2023 Cable News Network. Yes, mids had the same symptoms as me. They both hd coughs for over a month. And nothing seems to work on it. March 18, 2022CDC's most recent FluView report shows that flu activity is increasing across most of the United States after declining from mid-December through January. With international travel back on for Australia, this also means that travellers are bringing new viruses Down Under that Aussies haven't developed an immunity against. America used to be a clean place, for all its other problems. After the second bout, I went to my PCP, embarrassed to be coming in for a damn COLD, but I was miserable. The Dark Man. Gargling with sodium bicarbonate really helps, especially if the coughing keeps you from sleeping. Nonetheless, the huge spike in deaths happened in April, not before. If your eyes, nose, or ears itch, that also could be an allergy. 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. Reading this thread makes me want to spray Lysol on my IPAD. I went to work one day after, and could have passed out there, with the slightest effort. But there are things one can do to lessen the symptoms and perhaps even speed up the recovery. I'm curious about this because I had many of the symptoms include fatigue, tightness in the lungs and even something that looked like pink eye. Ugh, this sounds like that horrible flu from two years ago and came in two waves. Being a superwhore gave it to you, stop lying. I had a very wet cough, though. I truly had forgotten all about this but it just showed up today when someone W&W one of my posts on this thread. Those are Covid-only symptoms. Wheezing and shortness of breath. I wonder if steroids might help you. Typically, flu peaks in February, so this is considered late in the season . Mainly an incessant, non-productive cough. The symptoms for flu and colds are similar. The only thing that helps, for me, is rest. :), Well I got sent to a pulmonologist in December who told me I have emphysema & that I didnt have a cold at all but had an exacerbation of emphysema.. Ive had it since Christmas too, right after I came home from abroad. Honey is also an antimicrobial. Then I got pink eye, which is another symptom. Nonetheless, the summer of 2022 is seeing upticks in respiratory viruses, including mild cases of COVID-19 where symptoms could be mistaken for the flu or even a bad cold that doesn't rise to the level of influenza. R274 - onset in China is thought to be November, but could be earlier. Everyone in this thread is describing sinus and congestion issues. But there are important differences. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn I live in the middle of flyover land in a small city, and lots of people around me had similar symptoms. Well I had it in late Nov early Dec & it coincided with my trip to the city where I always eat at my favorite Chinese restaurant, owned by Chinese immigrants who routinely travel home & back. He also advised people not to try to guess what they had based on their symptoms alone since many of these viruses can cause similar symptoms. It was accompanied by a low grade fever and fatigue, but no phlegm. by the time we got back, a lot of us were sick and had to go on anti-biotics. There's nothing particularly therapeutic in chicken soup. [quote] Anyway if cover-19 was going around USA in December, why weren't there more deaths? Did any of you who got a flu shot still get this cold? A cold? Many of his patients just have the common cold or pneumonia. It's just a cold. Shrugged shoulders. The inflammatory response in turn signals white blood cells (WBCs) to migrate to the region. Hello. Yes. Ideally, people should get diagnosed with viruses like Covid-19 and the flu early in the course of illness, Gounder says. People need to wash their hands more often. This was late 2019. Blaming his wife for passing on the virus - the most common disease suffered by humans - he said most colds were picked up at home from close personal contact. Or at least when life seemed like it maybe could become good again . First she thought it was my allergies/post nasal drip. A curious thing happened during the Covid-19 pandemic: With masks, social distancing, and Purell galore, we kept most other germs at bay. Nothing more need be said. Cases of the super cold are continuing to spread throughout the UK, with millions of Britons experiencing classic symptoms of cold and flu despite winter coming to an end. But because of spraying and DL, I was hyper-aware of the pandemic and stocked up. omg DL has ACTUALLY become a load of elderly people talking about their medical complaints in the waiting room, Because everyone is sick, idiot, R91. While respiratory viruses surge, shortage of pediatric hospital beds delays care for some kids. Sustained daily intake of vitamin C has also been proven to reduce the severity of colds overall, though you should use this as a prevention tactic - not a cure. Even with a cold? The Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin (ORPB) is a comprehensive, weekly summary of provincial respiratory pathogen activity. Im 5x vaxxed now, but about a month ago I got sick with the WEIRDEST cold when I was 4x vaxxed & still wearing a mask indoors. right? I already told y'all what to do at R7 and R14. r245, I had what I assumed was a bad cold that started in mid-March and it lasted about 12 days. In addition to vaccination, Romero reminded people to cover their coughs and sneezes, avoid other individuals who are sick, wash hands frequently and use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. We actually have two years of small children who have not been exposed to any of these viruses at any time at all, she said. Also, there were 2 strains floating around too.. Attention Editors: Reprint our articles and illustrations in your own publication. When I'm drinking it again, that's when I'll know I'm better. Influenza or the flu, just like COVID-19, is a highly contagious respiratory illness - they can share many of the same symptoms but are born from different viruses. There are idiotic Deplorables here and there wearing the mask below their nose, but most people obey it. It's Not COVID, But an Especially Intense Cold Is Going Around People who don't have COVID-19 are reporting more severe upper respiratory illnesses than they usually experience, and doctors say several factors could be at play By Abbey Niezgoda Published December 7, 2021 Updated on December 7, 2021 at 9:03 pm NBC Universal, Inc. A very BAD cold. I had fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath in December. A medical worker disinfects a tent used for suspected Ebola victims inside the Ebola isolation center of Madudu Health Center III, in the village of Madudu, in the Mubende district of Uganda Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. I took a few Covid tests near the beginning & was always negative. Does this actor play a tentpole? Since then, I've had some severe bouts of tiredness and weakness. r176 There aren't enough tests to go around for anyone currently suffering symptoms. High inflation and a volatile stock market are putting stress on organizations and productivity, particularly as many try to close out the year in a shaky economy, and "there's a temptation to push people to go all-in and work until they can't anymore," Walsh says. No need to get liver failure on top of this killer flu. That's all that's necessary. When it finally loosens up I usually have a sore throat and then the congestion starts. One of the worst flu seasons in modern history. Also, there were 2 strains floating around too. So you had TWO distinct bouts of this, r272? People are complaining about a common cold virus at the moment which is so bad, some have mistaken it for COVID-19. Bone broth is packed full of nutrients - including gelatine, collagen and a host of vitamins and minerals - all of which are crucial to nourish the digestive system while fighting an infection. You're body builds a tolerance to it and it becomes less effective the more you use it. I also had pink eye. Yes - got flu shot, got this nasty cold. Its been months and I still have the flu.. Bah humbug. Its done the opposite, Is it a cold, the flu or Covid-19? fatigue. Recently, I read an article about the instance of red eyes or conjunctivitis in some of COVID patients, which left me wondering. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetablesand make sure you get enough vitamin C every day. I wonder if we all had it. Luckily, I'm a hand washer, so I don't think that I spread my germs to too many people. It's all theoretical, but it would make sense why some people get the 3 week one and survive, while others die in 2 weeks: We will never know if we had corona because our government will not provide the antibody test. It's the least she can do to keep herself, her family members and her teammates healthy. For years Walmart sold it as Equate cough & chest medication, $4 for 30 tablets. Finally, there is a symbiotic relationship between blood group expression and maturation of the gastrointestinal microbiome. It was freakish. Op, I would contact a doctor or medical center and ask if they can test for your already having had it. It lasted about 2 weeks and started to feel better in week 3. You can do a zillion searches to find articles saying chicken soup will make you feel better. Usually we can give appropriate advice over the video. I had a fever followed by three weeks of a debilitating dry cough in late 2019. Why does it always have to be the Russians with you all? I'm a bit hesitant to go, because the Southwest seems to be ramping up in its Covid cases, and it's making me nervous. Ugandan health officials say they have controlled the spread of a strain of Ebola that has no proven vaccine, but there are pockets of resistance to health measures among some in rural communities where illiteracy is high and restrictions on movement and business activity have left many bitter. Sorry posted in the wrong thread. I got the flu shot a week ago, then this weekend got a little bit of sore throat and some runny nose. The NHS symptom. Doctor gave me a steroid shot when I went to urgent care after four weeks, and I started to feel better but then was sick again. I also had the flu shot in October. nihnewsinhealth@od.nih.gov Who are these people who can call in sick to work? About four out of every 1,000 babies under 6 months old have been hospitalized with RSV so far this season just about a month in. No one in either of our households got sick, though everyone else had much more limited cat contact. They couldn't determine what it was at first, but then a lab test said it was strep throat. The hospitals will probably be pretty full by then. Hope you feel better. I'm sweating, then freezing, then sweating, then freezing. Has anyone done a study comparing chicken soup to other types of soup in its effect on cold or flu?A lot of people lose their appetite when they have colds or flu. This morning I woke up and started constantly coughing for 20 minutes. I went to Costco at 10:30 am yesterday and the parking lot was so crowded I just left. As of Friday, seventeen states have less than one in five beds available. I had COVID. I had these symptom back around Thanksgiving. We get you for the rest of the year. But they did the test, and my pneumonia is back. The node stayed swollen for a good 4 days. R392, right? At the time I put it down to the holidays and being in contact with people who'd been in contact with relatives from other parts of the country. Ive never had a 24-hour fever before. People eat chicken soup and drink Ginger tea when they're sick because it makes them feel better. Severe cough and fever. I have not taken the antibody test, and we all have our Moderna shots in the household. Honey can be mixed into hot water with the juice of a fresh lemon, or simply spooned into your mouth on its own. R135 and r140 have said what I recently have been saying. Just learned this am that the first LA death was denied a test because her fever wasn't high enough. [quote]it's no longer easy to find generic or store brand 'plain' Guaifenesin. Finally there's the stress of going back to work after Christmas.'. I too suffered from this odd cold mid December. Theres just nothing social going on here thats worth the trouble. I was like a mucus factory for weeks. Each one lasted about two weeks or more. We had chest tightness & shortness of breath that led us to think we were going to suffocate. I said, Ive had a cough fir 2 years & nobody thinks I have anything wrong with me, but my WBCs keep coming back high, so theres donetbing wring. The 2021-2022 flu shots were only 16% effective at reducing a person's chance of getting a mild or moderate infection - compared to some prior years, where rates reached as high as 50% or 60%. Stranger too is that my sister got sick the day after I did & she was even worse. Talk with your doctor about currently available medications. I posted last fall on this thread about a lingering cold. Masks continue to be an important tool for stopping the spread of respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19. Several coworkers and their family members had it around the same time too. Oak pollen here in Florida is horrible right now. But do stock up on supplies. Dr Hespe said the European influenza usually entered Australia in January and February, gaining traction among our own community in May and June. Distinguishing COVID from flu can be difficult because the symptoms overlap so much, explains Dr. Brooke Bozick, an NIH expert on respiratory diseases that affect the lungs. I still think my boss got COVID-19 in December. They died before April but not in huge numbers, that's the point. 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 Once i went on an international trip where i was with the same 40 people for 10 days. I once gave a bad case of the flu to a FB. I don't know if anything would show up now. This makes a lot of sense now. The phlegm and congestion just never stop it seems. They are safe and effective ways to protect yourself and those around you. I had stumbled upon this thread, and this mystery east coast thing was going on. So maybe the benefit isn't due to chicken soup per se but the fact that people were getting calories and protein and inhaling steam as they were drinking the soup? With hospital beds in short supply, Mattie McKoy waited three weeks for scans in Atlanta. 2021 Nov 9:NEJMoa2116298. Results Monday. The most common. Tylenol for the sore throat and body aches. I do this for about 3 nights and helps get rid of the cold. Thank God he made a recovery. Thinks what he knows is true. I drank 5 cups of ginger and turmeric tea which made it a little better during the day, hopefully I don't get any worse. When it is possible for me to get an antibody test, I will do it, so that if I have already had it, I can volunteer to do an essential job. Not the OTC flu medicine, or antibiotics, or even regular medicine. Good luck OP. [quote] It would be odd if Covid-19 had been going around the US since December and not caused a spike in deaths among the usual high-risk suspects. But you need to make sure you expose yourself to the sun's UVB rays by going outside for at least 15 minutes per day - even if it's chilly., DON'T MISSCeline Dion health: Star cancelled 16 shows due to spasms [LATEST]Covid symptoms: Signs of a 'super cold' - GP [INSIGHT]How a glass of orange juice can reduce inflammation[REVEAL]. R236 is an obnoxious asshole, with egg on his face. Those suffering with it have done repeated COVID-19 tests and results have been . no, just better aware of virology than you seem to be. Do go out to a corner store and get some snacks and treats and juice and gatorade if you don't have a friend to do it for you. Well there seems to be another "cold" going around. Aldi releases list of 30 sites where it wants to open stores - is one of them near you? 10,000 military members from around the world attend these games. This thread was created mid-December. Speaking to Hello!, nutritionist Sarah Flower said: When it comes to combating a cold, vitamin D is essential in helping to regulate an immune response. I feel better, can be productive, then the next day I need to rest again. The main difference is the flu-like 'super cold' should not result in a loss of taste or smell. It was the strangest disease I've ever had. Corporations have thrown the baby out with the bath water. On the 2nd day of being sick I developed an odd cough, not really a productive cough that brings up chest mucus, but more of a dry, asthmatic, choking type of cough. The second bout was far worse; I really thought I was gonna die. Heavy mucus and sinus pain from all of the congestion. It was really bad for 6 days on day 5 i started vomiting. It took weeks to months to fully recover. I spent most of the month lethargic on the couch. He had pink eye and everything. Overall, at least 228 probable cases in 20 countries have been identified, according to the World Health Organization. The cough lasted 6 weeks and finally went away, I did NOT have a runny nose or anything nasal. Updated: Apr 4, 2022 / 08:21 AM EDT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) As mask mandates subside, health officials say they are seeing an increase in prolonged symptoms connected to the common cold. R181 Exactly. When I'm drinking it again, that's when I'll know I'm better. Going to the doctor for a test as as soon as you start to feel bad could help you take advantage of early antiviral treatments which are available for influenza and Covid-19. While flu activity is decreasing, last week the CDC . I can function - but Im miserable. It wasnt until the beginning of January that I felt 100% again. But lies and disinformation are rife online, anyone suggesting that some of this and that means it could. Before this thread was created. Female farmer, 20, who stuffed apples into her Tinder lover's car exhaust and scrawled profanity on his School compares make-up to a harmful DRUG: Headteacher makes U-turn after secondary replaced mirrors in High street giant WH Smith has been hit by cyber attack as hackers access company data including info on Can YOU guess the book? I've never had the flu and I hope I never do. Recession fears could also be making workers feel the need to show up sick. They should stay home until symptoms subside and then go about their life. I swear I caught something from my sisters cat whom Id been babysitting; the cat was sneezing quite a bit when she was first brought over. Recovery is 10-14 days.". Does the CDC categorize something like this, which isn't classified as the "flu," but can be as bad, if not worse? This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Cleveland Ohio here. According to the CDCs data tracker, just 8.4% of eligible Americans have received a new updated Covid-19 booster. Sounds like the 'rona. If you're experiencing severe symptoms like a drop in your oxygen levels or shortness of breath, she strongly recommends going to the hospital where you will be able to receive medical attention and additional testing. Do NOT go to a clinic and ask for antibiotics without a chest X Ray. Only thing is to drink lots of fluids, take ibuprofen, daily vitamin C, chicken soup, and get plenty of sleep. You can wash your hands 1000 times but if the virus is all over these filthy surfaces then it wont help. Thanks R418. Rhinoviruses, which can cause roughly 50% of all common colds are spread easily in the Spring and Fall. Best to wait it out and keep yourself amused. The Coke always cheered me up because as a kid we didn't get soda much so it was a treat. He did a CT to check for cancer & didnt see anything. The Flu is not getting more powerful its just that people dont clean public spaces like they did even 10 years ago. How are you feeling? But theyre not contagious. I mentioned getting the over 65 flu vaccine yesterday up thread. Productivity-wise, you're unlikely to be performing at your best, and on morale, colleagues showing up sick "brings the whole team down," Nayyar adds. It was concentrated in my neck muscles and the pain migrated to my ear and jaw, but only on one side. general ill feeling. Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Tuesday from the CNN Health team. The Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin does not contain COVID-19 specific data. Typical treatments include rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medicines. The military world games were held in Wuhan in late October 2019. R68, Another medical info source lauding chicken soup with onions for colds. Some return to normal is exciting, but returning to normal pressures to go into the office when sick is something I had hoped we left behind. Please acknowledge NIH News in Health as the source and send us a copy. . RSV hospitalizations were also significantly higher than usual, according to another weekly update published by the CDC on Thursday. Also, even after I thought I was over it, I was extremely weak and had no energy for a few more weeks. They open at 10:00 am. We are changing the login scheme for contributors for simpler login and to better support using multiple devices. The thought that people were suffering and confused by the unusual aspects of their illness combined with the fact that no declarations about Covid19 had yet been made is disconcerting to say the least. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much a sore throat. Even today, the "experts" are saying that most people who die from it have had pre-existing conditions. I have elective surgery coming up in December, and I think theyre either going to end up cancelling it or I will. 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I'm convinced that these early posters on this thread, had the milder version of Covid-19. Wear a sweatshirt and a knit cap to bead. is lying unless proven. I just wish testing (both types) was more readily accessible. I asked for the test twice with my virtual provider but did not meet the criteria. Scientists have warned there is a 'severe risk' of catching a cold this week as nine million people across Britain suffer from the virus. You really need to do a test.". Treat yourself (and that includes your body) with love and care. It was right before Thanksgiving. 2020 Mar 17;38(13):2751-2757. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.01.101. I think I lucked out. This is like the original 9/11 thread, documenting the tragedy in real time. Oh well, I guess 1-3 days of this is better than getting this heinous flu going around. I thought it was just a cold (since I had the flu shot). This thread caused me to change the medications to just Mucinex, Delsym and Tylenol. His name is Flagg. a fever. In fact, were seeing the highest influenza hospitalization rates going back a decade, Romero said. Painful. Worldwide serologic testing (blood test for antibodies) will eventually be done to get a truer picture of how many people were infected but not diagnosed. I was doing a food grade hydrogen peroxide gargle for my gums and then after about 2-3 days of gargling with H2O2 the sinus Infection cleared up. I think if you had heavy mucus production then you probably didn't have Covid-19. Coughing fits that wouldn't stop. Just hung out with two people who had it- one of them got it in Dec. 2019 and was out for 6 weeks (at that time, doctors couldn't tell her what it was), and the other, mid 2020's, his symptoms weren't bad (the whole family got it), but this father was in the hospital for 3 weeks. Because I think it might have been coronavirus. So I suspect I had COVID in December after flying in the last week of November. My roommate got tested for Covid yesterday.
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