Do you have it? Covid-19 - BARF

ThumperX · 03-27-2020, 06:29 PM

It almost carries the stigma of AiIDs. Are any barfers exibiting symptoms? Have you been exposed but feel fine?

I'm coming clean.

For almost a week I have had fever and chills
Yesterday I felt it move into my chest
I can still taste and smell
Symptoms are not severe enough to merit testing-call if they get worse

FWIW, I was advised a few days ago that a family where I had been working 2 weeks prior have all tested positive.

I'd like more information, I'd like to be tested, I'd like to know how quickly this freaking thing accelerates.

Anyone else in the same boat?

**budman** · 03-27-2020, 06:33 PM

No.... but from my boat I am sending hugs, my best and good juju G.

I don’t know anyone with it at this point.

ThumperX · 03-27-2020, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budman

No.... but from my boat I am sending hugs, my best and good juju G.

I don’t know anyone with it at this point.

well, now you might

I spoke with others who ae also feeling symptoms and they are also being told "no test" just isolate. I think the numbers are much higher on this thing than any of us know.

**bojangle** · 03-27-2020, 06:40 PM

I already posted this. I had a scare on March 17th. Had a dry cough that started on March 14th and a very slight breathing difference by the 17th. There was a tickling in my upper lungs that felt weird. When I came home I had a slightly elevated 99.2° temperature. I went in and had a common virus respiratory panel done. It was negative. I was told I didn't qualify for the covid-19 test. I never really felt sick though.

Well, the next day, probably because I'm a first responder, I went in for the covid-19 test. I'm still waiting for the results 9 days later. I was told initially the swab was going to the regional government lab, but it might have gone to Quest. The ER wasn't sure. And Quest is really backed up. I read an article from New York saying some hospitals were sending New York covid-19 swabs to Quest Labs in California, as crazy as that sounds.

So now I'm pretty sure it was just allergies, but since I was tested, I still want to know what the results are.

295566 · 03-27-2020, 06:42 PM

That really sucks, hoping the best for you and yours. Glad to hear you're still feeling (somewhat) okay, and hopefully it only gets better.

**bojangle** · 03-27-2020, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThumperX

well, now you might

I spoke with others who ae also feeling symptoms and they are also being told "no test" just isolate. I think the numbers are much higher on this thing than any of us know.

For sure! There's no doubt about that. I wish you the best getting through this.

And no, no AIDS stigma.

Eldritch · 03-27-2020, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThumperX

It almost carries the stigma of AiIDs. Are any barfers exibiting symptoms? Have you been exposed but feel fine?

I'm coming clean.

For almost a week I have had fever and chills
Yesterday I felt it move into my chest
I can still taste and smell
Symptoms are not severe enough to merit testing-call if they get worse

FWIW, I was advised a few days ago that a family where I had been working 2 weeks prior have all tested positive.

I'd like more information, I'd like to be tested, I'd like to know how quickly this freaking thing accelerates.

Anyone else in the same boat?

Be careful, do the right things. It could just be the flu. Pay attention, do the right things. Marin is not yet overwhelmed. Get treatment as you need it.

Abacinator · 03-27-2020, 06:49 PM

I'm not sure I didn't have it. And right now my wife is going through the same symptoms I had: wet cough, body aches for a couple days and one day of low grade fever.

Lazerus · 03-27-2020, 07:09 PM

Yeah I can't see a justification for stigma. I can see like... Having a cold, and having people say "ewww stay away, I don't want it!"

My family has been symptomatic. When the third one of us got really sick, she was able to get tested. Her results were negative...? (Pending further info)

Given that the only info about tests in America is that they aren't 100% accurate, we're still behaving as though it was a positive result. Not going grocery shopping, trips to hospitals/pharmacies only. Let our elderly neighbor know and checking in with her daily via text to make sure she's still healthy. Keeping an eye on each other since there's stories of rapid deterioration in people's conditions. Since we have the ability to do these things, it just makes sense to do them.

Anyway, for anybody else going through it, the stress is real. Watching knuckleheads downplay things, really makes you want to honestly be violent. But, we're in crazy times. Some people don't have a frame of reference for a problem like this, others are just willfully ignorant. Not only do they give you headaches, they're exacerbating a disaster.

Ultimately, all you can do is take care of your family and friends to the best of your ability... And there's some therapy in doing that. You're doing what you can, you're helping, you're thinking globally and acting locally.

But... Thanks for putting this up. That was all just kinda stream of consciousness

**Butch** · 03-27-2020, 07:10 PM

This crowd sourced data collection hive could be really helpful for immediate and future...
https://covidnearyou.org/#!/#top

Please share. Please contribute. Maybe the spread could be exponential.

ThumperX · 03-27-2020, 07:18 PM

A few weeks ago a well known Sausalito resident was found dead in his shop. The cause of death was sepsis. He is not counted amongst the COVID-19 casualties but at the hardware store they were saying he had been in a few days prior and complained about the damn flu, worse than he's ever had it.
It would be helpful to know where the hotspots are and to know if we now have a usable antibody that can potentially save a life or 10.

ThumperX · 03-27-2020, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butch

I just started this thread which adresses that
https://www.bayarearidersforum.com/f...d.php?t=542295

Perhaps merge it into the OP in this thread?

Climber · 03-27-2020, 07:28 PM

Hydrate a ton, that is one of the best things you can do to give yourself the best outcome if you have it. It's also effective with the flu/cold as well.

Good luck!

wazzuFreddo · 03-27-2020, 07:36 PM

A friend of mine up in Seattle had it. Well, he is sure he had it but they are so short on tests up there the doctor told him to stay at home unless he had trouble breathing so he hasn't had a test.

He had a fever, chills, and aches for about 5 days with a dry cough. Also said he was super lethargic and slept a lot. After about 7 days he was feeling better, enough to go out but he is staying at home for a while.

DTM74 · 03-27-2020, 08:08 PM

This is a worthwhile video to watch. TLDW- wash your hands, dont touch your face.

youtu.be//YitWZj9QhdQ

03-27-2020, 06:33 PM	#2
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03-27-2020, 06:40 PM	#4
bojangle FN # 40 BARF Moderator Contributor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area Motorcycles: Kawasaki Versys 1000LT, Prior: Honda 600RR Graffiti, Kawi 650R Name: D	I already posted this. I had a scare on March 17th. Had a dry cough that started on March 14th and a very slight breathing difference by the 17th. There was a tickling in my upper lungs that felt weird. When I came home I had a slightly elevated 99.2° temperature. I went in and had a common virus respiratory panel done. It was negative. I was told I didn't qualify for the covid-19 test. I never really felt sick though. Well, the next day, probably because I'm a first responder, I went in for the covid-19 test. I'm still waiting for the results 9 days later. I was told initially the swab was going to the regional government lab, but it might have gone to Quest. The ER wasn't sure. And Quest is really backed up. I read an article from New York saying some hospitals were sending New York covid-19 swabs to Quest Labs in California, as crazy as that sounds. So now I'm pretty sure it was just allergies, but since I was tested, I still want to know what the results are. __________________ BARF Terms of Service I use micro agressive trigger words. ""This is my shield. I bear it before me into battle, but it is not mine alone. It protects my city. I will never let my brother out of its shadow nor my city out of its shelter. I will die with my shield before me... facing the enemy." Author Unknown "

03-27-2020, 07:09 PM	#9
Lazerus Pissant squid Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Concord Motorcycles: will be my undoing Name: Rory	Yeah I can't see a justification for stigma. I can see like... Having a cold, and having people say "ewww stay away, I don't want it!" My family has been symptomatic. When the third one of us got really sick, she was able to get tested. Her results were negative...? (Pending further info) Given that the only info about tests in America is that they aren't 100% accurate, we're still behaving as though it was a positive result. Not going grocery shopping, trips to hospitals/pharmacies only. Let our elderly neighbor know and checking in with her daily via text to make sure she's still healthy. Keeping an eye on each other since there's stories of rapid deterioration in people's conditions. Since we have the ability to do these things, it just makes sense to do them. Anyway, for anybody else going through it, the stress is real. Watching knuckleheads downplay things, really makes you want to honestly be violent. But, we're in crazy times. Some people don't have a frame of reference for a problem like this, others are just willfully ignorant. Not only do they give you headaches, they're exacerbating a disaster. Ultimately, all you can do is take care of your family and friends to the best of your ability... And there's some therapy in doing that. You're doing what you can, you're helping, you're thinking globally and acting locally. But... Thanks for putting this up. That was all just kinda stream of consciousness __________________ Build fast bikes here http://www.twfracing.com/ Bring all that fast bike here https://z2trackdays.com/ Buy fast pics here http://www.oxymoronphotography.com/ Last edited by Lazerus; 03-27-2020 at 07:20 PM..

03-27-2020, 07:10 PM	#10
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03-27-2020, 07:28 PM	#13
Climber Veteran BARF Community Partner Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clovis/Fresno Motorcycles: 01 Goldwing GL1800 Name: Brett	Hydrate a ton, that is one of the best things you can do to give yourself the best outcome if you have it. It's also effective with the flu/cold as well. Good luck! __________________ Part of this country is living the Twilight Zone's 'It's a Good Life' This country is suffering from the equivalent of stage 3 cancer, it's probably not dissimilar to what happened in Germany in the 30's. Northern and Central Cal Motorcycle incidents: Bay Area CHP Motorcycle Incidents. Graph and Table I built for seeing state Covid19 data: Covid19 Visualization graph and table. NOTE Using John Hopkins data data, shows State, Country & County data.

03-27-2020, 06:42 PM	#5
295566 Numbers McGee Contributor + Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Danger Zone!! Motorcycles: 85 GPZ900R Name:	That really sucks, hoping the best for you and yours. Glad to hear you're still feeling (somewhat) okay, and hopefully it only gets better.

03-27-2020, 06:49 PM	#8
Abacinator Unholy Blasphemies Contributor + 1% Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Martinez Motorcycles: 1997 Triumph Tiger 885 "The Tank" Name: Chris	I'm not sure I didn't have it. And right now my wife is going through the same symptoms I had: wet cough, body aches for a couple days and one day of low grade fever.

03-27-2020, 07:36 PM	#14
wazzuFreddo WuTang is 4 the children Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: norte del Rio Bravo Motorcycles: antisocially distantanced Name: bobesponja	A friend of mine up in Seattle had it. Well, he is sure he had it but they are so short on tests up there the doctor told him to stay at home unless he had trouble breathing so he hasn't had a test. He had a fever, chills, and aches for about 5 days with a dry cough. Also said he was super lethargic and slept a lot. After about 7 days he was feeling better, enough to go out but he is staying at home for a while. __________________ Don't Try Support bacteria, it’s the only culture some people have.

03-27-2020, 08:08 PM	#15
DTM74 It's not my fault... Contributor +++++++++1% Roadside Angel Contributor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 707 Motorcycles: Seven-Oh-One, Supah Dook Name: Dan	This is a worthwhile video to watch. TLDW- wash your hands, dont touch your face. youtu.be//YitWZj9QhdQ

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