COVID-19

[faftorial]

Covid tests finally got here this afternoon. Waiting for the results...

And free covid tests from Biden again:

https://www.covid.gov/tests

[faftorial]

It appears that I don't have it which is good but I was flu sick.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

I've had all of the symptoms recently. Happened to have a doctor's appointment today and they gave me the test. Came back negative.

[nocera]

Covid tests finally got here this afternoon. Waiting for the results...

And free covid tests from Biden again:

https://www.covid.gov/tests

Thanks for the heads up. Apparently the program resumes on Monday.

[shafnutz05]

Are you taking any medications? I take mucinex when I have sinus issues and it often makes my nose bleed

Mucinex doesn't work.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/09/12/dec ... ctive.html

Mucinex doesn't react well with my body. I took it last week with my upper respiratory infection and it dehydrated me to a dangerous level. this was the second time I've had that happen. I thought the first time was a fluke.

I can't describe the way I feel when I take it but it's not pleasant. Just out of sorts. But if I am dealing with a crushing sinus headache, it works.

[CBear3]

Guaifenesin thins mucus for lack of a more scientific explanation. So just the straight blue box is often prescribed for sinus infections and the like just to help drain the sinuses. It also does the same for mucus in your lungs, which is the reason you can cough so much up with it.
Mucinex-D contains psuedophedrine which helps narrow nasal blood vessels (reducing pressure/swelling). So you're getting a two-fold effect of thinning mucus and increasing "area" in your sinuses. That also results in higher blood pressure though (which beside being a heart risk, can also cause bloody noses).
Meanwhile, phenylephrine works as a nasal spray, but is ineffective at reaching the sinuses when ingested (that's what the news last week was about).

When the box of Mucinex says to take with a full glass of water, they're not kidding. You have to drastically increase your fluid intake or you won't get much benefit and will dehydrate yourself.

I'm not a doctor, but have dealt with chronic sinus pain my whole life and had to sleep in COVID dungeon basement last night instead of a Holiday Inn.

[CBear3]

Other update, son continues to test negative despite having the sniffles, so allergy/covid roulette is still very much in effect this fall.

[NTP66]

Looks like my local CVS finally has the updated Moderna boosters, so I scheduled mine for next week. Our pediatrician doesn't have them yet, though.

[mikey]

There's a fifth shot now...?

I got a little something on my trip, would a covid 19 test likely determine anything or did we move on from that...?

[NTP66]

There's an updated booster for both Moderna and Pfizer, yes. As for testing, I'd still test if you feel like you picked up something. Zero effort, and tests are free if you grabbed them from USPS back in the day.

[nocera]

They’re doing another round of free tests. https://www.covid.gov/tests

[King Colby]

It would determine whether or not you have covid so the question is does the answer to that question have any importance to you

[faftorial]

It would determine whether or not you have covid so the question is does the answer to that question have any importance to you

Covid can't be serious anymore? obhave had a temperature of 105F from it last week.

[King Colby]

Didn't say that. The cure for 99% of covid cases is resting in place. Happens to be the same cure for many respiratory illnesses in fact

[NTP66]

[Troy Loney]

It would determine whether or not you have covid so the question is does the answer to that question have any importance to you

Yea, I’m not going to get on a plane or go to the office if I teat positive for covid

[NTP66]

Stop thinking of others, Troy.

[King Colby]

It would determine whether or not you have covid so the question is does the answer to that question have any importance to you

Yea, I’m not going to get on a plane or go to the office if I teat positive for covid

You shouldn't if you have a cold either

[Troy Loney]

It would determine whether or not you have covid so the question is does the answer to that question have any importance to you

Yea, I’m not going to get on a plane or go to the office if I teat positive for covid

You shouldn't if you have a cold either

Maybe, but traveling for a client right now, I feel like it’s hard to be like, sorry, can’t fly, got a cold

[King Colby]

Yeah in that instance I'd test for sure. That would be a situation where the knowledge of whether or not you have covid would indeed have importance.

Although people get pretty pissed if you show up anywhere with the sniffles these days. Nasty work email went out the other day about it

[Rylan]

Cause the sniffles are annoying and gross. I am glad society is also getting annoyed with them. Thanks COVID.

[King Colby]

Stop thinking of others, Troy.

Read the conversation dude

[Troy Loney]

Yeah in that instance I'd test for sure. That would be a situation where the knowledge of whether or not you have covid would indeed have importance.

Although people get pretty pissed if you show up anywhere with the sniffles these days. Nasty work email went out the other day about it

Yeah, I recognize that’s a unique situation. A month ago my wife got COVID on a Thursday when I had to leave that next Monday. I ended up just taking a test, then staying at my mom’s.

So, I definitely like having the tests available when I have a known exposure.

But on just random day that I feel sick, I’m not going to rush to take a test, just wfh

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

It would determine whether or not you have covid so the question is does the answer to that question have any importance to you

Yea, I’m not going to get on a plane or go to the office if I teat positive for covid

You shouldn't if you have a cold either

you cancel your travel plans if you have a cold...?

[NTP66]