My wife and I caught the bug- Yeah, that one

[matthewsx]

I’m home with a cold now but have tested negative twice in the past three days.

Just got my 4th booster + flu, shingles and tetanus. So, maybe compromised immune system from that. There are at least a dozen others out at work now so something is going around.

With the vaccine the biggest thing I worry about is loosing taste/smell. I love my food….

Get well soon

John

 

[Eyerelief]

Hang in there Jeff. Hope y'all have this crud behind you by thanksgiving

 

[JohnDB]

Be careful out there....
Triple-demic.
RSV
Covid
Influenza

All three are running rampant out there and people are not staying home when they are sick. The week after Thanksgiving is the worst. (Most traveled holiday)

Lots of variants of all three running around that don't care if you have been vaccinated or not...antibody treatments are worthless too.
Paxlovid may or may not work...too many variants.

Nobody wants to hear it but most pandemics require 5 years to run their course and still will have various outbreaks in spots afterwards. Spanish flu still breaks out in spots...and it was the dominant virus from WWI.

Stay Home if you are sick! Don't risk other people's lives on your desire for participation in group activities. Long Covid is plaguing 25% of those infected...everything from temporary reduced cognitive function to immune systems being destroyed and all points in between. (Wife works in medical research...I hear ALL the horror stories)

 

[7milesup]

I am still trying to figure why people are so afraid of this.
I have had it twice, very mild symptoms both time, loss of smell 1st, loss of smell and taste 2nd.
Lost 28lb after the 2nd time.

That is a very narrow-minded perspective. Maybe people are concerned (afraid) because over a million American citizens have died from this. It is a worldwide problem, too, not just in the U.S. Viruses don't care about borders.
YOU may have had a mild case, but you are a sample of one. It is similar to saying "I beat cancer, I don't know why everyone else is making a big deal out of it."

I am vaccinated and double-boosted. When I had Covid in May, it was not fun, with significant fatigue and very achy joints lasting for weeks. My wife got Covid a few weeks ago, and she went downhill so fast that there was a thought in my mind that this may not turn out well. She went on Plaxovid, which helped tremendously but still has some lingering issues.

 

[Eyerelief]

Covid has a different affect on everyone. From mortality to “I didn’t even know I had it”. It’s wrath pays no never mind to how good of shape you’re in although folks with chronic conditions seem to be more vulnerable. So far I have been lucky and I know it’s just luck. I still worry that I might be carrying it and inadvertently handing it off to my 90 year old mom who I watch over.
I would never believe for a minute that I’m in too good of physical condition to get it. And I’m quadruple vaccinated and flu shot.

Get some rest and take good care of your bride Jeff. I’m pulling for you

 

[Winegrower]

Maybe people are concerned (afraid) because over a million American citizens have died from this. It is a worldwide problem, too, not just in the U.S. Viruses don't care about borders.
YOU may have had a mild case, but you are a sample of one. It is similar to saying "I beat cancer, I don't know why everyone else is making a big deal out of it."

This is well said. I am not afraid of this illness, but it killed my younger brother. We are similar in build, lifestyle and health, but he refused any vaccines.

 

[RJSakowski]

My strategy is isolation is my first defense. I am fortunate in being retired and I make it a point to come into contact with people other than my wife about once every two weeks. Even then, I mask up and am conscious of others invading my personal space. I have had all the COVID vaxes available, the latest being last Monday. If there are any suspicious symptoms, we take one of the at home tests.

So far, we have evaded any incident. However, my wife has been in the UK for the last two weeks and will be returning home in three days. It is likely that, of the thousands of people that she has been around, at least one will be infected. Almost no one in the UK or on the flights to and from mask up. She will self quarantine on her return and if any symptoms emerge, we will take a test.

 

[Norseman C.B.]

Nearly killed me last October, comatose, intubation, trache and a stroke, and I still can't walk fer sour sour owl crap
due to drop foot and six months of muscle atrophy. The Delta strain was a beeeotch !!!
Then I lost my right big toe last month. Bad friggin year all around, and nothin to take lightly !!
Hope and pray you and yours fare better Sir Janderson.........

 

[Janderso]

Nearly killed me last October, comatose, intubation, trache and a stroke, and I still can't walk fer sour sour owl crap
due to drop foot and six months of muscle atrophy. The Delta strain was a beeeotch !!!
Then I lost my right big toe last month. Bad friggin year all around, and nothin to take lightly !!
Hope and pray you and yours fare better Sir Janderson.........

Wow,
You have had a rough time. I hope 2023 is a banner year my friend.

 

[Janderso]

Feeling a bit better today. My wife is one day ahead of me and she has turned the corner as well.
Thank you for all the kind words of support.