didn't get a fever, but she had a nasty chest cold that lasted over 2 months. She still coughs occasionally. Doctor said most people that get it get a fever , and it was a pain to get tested so she didn't get tested. I think she had it, she's thinking now she had it also. We both have our own houses so i didn't go near her.
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02-01-2021 at 04:48 AM.
02-01-2021 at 04:48 AM.
my doctor said to stop taking D if you test positive. there is a higher incidence of cytokine storm with vitamin D users.
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02-01-2021 at 05:24 AM.
02-01-2021 at 05:24 AM.
Welcome to the covid club.

I had it way back last March, the first week we were all working from home. At that point, none of the symptoms I had matched what were the "official" symptoms then (it was dry cough and fever way back then), so I didn't even think we (DW and I at least, and probably all the kids) had anything. A day of achiness and basically "maybe I'm getting a cold" type symptoms, that resolved. Then a minor sinus headache with ZERO congestion. Then 2 weeks of no taste/smell and shortness of breath, but nothing like I'd run to the hospital - more like, hey why did walking upstairs wind me a bit? In fact I remember thinking that it could possibly be the "homebound" life of eating constantly and not exercising catching up to me.

But, 6 antibody tests later (4 unique tests) and I'm still rocking them.
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02-01-2021 at 07:50 AM.
02-01-2021 at 07:50 AM.
Yeah woke up this morning, no new symptoms, taste and smell the only thing so far! I slept good, etc. had vitamin water/egg burrito breakfast and now just figuring out what to do with my time off. I haven't had a day off work since July, except holiday days.
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02-01-2021 at 01:01 PM.
02-01-2021 at 01:01 PM.
have you heard about the anal covid test? you stick a finger up your ass and smell it. if it doesn't smell, you have covid. if it stinks like shit you don't have covid.

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02-01-2021 at 02:49 PM.
02-01-2021 at 02:49 PM.
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I believe fasting during the onset can lessen symptoms. Cut the carbs. Also Zinc and Vitamin C and D can help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKU2JyIMHrc

Fasting is a BAD idea. People get sick enough they don't feel like eating, and don't have the energy to prep food, either.

One of my nurses lost 20 lbs with it.

Eat while you can.
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02-01-2021 at 02:53 PM.
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Fasting is a BAD idea. People get sick enough they don't feel like eating, and don't have the energy to prep food, either.

One of my nurses lost 20 lbs with it.

Eat while you can.
At least we know now...
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02-02-2021 at 09:58 AM.
02-02-2021 at 09:58 AM.
So far all is the same, just been eating and drinking fluids.
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02-02-2021 at 04:11 PM.
02-02-2021 at 04:11 PM.
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At least we know now...
I would suggest you be a bit more careful about where you get your information and what you share. Spreading claims from fake doctors has the potential to seriously harm people.

https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Eric_Berg
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02-02-2021 at 05:12 PM.
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Spreading claims from fake doctors has the potential to seriously harm people.
Spreading claims from real doctors is often just as dangerous or even worse.
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02-02-2021 at 05:37 PM.
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Quote from NYExcuse :
I would suggest you be a bit more careful about where you get your information and what you share. Spreading claims from fake doctors has the potential to seriously harm people.

https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Eric_Berg
I think there is some truth to what I referenced, but I would bet the OP does not have insurance and with the way Covid has been downplayed accurate info has been almost impossible to find...probably on purpose. If we can get a true voice of authority ...I am all ears.
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02-03-2021 at 06:07 AM.
02-03-2021 at 06:07 AM.
This is what my doctor put on my visit summary in December. I'd obviously check what your doctor recommends vs taking internet advice or what's on the news.

COVID supplement:
Prevention:
Melatonin 5mg 1 hour before bedtime
Elderberry extract
Vitamin D3 - 4,000 IU per day
Quercetin 500mg 2 times daily

During active infection -
Avoidance of Elderberry, Vitamin D
Zinc - 10mg 3-4 times per day (Ex: Zicam, Coldease (Recommend not do this longer than 1-2 months due to fear of possible Copper deficiency)
Vitamin C 500mg 2 times daily
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02-03-2021 at 07:55 AM.
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Quote from fsyowad :
I believe fasting during the onset can lessen symptoms. Cut the carbs. Also Zinc and Vitamin C and D can help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKU2JyIMHrc
any medical suggestions on a deal forum followed by a random youtube link is always the way to go.
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