COVID-19

[Inna Minnit]

Internet comment sections are the cesspools of humanity.

[Jaglavak]

And buried somewhere in ISP log files is a record of exactly who posted them too. Files which are for sale at a very reasonable price. Not to mention data on every person who spends money, walks in front of a camera, or uses the web. An entire industry exists to collate all this into a convenient format for resale. To future employers, for instance. Or anyone else with fifty bucks who wants to know. This is public knowledge and still people drop trou and take a dump all over the web every day. You can never go wrong underestimating the intelligence of the American public.

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by Jaglavak

They ain't my peeps. I may share a shade of skin color with them, but that's all.

yes but...well.

it's all so depressing. I am sure that the more we are divided the happier the shitheads at the tip top get. the fuckers, anyway.

Originally Posted by Inna Minnit

Internet comment sections are the cesspools of humanity.

true, so I don't read them

[Inna Minnit]

Originally Posted by Jaglavak

To future employers, for instance.

Current employers in some cases. The number of people who have lost jobs and careers for showing their proverbial ass in public (and the internet is very much in public)is amazing.

[C2H5OH]

Originally Posted by SmartAleq

Well, I guess I got my wish but in a very Monkey's Paw sort of way. Sorry about that!

Lovely reference...

[Rat Diva]

Originally Posted by Jaglavak

They ain't my peeps. I may share a shade of skin color with them, but that's all.

Well, by peeps I meant my demographic, not that I share any affinity for them. It's more of a lament that otherwise functional adults can be so pigheaded and willfully blind than anything, especially two years in.

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by SmartAleq

The paper makes it abundantly clear that it is ONLY CBD that does this, not THC, not any of the other cannabinoids. So yes, stocking in a goodly swot of CBD only tincture makes all kinds of sense. And it makes sense that CBD would help--we HAVE an endocannabinoid system built right into our bodies to make use of various cannabinoids and the biggest function it all has is to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. The very good news is that CBD only is legal in all the states and you can mail order it if you're in a state with stupid laws and no dispensaries.

according to a study at OSU it is NOT CBD but

The compounds are cannabigerolic acid, or CBGA, and cannabidiolic acid, CBDA

both of which are destroyed by heat (so either smoking or vaping) unfortunately, since that's how I've been getting my CBD.

from this link


I listened to an interview with the lead researcher on Think Out Loud here which is pretty damn detailed for anyone interested.

[Dr. Winston O'Boogie]

Originally Posted by SmartAleq

Yeah, I prefer not to hang around with stupid people and avoid it assiduously. I used to joke that it would be kinda nice if a plague came around that only wiped out the super dumb people--figured it would free up resources and I wouldn't lose any friends. Well, I guess I got my wish but in a very Monkey's Paw sort of way. Sorry about that!

So it's your fault!

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by Dazzling White Diamonds

Are your gummies and tinctures isolates or broad spectrum? I've been taking isolates (~25mg daily) for anxiety, which helps.

@Dazzling White Diamonds

I am not experiencing any help with anxiety from CBD gummies but have not yet tried the more expensive CBD + CBN I also bought - they say broad spectrum, however.

can you share what product you are using?

[Sputnik]

I think the problem is the lack of data re: dosages and strength for either THC or CBD. How much is enough? I've tried flower with an advertised 30%+ THC and I find it no different with some of the 20% offerings. I don't think there are testing standards that are common between the growers.

I vape flower for neuropathy relief, and it absolutely works. Within 60 to 90 seconds.
If you follow this chart, and your vape allows temperature control, you can use THC safely. (still, don't drive after use).

•320°F(160°C) – 356°F(180°C): Very light mostly mental medication and best for flavor (great if you still have a lot to do that day);
•356°F(180°C) – 392°F(200°C): Great flavor with good medication level, bodily effects will be more apparent;
•392°F(200°C) – 446°F(230°C): Best if you don’t have anything else to do that day, very strong level of medication, heavy bodily effects.

I use the bolded one. It works and allows me to function.

I remember when this Covid thing started we were all asking if smoking/vaping would compromise our respiratory system and if we should avoid it while the virus was running rampant. Now we see stuff like this in the news.

Cannabis Compounds May Prevent Coronavirus Infection, Study Finds

Oregon State research found two cannabis compounds, cannabigerolic acid and cannabidiolic acid, could prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting human cells

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coro...finds/3494542/

It's not hard to find studies that say, no, maybe, or yes, ymmv. Again, no standards for testing make everything questionable.

All this comes down to one thing. Try it, it's legal, If it works for you, you'll know. Good luck getting the dosage right though. It's trial and error.

[Dazzling White Diamonds]

Originally Posted by JackieLikesVariety

I am not experiencing any help with anxiety from CBD gummies but have not yet tried the more expensive CBD + CBN I also bought - they say broad spectrum, however.

can you share what product you are using?

I'm using PureKana products. I was using their 600mg Vanilla Oil, which is full-spectrum, but since it has some THC in it, I decided to try the gummies as they are isolates with no THC. I've been eyeballing the mango gummies - they're broad-spectrum without THC. THC is still frowned upon in these parts, so that's why I'm trying to stay away from it.

Their stuff is kinda pricy, but the quality and taste of the products I've used seem to be pretty good.

[hajario]

puzzlegal's mother died of COVID yesterday. Awful.

[Sputnik]

That’s awful. Best wishes to you and your family puzzles.

[Wolf Larsen]

That's terrible news.

[Helena]

Originally Posted by hajario

puzzlegal's mother died of COVID yesterday. Awful.

So sad. Link, scroll down to the bottom:

https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do...elf/849941/739

How have you been feeling, haj?

[Rat Diva]

my sincere condolences, Puzz le Gal

[hajario]

Originally Posted by Helena

How have you been feeling, haj?

I'm totally fine and back to normal. I am fortunate that it was just like a mild cold. So far one sister and her husband have gotten it with mild symptoms. Also one brother in law (widower of my late sister) and my two nieces with mild symptoms.

[BJMoose]

Looks like we've dodged the bullet. Again.

This is getting old.

[asahi]

Originally Posted by hajario

I'm totally fine and back to normal. I am fortunate that it was just like a mild cold. So far one sister and her husband have gotten it with mild symptoms. Also one brother in law (widower of my late sister) and my two nieces with mild symptoms.

Good to hear!

Be sure to check blood pressure occasionally, as this could be an early symptom of vascular damage.

[asahi]

Originally Posted by Helena

So sad. Link, scroll down to the bottom:

https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do...elf/849941/739

How have you been feeling, haj?

That just sucks. She tried everything to protect her

[Vinyl Turnip]

Originally Posted by hajario

puzzlegal's mother died of COVID yesterday. Awful.

I'm sorry for your loss, puzzlegal.

[Sunny Daze]

Dr wants me to go to ER or urgent care for evaluation for breathing issues. Don't wanna.

[Detroit Hoser]

Go.

[Sputnik]

Breathing issues sound pretty serious Sunny, you probably should go. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya.

[asahi]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

Dr wants me to go to ER or urgent care for evaluation for breathing issues. Don't wanna.

Agree with the others: I'd go ASAP.

[Solfy]

We are all two minutes away from suffocating. Go get ye some oxygen.

[Inna Minnit]

My roommate's mom is back in the hospital. She tested positive for COVID last week. Her SATs are 75% she has lung nodules that are likely cancerous. But they have to get her stronger before they can biopsy. She is generally unhealthy. This sucks.

[Dragonlady]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

Dr wants me to go to ER or urgent care for evaluation for breathing issues. Don't wanna.

ARE YOU GONE YET???

[SmartAleq]

Don't make me come over there and kick your ass, missy, hie thee hence to the ER.

[hajario]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

Dr wants me to go to ER or urgent care for evaluation for breathing issues. Don't wanna.

Do you have an oxi meter?

[Helena]

I hope you went, Sunny! Don't screw around with this. Please let us know how you're doing.

My friend with congestive heart failure who contracted COVID is doing OK. She said she doesn't have any respiratory issues (whew). Her symptoms are GI problems and extreme fatigue. Her doctor said that if she remains hydrated, she should be OK. Crossing fingers. I was scared.

[Sunny Daze]

Originally Posted by hajario

Do you have an oxi meter?

I do. It's broken.

Actual image of me resisting reality



My husband has also piled on and I will be heading to urgent care. I have an actual appointment and everything.

Thank you for caring. I will keep you posted.

[asahi]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

I do. It's broken.

Actual image of me resisting reality



My husband has also piled on and I will be heading to urgent care. I have an actual appointment and everything.

Thank you for caring. I will keep you posted.

"Appointment"? No offense but that doesn't sound urgent enough.

I hope it's tonight. If you wait and oxygen levels drop too far overnight, we're talking organ damage here: the brain, the heart, the lungs, the kidneys.

COVID is a vascular disease, too. There could be blood clots.

Go to an ER if you can't find an urgent care center.

ETA: Sorry, not trying to be alarmist (anymore than usual), but the complications I'm referring to - COVID itself - can creep up on you. It's sneaky, insidious, and difficult to correct once the damage has been done. Not worried necessarily that you'd die but damn worried that something could happen that would ruin your quality of life. Hope you see a healthcare professional tonight even if it's inconvenient.

[Dazzling White Diamonds]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

My husband has also piled on and I will be heading to urgent care. I have an actual appointment and everything.

I'm glad you're going. (Please be there now.)

To recent-posting peeps who have loved ones (framily) who have just gotten sick, are still sick or have relapsed, or have passed away: you have my deepest condolences. May those who are still with us recover quickly, and may peace and healing come to those grieving.

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

Dr wants me to go to ER or urgent care for evaluation for breathing issues. Don't wanna.

I'm glad you are going and hope to hear a good report soon. we are worried about you!

[Sunny Daze]

OK. I have done the thing. I have COVID with a lingering cough. My lungs are clear. Keep on keeping on, basically.

[Sputnik]

Good news! you’ll be getting better every day now.

[SmartAleq]

That IS good news, hooray!

[Helena]

Thank goodness, Sunny! You've been in my thoughts all night.

[Dazzling White Diamonds]

Whew!

[Detroit Hoser]

Originally Posted by asahi

"Appointment"? No offense but that doesn't sound urgent enough.

I hope it's tonight. If you wait and oxygen levels drop too far overnight, we're talking organ damage here: the brain, the heart, the lungs, the kidneys.

COVID is a vascular disease, too. There could be blood clots.

Go to an ER if you can't find an urgent care center.

ETA: Sorry, not trying to be alarmist (anymore than usual), but the complications I'm referring to - COVID itself - can creep up on you. It's sneaky, insidious, and difficult to correct once the damage has been done. Not worried necessarily that you'd die but damn worried that something could happen that would ruin your quality of life. Hope you see a healthcare professional tonight even if it's inconvenient.

Okay, you know that we've all been here from the start of the pandemic, right? And all these things you feel the need to repeat as though we're too stupid to have learned along the way? Please stop. It's condescending.

[3acres]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

OK. I have done the thing. I have COVID with a lingering cough. My lungs are clear. Keep on keeping on, basically.

Keep on truckin'!

[What Exit?]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

OK. I have done the thing. I have COVID with a lingering cough. My lungs are clear. Keep on keeping on, basically.

Get better soon. I'm glad you went.

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by Sunny Daze

OK. I have done the thing. I have COVID with a lingering cough. My lungs are clear. Keep on keeping on, basically.

I'm glad your lungs are clear and hope you feel better soon. those of us who have had it are getting to be a very big club.

I'm hoping to NOT get it again this surge and doing my best. I turned down a social meetup last night but today am going to hang out with someone using separate cars and being outside even for eating.

time to bundle up, since it's not yet Spring. but I think I can see it on the horizon!

[Sputnik]

Originally Posted by JackieLikesVariety

time to bundle up, since it's not yet Spring. but I think I can see it on the horizon!

This is sort of my problem. When it's winter and cold, I beg for the heat to return and as soon as it does I'm begging for the cold to return. Mother nature is such an extremist.

We were told that this winter would be problematic. They were right. Now CalHOPE (CA's online crisis chat site) has ads addressing for those who are vaxed and still anxious about being in public. Apparently, there's an element of us who believe there really is a virus out there and think hiding from it is an viable option.

[Sunny Daze]

Originally Posted by Sputnik

This is sort of my problem. When it's winter and cold, I beg for the heat to return and as soon as it does I'm begging for the cold to return. Mother nature is such an extremist.

We were told that this winter would be problematic. They were right. Now CalHOPE (CA's online crisis chat site) has ads addressing for those who are vaxed and still anxious about being in public. Apparently, there's an element of us who believe there really is a virus out there and think hiding from it is an viable option.

I don't know if I'll ever feel comfortable going out in groups again.

[SmartAleq]

I've been having a hard time even watching pre-pandemic TV shows because I'm all "OMG stop shaking hands! Why are you jammed together like that? You just met this person, why are you up in their personal space? STOP SNEEZING!!!" Yeah, we're all gonna have a bunch of PTSD going on if this ever cools down enough to stop being a pandemic.

[Sunny Daze]

They don't wear masks! Even if they're set in current times, they just ignore the pandemic. It's sort of like ignoring WWII while making a movie set during WWII. I don't get it.

[SmartAleq]

I like the way some of the doctor shows are handling it, they mostly did a year with COVID stories and masking and whatnot but I can see how that has GOT to be a bitch to work with. I bet the sound guys were going mental. Anyway, some shows have a blurb in front of the credits saying "[Show] is set in a fictional universe which does not always reflect reality. There's still a pandemic going on, please be careful and protect yourselves" or words to that effect. It's a fine line to walk, for sure.

[C2H5OH]

Originally Posted by SmartAleq

I've been having a hard time even watching pre-pandemic TV shows because I'm all "OMG stop shaking hands! Why are you jammed together like that? You just met this person, why are you up in their personal space? STOP SNEEZING!!!" Yeah, we're all gonna have a bunch of PTSD going on if this ever cools down enough to stop being a pandemic.

I remember seeing a Burger King ad last year and finding it odd that nobody was masked.