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Jul 10, 2022 - 5:16 AM
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MusicMad
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So far, so good ...
5 days ago ... I spoke (wrote) too soon! It's likely I was infected when I typed those words but only found out 48 hrs later when I did a test prior to attending a dental appointment.
The last few days have been some of the worst, health-wise, of my life. I understand why so many sufferers struggle to breathe: when you're successful at clearing the nasal passages ... 30 seconds later they're blocked again. Mouth breathing may offer slight relief but swollen tonsils, dry mouth and the need to cough-up phlegm means this becomes painful very soon.
And so, when seeking to sleep the body keeps you awake because you have to force yourself to breathe. This sounds ridiculous ... the body breathes without the mind making decisions but when the nasal channels are blocked and any mouth-breathing is likely to cause coughing, etc. then it's up to your brain to make the decision.
For me, Tue night was disturbed, Wed-Sat nights have left me a walking zombie. I think the longest I've slept is two hours, mostly it's around one hour or so. I've struggled to eat a small meal ... and a can of lager takes me all evening (normally the first one lasts not much longer than the time it takes the fridge door to close ...  )
I manged to cut the grass this morning but it took all my energy to carry the mower there and back. The thought of driving frightens me as I know my facilities are weakened.
But I am better today ... I don't think I could have typed this yesterday ... so hopefully another 48 - 72 hours will see me clear. And, on the positive side: I've lost weight (4- 5 lbs / 2kg) and not spent any money on buying CDs/downloads Both are likely to be reversed as health returns.
And just in case anyone wonders: I've had all three jabs promoted by our government/health service.
So, please take it from me: vaccinations may reduce the risk of serious illness (hospitalisation) and symptoms may be minor/manageable. But you may find yourself in my position in which case you have my heartfelt best wishes.
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I avoided it until mid June when I went on holiday for first time in 3 years. Started with a cough, which got worse. My taste and smell weren't affected. Had a couple of bad nights due to the coughing. Felt weak, felt tired. Basically affected me for 3 weeks. Today, I'm feeling much better, coughing seems to have stopped and I'm going to do a 30 minute walk later today when it's cooler.
It certainly isn't pleasant and should be avoided if poss.
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I've put covid on a list with women. I can't catch either.
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I've put covid on a list with women. I can't catch either.
Oh, nice. Quote of the week!
Thank you very. Much , I'm here all week. Some tickets are still available.
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I had the disease once at the very onset of the "troubles" in late January/early February 2020 -- before vaccines and boosters. Wasn't tested, but one of my bosses had just been to France with her family, and they all got really sick, including COVID toes. In hindsight, my symptoms were classic for the original strain, even if not severe: very mild fever, rash, cough, and just feeling extremely tired. I did work at home for over a week as I felt ill, but not terribly bad. I imagine that my initial exposure so early helped me ward off the disease until vaccinations and boosters became the norm. Stats have shown that natural infection protects just as well as immunization in most cases -- if you survive! But my age, and co-morbidities like high blood pressure and my weight (ahem), are indicators for vaccination of course.
Then just this past April 2022, I came down with Omicron despite being vaccinated and boosted and previously infected. It was mild, really mild, and I probably wouldn't have known I had it but for the fact that I had to get tested for a surgical procedure, and there it was! Surprise, surprise.
I fully expect to get it again and again and again as the mutational evolution of the virus is to escape immunity caused by both vaccinations and by previous infections. I hope and pray that the mutations continue on that path of increased immune escape without adding any elements of increased disease severity.
I'm getting on with my life as it seems that COVID-19, and its inevitable variants and subvariants, will be with us for years and years. I just don't see how the pharma companies are going to keep up with the rapidly mutating variants.
I still wear my mask on the NYC subway, but not in public, relatively open, spaces. I put it on when doing grocery shopping and when I am in health care facilities. I've been having a host of health issues recently. I wear a mask those times since I'd rather not get infected, even if that seems like a certainty. Doesn't hurt being cautious! Also my best friend is a diabetic, and people with diabetes seem to lead the pack in excess deaths caused by COVID and co-morbidities according to some worldwide stats. I'd rather not be the one who passes it along to others.
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Posted: |
Jul 13, 2022 - 8:38 AM
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MusicMad
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I've had it twice and look forward to getting it a 3rd time next week when we fly to Ibiza.
It seems a given to bag it now, if you get on a plane these days.
Hey, Kev, see if you can double-up: Variant BA.4 outbound and BA.5 inbound!
Seriously, though, having suffered this last week (I tested -ve earlier today and hope to feel less-ill in the next few days) I don't know how you - or anyone - can jest about it. Have I been unlucky, susceptible to such respiratory infections?
I know we're told ... and we have to ... live with this but I can't imagine me surviving another week like this when I'm a few years older.
I don't know the source of my infection but presume it to be the flight 10 days ago from Dalaman, perhaps the departure gate where a serious lack of organisation led to a lot of jostling, etc. Having taken 4 flights in the last month I should consider myself lucky that it was the last of these (if indeed, the source) not the first ... that would have ruined two wonderful holidays (the first including my kids/partners).
Suffice to say: no more flying for my wife and me for the foreseeable!
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I don't know how you - or anyone - can jest about it.
If you don't have a laugh you end up in a rubber room or worse.
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