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Last Friday morning I woke up with cold symptoms. Earlier last week, my son-in-law had a cold and a day or two later my daughter came down with one. It was obvious, or so I thought, that I was getting a cold. Symptom-wise this was going to be a monster of a cold. I had the usual stuffy nose and sore throat. However, I also had a massive headache and an upset stomach. Plus, having had a full night's sleep, I felt very tired, and the thought of eating made me nauseous.
These symptoms continued throughout the day and during the night. Saturday morning, I felt even worse if that was possible. This was also the case on Sunday morning. From Friday on I slept most of each day and night, logging in about 16 hours of sleep out of each 24 hours.
On Sunday morning, it occurred to me that this must be something more than the common cold or seasonal flu bug. So, I pulled a COVID rapid test out of the bathroom cabinet. It expired last October. But this is what I had in the house, so I thought what the heck, and took the test. I've taken them before when COVID was pandemic. When taking those tests, the lines gradually appear or I should say line because all but onetime the test was negative for COVID. This time almost immediately, both lines appeared. Still, I waited out the 20 minutes to be sure they somehow didn't fade away. Nope! The test was definitely positive for COVID.
I told my daughter and son-in-law that I had tested positive for COVID. They decided to test themselves and sure enough we all have or had COVID. Fortunately, their symptoms had been mild as compared to mine.
Later this month I will be 80 years old. My age puts me at a much greater risk of getting seriously ill with COVID and ending up in the hospital and possibly dying. I thought to myself, that can't happen because for months my kids have been planning a huge birthday bash to celebrate my becoming ancient... and probably senile, (LOL). My son and family are flying here en masse from Germany. Ten folks in all. Other friends and family have RSVP'd that they are coming. My kids hired a caterer, so that neither she nor my son-in-law have to cook and serve folks and are able to freely socialize. This should be fun. I hope that I am able to enjoy the day.
So being me, I Googled it. LOL! Turns out it is recommended people at high risk should get a prescription for Paxlovid as quickly as possible to help avoid it becoming a serious case. I emailed my doctor's office on Monday and picked it up and started taking the prescription yesterday. For a total of 5 days, I am taking 3 pills at a time, twice a day. Paxlovid is nasty with side effects. My mouth tastes like it is made of tin and is parched. There's a mild headache and upset stomach. I am constantly going to the bathroom. And I am still sleeping more than normal.
BTW, I did not get a booster this year. Not for political reasons or because I do not think the boosters work, but because each of the two times I scheduled the booster and a flu shot, I got sick, which meant I had to wait a few weeks before having the vaccines. By then flu season had passed, and I decided just to skip it this year.
Well, this is my tail of woe for today and probably the next couple of days. Then I better be done with this crap!
Note especially for Illuminati: I wore a "nappy" to pick up the prescription at the pharmacy.
Note: I asked Matt C to write this for me, that is why it is soooo long. Kidding!
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Last Friday morning I woke up with cold symptoms. Earlier last week, my son-in-law had a cold and a day or two later my daughter came down with one. It was obvious, or so I thought, that I was getting a cold. Symptom-wise this was going to be a monster of a cold. I had the usual stuffy nose and sore throat. However, I also had a massive headache and an upset stomach. Plus, having had a full night's sleep, I felt very tired, and the thought of eating made me nauseous.
These symptoms continued throughout the day and during the night. Saturday morning, I felt even worse if that was possible. This was also the case on Sunday morning. From Friday on I slept most of each day and night, logging in about 16 hours of sleep out of each 24 hours.
On Sunday morning, it occurred to me that this must be something more than the common cold or seasonal flu bug. So, I pulled a COVID rapid test out of the bathroom cabinet. It expired last October. But this is what I had in the house, so I thought what the heck, and took the test. I've taken them before when COVID was pandemic. When taking those tests, the lines gradually appear or I should say line because all but onetime the test was negative for COVID. This time almost immediately, both lines appeared. Still, I waited out the 20 minutes to be sure they somehow didn't fade away. Nope! The test was definitely positive for COVID.
I told my daughter and son-in-law that I had tested positive for COVID. They decided to test themselves and sure enough we all have or had COVID. Fortunately, their symptoms had been mild as compared to mine.
Later this month I will be 80 years old. My age puts me at a much greater risk of getting seriously ill with COVID and ending up in the hospital and possibly dying. I thought to myself, that can't happen because for months my kids have been planning a huge birthday bash to celebrate my becoming ancient... and probably senile, (LOL). My son and family are flying here en masse from Germany. Ten folks in all. Other friends and family have RSVP'd that they are coming. My kids hired a caterer, so that neither she nor my son-in-law have to cook and serve folks and are able to freely socialize. This should be fun. I hope that I am able to enjoy the day.
So being me, I Googled it. LOL! Turns out it is recommended people at high risk should get a prescription for Paxlovid as quickly as possible to help avoid it becoming a serious case. I emailed my doctor's office on Monday and picked it up and started taking the prescription yesterday. For a total of 5 days, I am taking 3 pills at a time, twice a day. Paxlovid is nasty with side effects. My mouth tastes like it is made of tin and is parched. There's a mild headache and upset stomach. I am constantly going to the bathroom. And I am still sleeping more than normal.
BTW, I did not get a booster this year. Not for political reasons or because I do not think the boosters work, but because each of the two times I scheduled the booster and a flu shot, I got sick, which meant I had to wait a few weeks before having the vaccines. By then flu season had passed, and I decided just to skip it this year.
Well, this is my tail of woe for today and probably the next couple of days. Then I better be done with this crap!
Note especially for Illuminati: I wore a "nappy" to pick up the prescription at the pharmacy.
Note: I asked Matt C to write this for me, that is why it is soooo long. Kidding!
How IS Matty anyways?
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I usually don’t even read Prime’s posts but I did throw this one into to Chat GPT.
“The forum user describes waking up with severe cold symptoms last Friday, initially thinking it was just a cold but later realizing it might be more serious. After taking a COVID rapid test on Sunday, which turned positive, they informed their daughter and son-in-law, who also tested positive. At almost 80 years old, they are at high risk for severe illness and were concerned about missing their upcoming birthday celebration. They quickly got a prescription for Paxlovid and started the treatment, experiencing side effects like a tinny taste, mild headache, upset stomach, and frequent bathroom trips. They did not get a COVID booster this year due to scheduling conflicts and subsequent illnesses.”
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Feel better.
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There is reckoning coming for those who put wrong as right. And worse. I have been dead three times. Why am I here? Certainly not to reconcile anyone to righteousness. They're are like bhanky. They shit in their pants and now they're going to have to sit in the shit.
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Home made chicken soup and plenty of garlic along with some morning sun on your skin is what you need. Ditch these poisonous pharmaceutical drugs.
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Home made chicken soup and plenty of garlic along with some morning sun on your skin is what you need. Ditch these poisonous pharmaceutical drugs.
Booty, is store-bought chicken soup okay if I add extra garlic? My gran has pneumonia and she's not responding to the carrots we fed her.
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How IS Matty anyways?
Can't say. Who knows? Not me, although I hope he is happy and doing well.
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Home made chicken soup and plenty of garlic along with some morning sun on your skin is what you need. Ditch these poisonous pharmaceutical drugs.
Thank you Booty for the excellent advice. My late wife used a whole roasted chicken to make fabulous homemade chicken soup. Wish she was here to make me some now. I will look for her recipe tomorrow.
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There is reckoning coming for those who put wrong as right. And worse. I have been dead three times. Why am I here? Certainly not to reconcile anyone to righteousness. They're are like bhanky. They shit in their pants and now they're going to have to sit in the shit.
I didn't die and most likely won't, but thanks for your kind thoughts anyway.
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Send out for Gatorade or similar. I've had it twice, by far the biggest thing that helped was staying hydrated and sleeping. I knew it was almost over when my appetite returned and I was hungry as a horse (ordered pizza). The whole thing broke a day or two after.
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Booty, is store-bought chicken soup okay if I add extra garlic? My gran has pneumonia and she's not responding to the carrots we fed her.
It needs to be made from bone broth. Simmer lightly and leave overnight in fridge. Do not remove the jelly which will form in the top layer.
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Thank you Booty for the excellent advice. My late wife used a whole roasted chicken to make fabulous homemade chicken soup. Wish she was here to make me some now. I will look for her recipe tomorrow.
I hope you feel better soon Prime. Just remember it’s a flu and everyone needs to be doing what worked before these parasites corrupted the health systems. What our grandparents did worked.
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Booty,can you please describe in great detail,what your armpit looks like and how does it smell?
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Booty,can you please describe in great detail,what your armpit looks like and how does it smell?
;D it’s been lasered so hair free and smooth. I am not one of these bra burning feminists. I smell like Coco Chanel.
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Booty,can you please describe in great detail,what your armpit looks like and how does it smell?
Bro...
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someone needs t look at replacing all medicines with chicken soup
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If I get covid again I'll take ivermectin again. Chris Cuomo got a prescription so maybe the stigma is gone.
The 3 most at risk groups are the old, the fat, and the dark skinned away from the equator. Vitamin D deficiency is the commonality. Pills at this stage are no good tho. Takes time. Sunshine doesn't do it for old people. I think it's dihydrocholesterol they lack. You gotta suppliment.
Get help if you get bad. They know a lot more than they did 4 years ago.
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If I get covid again I'll take ivermectin again. Chris Cuomo got a prescription so maybe the stigma is gone.
The 3 most at risk groups are the old, the fat, and the dark skinned away from the equator. Vitamin D deficiency is the commonality. Pills at this stage are no good tho. Takes time. Sunshine doesn't do it for old people. I think it's dihydrocholesterol they lack. You gotta suppliment.
Get help if you get bad. They know a lot more than they did 4 years ago.
If everyone got tested for covid right now at least 75% of tests would come back positive
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Last Friday morning I woke up with cold symptoms
Hope you're on the mend, you old fart! ;D
Taf
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I didn't have a say in my Covid treatment, they hooked me up with a bunch of stuff and said we will put you out for a day or two, and I said, "no, no, no, fuck no!" and I was out. Is it really that much of a rush, where you can't even get 5 minutes to ask questions? I haven't researched current best treatments for serious Covid but I'd like to at least try a high cortisone dose like Trump did at first, he was flying high coming out of the hospital on a "steroid high" ;D
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If everyone got tested for covid right now at least 75% of tests would come back positive
I've had RATs be negative. Never took a pcr. I agree tests which frequently pop false positive are far from a 'gold standard.'
It was an epoch of horseshit.
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Last Friday morning,
I woke up to a body in rebellion—
cold symptoms, the usual suspects:
stuffy nose, sore throat,
but this felt different,
like a storm brewing behind my eyes,
a monster of a cold,
if only it were just a cold.
My son-in-law had it first,
then my daughter—
it seemed inevitable
that I'd catch their ghost.
But this was something more:
a massive headache,
an upset stomach,
a weariness that sleep couldn't shake,
food turned enemy,
nausea lurking in the corners.
Saturday came, then Sunday,
each day worse than the last,
sleep my only refuge,
16 hours swallowed by each cycle.
Something whispered in my ear:
this isn’t just a cold,
this is something else,
something insidious.
Sunday morning, a revelation:
a COVID test,
dusty from disuse, expired last October,
but it’s all I had.
What the heck, I thought,
might as well see.
Lines appeared—
**both lines, immediately,**
no waiting, no guessing—
a positive, clear as day.
I told the family:
we’re all in this together,
COVID comrades.
But my symptoms?
Heavier, harsher—
I’m almost 80,
an age where risk is more than a word,
it’s a shadow over every breath.
And wouldn’t you know it?
My kids planned a bash,
a grand celebration of my ancient years—
friends, family, a caterer for the food,
a day to remember, if I’m here to see it.
Can’t let COVID steal that from me.
So I did what anyone would do—
I Googled.
Turns out, Paxlovid’s the answer,
a prescription picked up on Monday.
Five days, six pills daily,
and side effects like metal in my mouth,
a parched tongue, headaches,
stomach grumbling,
bathroom visits on repeat.
No booster this year—
not out of politics,
just bad timing, bad luck.
Twice I tried, twice I fell sick.
Flu season passed,
and I let it slide.
So here’s my tale,
a woe for today,
and probably tomorrow,
until this passes,
until I’m done with this crap,
until I’m back to the living,
and ready to celebrate another year,
another survival.
(And yes, I wore a "nappy"
to the pharmacy—
because some habits die hard,
even in the midst of a pandemic).
Note to self:
ask Matt C to write shorter next time.
Just kidding.
Or am I?
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Haiku? ^
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I didn't have a say in my Covid treatment, they hooked me up with a bunch of stuff and said we will put you out for a day or two, and I said, "no, no, no, fuck no!" and I was out. Is it really that much of a rush, where you can't even get 5 minutes to ask questions? I haven't researched current best treatments for serious Covid but I'd like to at least try a high cortisone dose like Trump did at first, he was flying high coming out of the hospital on a "steroid high" ;D
you are lucky you survived, putting people under was pretty much euthanasia, the last thing someone needs who cant breath is to be laying down, you should be sat upright
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Being 80 and cruising online bodybuildong forums for cock is a serioul illness. Get treatment.
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Remember when monoclonal antibodies were shown as effective then they disappeared?
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;D it’s been lasered so hair free and smooth. I am not one of these bra burning feminists. I smell like Coco Chanel.
Thanks
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Haiku? ^
Cinquain?
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Life expectancy before all these 'poisonous pharmaceutical drugs' was 30 years old.
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Cinquain?
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", I Googled it. LOL! Turns out it is recommended people at high risk should get a prescription for Paxlovid as quickly as possible to help avoid it becoming a serious case. I emailed my doctor's office on Monday and picked it up and started taking the prescription yesterday. For a total of 5 days, I am taking 3 pills at a time, twice a day. Paxlovid is nasty with side effects."
I gave people leeway for the vax.... I don't fault people who made an independent decision to get vaccinated... especially prior to all the information becoming available.
But at some point you have to reevaluate as more data becomes available.
My mother in law has been boosted a dozen times, maybe a little less, but still. And she was a complete covidiot, refusing to listen to reason, violently arguing with anyone who had a differing opinion about it...
I was telling her that I watched the Portland riots unfold night after night, 180 days straight dozens of cops shoulder to shoulder,1000's of protestors breathing and sweating on each other... and the crowds weren't thinning out. Day after day same people, no one was getting sick... none of the riot cops got sick. Further none of the homeless camps thinned out..... after explaining this to her, I was met with blind rage! Yelling screaming, telling me I didn't see any of that. That All those people were getting sick and dying but just being replaced by more cops and more protestors etc.... at the time my job occasionally took me to area hospitals, none of them were overcrowded with dying patients. It was all media bullshit. At some point she just started yelling at me to shut up! LOL....
Last year she got really sick and she says "you know, Im beging to think these boosters aren't doing anything. They may be whats causing me to be sick all the time"
LOL! WTF!!!!
This is an educated woman, who lived through riots of 60s, civil rights, family tragedies etc..
Amazing how this thing brainwashed people.
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Life expectancy before all these 'poisonous pharmaceutical drugs' was 30 years old.
The biggest driver of life span increases are primarily hygiene and nutrition. Wash your hands.
https://slate.com/technology/2013/09/life-expectancy-history-public-health-and-medical-advances-that-lead-to-long-lives.html (https://slate.com/technology/2013/09/life-expectancy-history-public-health-and-medical-advances-that-lead-to-long-lives.html)
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I hope you feel better soon Prime. Just remember it’s a flu and everyone needs to be doing what worked before these parasites corrupted the health systems. What our grandparents did worked.
You make some good points, Booty. Our grandparents' and in my case even my parents’ home remedies are great and should be incorporated into what to do when you are ill. In addition to any medicinal qualities, remedies like homemade chicken soup are emotionally comforting. I also remember making cough syrup with finely chopped onions and sugar and being surprised how well it worked. A stale bread poultice on an abscess, cyst, or a splinter really does work to bring things to a head. Staring at slightly boiling water on the stove with a few drops of oil in it can cure a headache because it distracts us from the headache. The last two home remedies were shared with my mom by her good Italian friend, Gloria.
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Send out for Gatorade or similar. I've had it twice, by far the biggest thing that helped was staying hydrated and sleeping. I knew it was almost over when my appetite returned and I was hungry as a horse (ordered pizza). The whole thing broke a day or two after.
Thanks for the tip. I have been trying to stay hydrated, but I have not tried Gatorade yet.
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Thanks for the tip. I have been trying to stay hydrated, but I have not tried Gatorade yet.
Slippery Elm Throat Coat (nh?) tea from Target works wonders if you have a sore throat.
Electrolytes of any sort for hydration, sugar free.
10g vit C
zinc 25-50mg
quercetin 500mg
All those sups can't hurt, might be helpful as well. Protocol also suggests Vit-D, but unsure if helpful once you have it.
Also, if you feel better, but then worse, look up the paxlovid rebound effect
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I hope you feel better soon Prime. Just remember it’s a flu and everyone needs to be doing what worked before these parasites corrupted the health systems. What our grandparents did worked.
The flu is a virus, as are the common cold, herpes, chickenpox, mumps, HPV, measles, rubella, polio, HIV, and COVID 19. Unfortunately, not all viruses respond to the same treatments. It would be great if they did. Chicken soup may be the one thing that no matter which virus one has, it is comforting and is not counter-productive.
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If I get covid again I'll take ivermectin again. Chris Cuomo got a prescription so maybe the stigma is gone.
The 3 most at risk groups are the old, the fat, and the dark skinned away from the equator. Vitamin D deficiency is the commonality. Pills at this stage are no good tho. Takes time. Sunshine doesn't do it for old people. I think it's dihydrocholesterol they lack. You gotta suppliment.
Get help if you get bad. They know a lot more than they did 4 years ago.
So far, so good. I am feeling nearly 100% today. I read where there can be a COVID rebound around day nine. I am not expecting that to happen. The last time I had COVID, I had very few symptoms initially, but ended up with vertigo for several months. Thankfully, that finally went away.
I think my major risk is my age. I also have a history of pneumococcal pneumonia dating back to right after I was born. I am not now, nor have I ever been fat, I have a slightly olive complexion. I stopped tanning a few years ago. Although you didn't mention this, I have no immune deficiencies, which is another major risk factor.
I rarely get ill though. So, I think in general I have good health.
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Hope you're on the mend, you old fart! ;D
Taf
Thank you. I believe I am both on the mend and I am definitely an old fart! LOL!
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If everyone got tested for covid right now at least 75% of tests would come back positive
Hopefully, most of these would be false-positives. Unless, someone has COVID symptoms, I am not clear on why they would get or take the test... seems like a very negative approach to health.
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Last Friday morning,
I woke up to a body in rebellion—
cold symptoms, the usual suspects:
stuffy nose, sore throat,
but this felt different,
like a storm brewing behind my eyes,
a monster of a cold,
if only it were just a cold.
My son-in-law had it first,
then my daughter—
it seemed inevitable
that I'd catch their ghost.
But this was something more:
a massive headache,
an upset stomach,
a weariness that sleep couldn't shake,
food turned enemy,
nausea lurking in the corners.
Saturday came, then Sunday,
each day worse than the last,
sleep my only refuge,
16 hours swallowed by each cycle.
Something whispered in my ear:
this isn’t just a cold,
this is something else,
something insidious.
Sunday morning, a revelation:
a COVID test,
dusty from disuse, expired last October,
but it’s all I had.
What the heck, I thought,
might as well see.
Lines appeared—
**both lines, immediately,**
no waiting, no guessing—
a positive, clear as day.
I told the family:
we’re all in this together,
COVID comrades.
But my symptoms?
Heavier, harsher—
I’m almost 80,
an age where risk is more than a word,
it’s a shadow over every breath.
And wouldn’t you know it?
My kids planned a bash,
a grand celebration of my ancient years—
friends, family, a caterer for the food,
a day to remember, if I’m here to see it.
Can’t let COVID steal that from me.
So I did what anyone would do—
I Googled.
Turns out, Paxlovid’s the answer,
a prescription picked up on Monday.
Five days, six pills daily,
and side effects like metal in my mouth,
a parched tongue, headaches,
stomach grumbling,
bathroom visits on repeat.
No booster this year—
not out of politics,
just bad timing, bad luck.
Twice I tried, twice I fell sick.
Flu season passed,
and I let it slide.
So here’s my tale,
a woe for today,
and probably tomorrow,
until this passes,
until I’m done with this crap,
until I’m back to the living,
and ready to celebrate another year,
another survival.
(And yes, I wore a "nappy"
to the pharmacy—
because some habits die hard,
even in the midst of a pandemic).
Note to self:
ask Matt C to write shorter next time.
Just kidding.
Or am I?
Excellent verse. I wish I had your writing skills. Your retelling of my COVID experience is far more entertaining then mine.
One thing of note; the only reason I wore a 'nappy' for a few minutes was because this is a pharmacy I have used for decades. Obviously, I probably had COVID, considering it was a Paxlovid prescription. I'd rather not risk offending these folks who I know and like. It was definitely not out of habit. I had to get the nappy from my son-in-law since I tossed what I had quite a while ago, thinking we were done with COVID.
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", I Googled it. LOL! Turns out it is recommended people at high risk should get a prescription for Paxlovid as quickly as possible to help avoid it becoming a serious case. I emailed my doctor's office on Monday and picked it up and started taking the prescription yesterday. For a total of 5 days, I am taking 3 pills at a time, twice a day. Paxlovid is nasty with side effects."
I gave people leeway for the vax.... I don't fault people who made an independent decision to get vaccinated... especially prior to all the information becoming available.
But at some point you have to reevaluate as more data becomes available.
My mother in law has been boosted a dozen times, maybe a little less, but still. And she was a complete covidiot, refusing to listen to reason, violently arguing with anyone who had a differing opinion about it...
I was telling her that I watched the Portland riots unfold night after night, 180 days straight dozens of cops shoulder to shoulder,1000's of protestors breathing and sweating on each other... and the crowds weren't thinning out. Day after day same people, no one was getting sick... none of the riot cops got sick. Further none of the homeless camps thinned out..... after explaining this to her, I was met with blind rage! Yelling screaming, telling me I didn't see any of that. That All those people were getting sick and dying but just being replaced by more cops and more protestors etc.... at the time my job occasionally took me to area hospitals, none of them were overcrowded with dying patients. It was all media bullshit. At some point she just started yelling at me to shut up! LOL....
Last year she got really sick and she says "you know, Im beging to think these boosters aren't doing anything. They may be whats causing me to be sick all the time"
LOL! WTF!!!!
This is an educated woman, who lived through riots of 60s, civil rights, family tragedies etc..
Amazing how this thing brainwashed people.
As believe I mentioned, I skipped the booster this year. In fact I just checked and the last time I had a booster was in October 2021. I am a big believer in having natural immunity. My concern is that too many boosters and vaccines undermines our body's ability to fight off viruses, particularly ones which have been around for awhile. Without a doubt, in part the decision to get a prescription for Paxlovid was due to panic but I did not entirely exclude logic. At my age, it made sense to take the precaution. So far, so good.
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Slippery Elm Throat Coat (nh?) tea from Target works wonders if you have a sore throat.
Electrolytes of any sort for hydration, sugar free.
10g vit C
zinc 25-50mg
quercetin 500mg
All those sups can't hurt, might be helpful as well. Protocol also suggests Vit-D, but unsure if helpful once you have it.
Also, if you feel better, but then worse, look up the paxlovid rebound effect
Thanks for the suggestions and good advice. Before asking my doctor for the Paxlovid prescription, I read as much as I could on the internet about this medication and weighed the pros and cons involved, including the rebound effect.
My sore throat has cleared up. But another easy treatment is simply gargling with warm salt water, which is something everyone has available. I take a vitamin D supplement and have for many years.
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I got Covid last August 2023 along with my wife. Thought I had the flu at first and I went to the doc. She never tested for covid and told me I had a virus. My wife was sick for about 7 days or so. Due to my compromised immune system from cancer I was the sickest I ever was in my life. It lasted about 5 weeks of thinking I was going to croak with two ER visits. I got paxlovid on approximately day 7. It works if you use it within 5 days of symptoms. It didn't work for me. One of the drugs in Paxlovid is a drug HIV positive patients use. Did you know pfizer makes the majority of the vaccines and makes paxlovid for when their vaccine doesn't work. I get it though regarding the vaccine. Like the flu, covid is mutating with different strains. You need a new booster for the new predicted strain. The good news is that with each new strain it appears to be weakening.
A got so many prescriptions for inhalers that gave no relief and for a perscription cough medicine that would make me pass out in an hour after using it that was welcome relief when I absolutely couldn't sleep. Coughing is good by the way to keep it out of your lungs so I only used it as a last resort.
Take it for what it's worth. Some things helped me slightly. One is sleep on your side so the mucus doesn't run into your lungs at night. Over the counter Menthol cough drops helped slightly. Hot beverages like tea gave a bit of relief. Yes, garling with warm water and salt helped slightly.
I feel your pain. Like I said it was the sickest I have ever been in my life. So many people now are getting mild cases but wow if you are not that fortunate you are in for a world of hurt.
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7 post in a row Covid meltdown of peace
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I usually don’t even read Prime’s posts but I did throw this one into to Chat GPT.
“The forum user describes waking up with severe cold symptoms last Friday, initially thinking it was just a cold but later realizing it might be more serious. After taking a COVID rapid test on Sunday, which turned positive, they informed their daughter and son-in-law, who also tested positive. At almost 80 years old, they are at high risk for severe illness and were concerned about missing their upcoming birthday celebration. They quickly got a prescription for Paxlovid and started the treatment, experiencing side effects like a tinny taste, mild headache, upset stomach, and frequent bathroom trips. They did not get a COVID booster this year due to scheduling conflicts and subsequent illnesses.”
Yours is a really nice summation of my probably too lengthy post. This is first time I have heard about Chat GPT. For some reason, this reminds me of the Readers Digest condensed books.
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I got Covid last August 2023 along with my wife. Thought I had the flu at first and I went to the doc. She never tested for covid and told me I had a virus. My wife was sick for about 7 days or so. Due to my compromised immune system from cancer I was the sickest I ever was in my life. It lasted about 5 weeks of thinking I was going to croak with two ER visits. I got paxlovid on approximately day 7. It works if you use it within 5 days of symptoms. It didn't work for me. One of the drugs in Paxlovid is a drug HIV positive patients use. Did you know pfizer makes the majority of the vaccines and makes paxlovid for when their vaccine doesn't work. I get it though regarding the vaccine. Like the flu, covid is mutating with different strains. You need a new booster for the new predicted strain. The good news is that with each new strain it appears to be weakening.
A got so many prescriptions for inhalers that gave no relief and for a perscription cough medicine that would make me pass out in an hour after using it that was welcome relief when I absolutely couldn't sleep. Coughing is good by the way to keep it out of your lungs so I only used it as a last resort.
Take it for what it's worth. Some things helped me slightly. One is sleep on your side so the mucus doesn't run into your lungs at night. Over the counter Menthol cough drops helped slightly. Hot beverages like tea gave a bit of relief. Yes, garling with warm water and salt helped slightly.
I feel your pain. Like I said it was the sickest I have ever been in my life. So many people now are getting mild cases but wow if you are not that fortunate you are in for a world of hurt.
It is good to read that you survived COVID and are doing well today. I have lost friends and family to the virus. Stay healthy.
I read that one needs to start a Paxlovid prescription within 5 days of the onset of symptoms. This is a very narrow window of time considering most people don't know whether they have COVID or not until they test for it and like me, they do not take the test until after they have had symptoms for a while. I was lucky to have started the prescription in time.
Awhile back, when it was time to replace my mattress, I bought an adjustable bed. I highly recommend it. As soon as I started to feel congested, I slightly raised the head of the bed to help with breathing. I believe it made a huge difference.
Hot Chai tea lattes from Starbucks are a favorite of mine. The dairy in them not be the best idea when dealing with mucus producing viruses, but they are still comforting to drink. Hot lemon juice with honey is another good drink when one is ill.
When I researched Paxlovid prior to asking for the prescription, I read that it is from Pfizer. How convenient, they make a COVID vaccine, and they make Paxlovid for the times their vaccine does not work. My cousin, now retired, was Pfizer's CEO for many years. During his time there he was responsible for bringing Viagra, Zoloft, and Zithromax to the market. Needless to say, he made himself and Pfizer a great deal of money.
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When I researched Paxlovid prior to asking for the prescription, I read that it is from Pfizer. How convenient, they make a COVID vaccine, and they make Paxlovid for the times their vaccine does not work. My cousin, now retired, was Pfizer's CEO for many years. During his time there he was responsible for bringing Viagra, Zoloft, and Zithromax to the market. Needless to say, he made himself and Pfizer a great deal of money.
There's a reason they called it Pfizermectin.
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I hope you feel better soon Prime. Just remember it’s a flu and everyone needs to be doing what worked before these parasites corrupted the health systems. What our grandparents did worked.
Spot on & very sound advice 👌
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If everyone got tested for covid right now at least 75% of tests would come back positive
Yep - only that's wasted on Mr I believe MSM / Fauci / my governor/ WHO etc who would never lie Prime.
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", I Googled it. LOL! Turns out it is recommended people at high risk should get a prescription for Paxlovid as quickly as possible to help avoid it becoming a serious case. I emailed my doctor's office on Monday and picked it up and started taking the prescription yesterday. For a total of 5 days, I am taking 3 pills at a time, twice a day. Paxlovid is nasty with side effects."
I gave people leeway for the vax.... I don't fault people who made an independent decision to get vaccinated... especially prior to all the information becoming available.
But at some point you have to reevaluate as more data becomes available.
My mother in law has been boosted a dozen times, maybe a little less, but still. And she was a complete covidiot, refusing to listen to reason, violently arguing with anyone who had a differing opinion about it...
I was telling her that I watched the Portland riots unfold night after night, 180 days straight dozens of cops shoulder to shoulder,1000's of protestors breathing and sweating on each other... and the crowds weren't thinning out. Day after day same people, no one was getting sick... none of the riot cops got sick. Further none of the homeless camps thinned out..... after explaining this to her, I was met with blind rage! Yelling screaming, telling me I didn't see any of that. That All those people were getting sick and dying but just being replaced by more cops and more protestors etc.... at the time my job occasionally took me to area hospitals, none of them were overcrowded with dying patients. It was all media bullshit. At some point she just started yelling at me to shut up! LOL....
Last year she got really sick and she says "you know, Im beging to think these boosters aren't doing anything. They may be whats causing me to be sick all the time"
LOL! WTF!!!!
This is an educated woman, who lived through riots of 60s, civil rights, family tragedies etc..
Amazing how this thing brainwashed people.
YEP Prime Fool swallowed it all & still does - God Dammit its real to him. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
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Thanks for the suggestions and good advice. Before asking my doctor for the Paxlovid prescription, I read as much as I could on the internet about this medication and weighed the pros and cons involved, including the rebound effect.
My sore throat has cleared up. But another easy treatment is simply gargling with warm salt water, which is something everyone has available. I take a vitamin D supplement and have for many years.
Hope you're recovering- Get well soon.
Have Faith - The Face Nappy works god damn it. 😂🤣😂 👍🏻
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Paxlovid is a staple for legacy media watching boomers
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Covid ::)
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Covid ::)
I know - These still brain washed sheep 🐑 are Farcical 😂🤣😂🤣😂
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It’s too bad the elixir of youth and health isn’t at the business end of a gloryhole hog. You would be the modern day immortal. You’ve had your nose pressed up against drywall enough to never need another booster.
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Covid ::)
The silent killer
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Did he died yet?
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I think you made the right call to take paxlovid and skip the booster. But lol you just discovered it's made by Pfizer. Cutting edge research, sir.
In addition to the Vitamin D deficiency hypothesis regarding poor covid outcomes in particular groups (which you seemed to not grasp and thought I was calling you fat and black) I also favorably judge the immunoglobulin G4 hypothesis for why multivaxed people have a worse time than 0, 1, or 2 vaxed. It's in line with my own observations of disease severity so I give it some weight.
While there's nothing generally wrong with traditionalist remedies, mRNA med tech isn't inherently bad either. It'll be quite useful once they learn to tissue target, which will cure cancer for example, instead of it running willynilly throughout a body causing all sorts of autoimmune issues, but it was woefully misapplied with Covid. A strong net negative and far worse than useless. Imo it was the biggest medical fuck up of all time, but Hell will freeze over before people who pushed it admit that.
The experiment is not over. It is fascinating, from a social psychology perspective, that to this very day hardly anyone is admitting to being the slightest bit aggrieved that they were sold a complete lemon. It is a spectacular supernova of cope to sit back and behold.
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I think you made the right call to take paxlovid and skip the booster. But lol you just discovered it's made by Pfizer. Cutting edge research, sir.
In addition to the Vitamin D deficiency hypothesis regarding poor covid outcomes in particular groups (which you seemed to not grasp and thought I was calling you fat and black) I also favorably judge the immunoglobulin G4 hypothesis for why multivaxed people have a worse time than 0, 1, or 2 vaxed. It's in line with my own observations of disease severity so I give it some weight.
While there's nothing generally wrong with traditionalist remedies, mRNA med tech isn't inherently bad either. It'll be quite useful once they learn to tissue target, which will cure cancer for example, instead of it running willynilly throughout a body causing all sorts of autoimmune issues, but it was woefully misapplied with Covid. A strong net negative and far worse than useless. Imo it was the biggest medical fuck up of all time, but Hell will freeze over before people who pushed it admit that.
The experiment is not over. It is fascinating, from a social psychology perspective, that to this very day hardly anyone is admitting to being the slightest bit aggrieved that they were sold a complete lemon. It is a spectacular supernova of cope to sit back and behold.
Most still don't know they were sold a lemon.
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Sure they do. Ain't nobody taking boosters. "Just been real busy, you understand." Riiight.
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My vitamin D level "looked great" according to my GP, I think it was in the middle of the "good range." I'm lazy and forgetful so often have been forgetting it, so I have a question, how about taking 50,0000iu or even 100,000 units in one go the immediately get on top of it? Drawbacks? I have seen some experts say you can take all your Vitamin D once a month but theres probably some drawbacks.
What I try to do is take one of these 200mg Zink products at first onset of symptoms. A toxic dose if used continuously. But I read Zink is one of only a few remedies shown to reduce severity or duruation of a flu. Maybe stacked with one of the zink ionophores?
I use Astragalus and Cordyceps for other reasons but they say many of these adaptogens aand mushrooms are good for improving your immune systen.
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My vitamin D level "looked great" according to my GP, I think it was in the middle of the "good range." I'm lazy and forgetful so often have been forgetting it, so I have a question, how about taking 50,0000iu or even 100,000 units in one go the immediately get on top of it? Drawbacks? I have seen some experts say you can take all your Vitamin D once a month but theres probably some drawbacks.
What I try to do is take one of these 200mg Zink products at first onset of symptoms. A toxic dose if used continuously. But I read Zink is one of only a few remedies shown to reduce severity or duruation of a flu. Maybe stacked with one of the zink ionophores?
I use Astragalus and Cordyceps for other reasons but they say many of these adaptogens aand mushrooms are good for improving your immune systen.
do you make a rattling noise when you walk?
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I took paxlovid when I had Covid recently and it seemed to work pretty well. I had a terrible lingering taste in my mouth from it though, like when you put sunscreen on your face and a little bit gets on your lips. Five days of that.
Better than getting real sick though.
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do you make a rattling noise when you walk?
I'm not immediately getting the reference ??? >:(
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I'm not immediately getting the reference ??? >:(
all the tablets... ;D
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Ah ok ;D
They have these extremely high dose D3 tabs available. I'm talking 50K to 100K units (RDI is about 600iu) so my question I guess is if it's worth it to take a tab like that as soon as you get sick or if you really should have built up your levels over months for it to offer protection against Covid.
The zink is a no brainer I think, preferably you have good levels before hand but I'd take the equivalent of those 220mg Zink tabs immediately and maybe Quercetin would further help to get it in cells.
There are a bunch of other substances that might be good, at least in theory, like high dose melatonin (maybe like 50mg?), N-Acetyl-Cysteine, the classic Vitamin C, a few grams a day. Etc. I think I might make a few emergeny ziplock bags with some of these lol. Might be good if someone is for example dieting for a show and feels he is coming down with something 2-3 weeks out 8)
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I think you made the right call to take paxlovid and skip the booster. But lol you just discovered it's made by Pfizer. Cutting edge research, sir.
In addition to the Vitamin D deficiency hypothesis regarding poor covid outcomes in particular groups (which you seemed to not grasp and thought I was calling you fat and black) I also favorably judge the immunoglobulin G4 hypothesis for why multivaxed people have a worse time than 0, 1, or 2 vaxed. It's in line with my own observations of disease severity so I give it some weight.
While there's nothing generally wrong with traditionalist remedies, mRNA med tech isn't inherently bad either. It'll be quite useful once they learn to tissue target, which will cure cancer for example, instead of it running willynilly throughout a body causing all sorts of autoimmune issues, but it was woefully misapplied with Covid. A strong net negative and far worse than useless. Imo it was the biggest medical fuck up of all time, but Hell will freeze over before people who pushed it admit that.
The experiment is not over. It is fascinating, from a social psychology perspective, that to this very day hardly anyone is admitting to being the slightest bit aggrieved that they were sold a complete lemon. It is a spectacular supernova of cope to sit back and behold.
I only discovered Paxlovid existed after I tested positive for COVID, spoke with my doctor and weighed my options. I don't make a habit of anticipating getting ill and checking in advance which ‘big pharma’ is developing drugs for conditions I don't yet and may never have. I will leave that responsibility to hypochondriacs.
Whether it was Paxlovid or the fact that I am generally in excellent health, I do not know, but today I tested negative for COVID. Since it has only been a few days since I had COVID symptoms, it could also very well be a false negative test. I will do a recheck again before concluding I am home free.
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Still waiting for DJ to interrupt this thread by mentioning how he can get paxlovid OTC in Moscow and how his perfect proportions have kept him from getting covid.
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Ah ok ;D
They have these extremely high dose D3 tabs available. I'm talking 50K to 100K units (RDI is about 600iu) so my question I guess is if it's worth it to take a tab like that as soon as you get sick or if you really should have built up your levels over months for it to offer protection against Covid.
The zink is a no brainer I think, preferably you have good levels before hand but I'd take the equivalent of those 220mg Zink tabs immediately and maybe Quercetin would further help to get it in cells.
There are a bunch of other substances that might be good, at least in theory, like high dose melatonin (maybe like 50mg?), N-Acetyl-Cysteine, the classic Vitamin C, a few grams a day. Etc. I think I might make a few emergeny ziplock bags with some of these lol. Might be good if someone is for example dieting for a show and feels he is coming down with something 2-3 weeks out 8)
I can only comment from personal experience when it comes to supplements, but I believe them to be beneficial to my health. I take a long list of supplements daily (currently 17) and have for many years. Some are those you mention such as zinc, D-3, C, and melatonin. When I provide doctors with a list of prescriptions, I include a list of supplements, although I have no idea whether they check it or not.
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I only discovered Paxlovid existed after I tested positive for COVID, spoke with my doctor and weighed my options. I don't make a habit of anticipating getting ill and checking in advance which ‘big pharma’ is developing drugs for conditions I don't yet and may never have. I will leave that responsibility to hypochondriacs.
Whether it was Paxlovid or the fact that I am generally in excellent health, I do not know, but today I tested negative for COVID. Since it has only been a few days since I had COVID symptoms, it could also very well be a false negative test. I will do a recheck again before concluding I am home free.
I'm glad you're feeling better, Prime. Back to your usual testy self.
Anyone who has heard of Paxlovid is a hypochondriac?
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I think you have to build up Vit D in your system.
Don't exceed 5,000 iu per day from what I've read.
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That's what I heard. Metabolic restrictions apply so it creeps up over a month.
Probably more for heavier people since D sequesters in fat, so Getbiggers ought to come good around 2026.
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I'm glad you're feeling better, Prime. Back to your usual testy self.
Anyone who has heard of Paxlovid is a hypochondriac?
LOL! Why do some folks have a habit of twisting what others post? I believe what I wrote referenced people checking on medications they never heard about and have not yet been prescribed. My question was who does that, besides medical professionals or people obsessed with the side effects of never needed and unprescribed to them medications? By all means before asking for a prescription for any medication you have no experience with, read everything you can about it and any possible side effects, effectiveness, and interactions with meds you are currently on.
The sequence of my first experience with Paxlovid was this. I tested positive for COVID, I looked up possible treatments and read about Paxlovid, its use, benefits, and any possible negative side effects. Then I asked my doctor about it, and they prescribed it with an exception, which was for me to discontinue Simvastatin while on Paxlovid.
Your comment seemed to suggest I should have already known about Paxlovid. My answer was, in effect, why would I? My reference to hypochondria was in jest.
Am I testy? Guess I need to work on this, huh? The funny thing is that since the age of 14 when I had mumps, I have only had one functioning testicle (true)... so just how 'testy' can I possibly be? BTW, had Booty fixed me some homemade chicken noodle soup with bone broth when I caught the mumps, it might have saved my right testicle. LOL! Where was Booty when I needed her?
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I believe what I wrote referenced people checking on medications they never heard about and have not yet been prescribed.
Oh. People are checking on things they've never heard about.
Lets not worry about them right now. Can you tell me what year it is and who's the president right now?
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It could be a brain cloud.
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Oh. People are checking on things they've never heard about.
Lets not worry about them right now. Can you tell me what year it is and who's the president right now?
Sure, it is 2024 AD and the President is Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
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My vitamin D level "looked great" according to my GP, I think it was in the middle of the "good range." I'm lazy and forgetful so often have been forgetting it, so I have a question, how about taking 50,0000iu or even 100,000 units in one go the immediately get on top of it? Drawbacks? I have seen some experts say you can take all your Vitamin D once a month but theres probably some drawbacks.
Megadoses of vitamin D3 in cases of chronic deficiency can work very well depending on the case. See protocol below.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wB0w05Kn/IMG-20240817-224540-269.jpg)
Some endocrinologists argue that raw serum vitamin D numbers only show a partialized and perhaps misleading picture.
A full vit D assesment should also include parathyroide hormone levels and calcium concentrations in order to draw a more conclusive reading of your body's individual response and adapt your dosages accordingly.
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Megadoses of vitamin D3 in cases of chronic deficiency can work very well depending on the case. See protocol below.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wB0w05Kn/IMG-20240817-224540-269.jpg)
Some endocrinologists argue that raw serum vitamin D numbers only show a partialized and perhaps misleading picture.
A full vit D assesment should also include parathyroide hormone levels and calcium concentrations in order to draw a more conclusive reading of your body's individual response and adapt your dosages accordingly.
Thanks. I know it works although some fear there is a supraphysiologal spike when you do this and then one concern was potential kindney damage; I have some kidney issues. I will probably do some slightly milder dosing scheme, 25K for a while, 15K for a while and then 10K for a longer period.
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Nice troll job Prime. I can see you are attempting to manipulate deadpool predictions.
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Hopefully this twisted demturd glory-hole caulk-sukker, seizes up and shits his semen soaked undies and taps out for good...
Hopefully while driving and takes out a whacky family of LQBTQ loving demturdz...
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Hopefully this twisted demturd glory-hole caulk-sukker, seizes up and shits his semen soaked undies and taps out for good...
Hopefully while driving and takes out a whacky family of LQBTQ loving demturdz...
Looks like the Demturd Destroyer is back at it.
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There was a thread (I think) where Prime wanted and had his daughter to take the vax and she had a terrible reaction.
Any sane person would admit they were fooled, but not Prime as he is clearly nuts.
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There was a thread (I think) where Prime wanted and had his daughter to take the vax and she had a terrible reaction.
Any sane person would admit they were fooled, but not Prime as he is clearly nuts.
They don’t want to admit they were duped/fooled/scammed.