Wu Flu mitigation

[bobzilla]

Well apparently I’ve found the limits if na thrall immunity. Had it match 2020, tested positive this morning. Symptoms are by far less severe than last year, there’s no elephant on my chest this time around.

So with that out of the way, we are on vitamin C, D3, and a couple other things the wife’s school clinic sent home with her. Lots of fluids and we are making sure we get up and move around every hour or so. Any other home brew remedies y’all recommend?

 

[HoughMade]

No magic elixirs from me. Best of luck that it passes quickly.

But the realistic goal all along has not been that no one gets sick (some people still think they will get out of the pandemic both unvaccinated and never getting it), it's that this is turned into "just another flu" (which, arguments to the contrary, it was not originally). Most if not all people vaccinated or not, will eventually get it (no, that doesn't mean the vaccinations were useless). Once enough people have reactive antibodies, B cells and T cells, speed of spread is blunted and while people may still get it, for most it will be a more mild form.

 

[KittySlayer]

I have found this is nice for a tickle in my throat. Just a sip and it is lower proof too. Prefer it to cough syrups loaded with unnecessary ingredients.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I'm with ya, buddy. Daughter caught it last week. Ive been working from home since Ive been exposed, and scheduled a test this afternoon to clear me to go back to work per corporate policy. started feeling like crap last night. If I dont test positive today, I'll be shocked.

 

[bobzilla]

No magic elixirs from me. Best of luck that it passes quickly.

But the realistic goal all along has not been that no one gets sick (some people still think they will get out of the pandemic both unvaccinated and never getting it), it's that this is turned into "just another flu" (which, arguments to the contrary, it was not originally). Most if not all people vaccinated or not, will eventually get it (no, that doesn't mean the vaccinations were useless). Once enough people have reactive antibodies, B cells and T cells, speed of spread is blunted and while people may still get it, for most it will be a more mild form.

I didn’t expect a magic elixir and I never thought it wasnt something serious. I was just curious what others have done to make it suck a little less. It already sucks less than the last time

 

[Chewie]

Well apparently I’ve found the limits if na thrall immunity. Had it match 2020, tested positive this morning. Symptoms are by far less severe than last year, there’s no elephant on my chest this time around.

So with that out of the way, we are on vitamin C, D3, and a couple other things the wife’s school clinic sent home with her. Lots of fluids and we are making sure we get up and move around every hour or so. Any other home brew remedies y’all recommend?

We're on C, D3, along with Zinc and Magnesium. Free and clear so far.

 

[HoughMade]

I didn’t expect a magic elixir and I never thought it wasnt something serious. I was just curious what others have done to make it suck a little less. It already sucks less than the last time

My comments beyond the first line were just general, not aimed at you specifically. Just opinions.

Hope it clears up quick.

 

[Hoosierdood]

1 oz each of Fireball, lemon juice, and honey mixed into 16 oz hot green tea. Basically a hot toddy with a cinnamon kick. Worked wonders for me when I had it.

 

[rhamersley]

We're on C, D3, along with Zinc and Magnesium. Free and clear so far.

Just curious, what's the magnesium help with? I've been taking C, D3 and Zinc for a while, never heard of adding the other. Thanks.

 

[nra4ever]

K2 to go with the D3 and this….

but not at this price! Wow!

Amazon product ASIN B00S8LL17E

 

[mom45]

I tested positive on the 29th. Symptoms began on the 26th. Stay hydrated...lots of water, cough drops. Chicken soup, etc. Sleep in a recliner as it will keep you more upright and help your breathing.

 

[Chewie]

Just curious, what's the magnesium help with? I've been taking C, D3 and Zinc for a while, never heard of adding the other. Thanks.

Helps by working with Zinc for absorption of D3.

 

[rhamersley]

Helps by working with Zinc for absorption of D3.

Ok, thanks. Never heard that.

 

[HoughMade]

Helps by working with Zinc for absorption of D3.

I had to cut back on the D3 as my calcium was getting too high.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I tested negative on day two of symptoms and positive on day 4. CDC says need a day 5 neg test and then you are clear at day 7 if feeling better I believe

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I tested negative on day two of symptoms and positive on day 4. CDC says need a day 5 neg test and then you are clear at day 7 if feeling better I believe

So this sounds like requiring a negative test 24 hours prior to international travel really does nothing.

 

[mom45]

I tested negative on day two of symptoms and positive on day 4. CDC says need a day 5 neg test and then you are clear at day 7 if feeling better I believe

I tested negative on day 5 after exposure even with a sore throat and a cough.

 

[hoosierdoc]

So this sounds like requiring a negative test 24 hours prior to international travel really does nothing.

Not true. Just doesn't guarantee you don't have COVID. I had symptoms but thought it wasn't COVID because of so much sneezing.

Could also detect still having COVID despite no longer being infectious.

I post it as caution to those thinking they don't have COVID because of a negative test as soon as symptoms start.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Not true. Just doesn't guarantee you don't have COVID. I had symptoms but thought it wasn't COVID because of so much sneezing.

Could also detect still having COVID despite no longer being infectious.

I post it as caution to those thinking they don't have COVID because of a negative test as soon as symptoms start.

Your second sentence is the point I was making. It doesn't guarantee you don't have COVID, so what's the point? It's just a false sense of security.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Mine just came back positive. SO glad. Ive at least got a concrete starting point for isolation. (and dont have to worry about not really having it yet and the clock starting later)