BA.5 Variant, the worst version of Omicron, is vaccine evasiive and surging across the country

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Anonymous wrote:All of this obsessive testing is just making money for the test manufacturers. It hasn't done squat to put a dent into infection rates and waves.

It would if people were decent and stayed home when sick.

In a perfect world, everyone would have paid sick leave. But it's not, and they don't. So that's why even "decent" people don't always stay home when sick. Or might send their kids to school when sick.

DP +1

Honestly, many many many people go to work without feeling well/have a cold. If we tested everyone all the time, I bet you most of us would need to stay home - much more frequently than currently. In the world we live in, life gets in the way of doing a lot of things we should do unfortunately. Even the COVID variants at this point that we know about isn't going to kill you. Therefore, I'm not going to blame a lot of people for not holding back people who may be sick. Ultimately we are ALL going to get COVID - some form now or in the future. We all get colds. Those people that keep suggesting masking is great cause they never will get sick again will get really sick bigtime one day even if they don't catch a cold. You have to live your life and life is risky. On so many levels!

If people can put each other in the shoes of other people who's lifestyles are totally foreign from theirs, they will understand that people are really different yet the same - we all need to make a living and all of us benefit from convenience. If something doesn't kill you, you usually ignore it cause there's no other way..

You don’t seem to get a cold is no big deal to you but to someone you may infect it could be a big deal and last weeks. Be grateful for your health as you may not always have it.

Between colds and Covid I’ve been sick over a month. I have not been able to do much. Your arrogance is why our country and culture is a hot mess.

Uh, you don’t sound careful if you’ve had colds and Covid in the last month. But sure, it’s always someone else’s fault.

I have not been out of the house in two months. My kid got it at an activity and then we've passed it back and forth and then got it at sports outdoors. We are not doing anything beyond the outdoor sport and not seeing anyone, not shopping, not traveling, nothing...

It’s possible you are really susceptible to viruses from lack of exposure at this point. We’ve had in person work and school/daycare for a while now and finally did get Covid (not from any of those things though but visiting family). A stomach bug or cold here or there but if you are getting sick that often from doing….nothing, you may want to talk to a doctor.

I'd love to talk to my doctor and I keep begging for help and the staff keep blowing me off,. Managed care at its finest.

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I think normal rational people live to their risk tolerance, whatever that may be. But I would hope most people can stop masking their kids with no off Ramp.

Why do you care?

I'm certainly not masking my kids outdoors, and they eat lunch at school and camp, so they are not masked then. But we had COVID, despite being fully vaccinated and everyone in our household that is eligible being boosted, and it really sucked. No, our lives were not gravely in danger, but we felt pretty horrible for about a week. I'd prefer to avoid that again.

Even your kids? My kids felt sick for 24-48 hours (and by far not the worst they've ever felt) and were then bouncing off the walls.

After seeing how little getting the virus impacted them, I think it's pretty selfish to limit my kids' activities and behavior and I'm not doing it anymore. We will still diligently test at any sign of symptom and do everything we can to avoid spread if we get it. I've accepted this might mean my DH and I will get it again and yes, feel bad. We are lucky that we are healthy adults. We'll manage.

You’ve been lucky. It’s been over two weeks of misery for me and I cannot even get in to see my doctor for another week. Those who say socialized medicine is great…no it’s not when you cannot get in to see any doctor when it’s a large hospital.

Omg you still haven’t been able to see a doctor? Im so sorry, I’ve been on vacation and off of here for over a week but I remember your story clearly. Feel better soon and don’t hesitate to go to the ER if things get really bad!

I also picked up Covid, but it’s been little more than a nuisance cold for me. Not enjoyable but nothing out of the ordinary.

Nope, still no doctor's apt. Pulmologist called but was not helpful. Primary care finally got me an appointment end of next week. There are hundreds of doctors at the facility and cannot get one appointment. Hope you feel better soon.

I’m sorry, but you need new doctors. No one should be waiting weeks to get in to see their PCP for a “sick” visit. Especially if you are vulnerable, which I’m guessing you are if you also have a pulmologist. What do you do when other health problems come up?

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Anonymous wrote:All of this obsessive testing is just making money for the test manufacturers. It hasn't done squat to put a dent into infection rates and waves.

It would if people were decent and stayed home when sick.

In a perfect world, everyone would have paid sick leave. But it's not, and they don't. So that's why even "decent" people don't always stay home when sick. Or might send their kids to school when sick.

DP +1

Honestly, many many many people go to work without feeling well/have a cold. If we tested everyone all the time, I bet you most of us would need to stay home - much more frequently than currently. In the world we live in, life gets in the way of doing a lot of things we should do unfortunately. Even the COVID variants at this point that we know about isn't going to kill you. Therefore, I'm not going to blame a lot of people for not holding back people who may be sick. Ultimately we are ALL going to get COVID - some form now or in the future. We all get colds. Those people that keep suggesting masking is great cause they never will get sick again will get really sick bigtime one day even if they don't catch a cold. You have to live your life and life is risky. On so many levels!

If people can put each other in the shoes of other people who's lifestyles are totally foreign from theirs, they will understand that people are really different yet the same - we all need to make a living and all of us benefit from convenience. If something doesn't kill you, you usually ignore it cause there's no other way..

You don’t seem to get a cold is no big deal to you but to someone you may infect it could be a big deal and last weeks. Be grateful for your health as you may not always have it.

Between colds and Covid I’ve been sick over a month. I have not been able to do much. Your arrogance is why our country and culture is a hot mess.

Uh, you don’t sound careful if you’ve had colds and Covid in the last month. But sure, it’s always someone else’s fault.

I have not been out of the house in two months. My kid got it at an activity and then we've passed it back and forth and then got it at sports outdoors. We are not doing anything beyond the outdoor sport and not seeing anyone, not shopping, not traveling, nothing...

It’s possible you are really susceptible to viruses from lack of exposure at this point. We’ve had in person work and school/daycare for a while now and finally did get Covid (not from any of those things though but visiting family). A stomach bug or cold here or there but if you are getting sick that often from doing….nothing, you may want to talk to a doctor.

I'd love to talk to my doctor and I keep begging for help and the staff keep blowing me off,. Managed care at its finest.

Shop with your feet and find a new practice. You sound really helpless.

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Anonymous wrote:All of this obsessive testing is just making money for the test manufacturers. It hasn't done squat to put a dent into infection rates and waves.

It would if people were decent and stayed home when sick.

In a perfect world, everyone would have paid sick leave. But it's not, and they don't. So that's why even "decent" people don't always stay home when sick. Or might send their kids to school when sick.

DP +1

Honestly, many many many people go to work without feeling well/have a cold. If we tested everyone all the time, I bet you most of us would need to stay home - much more frequently than currently. In the world we live in, life gets in the way of doing a lot of things we should do unfortunately. Even the COVID variants at this point that we know about isn't going to kill you. Therefore, I'm not going to blame a lot of people for not holding back people who may be sick. Ultimately we are ALL going to get COVID - some form now or in the future. We all get colds. Those people that keep suggesting masking is great cause they never will get sick again will get really sick bigtime one day even if they don't catch a cold. You have to live your life and life is risky. On so many levels!

If people can put each other in the shoes of other people who's lifestyles are totally foreign from theirs, they will understand that people are really different yet the same - we all need to make a living and all of us benefit from convenience. If something doesn't kill you, you usually ignore it cause there's no other way..

You don’t seem to get a cold is no big deal to you but to someone you may infect it could be a big deal and last weeks. Be grateful for your health as you may not always have it.

Between colds and Covid I’ve been sick over a month. I have not been able to do much. Your arrogance is why our country and culture is a hot mess.

Uh, you don’t sound careful if you’ve had colds and Covid in the last month. But sure, it’s always someone else’s fault.

I have not been out of the house in two months. My kid got it at an activity and then we've passed it back and forth and then got it at sports outdoors. We are not doing anything beyond the outdoor sport and not seeing anyone, not shopping, not traveling, nothing...

It’s possible you are really susceptible to viruses from lack of exposure at this point. We’ve had in person work and school/daycare for a while now and finally did get Covid (not from any of those things though but visiting family). A stomach bug or cold here or there but if you are getting sick that often from doing….nothing, you may want to talk to a doctor.

I'd love to talk to my doctor and I keep begging for help and the staff keep blowing me off,. Managed care at its finest.

Shop with your feet and find a new practice. You sound really helpless.

This is why I do One Medical …

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Anonymous wrote:All of this obsessive testing is just making money for the test manufacturers. It hasn't done squat to put a dent into infection rates and waves.

It would if people were decent and stayed home when sick.

In a perfect world, everyone would have paid sick leave. But it's not, and they don't. So that's why even "decent" people don't always stay home when sick. Or might send their kids to school when sick.

DP +1

Honestly, many many many people go to work without feeling well/have a cold. If we tested everyone all the time, I bet you most of us would need to stay home - much more frequently than currently. In the world we live in, life gets in the way of doing a lot of things we should do unfortunately. Even the COVID variants at this point that we know about isn't going to kill you. Therefore, I'm not going to blame a lot of people for not holding back people who may be sick. Ultimately we are ALL going to get COVID - some form now or in the future. We all get colds. Those people that keep suggesting masking is great cause they never will get sick again will get really sick bigtime one day even if they don't catch a cold. You have to live your life and life is risky. On so many levels!

If people can put each other in the shoes of other people who's lifestyles are totally foreign from theirs, they will understand that people are really different yet the same - we all need to make a living and all of us benefit from convenience. If something doesn't kill you, you usually ignore it cause there's no other way..

You don’t seem to get a cold is no big deal to you but to someone you may infect it could be a big deal and last weeks. Be grateful for your health as you may not always have it.

Between colds and Covid I’ve been sick over a month. I have not been able to do much. Your arrogance is why our country and culture is a hot mess.

Uh, you don’t sound careful if you’ve had colds and Covid in the last month. But sure, it’s always someone else’s fault.

I have not been out of the house in two months. My kid got it at an activity and then we've passed it back and forth and then got it at sports outdoors. We are not doing anything beyond the outdoor sport and not seeing anyone, not shopping, not traveling, nothing...

It’s possible you are really susceptible to viruses from lack of exposure at this point. We’ve had in person work and school/daycare for a while now and finally did get Covid (not from any of those things though but visiting family). A stomach bug or cold here or there but if you are getting sick that often from doing….nothing, you may want to talk to a doctor.

I'd love to talk to my doctor and I keep begging for help and the staff keep blowing me off,. Managed care at its finest.

Shop with your feet and find a new practice. You sound really helpless.

This is why I do One Medical …

Medical Prime!

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Anonymous wrote:All of this obsessive testing is just making money for the test manufacturers. It hasn't done squat to put a dent into infection rates and waves.

It would if people were decent and stayed home when sick.

In a perfect world, everyone would have paid sick leave. But it's not, and they don't. So that's why even "decent" people don't always stay home when sick. Or might send their kids to school when sick.

DP +1

Honestly, many many many people go to work without feeling well/have a cold. If we tested everyone all the time, I bet you most of us would need to stay home - much more frequently than currently. In the world we live in, life gets in the way of doing a lot of things we should do unfortunately. Even the COVID variants at this point that we know about isn't going to kill you. Therefore, I'm not going to blame a lot of people for not holding back people who may be sick. Ultimately we are ALL going to get COVID - some form now or in the future. We all get colds. Those people that keep suggesting masking is great cause they never will get sick again will get really sick bigtime one day even if they don't catch a cold. You have to live your life and life is risky. On so many levels!

If people can put each other in the shoes of other people who's lifestyles are totally foreign from theirs, they will understand that people are really different yet the same - we all need to make a living and all of us benefit from convenience. If something doesn't kill you, you usually ignore it cause there's no other way..

You don’t seem to get a cold is no big deal to you but to someone you may infect it could be a big deal and last weeks. Be grateful for your health as you may not always have it.

Between colds and Covid I’ve been sick over a month. I have not been able to do much. Your arrogance is why our country and culture is a hot mess.

Uh, you don’t sound careful if you’ve had colds and Covid in the last month. But sure, it’s always someone else’s fault.

I have not been out of the house in two months. My kid got it at an activity and then we've passed it back and forth and then got it at sports outdoors. We are not doing anything beyond the outdoor sport and not seeing anyone, not shopping, not traveling, nothing...

It’s possible you are really susceptible to viruses from lack of exposure at this point. We’ve had in person work and school/daycare for a while now and finally did get Covid (not from any of those things though but visiting family). A stomach bug or cold here or there but if you are getting sick that often from doing….nothing, you may want to talk to a doctor.

I'd love to talk to my doctor and I keep begging for help and the staff keep blowing me off,. Managed care at its finest.

Shop with your feet and find a new practice. You sound really helpless.

I don't have a choice. Do you realize how managed care works? I ask for outside referrals for a second opinion and get told no. If I want a new practice I have to 100% private pay.

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I think normal rational people live to their risk tolerance, whatever that may be. But I would hope most people can stop masking their kids with no off Ramp.

Why do you care?

I'm certainly not masking my kids outdoors, and they eat lunch at school and camp, so they are not masked then. But we had COVID, despite being fully vaccinated and everyone in our household that is eligible being boosted, and it really sucked. No, our lives were not gravely in danger, but we felt pretty horrible for about a week. I'd prefer to avoid that again.

Even your kids? My kids felt sick for 24-48 hours (and by far not the worst they've ever felt) and were then bouncing off the walls.

After seeing how little getting the virus impacted them, I think it's pretty selfish to limit my kids' activities and behavior and I'm not doing it anymore. We will still diligently test at any sign of symptom and do everything we can to avoid spread if we get it. I've accepted this might mean my DH and I will get it again and yes, feel bad. We are lucky that we are healthy adults. We'll manage.

You’ve been lucky. It’s been over two weeks of misery for me and I cannot even get in to see my doctor for another week. Those who say socialized medicine is great…no it’s not when you cannot get in to see any doctor when it’s a large hospital.

Omg you still haven’t been able to see a doctor? Im so sorry, I’ve been on vacation and off of here for over a week but I remember your story clearly. Feel better soon and don’t hesitate to go to the ER if things get really bad!

I also picked up Covid, but it’s been little more than a nuisance cold for me. Not enjoyable but nothing out of the ordinary.

Nope, still no doctor's apt. Pulmologist called but was not helpful. Primary care finally got me an appointment end of next week. There are hundreds of doctors at the facility and cannot get one appointment. Hope you feel better soon.

I’m sorry, but you need new doctors. No one should be waiting weeks to get in to see their PCP for a “sick” visit. Especially if you are vulnerable, which I’m guessing you are if you also have a pulmologist. What do you do when other health problems come up?

I am ignoring them. It takes me months to get appointments. Its been a year trying to get Pulmology testing and I was supposed to have it last week and it got delayed another two months. I have a pulmology appointment in a month. Mammogram, I've been waiting three months and that's with identified lumps on a scan and had to cancel with covid so now its another few months. It is what it is. Its either wait or go to the ER and risk catching something else or virtual appointments that sometimes the insurance covers and sometimes we private pay (did multiple at the worst of it). In theory, we can see any primary care on the team but they always claim no appointments are available via the hotline, online and via messaging/phone calls to the clinic.

Anyone who screams that socialized medicine is great... no its not. Its sad this is the best our government provides.

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Without reading 56 pages, what is BA5 feeling like for most people? I haven't tested yet or have any symptoms, but I've been traveling and up to a whole lot of maskless fun shenanigans (no regrets, had the time of my life on vacation) and I'm bracing myself for testing positive for covid. My last vaccine was my booster in December. I have never knowingly had covid or any covid-like symptoms yet. If I don't get it after this trip, I must have some kind of magical force shield. I'm laying low for a few days and testing this week.

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Anonymous wrote:Without reading 56 pages, what is BA5 feeling like for most people? I haven't tested yet or have any symptoms, but I've been traveling and up to a whole lot of maskless fun shenanigans (no regrets, had the time of my life on vacation) and I'm bracing myself for testing positive for covid. My last vaccine was my booster in December. I have never knowingly had covid or any covid-like symptoms yet. If I don't get it after this trip, I must have some kind of magical force shield. I'm laying low for a few days and testing this week.

My daughter returned from a summer program and then tested positive for COVID and I tested positive this am. First symptoms were scratchy throat and building congestion. I also had a fever overnight - I woke up briefly and had joint pain in my hands - which is a sign of a fever for me. When I woke up my throat was very sore. Starting mucinex and fluids now.

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Anonymous wrote:Without reading 56 pages, what is BA5 feeling like for most people? I haven't tested yet or have any symptoms, but I've been traveling and up to a whole lot of maskless fun shenanigans (no regrets, had the time of my life on vacation) and I'm bracing myself for testing positive for covid. My last vaccine was my booster in December. I have never knowingly had covid or any covid-like symptoms yet. If I don't get it after this trip, I must have some kind of magical force shield. I'm laying low for a few days and testing this week.

I had a bad headache on day 1 that I thought was a migraine. Some chills and body aches only a few hours that day. Then it turned into some light congestion and a small nagging cough. Not a deep one, just those ones that always seem to be tickling your throat. Around day 5 this turned to just pure fatigue. I needed so much rest and was incredibly hungry, assuming because my body was fighting hard. I tested negative again on day 11 after symptoms started but still had headaches. Then on day 12, a sore throat that was gone day 14. Today is day 15 since I first had symptoms and I finally have zero symptoms and feel completely normal. It lingers FOREVER and seems to switch up symptoms every couple days. Very weird virus. For my husband and daughter, sore throat was first and main symptom.

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I think normal rational people live to their risk tolerance, whatever that may be. But I would hope most people can stop masking their kids with no off Ramp.

Why do you care?

I'm certainly not masking my kids outdoors, and they eat lunch at school and camp, so they are not masked then. But we had COVID, despite being fully vaccinated and everyone in our household that is eligible being boosted, and it really sucked. No, our lives were not gravely in danger, but we felt pretty horrible for about a week. I'd prefer to avoid that again.

Even your kids? My kids felt sick for 24-48 hours (and by far not the worst they've ever felt) and were then bouncing off the walls.

After seeing how little getting the virus impacted them, I think it's pretty selfish to limit my kids' activities and behavior and I'm not doing it anymore. We will still diligently test at any sign of symptom and do everything we can to avoid spread if we get it. I've accepted this might mean my DH and I will get it again and yes, feel bad. We are lucky that we are healthy adults. We'll manage.

You’ve been lucky. It’s been over two weeks of misery for me and I cannot even get in to see my doctor for another week. Those who say socialized medicine is great…no it’s not when you cannot get in to see any doctor when it’s a large hospital.

Omg you still haven’t been able to see a doctor? Im so sorry, I’ve been on vacation and off of here for over a week but I remember your story clearly. Feel better soon and don’t hesitate to go to the ER if things get really bad!

I also picked up Covid, but it’s been little more than a nuisance cold for me. Not enjoyable but nothing out of the ordinary.

Nope, still no doctor's apt. Pulmologist called but was not helpful. Primary care finally got me an appointment end of next week. There are hundreds of doctors at the facility and cannot get one appointment. Hope you feel better soon.

I’m sorry, but you need new doctors. No one should be waiting weeks to get in to see their PCP for a “sick” visit. Especially if you are vulnerable, which I’m guessing you are if you also have a pulmologist. What do you do when other health problems come up?

I am ignoring them. It takes me months to get appointments. Its been a year trying to get Pulmology testing and I was supposed to have it last week and it got delayed another two months. I have a pulmology appointment in a month. Mammogram, I've been waiting three months and that's with identified lumps on a scan and had to cancel with covid so now its another few months. It is what it is. Its either wait or go to the ER and risk catching something else or virtual appointments that sometimes the insurance covers and sometimes we private pay (did multiple at the worst of it). In theory, we can see any primary care on the team but they always claim no appointments are available via the hotline, online and via messaging/phone calls to the clinic.

Anyone who screams that socialized medicine is great... no its not. Its sad this is the best our government provides.

What? If you have managed care that is the opposite of socialized medicine. It is totally private run.

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Anonymous wrote:

I think normal rational people live to their risk tolerance, whatever that may be. But I would hope most people can stop masking their kids with no off Ramp.

Why do you care?

I'm certainly not masking my kids outdoors, and they eat lunch at school and camp, so they are not masked then. But we had COVID, despite being fully vaccinated and everyone in our household that is eligible being boosted, and it really sucked. No, our lives were not gravely in danger, but we felt pretty horrible for about a week. I'd prefer to avoid that again.

Even your kids? My kids felt sick for 24-48 hours (and by far not the worst they've ever felt) and were then bouncing off the walls.

After seeing how little getting the virus impacted them, I think it's pretty selfish to limit my kids' activities and behavior and I'm not doing it anymore. We will still diligently test at any sign of symptom and do everything we can to avoid spread if we get it. I've accepted this might mean my DH and I will get it again and yes, feel bad. We are lucky that we are healthy adults. We'll manage.

You’ve been lucky. It’s been over two weeks of misery for me and I cannot even get in to see my doctor for another week. Those who say socialized medicine is great…no it’s not when you cannot get in to see any doctor when it’s a large hospital.

Omg you still haven’t been able to see a doctor? Im so sorry, I’ve been on vacation and off of here for over a week but I remember your story clearly. Feel better soon and don’t hesitate to go to the ER if things get really bad!

I also picked up Covid, but it’s been little more than a nuisance cold for me. Not enjoyable but nothing out of the ordinary.

Nope, still no doctor's apt. Pulmologist called but was not helpful. Primary care finally got me an appointment end of next week. There are hundreds of doctors at the facility and cannot get one appointment. Hope you feel better soon.

I’m sorry, but you need new doctors. No one should be waiting weeks to get in to see their PCP for a “sick” visit. Especially if you are vulnerable, which I’m guessing you are if you also have a pulmologist. What do you do when other health problems come up?

I am ignoring them. It takes me months to get appointments. Its been a year trying to get Pulmology testing and I was supposed to have it last week and it got delayed another two months. I have a pulmology appointment in a month. Mammogram, I've been waiting three months and that's with identified lumps on a scan and had to cancel with covid so now its another few months. It is what it is. Its either wait or go to the ER and risk catching something else or virtual appointments that sometimes the insurance covers and sometimes we private pay (did multiple at the worst of it). In theory, we can see any primary care on the team but they always claim no appointments are available via the hotline, online and via messaging/phone calls to the clinic.

Anyone who screams that socialized medicine is great... no its not. Its sad this is the best our government provides.

What? If you have managed care that is the opposite of socialized medicine. It is totally private run.

Our govt runs multiple health insurances. Medicare, Medicaid, tricare, va…….

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Anonymous wrote:All of this obsessive testing is just making money for the test manufacturers. It hasn't done squat to put a dent into infection rates and waves.

It would if people were decent and stayed home when sick.

In a perfect world, everyone would have paid sick leave. But it's not, and they don't. So that's why even "decent" people don't always stay home when sick. Or might send their kids to school when sick.

DP +1

Honestly, many many many people go to work without feeling well/have a cold. If we tested everyone all the time, I bet you most of us would need to stay home - much more frequently than currently. In the world we live in, life gets in the way of doing a lot of things we should do unfortunately. Even the COVID variants at this point that we know about isn't going to kill you. Therefore, I'm not going to blame a lot of people for not holding back people who may be sick. Ultimately we are ALL going to get COVID - some form now or in the future. We all get colds. Those people that keep suggesting masking is great cause they never will get sick again will get really sick bigtime one day even if they don't catch a cold. You have to live your life and life is risky. On so many levels!

If people can put each other in the shoes of other people who's lifestyles are totally foreign from theirs, they will understand that people are really different yet the same - we all need to make a living and all of us benefit from convenience. If something doesn't kill you, you usually ignore it cause there's no other way..

You don’t seem to get a cold is no big deal to you but to someone you may infect it could be a big deal and last weeks. Be grateful for your health as you may not always have it.

Between colds and Covid I’ve been sick over a month. I have not been able to do much. Your arrogance is why our country and culture is a hot mess.

Uh, you don’t sound careful if you’ve had colds and Covid in the last month. But sure, it’s always someone else’s fault.

I have not been out of the house in two months. My kid got it at an activity and then we've passed it back and forth and then got it at sports outdoors. We are not doing anything beyond the outdoor sport and not seeing anyone, not shopping, not traveling, nothing...

It’s possible you are really susceptible to viruses from lack of exposure at this point. We’ve had in person work and school/daycare for a while now and finally did get Covid (not from any of those things though but visiting family). A stomach bug or cold here or there but if you are getting sick that often from doing….nothing, you may want to talk to a doctor.

I'd love to talk to my doctor and I keep begging for help and the staff keep blowing me off,. Managed care at its finest.

Shop with your feet and find a new practice. You sound really helpless.

I don't have a choice. Do you realize how managed care works? I ask for outside referrals for a second opinion and get told no. If I want a new practice I have to 100% private pay.

If your insurance truly only covers one practice, then you should consider better insurance. If that means paying a higher premium, so be it- you have choices, you just need to prioritize paying for it.

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I think normal rational people live to their risk tolerance, whatever that may be. But I would hope most people can stop masking their kids with no off Ramp.

Why do you care?

I'm certainly not masking my kids outdoors, and they eat lunch at school and camp, so they are not masked then. But we had COVID, despite being fully vaccinated and everyone in our household that is eligible being boosted, and it really sucked. No, our lives were not gravely in danger, but we felt pretty horrible for about a week. I'd prefer to avoid that again.

Even your kids? My kids felt sick for 24-48 hours (and by far not the worst they've ever felt) and were then bouncing off the walls.

After seeing how little getting the virus impacted them, I think it's pretty selfish to limit my kids' activities and behavior and I'm not doing it anymore. We will still diligently test at any sign of symptom and do everything we can to avoid spread if we get it. I've accepted this might mean my DH and I will get it again and yes, feel bad. We are lucky that we are healthy adults. We'll manage.

You’ve been lucky. It’s been over two weeks of misery for me and I cannot even get in to see my doctor for another week. Those who say socialized medicine is great…no it’s not when you cannot get in to see any doctor when it’s a large hospital.

Omg you still haven’t been able to see a doctor? Im so sorry, I’ve been on vacation and off of here for over a week but I remember your story clearly. Feel better soon and don’t hesitate to go to the ER if things get really bad!

I also picked up Covid, but it’s been little more than a nuisance cold for me. Not enjoyable but nothing out of the ordinary.

Nope, still no doctor's apt. Pulmologist called but was not helpful. Primary care finally got me an appointment end of next week. There are hundreds of doctors at the facility and cannot get one appointment. Hope you feel better soon.

I’m sorry, but you need new doctors. No one should be waiting weeks to get in to see their PCP for a “sick” visit. Especially if you are vulnerable, which I’m guessing you are if you also have a pulmologist. What do you do when other health problems come up?

I am ignoring them. It takes me months to get appointments. Its been a year trying to get Pulmology testing and I was supposed to have it last week and it got delayed another two months. I have a pulmology appointment in a month. Mammogram, I've been waiting three months and that's with identified lumps on a scan and had to cancel with covid so now its another few months. It is what it is. Its either wait or go to the ER and risk catching something else or virtual appointments that sometimes the insurance covers and sometimes we private pay (did multiple at the worst of it). In theory, we can see any primary care on the team but they always claim no appointments are available via the hotline, online and via messaging/phone calls to the clinic.

Anyone who screams that socialized medicine is great... no its not. Its sad this is the best our government provides.

This makes less sense the more you ramble on. I was recommended a screening mammogram at my last obgyn appointment- I could have gotten into the closest radiologist office within days. Is this employer provided insurance or your own purchase?

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Anonymous wrote:Without reading 56 pages, what is BA5 feeling like for most people? I haven't tested yet or have any symptoms, but I've been traveling and up to a whole lot of maskless fun shenanigans (no regrets, had the time of my life on vacation) and I'm bracing myself for testing positive for covid. My last vaccine was my booster in December. I have never knowingly had covid or any covid-like symptoms yet. If I don't get it after this trip, I must have some kind of magical force shield. I'm laying low for a few days and testing this week.

I had a bad headache on day 1 that I thought was a migraine. Some chills and body aches only a few hours that day. Then it turned into some light congestion and a small nagging cough. Not a deep one, just those ones that always seem to be tickling your throat. Around day 5 this turned to just pure fatigue. I needed so much rest and was incredibly hungry, assuming because my body was fighting hard. I tested negative again on day 11 after symptoms started but still had headaches. Then on day 12, a sore throat that was gone day 14. Today is day 15 since I first had symptoms and I finally have zero symptoms and feel completely normal. It lingers FOREVER and seems to switch up symptoms every couple days. Very weird virus. For my husband and daughter, sore throat was first and main symptom.

I felt a little extra tired and had a sore throat. Tested positive on a Friday morning. Slight cough and felt tired during weekend. Tested again Wednesday and it was negative. Prior infection in January.

Only reason I tested was bc I was going to visit an immunocompromised relative.