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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 17, 2022 20:44:34 GMT -5
My case of Covid was mild but I still feel exhausted. It's getting better but I don't feel like I did before I had Covid.
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Post by thyme4change on Apr 21, 2022 20:24:33 GMT -5
My case of Covid was mild but I still feel exhausted. It's getting better but I don't feel like I did before I had Covid. 😢
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2022 7:56:18 GMT -5
I'm holding out for much longer. Yeah, I'm wondering about that now. Booster was November 4. I'm headed to Germany in May but then have an E. Europe trip scheduled for August, which involves multiple countries (Croatia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia) and now I'm wondering about waiting till July for a second booster. That would also put it closer to the time I HOPE to be able to take my granddaughters to Chicago (September, possibly).
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Apr 22, 2022 8:07:31 GMT -5
I'm holding out for much longer. Yeah, I'm wondering about that now. Booster was November 4. I'm headed to Germany in May but then have an E. Europe trip scheduled for August, which involves multiple countries (Croatia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia) and now I'm wondering about waiting till July for a second booster. That would also put it closer to the time I HOPE to be able to take my granddaughters to Chicago (September, possibly). I’m thinking I’ll look for out next booster about the time we are getting ready for our WC, so maybe in Dec. I do need to see if we need other vaccines for the rest of the trip. We got a few before we went to Africa, but that was 2016 so not sure if we will need a boost for those.
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Post by thyme4change on Apr 22, 2022 9:10:37 GMT -5
My MIL has been unwell - not covid related. Yesterday she was movsd from the hospital to a rehab facility. She is vaccinated, but did not get the booster. They quarantined her for 7 days. She was already lonely and depressed. I hope they can work with her in a way that will keep her spirits up.
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Post by bean29 on Apr 22, 2022 9:30:32 GMT -5
My MIL has been unwell - not covid related. Yesterday she was movsd from the hospital to a rehab facility. She is vaccinated, but did not get the booster. They quarantined her for 7 days. She was already lonely and depressed. I hope they can work with her in a way that will keep her spirits up. I am sorry to hear this. I hope you can do some video calls or something, to cheer her up. It is a rainy ugly day here today. Luckily I walked the dogs before it really started. We caught a bit of light rain, but not too bad. It is supposed to rain all day. It is hard not to get depressed when the days are gloomy. We are supposed to get sunshine tomorrow, but rain again on Sunday. I also hate getting sick. I am Vaccinated and boosted. I always get the flu shot. I will get a second booster whenever they recommend it. We have several family members who died from Covid. Granted, they had other issues too, mainly diabetes, but they all probably would still be here if they had not had Covid. As I was leaving the house there was an ad criticizing our Governor for shutting the state down for Covid. I told my DH that I do not know anyone other than our Daughter that lost their job due to Covid. I told DD to get another job, so she went back to her old job as a supervisor. My DH brought up "How many would have died from Covid, if he had not shut the state down". Hopefully, employers will look favorably on that in the future as she would have possibly done better on Unemployment. It was more than an employer issue though, I was afraid she might have depression issues if she sat in front of the TV all day and had no social interaction.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 22, 2022 10:52:32 GMT -5
I got my 2nd booster last Friday. I did it in hopes I will have more protection for my 3 week trip that starts on Monday.
I may be going back to Toronto in July and I'm flying. I may decide to eat the air fare.
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Post by teen persuasion on Apr 22, 2022 20:57:55 GMT -5
Now DD3 and her DH have been exposed to Covid, last Saturday. They will test today. One of his brothers and GF have it. Local news said big metro county's numbers are up enough to change their CDC community level to medium, > 200/100k population in last 7 days. New numbers hadn't hit the state Covid dashboard, yet. I knew Syracuse has had high numbers for the past few weeks. Looks like it's filtering over to Rochester and Buffalo, too. Now my county, big metro county to the south, and tiny rural county to the east are all in the CDC's high community numbers designation. Hospital numbers are increasing, too. Mask wearing indoors recommended. State and local mask mandates for airport (even if not on flights), busses, trains are in force, lifted, back in force ATM... But look, yay, all the summer festivals are back again!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2022 6:22:49 GMT -5
But look, yay, all the summer festivals are back again! Are they necessarily bad? I'm picturing the ones outdoors with various booths/stands and people walking around or maybe waiting in line (Renaissance Faires, for example). If you're thinking Sturgis Motorcycle Rally-type gatherings- yeah, that would be a problem.
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Post by formerroomate99 on Apr 28, 2022 20:19:23 GMT -5
But look, yay, all the summer festivals are back again! Are they necessarily bad? I'm picturing the ones outdoors with various booths/stands and people walking around or maybe waiting in line (Renaissance Faires, for example). If you're thinking Sturgis Motorcycle Rally-type gatherings- yeah, that would be a problem. I have to wonder how many people there are walking around who are that much at risk from the variants that are going around now. Between the vaccines and the omicron surge, they probably aren’t a huge number of people running around you don’t have some sort of immunity. And the variants we have now don’t seem to be nearly as dangerous as the alpha variant, so far. My state made it pathetically easy to get testing. My family and most of our friends got a free test every time we got a sniffle, and nobody reported it taking more than an hour. When I looked at the data right before the vaccines came online, up to 40% of our cases were asymptomatic, and between 95 to 99 1/2% of the working age adults were able to ride it out without going to the hospital (depending on age). So if you are living in an area that couldn’t or wouldn’t make testing easy, chances are they’re a hell of a lot more people who have encountered coronavirus than the official counts.
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Post by teen persuasion on Apr 29, 2022 9:05:08 GMT -5
Are they necessarily bad? I'm picturing the ones outdoors with various booths/stands and people walking around or maybe waiting in line (Renaissance Faires, for example). If you're thinking Sturgis Motorcycle Rally-type gatherings- yeah, that would be a problem. I have to wonder how many people there are walking around who are that much at risk from the variants that are going around now. Between the vaccines and the omicron surge, they probably aren’t a huge number of people running around you don’t have some sort of immunity. And the variants we have now don’t seem to be nearly as dangerous as the alpha variant, so far. My state made it pathetically easy to get testing. My family and most of our friends got a free test every time we got a sniffle, and nobody reported it taking more than an hour. When I looked at the data right before the vaccines came online, up to 40% of our cases were asymptomatic, and between 95 to 99 1/2% of the working age adults were able to ride it out without going to the hospital (depending on age). So if you are living in an area that couldn’t or wouldn’t make testing easy, chances are they’re a hell of a lot more people who have encountered coronavirus than the official counts. I saw something on Twitter yesterday that said 58% of Americans have antibodies showing they had Covid. The percentage was higher for kids now; as it was maybe 25% for kids before December, they are using this as an indication that kids really got hit by Covid in the past few months with Omicron. The tests were for virus antibodies, not vaccine antibodies, so it's unclear how the Venn diagram of (virus antibodies) U (vaccine antibodies) works out, AKA how many people have some immunity. Or, for how long. But cases are definitely on the rise here. My brother and his wife had it just before Easter. They got it from a friend they were socializing with - he was asymptomatic, but was tested prior to surgery. Ultimately 7 of the group out that night got it. Separately, DD3 and her DH were exposed when his brother and GF had it. GF and others got it from a coworker. DD3 and DH were exposed again a few days later (no details). My coworker's DH is a teacher; he says there's 6 teachers with Covid now, after a stretch with no cases. Many teachers are again wearing masks when they had dropped them initially. We got a robocall from DS5's votech school, outlining when to stay home, sending in positive or negative test results, when and how long to quarantine, etc., because everyone is confused by the ever-changing rules. Obviously it was prompted by more cases in students/staff.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 29, 2022 19:08:50 GMT -5
My case is not included in any government number. I had a positive at home test. That's the easiest way to get a test where I live.
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Post by Value Buy on May 2, 2022 12:33:53 GMT -5
My case is not included in any government number. I had a positive at home test. That's the easiest way to get a test where I live. That is interesting, and sort of disappointing. Did you call your doctor or the office and tell them you tested positive? I would assume if you did, they would report the case to an agency, but I am not sure about it......
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Post by billisonboard on May 2, 2022 13:28:48 GMT -5
reads like a good discussion to be having
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 2, 2022 13:37:22 GMT -5
Every medical intervention has a point where more is just more for the sake of more.
For many things that threshold is already known.
Given the cost, transportation and cooperation of the public it's valid to debate a 4th shot for everyone.
Covid isn't going to go away. The vaccine is not a cure. So now the question is how many more shots do people need or is three enough for your average healthy adult.
I'd be at the tail end so if need be I'm hoping by that point they have it like the flu shot.
Cause the third had me shivering so bad I puked. Not super eager for a 4th and then end up being told I will need a 5th a few months later.
I've had the three and collected variants like Pokémon cards. I'm all right with waiting on a 4th.dose.
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Post by Opti on May 2, 2022 13:42:42 GMT -5
I am thinking of getting the fourth because I did not mix my doses and would like to get Moderna. On the other hand, I've been seeing article titles leading me to be concerned how effective shot 4 will be against the current variants.
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Post by haapai on May 2, 2022 14:06:00 GMT -5
FWIW, I've had three doses of Moderna and one of Pfizer. I deliberately switched vaccines when I got the 4th dose/second booster. The pharmacist made me confirm the decision to switch vaccines and warned me that I should expect to feel crummy. I was willing to take that chance since previous reactions had been minimal and I really, really wanted to do anything in my power to possibly broaden my immunity.
I did feel crummy. The arm pain was minimal this time, unlike the previous times, but I got a bad case of the shivers that I hadn't had after prior doses. Adding more blankets didn't help. Getting up and eating something may have helped, or maybe by that time I was just tired enough to fall asleep.
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Post by Opti on May 2, 2022 14:17:17 GMT -5
FWIW, I've had three doses of Moderna and one of Pfizer. I deliberately switched vaccines when I got the 4th dose/second booster. The pharmacist made me confirm the decision to switch vaccines and warned me that I should expect to feel crummy. I was willing to take that chance since previous reactions had been minimal and I really, really wanted to do anything in my power to possibly broaden my immunity.
I did feel crummy. The arm pain was minimal this time, unlike the previous times, but I got a bad case of the shivers that I hadn't had after prior doses. Adding more blankets didn't help. Getting up and eating something may have helped, or maybe by that time I was just tired enough to fall asleep.
I had bad shivers after dose 2 of Pfizer, but it lasted only a few hours. Had I hit four hours of being super cold I would have taken something.
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Post by raeoflyte on May 2, 2022 18:21:31 GMT -5
Maybe I'm wrong on this, but the 2nd booster is only recommended for those in high risk categories. We're not doing anything else to protect those people, so I think a 4th shot is worth it for them. I really want ds to get it the shot, but have held off since his endo isn't recommending it yet for his age. I'll keep asking them about it though.
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Post by teen persuasion on May 2, 2022 19:29:54 GMT -5
A fourth shot is also recommended for those 50+. When cases started increasing around here, so that we were again in the red zone, DH and I went out and got our 4th shots. I'm glad we did - DS4 now has Covid. I'm hoping our boosters a few weeks ago have us at as close to peak immunity as possible. The boys' last booster shots were before Thanksgiving, so I'm guessing their effect is waning, and that's why DS4 has symptoms (basically a bad cold). We'll see how DS5 fares. No clue how DS4 was exposed. He's the least likely of the bunch of us. His younger brother is exposed to everyone at HS, plus kids from 6 other districts at BOCES, daily. I'm working in the public library at the circ desk, lots of random strangers (I mask). Even DH has been out and about chasing down tractor parts, canal towpath cleanup group on Earth day, etc. DS4 works 50 hours a week in a big drafty warehouse by himself mostly, sometimes with one other person (but not close work) - he's not dealing with sales or the public. And he's not socializing after long work days, he's mostly on his computer. So, best guess is some random encounter with an asymptomatic case. Which means it's super catchy, mostly dumb luck whether you can avoid it.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 3, 2022 5:52:29 GMT -5
For me, the side effects of the 2nd booster, were the easiest to deal with. Sore arm and fatigue for about 24 hours.
Not the case at all for the previous 3.
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Post by resolution on May 4, 2022 8:00:23 GMT -5
I am planning to get the Moderna booster on Friday. I have had three shots of Pfizer already. I am going on an international trip in a few weeks, and I will need a negative test to re-enter the US, so I am doing my best to minimize the risk.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2022 9:00:48 GMT -5
So, best guess is some random encounter with an asymptomatic case. Which means it's super catchy, mostly dumb luck whether you can avoid it. I feel that way. DS brought it into his household somehow last November, but he works from home, masks in indoor public places, doesn't travel or go to bars or concerts, etc. He does go to church but they're careful there, too. Fortunately the adults were vaccinated and everyone had mild cases. I almost want to catch it and get it out of the way but it's a crapshoot- even vaccinated and once-boosted, I could still have a severe case.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 4, 2022 10:25:40 GMT -5
I have written here that on my first venture in to the public since Covid, I caught Covid. I was masked and I did have a mild case, but it is possible I could have had a severe case. My favorite musician is 80 years old and he and his wife currently have Covid. They both have severe cases and have received 4 vaccines.
It's a crapshoot.
Today I was uncomfortable with unmasked people in the elevator with me but not to the extent I was in an elevator packed to the brim with unmasked people.
In my nephew's building in Toronto, the majority of people in the building wear masks in the public areas. Two different people did not get on the elevator with me when they saw I was masked and they were not.
The building is still limiting the number of people in the elevator. It's their only Covid precaution still in effect. Of course when we all got on with a kid in a stroller, there isn't room for anyone to join us.
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Post by Value Buy on May 4, 2022 15:30:28 GMT -5
I am seeing more people in Florida wearing masks again.
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Post by teen persuasion on May 5, 2022 7:33:23 GMT -5
I have to wonder how many people there are walking around who are that much at risk from the variants that are going around now. Between the vaccines and the omicron surge, they probably aren’t a huge number of people running around you don’t have some sort of immunity. And the variants we have now don’t seem to be nearly as dangerous as the alpha variant, so far. My state made it pathetically easy to get testing. My family and most of our friends got a free test every time we got a sniffle, and nobody reported it taking more than an hour. When I looked at the data right before the vaccines came online, up to 40% of our cases were asymptomatic, and between 95 to 99 1/2% of the working age adults were able to ride it out without going to the hospital (depending on age). So if you are living in an area that couldn’t or wouldn’t make testing easy, chances are they’re a hell of a lot more people who have encountered coronavirus than the official counts. I saw something on Twitter yesterday that said 58% of Americans have antibodies showing they had Covid. The percentage was higher for kids now; as it was maybe 25% for kids before December, they are using this as an indication that kids really got hit by Covid in the past few months with Omicron. The tests were for virus antibodies, not vaccine antibodies, so it's unclear how the Venn diagram of (virus antibodies) U (vaccine antibodies) works out, AKA how many people have some immunity. Or, for how long. But cases are definitely on the rise here. My brother and his wife had it just before Easter. They got it from a friend they were socializing with - he was asymptomatic, but was tested prior to surgery. Ultimately 7 of the group out that night got it. Separately, DD3 and her DH were exposed when his brother and GF had it. GF and others got it from a coworker. DD3 and DH were exposed again a few days later (no details). My coworker's DH is a teacher; he says there's 6 teachers with Covid now, after a stretch with no cases. Many teachers are again wearing masks when they had dropped them initially. We got a robocall from DS5's votech school, outlining when to stay home, sending in positive or negative test results, when and how long to quarantine, etc., because everyone is confused by the ever-changing rules. Obviously it was prompted by more cases in students/staff. Well, I've officially got Covid, now, too - from DS4. Still waiting to see if DS5 and DH get it. We are all vaxxed and boosted (2 boosters for DH and I). Ok, timeline: Saturday - DS4 has sore throat, goes to work thinking it's a minor cold (I drive him in daily). Sunday - DS4 sleeps thru dinner, finally mentions other symptoms. I research omicron symptoms, realize it's possible, but he's sleeping again. Monday - DS4 tests positive. I feel fine, test negative before going to work. Tuesday - by late afternoon, I have a mild sore throat. Overnight felt chilled, then sweaty, but temp normal. Wednesday - still tested negative. Stayed home anyways, given I was following DS4's symptom progression. Last evening temp 100. Today - tested positive. So even though I had symptoms, I tested negative for a while. I'm wondering if we have one of the newer variants, 4 or 5. The news mentioned 50% of NY cases were new variants. ETA: Nope, BA4 and BA5 are rampant in South Africa now, but only a handful in US. It's the subvariant BA2.12.1 that's growing in NY. Possibly 25% more transmissible than BA2, which is more transmissible than BA1, which is more transmissible than delta... Fitter Omicron descendants
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 5, 2022 14:43:07 GMT -5
My symptoms began several days before I tested positive and I shrugged them off, too.
I hope both of you recover quickly and without getting too sick.
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Post by busymom on May 7, 2022 9:29:25 GMT -5
Well, here we go again. The nursing home where my relative lives has 3 new cases of Covid. All of the residents have been vaccinated, but I have no information on where folks might have caught the virus. I'm guessing visitors, or hospital stays, but who knows? My relative is supposed to have surgery the end of next week, and I'm praying he doesn't get it before then. (He had Covid once when it was new, before any vaccinations were available to the public. A resident who needed a hospital stay brought it back from the hospital, and to the nursing home. I'm actually impressed he survived, as he has a number of health issues.)
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Post by pulmonarymd on May 7, 2022 11:03:04 GMT -5
Welcome to the new “normal”. This is what life will be for the foreseeable future. Few people want to take reasonable precautions and to many don’t care enough to stay away if they have been exposed or are ill . It likely was brought in by a visitor or an unvaccinated employee, especially if there is no vaccine mandate on employees
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