I just got a call from my mom today. She was mildly sick a few days ago. Turns out my uncle got covid (confirmed) and she was exposed to him early in the week. She was freaking out and getting tested today. Here’s the gist of the conversation:
Her: “I just got tested, I’m worried I may have it”
Me: “Don’t you want a positive test? It would mean that you’ve overcome covid with virtually no problem. You can stop worrying, now you’re immune”
Her: “No, They say if you get it you can still catch it again”
Me: “you may be susceptible to other flu viruses, but the odds of getting covid-19 again are extremely slim. Plus, even if you did, your body seems to handle it with little effort. This would be great news”
Her: “No it wouldn’t! It’s still dangerous, I’m high risk”
For context, she’ll be the first one in line for a vax when it comes here because she thinks this rushed to market synthetic concoction will give her immunity, but exposure to and overcoming the actual virus would not. She just wants to be scared. This person literally paid for my science degree but won’t listen to any information that varies even slightly from the narrative. It’s tremendously sad. Please pray that she and the others wake up to these lies.
If they are positive they should be put in hydroxychloriquin and zinc. Any smart primary doctor could order it. If not check out https://www.americasfrontlinedoctors.com/how-do-i-get-covid-19-medication/
Chinavirus could be really bad for some people. Nothing to be trifled with
Agreed, but it’s been a week, the symptoms have come and gone. If there’s reason to we’ll get her help, but she’s fine.
Glad to hear it. I am a critical care doc and have seen Chinavirus jack up a lot of people. I'd sooner take the medicine than risk getting symptoms. It's only five days. Usually well tolerated. I know a few people that have had relapses and go from bad to well to bad again. Yes the media amps up the fear factor, the government does too, but it is a bad disease in some people with risk factors and age. It only kills a small percentage of people, but it can leave lasting symptoms and why not mitigate the risk of landing in that 1-4 %? Best wishes to you and yours fren
Ty, and really appreciate it. We’ll keep an eye on her but all signs point to her being almost completely asymptomatic. Where we really need help is on finding a solution to pry her away from CNN.
I'm a good doc... But I ain't that good