What's new where you live?

[user 6493]

I do have and wear a mask when out and around others,I am the only one at my house,,I hope fiddo is immune to the crap if I did get a touch of it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I have done some looking and a person usually is not contagious for 3 days or more,,,,,,,,the neighbor is past the 3 days not sure how far past but says he feels the same as he always had,,,,,,I will know by next weekend how his test comes out

 

[DrHenley]

thanks what is scary is I have been around him 3 days ago,,,,,now I am sweating bullets until his test comes back

If he was infected then you can assume you are too.

 

[Lilgurlblue]

What we are finding is Food Lion seems to one of the least stocked stores. Maybe that is because it is headquartered in NC so people head there first (that and Walmart). But, my local Food Lion seems to be the one that restocks the TP fairly often. Myself, I have a sufficient supply but if I come across some, I will grab it for my neighbors, especially the ones with kids that always needs more. In addition to TP, I also have a good supply of paper towels, Napkins and facial tissues, all which can be used once someone was out of TP.

Next time I am driving thru Alamance Co on 85/40 (maybe this weekend), I will be sure to honk the horn. So that fool you hear honking the horn out there, just may be me.

Ha ha ha, I hear ya.
I have enough TP and paper products too. I ordered a bidet and plan to hook it up the next few days. I save ya the details but when I was reading reviews, so many Americans having started using them because of the TP shortage. We are the last country to get on board with the bidets. The selling point for me came from a person reviewing his purchase, he wrote, "if you stepped in a pile of dog poop, would you wipe it off with paper or wash it off?"
What's new where I live...
NC Attorney General's Office in Raleigh received over a 1000 complaints for price gouging including a FB Marketplace seller asking $100.00 for a roll of toilet paper.
North Carolina coyote sightings increase. Wildlife Resources Commission say it is because people are not outside.
There were over 400 confirmed cases of Covid 19 in NC in one day.total confirmed cases are 4,312 from 91 counties.
There are 80 deaths statewide and we are scheduled to peak on April 16.

 

[user 6493]

he has real problems right now his whole immediate family has been exposed and there are a bunch of them his son has been deemed a carrier,,,,,so they are into it up to their ears

 

[user 6493]

I am sitting here listening to oldies from the 50's and 60's.....good times

 

[tmttactical]

I am sitting here listening to oldies from the 50's and 60's.....good times

The best music. That is the one major drawback to being hearing impaired, the loss of old time Rock and & Roll.

 

[GaRp58]

what is scary is I have been around him 3 days ago,,,,,now I am sweating bullets until his test comes back

Morning GG, hate to hear this!!!! Wish the best and God bless. Have you gotten MMS? Did you read my upload in "what's new in your town" page 26? Get your help from Rellgar and Maverick. Wishing the best for you and your neighbor. JUST don't get depressed and worry about something which is not here yet, even if it comes, fight!! Gary

 

[Brent S]

The best music. That is the one major drawback to being hearing impaired, the loss of old time Rock and & Roll.

Yeah, I really miss music as well. Fleet wood Mac, CCR, The Doors, etc

 

[BillMasen]

Prime Minister Johnson has left hospital, the political wags are making fun of the fact that BoJo has risen on easter Sunday like the son of god..... I never knew Nigel Farage had kids

 

[user 6493]

I just called the Arkansas HOTLINE,,,,no one is there until Monday......that sucks

 

[Dani]

I just called the Arkansas HOTLINE,,,,no one is there until Monday......that sucks

Have you started feeling bad? I hope not. . .

 

[user 6493]

Have you started feeling bad? I hope not. . .

I feel no different than I did a month ago

 

[Proud Prepper]

I just called the Arkansas HOTLINE,,,,no one is there until Monday......that sucks

I wouldn't worry, especially about a hotline. Are you taking vitamin C, D3, Zinc? Get some sun, fresh air and light excersize.

 

[user 6493]

Have you started feeling bad? I hope not. . .

the day I was around him we were outside and there was a breeze that day and I never was closer than 4 feet to him

 

[DrHenley]

the day I was around him we were outside and there was a breeze that day and I never was closer than 4 feet to him

Was he coughing?


Look for
Loss of smell/taste (this is probably good since it is often the only symptom in mild cases)
Dry cough
Buzzing feeling all over
Fatigue

And take Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc.

 

[user 6493]

I wouldn't worry, especially about a hotline. Are you taking vitamin C, D3, Zinc? Get some sun, fresh air and light excersize.

I don't take any vitamins ,never have taken them and I am outside everyday as for excersise yeah ,people don't think of work as excersize but I am active every day

 

[user 6493]

Was he coughing?


Look for
Loss of smell/taste (this is probably good since it is often the only symptom in mild cases)
Dry cough
Buzzing feeling all over
Fatigue

And take Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc.

no he was as he always is,

 

[user 6493]

Joe is a logger so he says if come Monday he still feels ok he is going to work,,,,he works alone so he won't be a hazard to anyone

 

[schpier]

Just my take as a critical care physician and what we are doing in practice.
1. Assume everyone has the infection and take distancing precautions. That doesn’t apply to intimate partners unless they are at risk or symptomatic
2. Usual sanitizing precautions as is widely published.
3. Best self monitoring things to do are watching for symptoms signs of respiratory infections such as
Persistent cough
Unusual tiredness on exercise

Those are not necessarily immediate reasons to see a doctor as treatment will not be changed. Home care is basic
( rest, Tylenol,) Heightened need for isolating oneself from others.

Main reasons to see doc is any of :
1. shortness of breath
2. Pains in chest
3. Checking on blood oxygenation by use of pulse oximeter ( available at most pharmacies or Amazon about $100). If oxygenation is below 90% at sea level then MUST see a doc urgently
3. Temperature above 99.5 Fahrenheit
4. Worsening of any symptoms.

Personally I don’t think that testing will change anything if one assumes that everyone is infected. There is no specific cure for the bug at this time. All treatment is based on supporting body functions and addressing symptoms.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I am sitting here listening to oldies from the 50's and 60's.....good times

Enjoy those oldies and think positively! Prayers coming your way GG!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Assume you're contagious now. Many people are asymptomatic. Wear a mask, distance yourself from loved ones (or, conversely, cozy up to people that you don't like), wash your hands, and try to stay upbeat.

Not sure if you are on here today, but if you are Kevin or anyone else with medical experience give me some advice? I’ve been coughing for days. Was dry at first now is wet. Every breath I take I can feel it in my right upper chest. Sometimes when I cough stuff comes up and I feel better for a few minutes...but then it comes back. Ended up with a big blood streak in my eye yesterday so called my doctor and left message. He called back and asked me some questions then told me I probably have the virus, and if I get worse to go to the ER. I’m pretty disappointed in his advice since 1) I would like to know if I have it 2) I want some Hydroxychloroquine and a Z Pak and zinc if I do have it. Any advice guys?

 

[DrHenley]

Unfortunately they won't do anything unless you are in an at risk group. For whatever reason doctors are not being proactive here yet. He should have at least recommended some over the counter things to help symptoms.

I probably could have gotten treatment when I had 103 fever because I am over 60. That was enough to get admitted to the emergency room for "flu."

If your fever goes over 100, or you have trouble breathing call the emergency room before going in to give them a heads up. I think either of those will get you admitted.

Normally I would say follow your doctor's advice, but since your doctor isn't helping, here are some over the counter things to help...
Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and expectorant cough syrup. The expectorant cough syrup will thin the mucus in your lungs and help you cough it out without busting a gut.
Get some Fisherman's Friend cough drops. Less sugar, more active ingredients than other cough drops. They help sooth my throat which is raw from coughing. They are very strong, and I don't use a whole lozenge at a time. I only keep it in my mouth long enough to soothe my throat and then take it out. I might get 4 uses out of one lozenge.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Unfortunately they won't do anything unless you are in an at risk group. For whatever reason doctors are not being proactive here yet. He should have at least recommended some over the counter things to help symptoms.

I probably could have gotten treatment when I had 103 fever because I am over 60. That was enough to get admitted to the emergency room for "flu."

If your fever goes over 100, or you have trouble breathing call the emergency room before going in to give them a heads up. I think either of those will get you admitted.

Normally I would say follow your doctor's advice, but since your doctor isn't helping, here are some over the counter things to help...
Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and expectorant cough syrup. The expectorant cough syrup will thin the mucus in your lungs and help you cough it out without busting a gut.
Get some Fisherman's Friend cough drops. Less sugar, more active ingredients than other cough drops. They help sooth my throat which is raw from coughing. They are very strong, and I don't use a whole lozenge at a time. I only keep it in my mouth long enough to soothe my throat and then take it out. I might get 4 uses out of one lozenge.

Oh Doc I did not know you were sick too! Sorry I missed that, but thank you for the advice! I’m taking the vitamins you mentioned. Up the dosage today. I’ve been taking mucinex and Robitussin dm. Will get some of the Fisherman’s Friend cough drops if my hubby can find it. Reading about MMS and will take a small bit of that to start with.

 

[schpier]

And Tylenol for aches and pains, assuming that you don’t have any liver problems or acetaminophen allergy. Check with pharmacy for safe dose as this has changed recently. Not more than 2 g per day!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

And Tylenol for aches and pains, assuming that you don’t have any liver problems or acetaminophen allergy. Check with pharmacy for safe dose as this has changed recently. Not more than 2 g per day!

Thank you Schpier! You are a physician, right? I’m not one for taking pain meds. I handle pain well.

 

[DrHenley]

Oh Doc I did not know you were sick too! Sorry I missed that,

I thought I had the flu at first. This was back in February, so at that time you could only get tested for COVID-19 if you had been to China or had been exposed to someone from China. I got it from my wife, who got it at a conference. She had normal flu symptoms and recovered in less than two weeks. But what I had was not like any flu I've ever had and it took over a month to recover to the point where I didn't feel sick.

It infected my throat, lungs, tonsils, ears, eyes, and sinuses, in that order. My wife had to yell at me in order for me to hear her and eventually just starting communicating with hand signals. I would wake up with thick dried mucus covering my eyes. I had to go the bathroom and submerge my face in a bowl of warm water to get them open all the way. My vision was blurry for several weeks, even when my eyes were cleared of mucus. I still have not recovered full sense of smell and hearing. Yesterday was the first time since February I heard the "beep" on the microwave when it finishes.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I thought I had the flu at first. This was back in February, so at that time you could only get tested for COVID-19 if you had been to China or had been exposed to someone from China. I got it from my wife, who got it at a conference. She had normal flu symptoms and recovered in less than two weeks. But what I had was not like any flu I've ever had and it took over a month to recover to the point where I didn't feel sick.

It infected my throat, lungs, tonsils, ears, eyes, and sinuses, in that order. My wife had to yell at me in order for me to hear her and eventually just starting communicating with hand signals. I would wake up with thick dried mucus covering my eyes. I had to go the bathroom and submerge my face in a bowl of warm water to get them open all the way. My vision was blurry for several weeks, even when my eyes were cleared of mucus. I still have not recovered full sense of smell and hearing. Yesterday was the first time since February I heard the "beep" on the microwave when it finishes.

Oh my gosh! That sounds awful! Don’t you think it was the virus? Sure sounds like it.

 

[DrHenley]

Oh my gosh! That sounds awful! Don’t you think it was the virus? Sure sounds like it.

I don't know what else it could have been. The first week was typical for COVID-19.

 

[Brent S]

Thank you Schpier! You are a physician, right? I’m not one for taking pain meds. I handle pain well.

It’s more for the temperature control but helps with aches as well.

 

[Brent S]

Glad you recovered doc. Sorry, that didnt sound fun.... hope we can get antibody tests before too long to give peace of mind.