Halifax199 t1_isvhti2 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 12:18 AM

FYI, current COVID infections are more like upper respiratory colds than prior variants that attacked the lungs. This is why the current variants are much less lethal. Another measure is fatigue and length of symptom duration, much greater for both w/COVID vs. colds.

Also, the literature indicates that the rapid tests are unreliable w/only single test with the newer variants. There is a process to accurize them that includes repeating the test on a number of days since exposure and sampling from throat instead of nose. Check w/Dr. Google for details.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Friend.

PoorInCT t1_isvoiti wrote on October 19, 2022 at 1:08 AM

Aside from CNS problems from long covid, permanent organ degradation, and increase chances thereof with each reinfection, you are mostly right.

Halifax199 t1_isx9g91 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM

You are correct on the long-haul issues, absolutely.

LoisinaMonster t1_itjwoz4 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 4:40 AM

Yes this is very accurate! I thought I had strep for a few days because I tested negative for covid 2x. Third day I finally developed a cough and the test was glaringly positive immediately. Never once had a fever either. Very bizarre.

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Halifax199 t1_isx9tu2 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 11:34 AM

Never claimed that. My mother died of COVID on May 30 after 13 weeks in ICU so I am kind of obsessed with learning everything I can about the disease. I am a scientist by training and profession, so I come at things via the peer-reviewed literature. I was merely offering what I have found in the dynamic world of COVID where the science and advisories change as fast as the virus mutates. It's hard to keep up with it.

I hope that you recover from whatever monster ails you.