I may be out for a while.
I have been experiencing what I thought were hot flashes--and they may be. But I woke up this morning with a sore throat, and I don't feel well. That could still be allergies+hot flashes, or just the ordinary flu. But I'm going to stay in my room today and see how it goes.
The computer is in our rec room where we spend most of our time, so I need to get out of here ASAP in case I have the virus and Kate does not yet have it. Therefore, if I'm isolating myself, I won't have computer access. And an update for those who are interested--Kate did not receive the organs; they were given to a child in line ahead of her (and all kids are in line ahead of all adults, which is not a problem for me. Next after that are adults with small children, and then, after that, people like Kate.)
Anyway, I'm setting up an OT for Sunday, but it won't be anything special, just a few tunes.
Hopefully this is nothing. I will keep y'all posted as I can.
Don't let the bastards grind you down.
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I hope
it is just from sleeping with your mouth open, or something innocuous such as that.
Let me give Kate a hug in your stead, and you just stay back, do no harm.
My heart goes out to you both.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Thanks, otc
Well, the sore throat could also be allergies (lots of pollen around now, and spring is my bad time). And the waking up in a hot sweat 3X last night could easily be hot flashes. I'm taking a new support medication for thyroid (herbs, vitamins, minerals) and if it's actually having an effect on my hormones, this wave of hot flashes I've been having over the past ten days or so could be easily explained. The low energy could easily be the fact that I only got twelve hours of sleep over the past three days.
Even if I have something, it could easily be the flu.
I'm not coughing or sneezing, have no runny nose and no loss of breath. Just a sore throat, some fatigue, and what certainly appear to be hot flashes (it can be a subtle difference between that and flashes of fever, but the hot flashes seem to go away faster, and when they do, I end up basically normally cool. With fever, it goes from warm to hot or hot to very hot and back.
Sorry, I'm babbling!
It occurred to me that I'm being stupid and overreactive--after I wiped down all the surfaces I touch a lot with antibacterial gel and relocated my stuff into my bedroom. We are pot smokers. Kate and I have shared a bong as recently as last night.
It just isn't particularly easy to isolate members of a family from one another.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
I am due to be in the courtoom
in 10 minutes.
More later, chica
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
A thought....
If you can, get a bag style vaporizer like the volcano.
Everybody in the house has their own bag to prevent spreading of baddie bugs.
Best of luck.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Thanks, that's smart.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Take care
of yourself and hope things are ok.
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Thanks, rooster!
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Take care...
Sleep is healing. My go to sore throat med is "yellow root" tea but many teas are thought to be helpful.
https://www.healthline.com/health/best-tea-for-sore-throat#risks
Rest up and get well!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Wow, is there anything slippery elm doesn't do?
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
shallots
one tablespoon raw shallot every 4-6 hours. I eat them with a half a banana. But can be eaten in a more civilized manner on toast or whatever. Must be raw.
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Does it have to be shallots or will any oniony thing do?
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Shallots
Work the best. Similar to garlic but does not lower blood pressure as garlic does. Both have natural antibiotic like substances but also work well for viruses. And shallots especially for bronchial issues. Very effective. Onions not nearly as effective.
Also best thing for bronchial phlegm is steam. I use a small pot of water with only a half inch of water. Boil. Pull off and quickly add a drop of eucalyptus oil and breath deeply in. Need to do it fast so fumes get into bronchies. Also important to have small pot and not to have too much water I think because too much steam can hurt.
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Osha Root
services the respiratory system. Drink tea or get something with osha root in it.
Take care.
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
I will, just to have on hand,
but so far there's no respiratory problems at all. That's why I think this isn't COVID-19.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
On GMA this morning they were warning 60 and ups
to stay home. My husband still has cancer treatments in the city until March 20, so can’t do that.
You take care. It’s most like either allergies or a cold or at worst the flu.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
I know they're saying masks aren't useful, but
if you have any, I think it's worth wearing them. If nothing else, it'll keep you from touching your mouth and nose.
I will be keeping you and your husband in my thoughts.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Masks are not useful
unless you are infected. A microbiologist friend of mine said that only use the mask if you have the virus so as not to infect others. Using a mask without infection is a waste. Just passing on info.
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Thank you CStMS.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
Take care of yourself.
Sending you any healing powers I might have, for what it's worth.
"You can't just leave those who created the problem in charge of the solution."---Tyree Scott
Thank you, Steven.
I appreciate that.
As They Might Be Giants once said, "Hang on, hang on tight." :=)
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Get some rest.
Hope you feel better soon. Ginger root tea with some honey and lemon is my wife's go to around our house.
And you're absolutely correct, the pollen is horrible around here right now.
I'm pretty sure it's the pollen.
That's spring in FL/Beautiful yellow-green is on the trees/And all over your car door-ida/Is that goddamned stuff that makes you sneeze.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Reduce pollen exposure in the house
quickly by covering the bed, couch, pillows etc with clean sheets. I use this technique for the severe asthmatic in the house. Less pollen becomes air borne as you move around. In a motel room I will create walk paths on the carpet if necessary. Extra laundry is easier than an emergency room visit. It provides the extra time I need to dust, change filter on the air cleaner or maybe simply turn the cleaner on.
Fatigue and allergies is quick recipe for the signs you are describing. I hope you are feeling better soon and the self-quarantine is simply some time to yourself.
For those interested in self-quarantine info
[video:https://youtu.be/TpXoY_1EG8Y?t=421]
Still yourself, deep water can absorb many disturbances with minimal reaction.
--When the opening appears release yourself.
This guy is awesome and I hope everybody
on here knows about him. I will include his links in my "Hey, I'm OK!" post later.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Take care, CStMS.
Andrew Weil recommends raw garlic, which you can chop into small, pill-sized pieces and swallow with water. If taken in the early stages of the common cold/flu, it works amazingly well.
Sending good thoughts your way. Hope all will be well.
Lurking in the wings is Hillary, like some terrifying bat hanging by her feet in a cavern below the DNC. A bat with theropod instincts. -- Fred Reed https://tinyurl.com/vgvuhcl
This is an excellent cure that I've tried before
though I never thought of chopping it up small and taking it like pills. Great idea, much less, um, pungent.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Garlic lowers the blood pressure
So you need to be careful. Shallots don’t lower the blood pressure and have a similar effect as garlic but are better for respiratory issues in my experience.
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As I understand it
Having a fever is symptomatic of most viruses, including COVID-19. Do you have a thermometer in the house?
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
I'm actually fine--and yes I do have a thermometer--
but how do hot flashes show up on a thermometer? I'm still new to this menopause thing.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
The hot flashes wouldn't show up on a thermometer
But if you had a fever, that would show up on the themometer, which is why I asked.
Relieved to hear you're ok. Seriously. For you and Kate's sake.
Speaking of health issues, I got a recorded phone call from the head physician of my insurance provided medical group regarding the coronaviruis. Frankly, I'm not sure what to think. I mean, yeah, sure I get calls like this from this particular medical group soliciting flu shots and mammogram screening, but that's not what this phone call felt like. They basically informed me that up 30 patients have already been diagnosed with COVID-19 in California, that most patients have a mild form, and risk factors effect older patients and patients with existing healthy problems. Then they went on to reassure me that they are doing "everything they can to protect the health of their patients and the community", but didn't say what the was (not surprisingly). And then reminded me to do "my part", which is stay home if I'm sick. Wash my hands frequently. Don't touch my eyes, nose or mouth. And if I have a fever, they gave me a number to a hotline I can call with questions. End of call.
Maybe they're just being proactively responsible?
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
This is a great product for sore throats...
https://beekeepersnaturals.com/collections/all/products/propolis-spray?g...
"Without the right to offend, freedom of speech does not exist." Taslima Nasrin
I've invested in a small
air purifier that I keep on low and blowing across my face at night.
It's amazing how much dust is kicked up just walking on carpet. I no longer wake up with crusted up nose or mouth and my lungs don't have as much phlem.
Hope you get better soon.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
Focus on your health
and Kate's. Get some rest. We'll hold down the fort here until you feel better.
"The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function." -- Albert Bartlett
"A species that is hurtling toward extinction has no business promoting slow incremental change." -- Caitlin Johnstone
"Don't let the bastards grind you down"
has sustained me through many periods of doubt and discomfiture. So far I have dodged all the cascading boulders and large bits from the scree slope of life.
And just between you and me: the cancer turned out to be well sequestered and the scarring much less pronounced than expected. Sigh, so much for
authentically cosplaying the Highwayman.
Take care of yourself.
Robert I. Price
On the lighter side
Came up with a joke today, a fellow captain came up from the caribe, hadn't seen her for awhile. She couldn't but croak, drizzly nose - etc. Went to shake hands, thought better of it and gave the Indian hands clasped by heart instead. Said don't really care for a corona virus, but will take a corona beer instead.
HA.
Hope you feel better soon.
Dude, that's great.
I don't know how I missed the fact you were going through that.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Never sweat the small stuff
It was one of those easy things with something like a 1% chance of complications. I didn't mention it because, I live in a different world than most, and it was (is) not much of a story. When I started living here, in the Bear Creek Valley, I frequently encountered this particularly well known scientist. After a few months of said encounters I realized that he had been fixated on my damaged face. I suddenly realized that he was probably concerned because he knew I have always been involved in particle and nuclear physics. He visibly (with a bit of reluctance) relaxed when I reassured him that I had not stepped into a particle beam or otherwise experienced a radiation burn. Funny, I had to describe all the details to put his mind at ease. Scientists, are such picky consumers of information.
Turns out: The oncologist did an awesome job carving out all the carcinoma without damaging anything close to my eye, yes!
And, the restorative surgeon followed-up with such a good job that (as I suggested above) scaring will most likely be minimal. 
So, most likely, the only indication that something was amiss will be a small variation in skin coloring.
Perhaps I should do an essay on how, as we improve our healthcare system, we (well … actually our dependents) will, in the future, experience cancer as the primary factor defining life expectancy. On the other hand: it took me about 20 minutes to wordsmith that last sentence, so maybe not.
RIP
Hey, me too!
I’ve been down all week with what they’re telling me is a sinus infection. It fees like it, but maybe I read too much and it’s a scary time to be sick. Good luck to you and your fam.
Idolizing a politician is like believing the stripper really likes you.
Keep us posted, OK?
I'm a little jumpy b/c I'm living with someone with a compromised immune system, but it turns out I'm fine. I'll be posting that in a more obvious place shortly.
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Hot soup and a warm heart will get you through.
Feel better, soon!
Chicken soup, of course.
Get well, CSTMS.
love -- Sean
"US govt/military = bad. Russian govt/military = bad. Any politician wanting power = bad. Anyone wielding power = bad." --Shahryar
"All power corrupts absolutely!" -- thanatokephaloides
I think I'm fine--but thanks for your kind words. :-)
"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha
"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver
Hey, CStMS--hope you'll feel much better,
soon. And, obviously, that Kate's name quickly ascends to the top of the transplant list. Hopefully, hospital staff would take special care of her, to eliminate the likelihood of exposure to flu, or COVID-19.
Going to follow-up on some of the recommendations others have given you, as a precaution. Magi's might be especially helpful, for just building the immune system. (shallots and garlic) One thing we've been doing--shopping online, using pickup and delivery services--much more frequently. Gotta admit, sorta like it. Partly, for the added convenience.
Take good care of yourself.
Mollie
“This above all: to thine own self be true
And it must follow, as the night the day
Thou canst not then be false to any man . . ."
~~William Shakespeare
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~~Author Unknown
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Hi There, thought i'd add a few and sum up some others.
Essential oils in steamy bowl are good for warding things off and cleaning nose, sinus, throat, bronchs.
Good for the face too. might look up essential oils for pollen allergies.
The shallot/garlic mixed with natural honey (creamy, has some comb in it) and lemon is good.
Drinking water with squeezed lemon is good: just keep several around to cut up and squeeze.
Old fashioned Hot Toddy with Whiskey or Bourbon/honey/lemon or orange.
Gargling with salt water (no iodine) and using a baby ear bulb or neti pot to rinse nose and sinuses really is amazingly helpful.
Epsom salt bath. Get the salts at a good grocery or hardware store. The little amount over-priced ones from a pharmacy can be of no help. Amazon has big bags reasonably priced.
Finally: chop fresh ginger, tumeric root, sprinkle black pepper corns and whole cloves into a pot of filtered water. Simmer for a few hours. Decant into a glass bottle or jar. Drink warm or cold. It's strong so I add wild honey and drink warm. Add lemon to this too.
That may be all I have for now. Best to you both.
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