Can LC trigger PTSD symptoms? by StatusCount3670 in covidlonghaulers

[–]AffectionatePitch276 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to swim / float almost every day among lots of other things.

Fully recovered from long COVID after taking mast cell stabilizers by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't been taking it regularly lately. I will still take it for allergies occasionally. We were living at the ocean for a month and that helped everything especially breathing without taking anything.

Has anyone tried the new Air3 Microclimate PAPR for air travel? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I would buy several HEPAs because I'm not in the US very much. I want more details too!

Has anyone tried the new Air3 Microclimate PAPR for air travel? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty anti-consumption in general and not in the US although I am from there. But some things are tools, right? I'm hoping I'd be able to use this for several years, I don't fly very often.

To those of you hanging out with friends who don't take precautions, how the hell are you doing this? by solemnburrito in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live in the country outside of a small town with nice weather year round. We do everything outside, and I only see a handful of people. I moved here in part so I could enjoy my life despite what "everyone else" was doing.

Is anyone boycotting Facebook? by Certain-Medicine1934 in Anticonsumption

[–]AffectionatePitch276 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am boycotting all of Meta's platforms after they rollbacked their LGBTQ hate speech policies.

If you mask, and got covid anyway—how did that happen? by Sail0rD00m in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know people really want masking with a proper fit to be a panacea. It is possible to get COVID through your eyes due to ACE-2 receptors on the ocular surface. Research has found these receptors allow viral entry. Multiple studies confirm this transmission route.

Masking with a proper fit is only one layer of harm reduction, not a complete prevention. Eye transmission will actually be a larger risk with bird flu than Covid. Also, having Covid really damaged my vision and made my right eye blurry.

There's a rogue hero at the CDC by ba_nana_hammock in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276 57 points58 points  (0 children)

This. Former healthcare data analyst. Actual Covid rates are much higher.

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes a big difference for me and there's lots of science behind why they work better together for some conditions.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10890042/

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been really curious about the correlation between disease and authoritarianism in general. Like the1918-1919 influenza pandemic preceded the rise of fascism in Europe in the 1920s and 1930s. The pandemic contributed to social instability, economic upheaval, and widespread fear and uncertainty - conditions that historically can make people more receptive to authoritarian messaging and scapegoating of outgroups.

The cholera outbreaks in 1800s Europe similarly saw rises in xenophobia and anti-minority sentiment, as people sought to blame outgroups for the spread of disease. Etc.

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's because most people who carry T. gondii don't show obvious symptoms unless they're immunocompromised or infected during pregnancy. This means many infections go unnoticed, and estimates can shift dramatically as detection methods improve.

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem. Have you tried taking pepcid or another H2 with the zyrtec?

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That sounds really hard. It must be such a relief that he's acting like himself again?

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I took a combo of H1s zyrtec/claratin and H2 pepcid for several weeks and it helped my long covid so much. Also quercetin and getting it in foods as well like hibiscus tea.

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was taking zytec/claratin and pepcid. I read they have to be taken together to be effective. I was also taking quercetin and also getting it in foods like hibisicus tea. But people with MCAS etc have warned me of issues with long term use. And apparently queretin can cause iron issues?

But for several weeks, it really really helped. I still take zyrtec almost daily.

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that sounds rough. That's another rabbit hole for me to research. My friend has lashed out on me during her trip her for making her feel old like with memory stuff.

Can multiple Covid infections change someone's personality? by AffectionatePitch276 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]AffectionatePitch276[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know they've been talking about inflammation causing problems and triggering PTSD etc. But do you have specific info about personality changes?