Antibodies to rona

[roadtrasheer]

If a person has had the rona & has developed antibodies to it should they take this so called vaccine?
I've read different articles on it & some say yes some say no . They know we get some immunity from the antibodies but not sure how long they last .....I trust my body's immune system I've never had the flu & cant remember my last cold

 

[MountaineerWV]

If a person has had the rona & has developed antibodies to it should they take this so called vaccine?
I've read different articles on it & some say yes some say no . They know we get some immunity from the antibodies but not sure how long they last .....I trust my body's immune system I've never had the flu & cant remember my last cold

Pro golfer John Rahm had COVID in May, took the vaccine after, and again tested positive for COVID just before the Olympics. Sound fishy?

 

[roadtrasheer]

Pro golfer John Rahm had COVID in May, took the vaccine after, and again tested positive for COVID just before the Olympics. Sound fishy?

So much around this virus sounds fishy.

 

[JWG66]

If a person has had the rona & has developed antibodies to it should they take this so called vaccine?
I've read different articles on it & some say yes some say no . They know we get some immunity from the antibodies but not sure how long they last .....I trust my body's immune system I've never had the flu & cant remember my last cold

Are you young and sure you are in good health? There are effective cocktails to treat the virus if you caught it. You might consider waiting awhile to see what studies and statistics are developed regarding natural antibodies.

Are you in poor health? Are you caring for someone that has health issues? Do you want to go out and about to public places? You might consider taking the Vax. I can tell you, the medical community pretty universally recommends vaxing. In my mind, this is the USA and you should evaluate your risks and make your decision. I too have had the virus and it was a fairly bad case. I have also had colds and the flu and caught them again…. Good luck with your decision.

 

[roadtrasheer]

Are you young and sure you are in good health? There are effective cocktails to treat the virus if you caught it. You might consider waiting awhile to see what studies and statistics are developed regarding natural antibodies.

Are you in poor health? Are you caring for someone that has health issues? Do you want to go out and about to public places? You might consider taking the Vax. I can tell you, the medical community pretty universally recommends vaxing. In my mind, this is the USA and you should evaluate your risks and make your decision. I too have had the virus and it was a fairly bad case. I have also had colds and the flu and caught them again…. Good luck with your

Are you young and sure you are in good health? There are effective cocktails to treat the virus if you caught it. You might consider waiting awhile to see what studies and statistics are developed regarding natural antibodies.

Are you in poor health? Are you caring for someone that has health issues? Do you want to go out and about to public places? You might consider taking the Vax. I can tell you, the medical community pretty universally recommends vaxing. In my mind, this is the USA and you should evaluate your risks and make your decision. I too have had the virus and it was a fairly bad case. I have also had colds and the flu and caught them again…. Good luck with your decision.

I'm 50 & in great health according to my Dr. As of right now I dont trust this "vaccine " hard to trust a new drug especially since the pharmaceutical companies are not responsible for any side effects & osha has changed there rules on companies mandating people take it . Seems the government nor the medical community trust this so called vaccine either take it , dont take it still need a mask going to need a booster . I read probably 10 different articles & have come to the conclusion that if you have had rona your just as protected as if you took this vaccine if not more so .

 

[JWG66]

I'm 50 & in great health according to my Dr. As of right now I dont trust this "vaccine " hard to trust a new drug especially since the pharmaceutical companies are not responsible for any side effects & osha has changed there rules on companies mandating people take it . Seems the government nor the medical community trust this so called vaccine either take it , dont take it still need a mask going to need a booster . I read probably 10 different articles & have come to the conclusion that if you have had rona your just as protected as if you took this vaccine if not more so .

Don’t think there are any certainties right now. I’m in the same position as you. Had and fought off the virus earlier this year.
Thought I was in good health but had some heart & kidney issues I was not aware of. Showed on cat scans. Knowing what I do now about my true health, I’d probably get vaxxed. Cause the virus causes clots that with my heart & kidney problems could be very serious. Now with natural immunities and the cocktail (antiviral, z pack, steroids, blood thinners and zinc) for treatment, I too am unsure of the right path forward. I too don’t trust Biden’s administration and its constant pressure to vax even if you have had the virus. He says how serious this virus and its variants are but if he was really concerned about it, why does he let all those migrants keep storming across our southern border? They are coming here with Covid, hepatitis, tuberculosis, measles and more. What a bunch of hypocrites.

I think I’ll minimize my exposure to large groups and wait for more information and data to become organized so I have better data on the chances of catching it again. I really don’t trust anyone that permits uncontrolled migration then tells me I have to put the vax in my body. It should be my decision based on my risks and lifestyle.

 

[82Mountaineer]

We are spiking like a Mother here in SC again. If it continues it's current trajectory I expect surgery to shut down again soon. If you need something done hustle up or plan it for next year.

 

[JWG66]

We are spiking like a Mother here in SC again. If it continues it's current trajectory I expect surgery to shut down again soon. If you need something done hustle up or plan it for next year.

82, is this surge from the variant? Does this spike have a different severity? How effective is the treatment for the patients? Are they surviving? Is the predicted surgery shut down based on medical staff exposure or lack of beds? Thx.

Btw, the surgery I had went well but the hospital was short of staff. Many nurses had not come back to work.

 

[82Mountaineer]

82, is this surge from the variant? Does this spike have a different severity? How effective is the treatment for the patients? Are they surviving? Is the predicted surgery shut down based on medical staff exposure or lack of beds? Thx.

Btw, the surgery I had went well but the hospital was short of staff. Many nurses had not come back to work.

I'm not certain which variation it is but it looks exactly the same as the last wave. It is strange that it's ramping up so fast this time. Severity and survival looks about the same too. You can't tell who is going to get sick enough to die and who isn't and we were logjammed for beds before this round started. All of the severe cases are unvaccinated patients so far.

 

[TarHeelEer]

I'm not certain which variation it is but it looks exactly the same as the last wave. It is strange that it's ramping up so fast this time. Severity and survival looks about the same too. You can't tell who is going to get sick enough to die and who isn't and we were logjammed for beds before this round started.

We will be India 2 months ago-quick ramp-up, 3 weeks of Hell, just as quick a decrease.

Goverment will take credit for decrease bc shutdown.

 

[JWG66]

I'm not certain which variation it is but it looks exactly the same as the last wave. It is strange that it's ramping up so fast this time. Severity and survival looks about the same too. You can't tell who is going to get sick enough to die and who isn't and we were logjammed for beds before this round started. All of the severe cases are unvaccinated patients so far.

Thx for sharing. One last question (OP’s too I’m sure), is there any data or new knowledge that would help those of us who have had the virus evaluate the current risks of vaxing vs natural immunity? What are your thoughts on this.

 

[82Mountaineer]

Thx for sharing. One last question (OP’s too I’m sure), is there any data or new knowledge that would help those of us who have had the virus evaluate the current risks of vaxing vs natural immunity? What are your thoughts on this.

No I don't have anything but an opinion on that. It seems that if you had it and recovered that you are probably not one of those people who it's going to kill. But that's nothing but an opinion and I'm wrong sometimes lol.

 

[roadtrasheer]

82, is this surge from the variant? Does this spike have a different severity? How effective is the treatment for the patients? Are they surviving? Is the predicted surgery shut down based on medical staff exposure or lack of beds? Thx.

Btw, the surgery I had went well but the hospital was short of staff. Many nurses had not come back to work.

The short staff problem is a product of to much free money floating around. My wife recieved a 5.00$ hr raise & a 10,000$ retention bonus.....& they have a help wanted sign everywhere you look .

 

[82Mountaineer]

The short staff problem is a product of to much free money floating around. My wife recieved a 5.00$ hr raise & a 10,000$ retention bonus.....& they have a help wanted sign everywhere you look .

We have lost a ton of staff to travel positions because the money is really good. So what do we do? Replace them with other travelers for a ridiculous amount of money. I guess that's "smarter" than trying to retain the current staff.

 

[MountaineerWV]

The short staff problem is a product of to much free money floating around. My wife recieved a 5.00$ hr raise & a 10,000$ retention bonus.....& they have a help wanted sign everywhere you look .

I went in to a Sheetz station the other day. They are offering $14/hour to work there. Could you imagine if we were offered jobs at a gas station back when we were young and in school for this much? Instead, they STILL cannot find workers.

 

[roadtrasheer]

We have lost a ton of staff to travel positions because the money is really good. So what do we do? Replace them with other travelers for a ridiculous amount of money. I guess that's "smarter" than trying to retain the current staff.

Artificial inflation of wages will raise the price of all goods including medical expenses.....maybe this is what they want , raise medical costs so high insurance companies cant deal with it so ol uncle sam comes in & saves the day .....but the damage to all other sectors will already be done .

 

[roadtrasheer]

I went in to a Sheetz station the other day. They are offering $14/hour to work there. Could you imagine if we were offered jobs at a gas station back when we were young and in school for this much? Instead, they STILL cannot find workers.

I worked at super America in 1987 .
Had a blast working there met so many great people & pos but way more good people

 

[MountaineerWV]

I worked at super America in 1987 .
Had a blast working there met so many great people & pos but way more good people

Could you imagine how fun it would have been if you made $14/hour?

 

[30CAT]

Could you imagine how fun it would have been if you made $14/hour?

Considering minimum wage was $3.35 an hour, he may have made a different career choice...:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

 

[82Mountaineer]

Number went from 17 to 33 over the weekend. Ramping up quickly.

 

[roadtrasheer]

Could you imagine how fun it would have been if you made $14/hour?

14 an hr , I'd still be there wouldn't had a reason to move up . Could've kept my old '67 Chevy impala with a 327 .....loved that old 4 door boat traded her for '81 ford festiva

 

[roadtrasheer]

Considering minimum wage was $3.35 an hour, he may have made a different career choice...:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

You dang right I would've
Wouldn't be sweating my balz completely off in the summer & laying in cold *** water in the winter if I was making a good living asking people if they need a recipe for milk & gas ..

 

[30CAT]

Wouldn't be sweating my balz completely off in the summer & laying in cold *** water in the winter if I was making a good living

People have to have incentive to do the hard work. Otherwise, we'd all be working at Super America.

 

[polar80]

Was curious, so had antibody test last week. Finger stick, took 4-5 minutes, had high levels of IgM and IgG. Cost 50 bucks, made the wife feel better, cause I never cowered in my house during the last 16+ months.

 

[MountaineerWV]

Was curious, so had antibody test last week. Finger stick, took 4-5 minutes, had high levels of IgM and IgG. Cost 50 bucks, made the wife feel better, cause I never cowered in my house during the last 16+ months.

Help me out. What does the antibody test do? Are there any benefits to having one? I mean at one time the government told the people if they got a vaccine they'd never have to mask up or quarantine again.....and that was a lie.

 

[polar80]

Help me out. What does the antibody test do? Are there any benefits to having one? I mean at one time the government told the people if they got a vaccine they'd never have to mask up or quarantine again.....and that was a lie.

Supposedly?? It indicates that you have antibodies to Covid-19. Benefit- we are traveling to Virgin Islands(taking the boss once a year in exchange for season football and basketball tickets is a great deal for me)and you have to show a negative Covid-19 test(nasal swab is NO fun) or positive antibody test(finger stick) for entry. Who the hell knows what Jo Jo, CDC and Fauci will do??

 

[GrimReaper82]

Supposedly?? It indicates that you have antibodies to Covid-19. Benefit- we are traveling to Virgin Islands(taking the boss once a year in exchange for season football and basketball tickets is a great deal for me)and you have to show a negative Covid-19 test(nasal swab is NO fun) or positive antibody test(finger stick) for entry. Who the hell knows what Jo Jo, CDC and Fauci will do??

Is their a definitive number that tells you , that you have had covid?

 

[polar80]

Is their a definitive number that tells you , that you have had covid?

No, it tests your IgM and IgG levels. Which apparently indicates you have the appropriate antibodies. I've been meaning to investigate this, but been dealing with having some plumbing and electrical issues dealt with. Fairly sure, I had Covid-19 in March 2020. Got vaccinated in February/March 2021, because MD brother and GP MD wouldn't leave me alone until I did. So, really can't say what gave me the antibodies.

 

[roadtrasheer]

Help me out. What does the antibody test do? Are there any benefits to having one? I mean at one time the government told the people if they got a vaccine they'd never have to mask up or quarantine again.....and that was a lie.

Governments lie ....that's what they do

 

[roadtrasheer]

I had my blood checked & I did catch the China flu ....but i did everything in my power to catch it ..now I'm good for at least 9 months & most likely longer

 

[JWG66]

Could you imagine how fun it would have been if you made $14/hour?

30CAT, things are relevant. A gallon of gas was cheaper back then if I remember correctly.

 

[82Mountaineer]

We will be India 2 months ago-quick ramp-up, 3 weeks of Hell, just as quick a decrease.

Goverment will take credit for decrease bc shutdown.

I would take that in a second without the shutdown. BTW it's already been 3 weeks of hell so where's my relief LOL.

 

[JWG66]

Was curious, so had antibody test last week. Finger stick, took 4-5 minutes, had high levels of IgM and IgG. Cost 50 bucks, made the wife feel better, cause I never cowered in my house during the last 16+ months.

Hey Polar, I’m interested in getting my antibodies tested too. What was involved(did you need a doctor’s order) and where did you get it done?

 

[polar80]

Hey Polar, I’m interested in getting my antibodies tested too. What was involved(did you need a doctor’s order) and where did you get it done?

Went to my local Medicap pharmacy, simple finger stick, took about 5 minutes. Positive test. Cost $50, never checked to see if it was covered by Medicare. Actually, my MD's office didn't do it and referred me there. It just happens to be the pharmacy I use.

 

[JWG66]

Went to my local Medicap pharmacy, simple finger stick, took about 5 minutes. Positive test. Cost $50, never checked to see if it was covered by Medicare. Actually, my MD's office didn't do it and referred me there. It just happens to be the pharmacy I use.

Thanks!

 

[roadtrasheer]

Hey Polar, I’m interested in getting my antibodies tested too. What was involved(did you need a doctor’s order) and where did you get it done?

I was having annual blood work done & asked the dr to do it