You can unsubscribe at any time. Sept. 22, 2022, 4:51 PM UTC / Updated Oct. 17, 2022, 5:54 PM UTC By Sarah Jacoby If you wake up with classic cold symptoms like a stuffy nose and sore throat multiple times a year, that's actually . [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. We suspect that many children are being exposed to some respiratory viruses now for the first time, having avoided these viruses during the height of the pandemic, said Dr. Jose Romero, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said on a call with reporters. I found this thread talking about a weird cold, and found the information helpful, and it indeed help me manage my symptoms. . It wasn't that long ago that ReDell Atkinson remembers her coworkers taking extra precautions around the office with masking, social distancing, hand-washing and staying home when sick. I would think that it can; if I test positive for antibodies, it would strongly suggest that my brush with serious respiratory illness late last year was in fact Covid-19. Now my throat is sore and my chest is feels like someone sat on it. I was one of the posters who had a lingering cold last fall. For more consumer health news and information, visit health.nih.gov. The percentage of pregnant people who have gotten a flu shot is 47.9%. Vaccine. Just FYI, the guy who said his friend's mother died is a troll who goes around to a bunch of threads talking about how he's going to brutally murder women. Same with the stupid fucks who believe in Jebus Cripe. Lasted for weeks and weeks. A 2013 review of studies found that regular supplementation (one to two grams daily) reduced the duration of a cold in adults by eight percent, and in children by 14 percent. He was SOOO sure of himself too. Definitely not the flu but so much stuff coming out of my head and chest. a sore throat. The tests aren't the same. At first, I thought I had Corona, now I realize I didn't have a fever last fall. [quote] ], WebMD is only one of many sources praising chicken soup. The reason I dont get that any more is I now take flu shots every year, have taken the pneumonia shot, and Im a lot more conscious of wearing a hat, scarf and gloves when I go out in the winter. His name is Flagg. Scientists have warned there is a 'severe risk' of catching a cold this week as nine million people across Britain suffer from the virus. "If by two days after developing symptoms you're still not testing positive on those at-home tests, it's pretty unlikely you have Covid.". I didn't go to the doctor, because I couldn't get an appointment until mid-March, and there were a few times I was so sick I thought I should go to the ER, but I was too sick to drive and too poor to call an ambulance. If we ever get that test I'd like to know how many people here have antibodies. According to this thread, it looks like coronavirus started in mid-November and some Datalounger from New York City gave it to some Chinese person in Chinatown who went back to Wuhan. There are many physical and mental benefits to fresh air, but it is often avoided while battling the common cold or flu, in fear of getting a chill in the colder months. The symptoms for flu and colds are similar. It's also when Chinese students went home for winter break, then came back in January with the virus. As COVID symptoms become less prominent following multiple vaccinations, colds and COVID are becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate, however Dr Hespe said a RAT test was still the best way to find out. It also went around work, but not 'everyone' got it. Sorry op of this thread, but Benedict Cumberbatch has declared that he was "Patient Zero" for Covid. I want people to be more aggressive here.. . I don't have to go out much, so I don't. I posted back in December of 2020 r25. My sister & I both slept & snuggled with her cat & were face to face with it. As others have said, my major symptoms have been massive congestion in my lungs and head, insane coughing, headache, that hollow weird feeling in my eye sockets, and complete loss of energy. Several coworkers and their family members had it around the same time too. More evidence coronavirus had spread to the West BEFORE China came clean: LA doctors find evidence it may have been circulating in US MONTHS earlier than first reported case. I've had no fever, though I did have night sweats several times, and they would then turn into chills. RSV is a common contagious virus that infects the human respiratory tract. There was never a huge amount of mucus coughed up. The Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin (ORPB) is a comprehensive, weekly summary of provincial respiratory pathogen activity. [quote] My co-workers mother just died of this cold 2 weeks ago. Including information on the onset, duration, conclusion, geographic patterns, severity and progression of seasonal influenza activity. Exposure to things like dust, pets, and tree or grass pollen can trigger allergies, which are caused by the immune systemThe system that protects your body from invading viruses, bacteria, and other microscopic threats. I noticed you were sniffling a little bit in our last meeting how's it going? I'm leaning towards not going to Vegas, even though my trip is paid for. When I'm drinking it again, that's when I'll know I'm better. Especially since I had my flu shot back in September, and I still came down with this "whatever it is.". Meanwhile, he's concerned that public health practices emphasized during the pandemic are falling away, Americans have less access to free Covid tests, and businesses aren't doing more to protect workers through improved sick leave policies and air ventilation systems. Information on cold and flu levels is collated from weekly samples taken from more than 90,000 people nationwide at GPs' surgeries, hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies. Is this Asian in origin, or Russian, or South American? Good luck OP. Maybe next time, you can warn us about bush beating al gore. The second bout was far worse; I really thought I was gonna die. Dr Hespe said the European influenza usually entered Australia in January and February, gaining traction among our own community in May and June. Here are the most common symptoms associated with a summer cold: Sore or itchy throat Fever Coughing Sweating Runny nose Headaches Fatigue Body aches Treatments Really? Dumb things like making yourself sweat or eating Vicks or curry isnt helping. When I come down with a respiratory virus, I take elderberry and NAC in the AM & PM, oregano oil and ginger in the AM, and vitamin C as ascorbate sodium powder throughout the day in hot liquids, and zinc in the PM with dinner. Time seemed to be the only thing that helped. They are safe and effective ways to protect yourself and those around you. Because I think it might have been coronavirus. Theres another really important way to fight viruses. aches and pains, including headaches. I demanded more tests, and a CAT scan found that I had pneumonia. But I was otherwise very sick in February and March. Make sure to share it with your coworkers. It was such a relief. R212 Losing your sense of smell and taste is extremely common whenever you have congestion, it's not unique to COVID-19. Flu season has almost always been a predictable part of every winter, but the COVID-19 pandemic threw things out of whack. Some features on this site require registration. And NOTHING I have taken, has alleviated the coughing. No lemon or honey or salt water gargles. Aching muscles. PMID: 34752019. A lot of people automatically took Mucinex that would make their noses run. I told my boss no working for me, went home, find this thread and the new medication combo. Cumulative RSV hospitalization rates have already reached levels that are typically not seen until December in the US. 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]. Back in L.A., I did some research about that, and apparently it was normal for that airlines (some kind of fumigant, which I wasn't happy about inhaling), but 2 days later, the Chinese officially announced their cases. A solid week+ of feeling I should not be working but because of my crappy job having to work most of it. Giving info & advice. 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. People died before April, but their deaths were attributed to pneumonia or the flu or, if they had underlying conditions more than likely those. Building 31, Room 5B52 She always gets sick once a year, but she was VERY sick at the end of last year. Typical treatments include rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medicines. During the day I supplement with the orangey gel tabs. From my personal experience, that answer is, yes, highly questionable!. Still unsure whether any of that did me any good. He took it until his cold went away & pronounced himself cured by it. 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. NIAID. Theres no doubt that we will face some challenges this winter, OConnell said. Slight (but not high) fever. I stayed home and avoided everyone throughout the holiday season, because I didn't want to transmit it. Any harassment of them is absolutely disgusting. Mister Know it All. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for, to help determine whether youve got a cold, flu, or COVID-19: Two years of lockdowns and restrictions have left our immune systems unprepared for winter colds and flu. If this round of antibiotics fail, Ill have to get IV treatment, whatever that entails. FLORIDA Though the number of new COVID-19 cases has dropped significantly in Florida since this summer's surge, which was largely driven by the emergence of the delta coronavirus variant,. Infected people may not have symptoms, but can still pass along either virus. I've only had it a week, and I'm completely miserable. "When you rest, your immune system is in a better position to fight off any infection, get better and recover faster," she says. Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. I live in the middle of flyover land in a small city, and lots of people around me had similar symptoms. I just now realize. Theyre transmitted by small particles that come from your nose and mouth when you sneeze, cough, sing, or talk, raising the possibility of infecting people who are nearby. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. Then I insisted on more tests, and an X-ray said I was fine. They werent going to bother. This thread was created mid-December. I didn't go to a doctor, because I didn't have insurance at the time. It's one of the three worst "sick" experiences I've ever had. Chicken soup helps. Get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, Walter advises. Typical symptoms of the flu, Covid and the common cold all include coughing, sore throat and a runny nose. Couldn't sleep during the worst of it. The most impactful thing employers can do to keep their workforces healthy is to provide paid sick leave so people can stay home when they need to. Lane MC, Gordon JL, Jiang C, Leitner WW, Pickett TE, Stemmy E, Bozick BA, Deckhut-Augustine A, Embry AC, Post DJ. I blame the FedEx pilots bringing in the latest and greatest cold viruses to Memphis International Airport from all over. In this study, we used a cellular model of adhesion to investigate whether natural antibodies of the ABO system could block the S protein and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 interaction. Mainly an incessant, non-productive cough. Wow.reading through the first hundred or so posts was creepy. Someone with flu usually has symptoms 1 to 4 days after being infected. For one, working instead of letting the body rest will only prolong your illness and recovery, says Dr. Geeta Nayyar, chief medical officer at Salesforce. I had the fatigue and some other cold-like symptoms (but never a fever), but 7 days into it I woke up and one of my eyes was bright red and somewhat weepy like pink eye. They don't need to get multiple PCR tests and get a rapid test daily. R7 had said his coworkers mother died from it. National Institutes of Health When at the grocery store get the wipes before you get your cart and wipe the handle down. If mucus production become virulent, you MUST get to the hospital for a chest xray and blood gases. COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for everyone age 5 years and older. I have been taking thc gummies to help me sleep and some nyquil cough works wonders. Finally there's the stress of going back to work after Christmas.'. His coughs are horrible. Take a mucus and phlegm reducing cough medicine. a fever. And if you do end up feeling under the weather, it would be best to assume you may have Covid, and act accordingly by testing and isolating yourself from others. Super fatigued, very sore throat. Take a look at [quote] I forgot to add the fever part of my symptoms. I got the flu shot a week ago, then this weekend got a little bit of sore throat and some runny nose. 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. Sinus infection middle ear infection, asthma, Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life-threatening, Sinus infection, middle ear infection, asthma, Pneumonia, respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome (fluid in lungs), sepsis, cardiac events (e.g., heart attack and stroke), multiple organ failure, inflammation of the heart, brain, or muscle tissue, death. Take a saline nasal spray 3X a day and the cough syrup every 8 hours. The people around you could have been asymptomatic, R261. How Are Colds And The Flu Diagnosed What's Going Around: Flu, stomach virus infections abundant right now PCR-based tests can be done to look for common colds, but theyre not generally available to the public for routine use theyre usually reserved for hospital patients with pneumonia or a severe respiratory tract infection. And believe me, I would never do that unless I really had to. Wearing sweat shirts and hats to bed is not a treatment and it doesnt cure anything . Extreme lung congestion as R186 stated, the mucus was very thick and heavy, like wallpaper paste. It was the longest she'd ever been out of the office. My mother smoked too, so I stated smoking when I was a zygote. Romero stressed that with holiday gatherings just around the corner, vaccination is the best protection against these infections. The first telltale sign might be a sore throat, and over time you'll likely develop other symptoms like coughing and a fever. PMID: 34411230. People with the "super cold" typically won't lose . I've been laying in bed mostly. Her symptoms did not diminish, until I put her back on the Mucinex/, cough suppressant/ Tylenol regiment. Youre more likely to be indoors and closer to others when its colder outside. Symptoms: upper chest, dry cough, clearing my throat a lot (couldve been acid reflux). Who came up with these SUPER COLDS? So sad. The phlegm and congestion just never stop it seems. Do not go to work or outside while you still have a fever or body aches. General symptoms will not go away before 12 to 18 days. It's interesting to learn that this was flu. My sinuses were so bad that I was shaking from the pain and not thinking rationally. So what you're saying is that this will most likely continue for another week or two, and there's nothing I can do to make it end sooner? And nothing seems to work on it. mild body aches or headache. People travel. How is it different from the Wayback machine archive? I was feeling better within the week (took 1 day off). [quote] As you see, you are unlikely to die from it, but people do. The studies have been out for decades now, increased mucous flow, and thinner secretions aid expectorating. Damn. Hopefully that means we're closer to herd immunity than we think we are. I had a bad cold for a few days. I was worried I was losing my mind because I didn't even want to go out for a walk. Were you tested for rabies? 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