I rested Sunday, hoped I'd be better today but instead feel worse. He finished two rounds of antibiotics, he told me. Or maybe allergies? People who travel are exposed to all sorts of things. It was such a relief. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. We are in Texas. Activity is being caused mostly by influenza B/Victoria viruses, which is unusual for this time of year. UC Davis Health experts are seeing cases of influenza (flu), RSV and other respiratory viruses - even though summer is around the corner. . Minimal sneezing, too. The loss of taste and smell were the biggest warning signs of COVID, but are less prevalent now than with earlier variants. This whole thread is FAKKE NEWS. When i fist encountered this thread six months ago it ran a chill up my spine. Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. If one is coughing and not producing any phlegm, then probably a cough suppressant is in order. The common cold is the main reason children miss school and adults miss work. One of the first Datalounge records of someone dying from Covid, back in December 2019. The 3rd-4th day, I threw up and was extremely nauseous. N Engl J Med. It wasnt until 2/18/2020 someone pointed out it sounded like OP had coronavirus. If it really had been the coronavirus, it seems like it would have been detected. Still, "there's morepressure to get people in, and it's hitting at the same time as cold and flu and RSV season.". I got tested for coronavirus in the summer: negative. It does not say chicken soup is proven to cure colds and related illnesses as Datalounge fraudom declared in this thread. If you've been exposed, please also consider taking N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) 600mg in the AM and PM for next several days. Also, there were 2 strains floating around too. From the timeline of those anecdotes, it might just prove to them the virus was brought to Wuhan from somewhere else pinpoint the patient zero is extremely hard and virtually impossible in the flu like pandemic, California started to test people for antibodies, it might reveal more interesting findings on how many people already got it and for how long. I was never diagnosed with it because I thnk I had it in late 2019. Got a towel to remove the sweat. The co- worker as well. Outbreaks of the norovirus, which causes. The cough lasts for over 3 weeks but if you don't die of it you should feel quite a bit better after 18 days or so. Fingers crossed I stay clear of it. Maier HE, Kuan G, Saborio S, Bustos Carrillo FA, Plazaola M, Barilla C, Sanchez N, Lopez R, Smith M, Kubale J, Ojeda S, Zuniga-Moya JC, Carlson B, Lopez B, Gajewski AM, Chowdhury M, Harris E, Balmaseda A, Gordon A. Clin Infect Dis. We have vaccines for two of the three viruses we talked about influenza, and COVID 19, he said, and he urged Americans to take advantage of them, though not enough have. Weekly case counts for the week ending October 22 were more than double any other week in 2020 or 2021. A couple co-workers had, at that time, travelled internationally. Wow, I don't know if I posted on this thread when it was new, but I got sick the Monday before Thanksgiving and stayed sick until the middle of January with something that was like a cross between a cold, the flu, pneumonia, or something else. But they told us the antibodies do not seem to last very long at all. PMID: 34411230. Hello and thank you for registering. Tiredness. Flu vaccines are designed to protect against the four types of flu viruses that scientists expect to circulate that year. I'd like to go out and do a wee bit of shopping (I'm pretty well stocked up, but would like some fresh bread) , but I don't want to be treated like a leper should I cough.. Determining the cause of an illness can be tricky because many share some symptoms. Instead, I switched to tea, which just felt much more soothing and comforting. Spring is also a peak time for the common cold. Wishing you all good health. Sleep. Reminder, the next time you point your finger at someone & claim theyre disgusting for giv8ng this to you youre going to give this to someone else. Also, I forgot to say, I had a horrible cough that was really the worst part of the whole illness. Of some kind. I have been taking thc gummies to help me sleep and some nyquil cough works wonders. According to the CDCs data tracker, just 8.4% of eligible Americans have received a new updated Covid-19 booster. They also jacked the price up about 1,000 times. Also had pinkeye.. One of the reasons why chicken soup has always been proven to cure colds and related illnesses. Almost the exact same time frame. The manufacturer simply took this common ingredient, put it in a capsule, gave it a new brand name and marketed it as a miracle cure. Who came up with these SUPER COLDS? Sydney GP Dr Charlotte Hespe said Australia is ripe for a major cold and flu outbreaks after years of isolation. I am going to add a mucous reliever medicine, thanks to the suggestions in this thread. I had headaches, which I usually never get, and my body ached, including my face, which never happened before. The results of this research (published in a 1978 article in CHEST) demonstrated that compared with hot water and cold water, hot chicken soup led to improved nasal mucus velocity [9]. R213. Dont be hard on yourself, R417. There is going to be a lot of Thanksgiving traffic, shopping and holiday family events, and in the next few days and weeks, the infection rate will skyrocket. Its not the flu - no fever, just insane sinus congestion, drainage, coughing, sore throat. Since then, I've had some severe bouts of tiredness and weakness. Yes, only about 7 years ago this stuff was sold by Walmart for 88. America used to be a clean place, for all its other problems. 2022 Updated: 9:50 AM EDT April 29, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. If you have been battling . Painful. If youre sick with the flu, your doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs. Before that, they sold it in daytime/nighttime medication for 88. If only we listened to OP. PMID: 32803236. [quote] I had these symptom back around Thanksgiving. Yeah you all had it before anyone else did. We get you for the rest of the year. Experts are concerned that flu and COVID-19 cases may increase and overlap in the winter. You may be patient zero. Interestingly, I think I passed it on to my brother, who got very sick around Christmas time. How are you feeling? The interface is user-friendly but due to not knowing much about it, I still archive to both sites. 3 months later she decided I had thrush because my tongue was bald & gave me troches, which did nothing, 3 months after that my WBCs came back elevated, so she decided I had bronchitis, so she gave me antibiotics and a steroid pack. Fine now. Sorry posted in the wrong thread. People died before April, but their deaths were attributed to pneumonia or the flu or, if they had underlying conditions more than likely those. R355, as youve posted on this thread 12 times I guess that makes you the dumbest ass of all. No runny nose. The cough lasts for over 3 weeks but if you don't die of it you should feel quite a bit better after 18 days or so. I thought it was just a cold (since I had the flu shot). Theyre not curing you, but they are treating symptoms appropriately. Guaifenesin is also highly effective, and comes from a tree bark the Native Americans used for similar purposes. Did you get the encephalitis with this virus that killed my friend's mother? I've never had the flu and I hope I never do. As of Friday, seventeen states have less than one in five beds available. Ive never had a 24-hour fever before. The big thing to remember is that theyre not viruses that cause you to go into hospital by-and-large.. 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. 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. F-glycoproteins allow the virus to fuse with and infect human cells. Invest in a good decongestant and plenty of Vit. The link below is to a ProPublica article but there are many articles in science related publications including the Harvard Health Letter about drug expiration dates. A couple of days letter I woke up feeling as though my neck glands were swollen. I had a lung-rattling cough for about a month that's finally tapering off. On the 2nd day of being sick I developed an odd cough, not really a productive cough that brings up chest mucus, but more of a dry, asthmatic, choking type of cough. I never had nasal congestion or a runny nose. Its just now dawning on R191 that he shouldnt have participated in that orgy when he visited Wuhan. Heres when you can see it, Rajwinder Singh charged with alleged murder of Toyah Cordingley, Rajwinder Singh arrives in Cairns where hes accused of killing Toyah, Woolies recalls popular meat over contamination fears in one state, Child abuse squad investigating after baby seriously injured at dog beach, the floodgates have opened to a myriad of pathogens, Less likely to have a loss of taste or smell. even now, the testing is limited. &A: Dr. Emmanuel Walter on COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids. I spent most of the month lethargic on the couch. (Viruses) mainly affect either ends of our population - little babies and children, and the elderly as well as the immuno-compromised.. This is completely unscientific. Beware, everybody. "You might see fewer coronavirus deaths in winter because vulnerable people are actually more vulnerable to flu," she said. The stupid things you do dont cure you of a virus. Do not go to a clinic, they're bored of sick people. Now do as you're told. The Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin does not contain COVID-19 specific data. Those suffering viruses may benefit from Elderberry extract, like Sambucal, or one from the health food store. Take two extra strength Tylenol every 6 to 8 hours. The coughing lasted for a month. 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. Wear a mask in public, clean grocery carts with sanitizers, wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer. Just as we suspected here on this thread so many months ago. This was late 2019. When I'm drinking it again, that's when I'll know I'm better. Fatigued for weeks. As big banks fail savers on rate hikes, SIMON LAMBERT on how to Dirtiest places in your work kitchen revealed by grim swabbing test. Tel: 301-451-8224, Editor: Harrison Wein, Ph.D. My Christmas time visiting older not so wiser brother took Mom to Patient First. It's literally non-stop coughing for a week (so far). Oscar Cainer tells all. The people around you could have been asymptomatic, R261. According to BBC Good Food, cooking bones with joint tissue on them (like necks, knuckles, ribs or the leftover carcass from a roasted chicken) can help the body repair and rebuild connective tissues, while reducing inflammation. From mid-December to mid-January, I was sick. And you can buy testing kits approved for use at home. Chest felt very heavy and painful. 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Creative artwork featuring 3D renderings of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)a common contagious virus that infects the human respiratory tract (the viral envelope is purple, G- glycoproteins are light blue, and F-glycoproteins are orange). There wasnt a lot of mucus or post nasal drip otherwise. It helps loosen up those secretions and prevents drying and irritation of the linings your nose and throat, which worsen your cough. The entire episode lasted from late November till mid-March --- three successive waves. R330 I say put it off. And I did get a flu shot. Its New York States vaccination app, but never mind. Ok but COULD YOU PLEASE WORK THOSE FACTS INTO THE CONVERSATION. My doctor initially though I had asthma, so that delayed treatment. From one of many, many papers on the subject: [quote]Blood group antigens represent polymorphic traits inherited among individuals and populations. When I'm drinking it again, that's when I'll know I'm better. A dry cough may also occur, and recovery is usually within. Shrugged shoulders. I completely perked up on the third day, but by then I had woken up with a nose almost completely blocked. [quote] ], WebMD is only one of many sources praising chicken soup. But in recent weeks, "it's apparent in the cubicles: The sneezes will go around in a domino effect, and you can tell people aren't as quick to stay home as they were before," Atkinson, 27, tells CNBC Make It. Thanks R418. Gosh I bet R68 is a real blast at parties. It just seems to be an awful coincidence that many of us had our flu shots, yet were told we had flu. What a strange feeling. One small teaspoon of honey has proven particularly effective in children, with one 2012 study concluding that it showed an improvement in their sleep and reduced nighttime coughing. Dr. David Winter with Baylor Scott and White in Dallas said that he's seen an increase in cases of the common cold this year. I'm assuming this is just a "regular" cold going around, but in a Covid-world, it could be anything. [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 emailed the link to this thread to the researchers at Wuhan Lab for their investigation into how COVID started and they replied that I'll be dead by midnight. Lane MC, Gordon JL, Jiang C, Leitner WW, Pickett TE, Stemmy E, Bozick BA, Deckhut-Augustine A, Embry AC, Post DJ. I'd never had any kind of illness that felt so "controlled.". If you are very worried, go to emergency. Got the pills, the eye drops and the one you squirt in the nose to keep them at bay. Do are your told. I'm a bit hesitant to go, because the Southwest seems to be ramping up in its Covid cases, and it's making me nervous. It's called the Beer Flu. Over the last two years Dr Hespe said weve had a ridiculously respiratory-tract-infection-free zone, and weve become complacent with not having viruses around us. Still tough to find energy, but today's sunny so maybe that will help. R400, is that a public archive that anyone can send a page to? Data from Walgreens that tracks prescriptions for antiviral treatments such as Tamiflu suggest there are hotspots in Mississippi and Alabama, as well as the Gulf Coast area, including Houston and New Orleans. I just now realize. 33% of COVID-19 patients do have a productive cough or are producing a lot of mucus. Her symptoms did not diminish, until I put her back on the Mucinex/, cough suppressant/ Tylenol regiment. COVID-19 tests are also available at many health centers. Slights lulls in the misery and then it would come roaring back. The first day I was sick I had a horrible sore throat that only hurt on one side. John . "It's predominantly often those more systemic symptoms of being unwell with fever, headache, aches and pains and feeling miserable. It would not go away. Feel fine now but it was awful. I was doing a food grade hydrogen peroxide gargle for my gums and then after about 2-3 days of gargling with H2O2 the sinus Infection cleared up. A 2012 study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics suggested that a compound called carnosine, which is found in sources like chicken soup and chicken breast, could help inhibit the proinflammatory conditions typically associated with the initial stages of viral infections and prevent the development of the common cold [8]. I posted on this thread in December 2019. I hope this was Covid-19 because I had it and I hope I got the antibody. I used to laugh when my older relatives complained about getting a cold in their neck or other body parts. Do NOT go to a clinic and ask for antibiotics without a chest X Ray. Youre more likely to be indoors and closer to others when its colder outside. There are also those whose immune system hasnt responded to the vaccines as well as we would have hoped, and they are also getting sick, so we need to have that as a caveat, she explained. I feel better, can be productive, then the next day I need to rest again. Cool or warm steam, dont matter. As borders reopen, so too comes an influx of influenza and other respiratory tract viruses, which have developed unseen over the last two years, and which we do not yet have immunity to. My allergies have been wicked the last few weeks. Be prepared to changed into a similar shirt and cap the middle of the night. I've read a lot of the posters over again. Get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, Walter advises. You should be careful to avoid caffeine and alcohol as they can leave you hydrated and interfere with your sleep, which is essential for a speedy recovery. Mucus has been the star of my viral infection. And I did not have gastro symptoms. It wasnt until the beginning of January that I felt 100% again. We were at pediatric urgent care at least twice. The medically accredited website Healthline said: Hot tea, water, chicken soup, and other liquids will keep you hydrated, especially if you have a fever. He lost 5 lbs so he actually thanked me for it. The about Three days later a ton of backed up mucus cleared out then I was completely cured. 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. No conjunctivitis, thank God. I thought the pink eye was odd. Does the CDC categorize something like this, which isn't classified as the "flu," but can be as bad, if not worse? "Influenza cases are still rising and many community-associated respiratory viruses are increasing," said Dean Blumberg . Thanks, R356. Blaming his wife for passing on the virus - the most common disease suffered by humans - he said most colds were picked up at home from close personal contact. I remember back then, maybe in January.2020, my neighbor never left her house for a month. Not if this weird nagging cough and fever don't let up! Not the OTC flu medicine, or antibiotics, or even regular medicine. The Cold and Flu Council said a healthy lifestyle is top of the list for preventing colds. I'm curious about the early posters in this thread if they have any of the possible purported residual by-products of CV19: scarring in lungs, heart anomalies, depression. 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. I truly had forgotten all about this but it just showed up today when someone W&W one of my posts on this thread. I also meant to mention R211 instead of R212, oops. Its a common respiratory infection that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults and infants. One telling sign of COVID-19 in some cases is loss of smell or taste. The only thing that worked for me was taking long walks in the sun for hours on the weekends. Is this something that could be Covid-related? and human parainfluenza viruses, which cause typical cold and flu symptoms, are on the rise this summer. You're body builds a tolerance to it and it becomes less effective the more you use it. 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