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"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
06/07/2020 at 13:41 • Filed to: None

Coworker has tested positive. RIP me.

DISCUSSION (36)

For Sweden > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:47

1 like = 1 prayer

WilliamsSW > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:48

My wife has had 4 co-workers test positive (because hospital) and I’ve had one. You’ll b e fine.

Probably.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > WilliamsSW
06/07/2020 at 13:50

I’m not too concerned, I haven’t been in contact with that person, nor do we share a workspace.

I'm still getting tested tho.

VincentMalamute-Kim > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:51

Can I have your car?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > VincentMalamute-Kim
06/07/2020 at 13:52

Have it it. Enjoy the sunroof leak, electrical problems, sagging rear struts, and bad wheel bearing.

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:53

oh no :O

I hope you’ll be o k

WilliamsSW > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:53

Ah - in our cases we worked with all of those people directly and were still ok.

Best to test if you can. Don’t bother with the quick same day results test. A lot of false negatives with that one.

Good luck!

WilliamsSW > For Sweden
06/07/2020 at 13:54

What about thoughts?

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:54

Mid Engine > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:54

H ad it in February, w ould not recommend. Obviously I got through it, most do.

VincentMalamute-Kim > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:54

yike. Why can’t someone rich I know with a nice car get COVID?

DipodomysDeserti > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:55

Did they have any symptoms?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig
06/07/2020 at 13:55

is for friends who do stuff together

Svend > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 13:56

You’ll be okay. Observe the isolation protocol and ride it out.

Get plenty of paracetamol and start taking them as required as any aches and pains from symptoms come about, if you need to consume higher than the recommended dosages then make sure you offset it by drinking plenty of water.

Poor_Sh > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:00

U is for please just you not me.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:02

Best of luck

The cleaning lady in our building, who goes through and touches, and by extension breathes on, everything in the office got it. Nobody in the office got it. So I’d say based entirely on my extremely limited sampling, you’re likely not to get it.

But go get tested anyways, and enjoy having your soul pulled out through your nose. It’s fun, and also better than an appendectomy.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:04

Damn. What kind of work environment?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
06/07/2020 at 14:08

Grocery.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:18

good luck mate.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Poor_Sh
06/07/2020 at 14:20

No, U is for Ukelele you uncultured swine

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine
06/07/2020 at 14:23

Worse than the flu (for you)?

Poor_Sh > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:23

Art evolves phili stine!

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:31

You’ll likely be fine. My roommate is a nurse and contracted the Corona about 8 weeks ago. Even with being closer than 6’ before she was symptomatic and bringing food and stuff after, I never showed any symptoms or felt ill. I haven’t had an antibody test to see if I have had it, so I’m not sure if i just avoided it or had it with no indicators. As long as you were taking basic precautions and you’re fairly healthy, you’ll probably be okay.

fintail > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:32

It’s nothing more than the common flu, really just a Dem hoax, you’ll be fine, no need to do anything special.

Jayvincent > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 14:43

C is cause we care... about your cars. Have you made a will? am I in it? :)

(here’s hoping you are fine and un-infected)

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
06/07/2020 at 14:52

much worse..

The week of February 17 th was great, I was out and in front of customers every day, ending with my first meeting in Kirkland on Friday the 21st. Saturday we dropped by Costco in Woodinville to pick up a few things, it was pandemonium as people were buying stuff to prepare for extended time at home. Crazy.

Sunday February 23 rd I began to feel symptoms of a cold or flu, nothing specific just a general “don’t feel great” kinda thing. So I went outside and split three cords of wood. This general feeling of blah went on all week, with a dry cough. Tammy had the same thing, but her’s ended and she felt just fine. We both got our flu shots several months ago, so I figured I was likely getting a common cold.

Monday March 2 nd the coughing really got going and that changed quickly to a wet cough, the intensity/duration cranked up. Just to keep things interesting, diarrhea decided to join the party. Not pleasant and is it turned out, lasted throughout the week.

Tuesday brought the aches, but not like a normal flu. Usually you feel achy all over, get the shivers, etc. This was targeted and intense, shoulders got it first, subsided after several hours, then back took the brunt of it, followed by ankles, etc.. it’s like the virus goes after a part of you, does as much as it can, then moves on to another area. This went on until Thursday.

Throughout all of this the headaches were ever present, but they got super intense on Friday and Saturday. Fever was hovering around 100F on Friday, crept up to 102F on Saturday. These two days were a tsunami of symptoms, I binge watched HGTV and did nothing. Sunday afternoon the fever was gone and the coughing dropped by 75%, all that’s left is fatigue. I imagine I’ll feel just fine by the end of the week. This thing hits hard but seems to be relatively short in duration.

It’s worth noting that the medical professionals you rely on aren’t gonna help unless your symptoms are considered serious. Pneumonia and/or persistent high fever will get you plenty of help, otherwise stay home. In fact, if you do decide to see your doctor they’re asking that you call ahead so they’re prepared, I imagine they have you come in a back door or something. If they think you’re positive (note, there’s no test kits available) they’ll send you home and you’re supposed to monitor breathing & fever, if it’s apparent that you’re in distress they will hospitalize you. So, you’re sick and it sure feels different from a run of the mill cold or flu, but you have no way of knowing exactly what you have. The symptoms I had were consistent with the known Covid-19 symptoms, so I’m guessing that’s what it was.

What we did throughout the week was focus on self treatment:

I drank about 2 gallons of water a day

Breakfast was various fruits, lots blueberries. Glass of pure Pomegranate juice, sometimes mixed with orange juice.

Lunch was soup. I make my own soups and freeze ‘em, sure came in handy.

Dinner was fish and green salads, mostly halibut and salmon.

Before bed I took some melatonin. It really helps you sleep

Saturday and Sunday I did absolutely nothing, binge watched television and read my Kindle. Sunday afternoon was good as the symptoms were mostly gone or greatly diminished. In hindsight I shoulda done the complete rest thing much earlier, other than that I think the steps we took were sensible. Feel free to share my adventure with anyone if it helps.

wafflesnfalafel > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 15:13

please don’t inject yourself with bleach

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine
06/07/2020 at 15:19

Damn...

Glad you’re okay! My wife was down with the flu earlier this year, and somehow the rest of us didn’t get it. Hoping we can avoid this virus (assuming we haven’t already had it with no symptoms).

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 15:48

Are you going to get tested? Seems like you should. Frankly they probably should be testing anyone who’s been in the store, but I think we still don’t have the resources for that.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > facw
06/07/2020 at 16:15

Everyone is scheduled for a priority test. Mine is tomorrow.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Jayvincent
06/07/2020 at 16:20

I bequeath to you my crystal Ferrari

Kinja'd!!!

Jayvincent > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 16:49

a multitude of gratitude shall be yours, keep us posted

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 18:34

Hopefully you’re not doing the ‘rona together

Just Jeepin' > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 18:41

I’d recommend buying an oximeter. Sounds like if you start feeling sick and your oxygen levels crash, that’s when you need to absolutely go to the hospital.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Just Jeepin'
06/07/2020 at 19:05

I'm already drowning in pulse oximeters.

Just Jeepin' > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/07/2020 at 19:20

Tragedy: man dies from collapse of shelf of oximeter s. Spared from coronavirus. Film at 11.