Now there is no way I was going to a CVS where some clerk would take time out from sticking his finger up his nose to give a shot. The hospital had set up an injection site about four blocks from me across the road from the hospital so if something went wrong we could be at the emergency room toot suite. There were several nurses and a doctor around so there was full coverage.
We went into a cubicle and met the nurse who was giving out the dose. She said "What arm do you want it in?" I replied "Yours."
That didn't work so I got the jab. We hung around for half an hour to see if there was any adverse reactions. Nothing happened so we left.
Funny enough there was a new diner across the street so we decided to have lunch. I got what I always get when I go to a diner.
Meatloaf and mashed potato. It was just ok. The gravy was a little to sweet for my taste. The whole diner was trying to do an upscale thing and it was a little much. I like a down and dirty diner and this wasn't it. It was better than nothing but not be much.
Now I am waiting for the adverse reaction.
From the meatloaf.
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I'm recovering from the Wuhan Flu. I don't go anywhere, so I have no idea where I picked it up. I work at home and hadn't even bought gas in a couple of weeks. My wife went out of town the last weekend of July, and I came down with it while she was gone. She came back and stayed in a hotel and then with a friend for a few nights, then said screw it and went to her parents down in Charlotte. Then she came back for a couple of nights staying with a friend, then took the dog and went to her parents for a week.
I had a 102+ fever for 14 days straight. That and a slight cough were really my only symptoms. About the third day, I did lose my taste and smell. The fever finally broke, which is when the "experts" declare me cured and fit for human interaction. They obviously don't know me. Anyhow, I was in a fog for those two weeks. No energy. My energy level is picking up, so tomorrow we're going to work out with the trainer. I hope I don't fall over.
I've lost about 10 pounds, because I hardly ate anything during the fever part, and eating isn't enjoyable at all when you can't taste or smell.
I hope you don't suffer any of the side effects and I hope it keeps this bug away from you. It's nasty. I came down with it the same day a friend did. She got the vaccine back in February. From some perspectives, she's a victim and I got my just desserts.
Glad to hear you are making it through this nastiness , Windbag. Your story is of special interest, in that it comes from you and is something I can count on being true, in addition to involving usual reaction details like TWO WEEKS of Fever over 102! What a strange thing to go through. With only a slight cough, which sits in my mind as the fearsome factor, while two weeks of fever is debilitating and energy draining. Did you take any supplements ahead of time or or any receive treatment for this?
To hear of a vaxed friend and unvaxed guy with limited exposure getting this is also strange. Mr M's boss in GA (far from us) and his boss's boss both ame down with it before the vaccine, took the shot as soon as it was available, and then recently came down with it again a 2nd time. Strange responses. Enough to make MrM and I decided to wait, continue to limit contact with others and take our chances in the hope of receiving a treatment that works should we come down with it. Recent mention of Florida's success with monoclonal therapy, and plus your story leaves us inclined to wait this out a little longer and hope more success with treatments is on the way.
Here's hoping you and Trooper both make it through whatever else this involves for you, and we survive the risks involved to know which decision is best for us.
Thanks, MamaM. I wasn't taking anything prior to coming down with it. I know people (including a doctor) who are taking Ivermectin as a preventative. I was offered hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin by friends (no idea where they got it), but I declined. My wife had someone drop off some Quercetin with D-3, Zinc, and Vitamin C. That's all I took. I did finally take some Tylenol to reduce the fever, which seemed to help.
I called my doctor, I called the Blue Cross hotline, and spoke with the health department, asking them all if I should be on something, but all three said to just ride it out. The health department was supposed to call me daily for updates, but they only called about four times. We're a tiny county and I heard we had about 100 active cases, so I'm sure they were overwhelmed. I know that sounds pathetic, but that's life in the boondocks.
I don't criticize or judge anyone for getting the vaccine or for not getting the vaccine. We all weigh the risks. I still need to lose 60 lbs, so I've known throughout this entire ordeal that I've got the #1 co-morbidity that accompanies death-obesity, but I chose not to get the vaccine. I was in the 99% survivor group. A guy I know-tip top physical condition-got it, almost died, and is looking at months of recovery until he can function again.
If you follow the science, I should have at least seven months of immunity now, which is greater than the vaccine. Who knows, though? When it's your time, it's your time. My kids are avid vaccine advocates and worried about us for not getting it. When I told them I had the flu, I said that I took one for the team and we're now one case closer to reaching herd immunity. Perspective, eh?
Oh yeah, I did drink a container of kefir. It's supposed to have magical powers.
I did drink a container of kefir.
Oh my. Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, though it is claimed by some to work wonders. I'm still marveling over the endurance required to make it through 14 days of fever with no one home, not even the dog. It sounds like your body was really laboring to attend to the work of fighting off the invader without going into the "storm". And your wife didn't get it traveling all over, while you sitting at home did. Same wonder there as with the tip-top guy getting knocked to his knees.
I've been taking the Quercetin with D-3, Zinc, and Vitamin C combo, so that was good to hear. And yes it is all about weighing the risks. I really wish I didn't have to dig for the info needed to make a semi-informed choice. There is far more to this than meets the eye and not enough information pooled and shared for the greater good apart from monetary and political agendas.
Thanks for the update. Not only is your survival good news, I appreciate hearing your story and perspective.
Since I couldn't taste, the kefir wasn't bad at all. Before my wife relieved me of the dog duty, I did manage to walk him most days. That was exhausting, especially in the high 80s to low 90s heat. He's a puppy, so his training went to zero during the ordeal. I'm trying to pick it back up and get him on track. My brain was foggy, so I stopped working a couple of days into it. Just got back to it this week.
I am sorry it hit you so hard man. I have been feeling a little sick. Headaches which I never get. Also I have the shits which is unfortunate during the summer. It stopped us from going to the beach a couple of times. Lisa had a bad allergic reaction with shaking and trembling.
This vaccine is not a good thing. I was going to stick it out like you MamaM but we have to have a vaccine card if we want to do anything in NY. I hope you can stick to your guns until they perfect it. I know that is what we wanted to do.
I find that heading to the beach when I have the shits is the best thing. You can wade out and just let it rip. On top of the relief is the thrill of not knowing what you're luring in with that discharge.
It's easier out here in the boonies to get away with not getting the shot. I still have family in upstate NY. Some are vaccinated, some not. My sister was solidly against it, but ended up getting it. Everyone has their reasons. I imagine if I lived in NYC I'd have gotten it by now. It's been almost 25 years since I was in NYC. I'm not as concerned about long term effects of the vaccine at my age, since long term isn't that long.
I hope you're okay, Trooper. I saw that NYC had some rough times with the storm.
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