Chills, aches, and feeling a little drunk...

[Big Steve]

I didn't test positive until after I got home. I thought it was just a cold so I didn't go in until I lost my smell, which was a couple days after returning.

Well, glad to hear you're feeling better!

 

[CaughtInThe]

I didn't test positive until after I got home. I thought it was just a cold so I didn't go in until I lost my smell, which was a couple days after returning.

do you think you were COVID positive while on the plane?

 

[Grizzly Adams]

do you think you were COVID positive while on the plane?

I am certain I was.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Almost exactly two years later, ROUND TWO begins!

Oddly enough, it started while we were on vacation again.

 

[Lursa]

Almost exactly two years later, ROUND TWO begins!

Oddly enough, it started while we were on vacation again.

Sorry to hear that. How did you travel, did you fly?

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Sorry to hear that. How did you travel, did you fly?

Yeah, we flew. I didn't get positive results until after we landed and got home (just like last time!), but masked anyway (for the first time in over a year) because the symptoms were consistent.

 

[mrjurrs]

No, no Pedialyte. We are actually on vacation in Hawaii, which is the worst part of this. If I have to quarantine, this is gonna be a super-expensive trip.

Thank you for the hydration tip and the well-wishing.

Some people will do anything to avoid ending their vacations...

 

[Lursa]

Yeah, we flew. I didn't get positive results until after we landed and got home (just like last time!), but masked anyway (for the first time in over a year) because the symptoms were consistent.

They've always said that the drier air environment in aircraft dry out mucus membranes and make it easier to get sick. Plus the re-circulated air. Did you wear the mask on the plane, going or coming home? (Wasnt clear)

It's just generally an environment where everybody is a bit more (or a lot more) vulnerable. I used to get a basic cold when I flew to the east coast or back. Every single time, either going or coming home. 5-6 hr flight. Not for shorter ones like Vegas.

So I started taking that Airborne and other immune system boosters before flying and it seemed to work. I know they've said now that Airborne doesnt work...but it seemed to for me. And yes, hydrating helps keep those mucus membranes hydrated...saw his comments.

Edit: are you home or still in HI?

 

[Grizzly Adams]

They've always said that the drier air environment in aircraft dry out mucus membranes and make it easier to get sick. Plus the re-circulated air. Did you wear the mask on the plane, going or coming home? (Wasnt clear)

Only on the way back. I wasn't sick on the way there, although I had been experiencing odd symptoms for a week or so before departing -- headaches, light-headedness, and a queasy feeling were very common in the several days previous. I was honestly concerned I had a brain tumor or something. But I always think I'm dying. Bit of a hypochondriac. As I get older, it only gets worse.

Edit: are you home or still in HI?

We got home yesterday, and we were in Vegas this time. The triple-digit temps helped with the chills.

 

[Lursa]

Only on the way back. I wasn't sick on the way there, although I had been experiencing odd symptoms for a week or so before departing -- headaches, light-headedness, and a queasy feeling were very common in the several days previous. I was honestly concerned I had a brain tumor or something. But I always think I'm dying. Bit of a hypochondriac. As I get older, it only gets worse.


We got home yesterday, and we were in Vegas this time. The triple-digit temps helped with the chills.

Ah. OK.I was super careful when I flew to HI, another 5+ hr flight because I wanted to dive and scuba when all clogged up is a no-go. But this was pre-covid.