Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey

**Trashcan** · 08-10-2020, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Bunion 2020

Vibes TC, heal up and good luck.

Have you been able to easily get a test?

You have to have some symptoms for testing, 8 days for results.

**seano732** · 08-10-2020, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Trashcan

You have to have some symptoms for testing, 8 days for results.

Thats fucking bullshit to wait 8 days for a test......Im public safety I got my results in 24 hours. An 8 day wait kinda defeats the purpose. Hang in there mang.

**LongShortLong** · 08-10-2020, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Trashcan

Question for you medical folks dealing with this and OG of course. On day 17 and still feel terrible with cough runny nose, flu head, and have zero energy. Tried to make me and my dad dinner for the first time. Grilled chicken, baked potatoe with corn on the cob. Pretty easy, however, I am so wiped out I can't eat. I have no appetitite and have not eaten since Saturday. Is this normal?
Doctor wants me to go get a chest x-ray for pneumonia but they are going to call me back if they will take me since I have or had of 9 of the 10 listed symptems. Thoughts?

Not a doc, wish you the best. Your doc should also consider heart issues. E.g. this article discusses cardiac evaluation for post-Covid college football players.
https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ason-viability
Also ask your doc if anyone in the area specializes in post-Covid patients or has a support group. They may not know a lot yet, but Covid docs have social media and share what they know.

**SkiBall** · 08-10-2020, 07:28 PM

These new fires are giving me a little raw sensation on one lung side. Not constant, but here and there.

**::: :::** · 08-10-2020, 07:32 PM

I hope you turn a corner here soon, trashcan

**Trashcan** · 08-10-2020, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by seano732

Thats fucking bullshit to wait 8 days for a test......Im public safety I got my results in 24 hours. An 8 day wait kinda defeats the purpose. Hang in there mang.

My doc says F\fal

**Trashcan** · 08-10-2020, 07:54 PM

Fuck I cant type!

**Trashcan** · 08-10-2020, 07:57 PM

I live in McKinney Tx, north of Dallas. They have seen some cases and yes save the Texas jokes, i hate it here.

**Benny Profane** · 08-10-2020, 08:42 PM

Colorado is going to win this game.

https://khn.org/news/americas-obesit...covid-vaccine/

**Bunion 2020** · 08-10-2020, 09:03 PM

Again Vibes.

WTF is wrong with this country/world? This has been going for 6 months now.

I seem to remember hearing that rapid testing was coming.

**The SnowShow** · 08-10-2020, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Bunion 2020

Again Vibes.

WTF is wrong with this country/world? This has been going for 6 months now.

I seem to remember hearing that rapid testing was coming.

I keep thinking this. How the fuck don’t we have rapid testing everywhere by now? Having a 15 min accurate rapid test you take like a pregnancy test would be the game changer to safely open shit open more.

Hang in TC. Hope you feel better soon.

**rideit** · 08-10-2020, 09:19 PM

Don’t think that the most moneyed minds aren’t working on exactly that, right this very second.

**hutash** · 08-10-2020, 09:22 PM

Yep, this diseases sucks, and not a few people have/had the same issues as you. Some say months later they are still as weak as a kitten. Best thing to do at this point (if all else checks out well) is rest and eat and drink a healthy amount to fuel your immune system to rid your body of this pestilence.

The only think I can think of that is worse then having the COVIDs is having g it in Texas...vibes and get well and get out of Texas.

**Harry** · 08-10-2020, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Trashcan

Sorry for cunting up the thread

You are NOT cunting up this thread.

Your posts are some of the most genuine in this entire shitshow of a thread. Hang in there, I hope to ski with you someday when this is all over.

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**SkiBall** · 08-10-2020, 09:40 PM

It’s been 5 months and I still don’t have full energy back. I am pretty much tired always except when I have something to take my mind off of it. I think this is the stage I start turning into an old man but I am fighting it back.

**old goat** · 08-10-2020, 10:13 PM

Just a reminder--Trashcan tested negative for SARS2-CV-19. Worth repeating but while he has multiple Covid 19 symptoms a lot of diseases share those symptoms. BTW--trashcan was my nickname in HS. Sounds like my last name.

**muted** · 08-10-2020, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by old goat

Just a reminder--Trashcan tested negative for SARS2-CV-19. Worth repeating but while he has multiple Covid 19 symptoms a lot of diseases share those symptoms. BTW--trashcan was my nickname in HS. Sounds like my last name.

Are you saying we should take back our well-wishes, hashfan?

**nest** · 08-10-2020, 10:29 PM

Rash man?

**Rideski** · 08-10-2020, 10:31 PM

Crashtran?

KQ · 08-10-2020, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by hutash

Yep, this diseases sucks, and not a few people have/had the same issues as you. Some say months later they are still as weak as a kitten. Best thing to do at this point (if all else checks out well) is rest and eat and drink a healthy amount to fuel your immune system to rid your body of this pestilence.

The only think I can think of that is worse then having the COVIDs is having g it in Texas...vibes and get well and get out of Texas.

On the PBS news and in other news I've been reading lately they are finally starting to broach the subject of long term health effects/damage. Probably too late at this point since so many think it only either kills the old and infirm or is a nothing burger for the young and healthy but better late than never I suppose. Might wake up some (hope springs eternal).

**gravitylover** · 08-11-2020, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by SkiBall

It’s been 5 months and I still don’t have full energy back. I am pretty much tired always except when I have something to take my mind off of it. I think this is the stage I start turning into an old man but I am fighting it back.

I feel like everyone is passing by your posts. Keep telling us what's going on, I think people need to hear more about the lingering effects.

**Trashcan** · 08-11-2020, 04:19 AM

Skiball, yes keep us updated and prayers sent.

**Core Shot** · 08-11-2020, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by Trashcan

Question for you medical folks dealing with this and OG of course. On day 17 and still feel terrible with cough runny nose, flu head, and have zero energy. Tried to make me and my dad dinner for the first time. Grilled chicken, baked potatoe with corn on the cob. Pretty easy, however, I am so wiped out I can't eat. I have no appetitite and have not eaten since Saturday. Is this normal?
Doctor wants me to go get a chest x-ray for pneumonia but they are going to call me back if they will take me since I have or had of 9 of the 10 listed symptems. Thoughts?

That ain’t good. Virtual doctor?
Hasn’t listened to your lungs?

Go the ER. People show up with one day of sniffles or a paper cut.
17 days of sick and 3 of no eating?
The copays suck there, but it could save your life. X-ray
Maybe steroids. Maybe antibiotics. You need attention stat!