Woodrose, I don't have a headache now. I woke up with it on the weekend when I was sick.

The online form asked if I had any symptoms and some I questioned, so I called to speak to a nurse to get her opinion. When I mentioned that I was wondering about my shortness of breath, she said that's a definite symptom, and booked me in right away. I was there within 1/2 hour.

I'm sure I don't have it, I just wanted to be sure.

From what I read, vomiting is not a typical COVID symptom. Hope you are doing well, Jasdip.

Jasdip, there are a ton of symptoms of covid 19, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. We have to screen everyone that calls in right now and about 80% to 90% screen positive for covid. People are getting really tired of answering those questions.

Fingers crossed that you don't have it, but sorry you aren't feeling well, and I hope you feel much better soon.

Hoping you do not have it but people do need to realize that it is still not certain that any of the vaccines work against the variants including the Indian. Also it is airborne and apparently like most things can linger in the air. I found it interesting that some of the articles mention that people can acquire the new strains but the illness is no worse than the original strain. If no worse they can be deadly. The only thing different is that treatments are now available to reduce the damage but to receive treatment you still need to tested if you have any of the symptoms.

Waiting here with you... Hope you're feeling a bit better.

As soon as masks came off, the FLU cases picked up. Not fun, but better than Covid-19.

Maifleur, you are spreading misinformation. I wrote a response to you and copied a piece from the bbc, even changing out a verboten word throughout and it still does not post.

Here is a link to the bbc piece

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55659820

And here is an expert Eric Topol, MD, discussing the subject of the India issue.

https://twitter.com/EricTopol?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

"If nobody you know has Covid, you won't either."

Not true.

People can have Covid and be asymptomatic. Meaning they're positive with Covid, are contagious, but aren't exhibiting any symptoms. You can be around those people and contract Covid. Asymptomatic people don't know they have Covid.

Your statement doesn't even make sense. People catch Covid all the time without knowing the person they caught it from.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/most-covid-19-cases-come-from-people-without-symptoms

Emily, I would dearly like an explanation of why someone like maifleur is allowed to spread her fear mongering misinformation, and my articles and links to experts get suppressed.

Jasdip, my good wishes for you were in a suppressed comment. I hope you get some relief soon.

"I would dearly like an explanation of why someone like maifleur is allowed to spread her fear mongering misinformation, and my articles and links to experts get suppressed."

zalco, comments aren't pre-screened. I understand your frustration, I was much more frustrated with others, those who were unknowingly politically inoculated and repeated false truths, deliberate lies and propaganda. The empty-headed fools who all last year continued to ape the lies they heard. Some have gone away, others quieted down or adopted lower profiles.

People should be able to say what they want within the bounds of the terms of use. Those who are honestly misinformed or have a bias here or there should speak their mind and others who disagree should say so, as you did.. Sorry to say but I think this forum would be much smaller If foolish or ignorant comments were screened out.

We all say dumb things from time to time, I know I do.

Thank you, Elmer for the gentle correction.

Maifleur, please accept my apologies for being harsh.

Nah, I don't think you said anything wrong or offended anyone. I thought your view was reasonable. Express yourself as and when you want, you're much better at it than I am. Consistently so.

If you want to see a really misinformed opinion on display, there's a clear one to find in this thread.

From the site below. It does not say that the studies report that people do not develop the new variants. It only states that it is effective at protecting the severe disease. Which is what I stated. I included the link.

"New studies report encouraging results suggesting that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for COVID-19 are effective at protecting against severe disease caused by harmful variants of the virus."

"Information for Patients and Caregivers: Do the COVID-19 Vaccines Protect Against Variants? | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (mskcc.org)

Ever stop to wonder why if you are fully vaccinated all of the suggestions on staying safe are being given?

^^^^Because we are still learning about the virus. Better safe than sorry!

Hold on a minute, I think part of the reason for the preference for supplying in the US over foreign countries is because the US government subsidized a lot of the costs for development. Billions of dollars worth.

Edit another deleted comment? Second one today.

I'm sorry you haven't been well Jas. And glad you decided to play it safe and be tested.

Bet it will be negative, we know you've been distancing and following guidelines all these months, but of course its best to be certain.

I'm not geographically close to you, but my sis also on this coast and her husband both were very sick last month. I mean, really sick. Fever, heavy head cold type symptoms, shortness of breath and coughs. Negative tests. Some other virus that took a good 10 days each to 'mostly' resolve. He was ill first and likely picked it up working, he's been working part time all this last year (repairing ATMs). Although they've been going to church since many months before I thought a good idea to be at inside services.

Feel better soon! And let us know.

Jas, here's hoping your test turns out to be negative.

"Ever stop to wonder why if you are fully vaccinated all of the suggestions on staying safe are being given?"

From the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html

What We’re Still Learning

• How effective the vaccines are against variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Early data show the vaccines may work against some variants but could be less effective against others.
• How well the vaccines protect people with weakened immune systems, including people who take immunosuppressive medications.
• How well COVID-19 vaccines keep people from spreading the disease. Early data show that the vaccines may help keep people from spreading COVID-19, but we are learning more as more people get vaccinated.

They don't know if being vaccinated prevents people from spreading Covid. That's why vaccinated people are asked to still wear masks and follow the suggestions on staying safe.

This information is all readily available. 🙄

They don't know if being vaccinated prevents people from spreading Covid. That's why vaccinated people are asked to still wear masks and follow the suggestions on staying safe.

Not to mention that when you go to the store no one knows who is vaccinated and who isn't.

Jas- praying for negative and for you to feel better quickly!!!

I hope you feel better soon Jasdip

I forgot to tell you, I hope you get to feeling better soon, sorry.

We have has several out at work with what turns out to be many things not *19. I think this has been such a long haul we forget there are other ailments about. The seasonal flu didn't show up much this year so when it does it throws us. Also many are discovering allergy season. It's unfortunate your results won't come faster than they are. Rest.

My shot made me sick, terrible heartburn and diarrhea. Terrible tiredness too. This lasted about two weeks. My two daughters and their husbands also got their vaccinations the same time as I did. over 4 weeks later, one son in law came down with Covid and had to be hospitalized and then my daughter became sick. They are still quarantined and sick. The rest of us had to get tested and we were negative. It was the Johnson and Johnson vaccination that we all got. I feel though if they had not had the vaccination, they would have been much sicker. We feel that my son in law brought it home from the factory he works in.

Sue

The Covid vaccines don't promise you will never GET the virus. As Marilyn Sue's comment illustrates, being vaccinated may 'only' *Save Your Life* if you do contract Covid. (How are you feeling now, Marilyn Sue? Did your DGD get sick?)

We're so focused on Covid that we forget how sick other viruses can make us. In November of 2016 DH and I both had *something* that laid us flat for two weeks with low grade fevers and complete exhaustion. We tested negative for that season's flu. I'd only been that sick once before in my then-75 years.

Hoping to hear from Jasdip soon!

Calling for someone to be banned because a person does not like what they say because the person calling for the ban does not understand what they are being told/reading is HT stuff.

I do wonder and hope not that the illness's that some are having are similar to what was happening earlier last year. The tests available were not accurate enough to pick up the virus at some stages. The reports of illness on here do however suggest that for peoples safety that mask wearing should be continued for now and not just something to return to this fall.

My daughter is sick again, with some other virus. She thinks she has a sinus infection just like a few weeks ago but the PA or whoever she saw thinks it's not. She wears her mask except when she eats and drinks on her breaks at work. I'm sure that's where she picked it up. They also just had a delayed Christmas party last week. (rolling eye emoji here)

Jasdip - sorry to see that you are feeling yecchy. I really hope that it isn't covid and you will be feeling better quickly.

amylou - I hope you're doing okay and feeling better as well.

Marilyn_sue - healing wishes to you and all of your family.

Between allergy season (here it started early and hard) and stress related aches and pains a lot of people are feeling out of sorts. Take care of yourself everyone.

"Calling for someone to be banned because a person does not like what they say because the person calling for the ban does not understand what they are being told...."

You got an apology, why continue?

Glad to hear that you tested negative. You sound like you are raring to go. Enjoy your walk. I am on my way out the door as soon as I finish a few cleaning chores. It is a beautiful sunny mild day.

Yay. Good news Jasdip ;0)

Okay, so you're right about the asymptomatic patients, (I actually forgot about them lol) but if you're not letting people inside your home and wearing a mask when at work at all times odds are you're okay. I worked in a store that did covid testing and had 3 co-workers who had Covid and I never got it.

And as it turns out, Jasdip, you ARE okay! Now make some chicken soup and take your vitamins and drink plenty of fluids and feel better soon. :)

Good news, Jasdip!!!

Happy to read this!

Great to hear your positive news, Jasdip.

Happy to hear you tested negative. I hope you are feeling better. I have had 2 Covid tests now because of being in the hospital and upcoming surgery which has been delayed so I will probably have to have another test. I knew I didn't have Covid because I had been isolating but it was a relief none the less when I went online for my results and saw I was negative.

Negative news is positive. Glad to hear it.

Good news! Now all you have to do is get better!

Glad to hear you're negative! Hope you feel better soon!

Glad it's not Covid, but now...what IS it? Are you feeling better?

So glad the results are negative. Now to get your strength back...

Being so careful I'm a bit surprised you picked up something with the flu season so low last winter. Masking, etc. But it has taken many by surprise.

A few new testing methods now. Maybe as new as this year., 2021..a quad and a multiplex and a few in between. One test can determine a few possible viruses and more in the multiplex.

Article yesterday, HERE ...NYTimes has a paywall but as far as I know it is lifted for virus related material.

"...Before the pandemic, people were not always as curious to know the exact pathogen causing respiratory symptoms, according to Dr. Alexandra Valsamakis, head of clinical development and medical affairs at Roche Diagnostics Solutions.

“I think there was always this perception of ‘Oh, whatever it is, it’s not going to kill us,’” Dr. Valsamakis said. But the terrible toll of Covid-19 has changed that. “There’s this need to actually know what’s there, more than there ever was before.” ..."

This is a comfort and welcome advance for the Fall flu season.

So happy for you that you tested negative!

Hooray! I hope you feel better soon.

Fever?

Pulse ox @ rest & during exertion?

Shortness of breath with exertion?

Did you see your primary care provider?

Hooray! I'm sorry you had anything but I'm so glad you're negative for covid.

I wonder if you shouldn't do as mdln says though and go get double checked with your doctor? Can't hurt to find out if there is infection or something...

Yes, “not covid” is reassuring but don’t necessarily write off your symptoms. My wife, who had nausea, fever, chills, is now in the hospital being treated for an infection entirely unrelated to covid. She’ll be fine but I wish we had addressed it a couple days earlier.