Medical Issues

[jfish26]

It can't be confirmed that it was covid as I never tested positive ( but the BUD did right before I got sick ) but I'm still unable to run and it's been a month. My chest tightens and I completely loose my breath. I've also lost a percentage ( 50? who knows how to judge this ) of my smell and taste.

Let's just assume this won't happen to you though - it's all gon' be good.

I lost all smell with Covid Vol. I. Diapers, cat litter boxes, nothin. I exited Covid Vol. I knowing a new, funky smell I'd never smelled before, but now I'll catch it every now and then. Rotten eggs-ish.

Covid Vol. II had no such symptoms for me.

And you recovered what you lost in terms of smell jfish?

My heart goes out to you CR and pdub. Glad you're better Sparko. Hopefully time will be your cure pdub. The medical literature is filled with stories of various after effects, although it's still not a huge percentage, thank goodness. And trying to narrow down the reasons why some people are susceptible to after effects and some aren't has been elusive.

Because people, (not to mention "new" infectious diseases, i.e., the "Novel Corona virus"), are ____ing complicated.



dammit

Hope you don't come down with it Gutter.

As far as I know, I've never had it either...yet.

I had a fairly weak sense of smell going in, and it's further diminished since.

[pdub]

It has been an unexpected benefit with the aforementioned two things on JFish's initial list.
We were on a three hour road trip over Thanksgiving and the cat shat in his carrying case and I didn't smell a thing.

But barely tasting the gravy smothered over turkey, stuffing and green bean casserole didn't outweigh that benefit.

[jfish26]

It has been an unexpected benefit with the aforementioned two things on JFish's initial list.
We were on a three hour road trip over Thanksgiving and the cat shat in his carrying case and I didn't smell a thing.

But barely tasting the gravy smothered over turkey, stuffing and green bean casserole didn't outweigh that benefit.

Remember Thanksgiving 2020 like it was yesterday.

Went over to Mrs. Fish's dad's house. He and his elderly mother live in a small house, and they both smoke.

After dinner, we got in the car and set off toward a movie we were going to go to that night. I start driving in the direction of the movie theater, and Mrs. Fish says something like, "Are you crazy? We all need to go home and change first!"

"Oh. OH."

[Shirley]

It has been an unexpected benefit with the aforementioned two things on JFish's initial list.
We were on a three hour road trip over Thanksgiving and the cat shat in his carrying case and I didn't smell a thing.

But barely tasting the gravy smothered over turkey, stuffing and green bean casserole didn't outweigh that benefit.

Remember Thanksgiving 2020 like it was yesterday.

Went over to Mrs. Fish's dad's house. He and his elderly mother live in a small house, and they both smoke.

After dinner, we got in the car and set off toward a movie we were going to go to that night. I start driving in the direction of the movie theater, and Mrs. Fish says something like, "Are you crazy? We all need to go home and change first!"

"Oh. OH."

That's the feeling I had leaving the Grand Emporium at 39th and Main in KC in the 80s. I learned to never wear my leather jacket there, because it would have to be dry cleaned every time.

As sensitive as I am to the smell of cigarette smoke, you'd never guess that I grew up in a cloud of smoke at home. Not to mention smoking was allowed nearly EveryWhere.

[pdub]

I wish they'd let establishments decide whether or not smoking was allowed.
I think 95% of them would not but I kinda miss that shady absolute hole in the wall that allowed smoking bar smell.

Another very distinct smell I miss related to smoking was comic book stores.
There was a little store on Mass by ITSBROTHERS! I think called Comic Corner or Kwality Comics or something that was run by the stereotype comic book owner and had that deep saturated chain smoker smell.

[jhawks99]

I remember going to see my uncle in the hospital following a heart attack. He was pissed that they wouldn't let him smoke in the room because he had oxygen.

[Sparko]

I wish they'd let establishments decide whether or not smoking was allowed.
I think 95% of them would not but I kinda miss that shady absolute hole in the wall that allowed smoking bar smell.

Another very distinct smell I miss related to smoking was comic book stores.
There was a little store on Mass by ITSBROTHERS! I think called Comic Corner or Kwality Comics or something that was run by the stereotype comic book owner and had that deep saturated chain smoker smell.

Used to enjoy the smells of Town Crier's pipe tobacco.

[Sparko]

I was able to retrain my smell sense by whiffing a small bottle of Thieves oil intermittently. It also helps if you chant

[Overlander]

I cannot stand to be around cigarette smoke.

My parents both smoked, I never have.

[Overlander]

It has been an unexpected benefit with the aforementioned two things on JFish's initial list.
We were on a three hour road trip over Thanksgiving and the cat shat in his carrying case and I didn't smell a thing.

But barely tasting the gravy smothered over turkey, stuffing and green bean casserole didn't outweigh that benefit.

Remember Thanksgiving 2020 like it was yesterday.

Went over to Mrs. Fish's dad's house. He and his elderly mother live in a small house, and they both smoke.

After dinner, we got in the car and set off toward a movie we were going to go to that night. I start driving in the direction of the movie theater, and Mrs. Fish says something like, "Are you crazy? We all need to go home and change first!"

"Oh. OH."

I learned to never wear my leather jacket there

Fonzie?

[ChalkRocker]

positive vibes, CR

Thanks, Traddy

[ChalkRocker]

Sorry about your illness Rocker! Hope you get/feel/stay better soon.

Thanks

[Shirley]

So CR, any chance you're back in the pink*, again?






*As a kid I used to hear the phrase "in the pink" used often, but don't seem to much anymore. It just rolled off my tongue, (fingers), above, so I looked it up to see exactly what it meant, (because I love etymology), and thought I'd share.

In the pink is an idiom that means the very excellence of something and is commonly used in reference to health. For example, if you are impressed with the agility of your elderly dog, you might say, “A careful diet and regular exercise have helped keep him in the pink of health despite his age.”

What is the original meaning of "in the pink"?

...Given the trend during her era to emulate anything favored by royalty, the term “pink” and eventually “in the pink” evolved to symbolize the pinnacle of excellence. This colorful expression, which dates back to the times of Shakespeare, has remarkably retained its meaning throughout the centuries.

The origin of the phrase "in the pink" dates back to the late 1500s when a version of the saying appeared in Shakespeare’s classic, "Romeo and Juliet". In Shakespeare’s usage, though, it meant an outstanding example, with no connotation of health or vitality. It has also been linked to British fox hunting, where tradition dictated that riders who exhibited superior skills and an impressive level of service earned the privilege of wearing a scarlet jacket, which was considered a prestigious honor.

(Dress codes on Fox hunts? Who knew? But then, it is the British...)

[KUTradition]

not the way i’ve heard that phrase used

[jhawks99]

I had a completely different meaning in mind.

[TDub]

my grandparents used to use that phrase..

they'd say when you were sick you'd be pale and ghoulish white or greenish white, then as the health returned the "color returned to your face" and you be in the pink again

[ChalkRocker]

So CR, any chance you're back in the pink*, again?

Much improved. Cough has diminished, is no longer dry, but productive. No aches. Nose has mercifully stood down greatly. Energy is low.

That's the biggest issue now. I could nap at any opportunity, but am trying to keep a normal sked, 'cuz I need to be back at work Mon. (masked, limited contact, etc). Temp steady at 97°. Still chilly alla time.

Thanks for asking, Doc.

Hope everyone stays healthy. rcjhku!

[ChalkRocker]

I had a completely different meaning in mind.

A dirty one, right?

[jhawks99]

I had a completely different meaning in mind.

A dirty one, right?

Yes.

[Shirley]

So CR, any chance you're back in the pink*, again?

Much improved. Cough has diminished, is no longer dry, but productive. No aches. Nose has mercifully stood down greatly. Energy is low.

That's the biggest issue now. I could nap at any opportunity, but am trying to keep a normal sked, 'cuz I need to be back at work Mon. (masked, limited contact, etc). Temp steady at 97°. Still chilly alla time.

Thanks for asking, Doc.

Hope everyone stays healthy. rcjhku!

Glad to hear you're in fine fettle, CR!