I as just at the doctor's office in a very overcrowded waiting room. Kid in there was coughing and as I pulled my mask out of my purse and put it on I noticed the guy next to me doing the same thing. (I was waiting while DH had his colonoscopy, so it wasn’t a waiting room where I had to worry about everyone being there because they were sick. I think I’d have put it on a lot earlier if that had been the case.)Me too! Lol You’d think a snake snuck up on me in public spaces when I hear a child hacking or sneezing. I’m out of there!!
Just as before the pandemic ever started, there are many who did and still do need to aleays mask up in public. My mother was one of them. So sad that it is now more filled with judgement from others than pre covid. Always continue take care of your needs first and those of your loved ones.
A friend showed me recent wastewater data…there are high levels of norovirus in poop in SoCal, including Mammoth. That said, I have no idea what “high” is.
My friend posted a meme online the other days that said something to the extent of:I think kids are the worst little walking Petri dishes! And they just about never cover their coughs & sneezes! I try to stay as far away from them as possible during cold/flu season!
I think it's going to be hard to get people back into the habit, but it was notable that during the pandemic year the number of flu cases was dramatically reduced, and only 2 children died of the flu, whereas over 100 had typically died annually prior to that year.
I feel like everyone is still going to want me to go.. whereas I’d be like heck no if someone else was this sick coming to Christmas gatherings. Lol
This is complete BS! I hope your friend recovers soon.
Those were my sister’s exact Covid symptoms this fall. She was pretty miserable but recovered fine. Sorry you’re feeling crappy. Being sick SUCKS! Especially over the holidays.I am sick currently.. started Thursday night and then yesterday way worse along with today. Feels like it is all in my sinuses.. tons of pressure in my forehead and face, cough from post nasal drip, nose running like a sieve, sneezing... Doesn’t feel like my lungs are involved currently, thankfully. No sore throat, no fever etc. Really frustrating though, I haven’t been sick in so long and it is reminding me how awful it is. I feel completely miserable. I tested today and was negative, SO is going to get some additional tests tonight so we can test again in the morning. The tests we used were technically expired, and older. I’ve been hearing that at home tests aren’t as good at picking up newer variants and I am not sure if that’s in general or if newer tests have been tweaked for newer variants or what. SO had the same illness earlier this week and is pretty much fine now.. I either caught it from him or it just took longer to hit me. I also just got my flu shot and Tetanus at my yearly physical Tuesday as I still felt fine, so I wonder if I was unknowingly fighting something off and then my immune system got hammered with all sorts of extra stuff to deal with.
Supposed to do family holiday dinner tomorrow, but I am not sure I’m going even if I’m Covid free. Obviously I wouldn’t go if positive. But depends if I still feel so awful too and if I can realistically wear a mask because my nose has been running so constantly.
Maybe you have a sinus infection? Have you tried Neti-pot? I was feeling similar symptoms and used my neti pot. Also texted twice negative. In CA we can get four free tests per month. Yesterday I got a manicure and wore a mask!!I am sick currently.. started Thursday night and then yesterday way worse along with today. Feels like it is all in my sinuses.. tons of pressure in my forehead and face, cough from post nasal drip, nose running like a sieve, sneezing... Doesn’t feel like my lungs are involved currently, thankfully. No sore throat, no fever etc. Really frustrating though, I haven’t been sick in so long and it is reminding me how awful it is. I feel completely miserable. I tested today and was negative, SO is going to get some additional tests tonight so we can test again in the morning. The tests we used were technically expired, and older. I’ve been hearing that at home tests aren’t as good at picking up newer variants and I am not sure if that’s in general or if newer tests have been tweaked for newer variants or what. SO had the same illness earlier this week and is pretty much fine now.. I either caught it from him or it just took longer to hit me. I also just got my flu shot and Tetanus at my yearly physical Tuesday as I still felt fine, so I wonder if I was unknowingly fighting something off and then my immune system got hammered with all sorts of extra stuff to deal with.
Supposed to do family holiday dinner tomorrow, but I am not sure I’m going even if I’m Covid free. Obviously I wouldn’t go if positive. But depends if I still feel so awful too and if I can realistically wear a mask because my nose has been running so constantly.
Yeah I have seen some other reports of these sorts of symptoms as well.. definitely what worries me with being around others. Did she test positive on a home test?
I have not used a neti-pot, have never tried one. You find this helpful for sinus pain and congestion? I’ve been taking Sudafed which helps a lot with the sinus pressure. It just doesn’t work long enough each time and my nose runs and runs and runs still..
