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My vaccinations were completed in March. I got the Moderna vaccine. Sunday I lost my sense of taste and smell. Very weird sensations. Got tested and just got my results back. Covid positive, but the symptoms couldn't be milder.
Loss of taste and about 50% of smell
A little fatigue
Two days I had a drippy nose
No fever
No headache
No breathing problems
No horrible death
No other symptoms
I will continue to self isolate until I have been symptom-free for 48 hours or I have a negative test.
This is me begging you to get the vaccine if you haven't already done so. It's so very important. I know that there's a lot of different reasons that people aren't getting it right now, and I'm not making light of anybody's concerns. But this year we have lost far too many GOOD people. This world cannot afford to lose anymore.
Please consider what I'm saying. Get yourself vaccinated. Get your family vaccinated. Stay healthy and safe.
I am super bored. If anybody wants to send me an email, it's crwoosley@gmail.com
FP Edit: please either email me with interesting conversation, or send me the things that I'm not supposed to ask for on a front page edit!
Please?
Chumbawhumba
My guy!!
crwoosley
I probably accept the designation. Your guy I am!
artvoyeur
Hi! Fully vaxxed and caught Covid on Tuesday. So bored. :)
crwoosley
First I'm sorry you're sick. Second I'm bored too, email me and we will alleviate each other's boredom!
Fenmere
Same here. Fully vaxxed as of April. Got COVID from a coworker over the weekend Thankfully symptoms are mild, like a bad cold.
crwoosley
I'm really glad that your symptoms are mild. Take it easy rest up feel better
klean9
Vaccines: you might still get sick but you probably won’t DIE!
crwoosley
Also, any man that makes so many Doctor strange love posts is automatically my friend
crwoosley
Yeah that's exactly it. It's like having a seat beltman airbag. Harm reduction is the key
andtheniatethebowl
I like how you put "horrible death" and then "other symptoms". Good show!
crwoosley
Thank you very much. I've lost too many friends to this bull shit. I don't want to lose any more good people
Tchya
My vaxxed labmate just got covid, no symptoms at all. I (also vaxxed) am waiting for my test result now.
crwoosley
I wish you health
Tchya
Thanks! Just got my negative result in and am very relieved!
crwoosley
Hey congratulations
awkwarddoubleletters
This sounds much less exciting than being intubated.
crwoosley
Believe me when I say that right now I'm feeling less exciting is a really good thing.
Narfwak
Glad you have mild symptoms. I'm still worried there's hidden long term stuff even if vaxxed, but I really hope there isn't.
afatrollofmyown
I really don't want to lose my sense of smell or taste tho, and I feel like I have no choice in the matter. This stinks.
crwoosley
Me too, but I'm pretty happy with where I am right now
Narfwak
Also, by that I mean long term complications from the disease, COVID-19, not the vaccine. Because someone might try to construe that. IDK
crwoosley
I think for many people there will be long-term side effects from the disease. But remember harm reduction! The vaccine reduces the harm!
HoldMyKitchen
Got covid, 2 days after 2nd dose. Earlier this month. Some symptoms. Coughing, taste, joint pain. Now recovering. Go get vaccinated
Odballl
That's a bummer. 2 days isn't enough time for that 2nd dose to do its work. Hard to avoid covid for a more convenient time though.
crwoosley
I'm glad you're recovering. I hope you feel better soon. If there's anything I may do for you please let me know
indyjones2010
So glad you're feeling better C!!! ???
crwoosley
A my dear, you are a ray of sunshine in a dark and terrifying world.
indyjones2010
Thank you so much dear friend. ??
crwoosley
:-)
tomorrowwilldo
Thank you for this, my fully vaccinated adult son just tested positive. I've been super anxious, this helps ease my worries. (A bit)
crwoosley
God bless him. If you have any questions about what I'm going through that may ease your concern, email me I'll answer
redgiantcreative
And this is why everyone should be vaccinated. You can still get sick, but it likely won't put you in the hospital. (married to a scientist)
crwoosley
Harm reduction! It's like having a seat belt and an airbag. It may not prevent you from getting into a car accident, but you live!
mrbellek
Just read last week that the Delta variant was confirmed to be transmitted by vaxxed people. The vaccine just makes you not die from it. :(
mrbellek
I mean, it's good that it does that. It also means we're NEVER going to get rid of this disease.
crwoosley
I really think you're wrong about that.
mrbellek
I hope you're right!
crwoosley
Not die is a good thing
CyborgMatador
Damn you had it worse than me with no vaccine
crwoosley
Did I? And I don't feel like I have it too badly?
CyborgMatador
Yeah I got it earlier this year. Only had flu symptoms and a fever for 2 days and I was pretty much back to normal besides some fatigue.
crwoosley
See I still haven't had a fever yet.
theREALskittlepoop
I recently had it & was mild as well. Had a fever for about 24 hours. I haven’t been vaccinated yet tho
crwoosley
Well I really hope you get an opportunity to get vaccinated.
teslina
Congratulations your vaccine worked!
crwoosley
Your goddamn right!
Kais3rSos3
Hopefully you regain your smell/taste soon! FYSA, CDC recommends isolation for 10 days from symptom onset and greater than 72hrs fever free.
crwoosley
Thank you. I appreciate the reminder.
Kais3rSos3
Typically you would not want to be tested for COVID for around 90 days of being positive as you can test positive for many weeks.
AdmiralBananaSplitter1
I recommend masking up. We don't need delta to mutate.
crwoosley
Admiral banana splitter is now my favorite username on imgur. And that's a really good point you just made
FayeInMay
Would be cool if you do a follow up post. It would be nice to know if there are any long term COVID effects if vaccinated.
crwoosley
I'll be happy to. Would you be kind enough to remind me and a week or so and I'll do one then?
FayeInMay
Sure :)
crwoosley
Thank you.
FayeInMay
Reminder :)
crwoosley
As you say! However it will probably have to be after I'm done with hurricane I feel better though
millenialotter
Getting Pfizer tomorrow. I had Covid in July… it was bad and it’s incredibly scary to be in that place. I’m nervous about getting it 1/2
millenialotter
But I never want to feel like death like that ever again- or anyone else I love. Seriously. It’s horrible.
crwoosley
I'm so sorry you had to go through that but I'm really happy you're getting the vaccine. If you have any questions about it email me.
millenialotter
I really appreciate that. My husband and I are getting vaccinated on the same day. I’d love to know what to expect-to quell my anxieties.
crwoosley
Why don't you email me and I'll tell you all about it. crwoosley@gmail.com
crwoosley
I'll tell you what I went through and answer any questions you have.
LightBorn256
Polio was kicked out of statistic with vaccines with 60% efficy. You have fuckn unimaginable luxury of choice! FEW! OVR! 90%! EFF! VACCINES!
crwoosley
Very well said and an excellent reminder. Thank you.
Spiffytown
I hope things turn out best for you! I'm vaxxed (Team Pfizer) but I know people who got the 'rona and people who lost people. Be strong!
crwoosley
Yes I've lost several people recently
crwoosley
Thank you for your kind wishes.
PrisonGuard
Just got over Covid this past week. Will be getting the 3rd shot booster) in October. Still stand by it.
crwoosley
Me too!
crwoosley
Did you know Montreal Jackson? I saw that you made a post about him. He was a friend of mine. I had dinner with him hours before he was kill
crwoosley
Killed*
PrisonGuard
No I didn’t know him. It was shitty what happened to him. I am a captain in a sheriffs office and hate seeing stuff happen to good people.
crwoosley
May God protect you and your deputies.
VagisilToothpaste
I had covid in November. I still haven't recovered. Pretty sure I'll never be able to taste/smell properly again. I got vaxxed. I'm scared.
crwoosley
I have a feeling it'll come back. Midge is awesome. 13/10
VagisilToothpaste
Midge is dead, unfortunately ?
crwoosley
Oh I'm really sorry to hear that
VagisilToothpaste
It's ok. She was dealt an unfortunate hand. We have since welcomed a new puppy tho, and she is super.
crwoosley
Pictures please!
TwoForSpookin
Got moderna #2 yesterday, finally. Sore arm. Felt like I had the flu today. Seemed to peak at around 24 hours. Starting to feel better now.
Allthegoodnamesweretakenbeckygod
First shot. 1 week later my arm felt like i took a baseball bat to it for about 24 hours. After that nothing. Second woth no issues
crwoosley
I'm glad you're doing okay now
SweetPapaCrimbo
Same here, first shot was just arm pain but the second one put me on my ass about 12 hours afterward. Only lasted about 6ish hours tho!
crwoosley
I felt crummy the next day after I got my first shot. I'm not going to lie. But it's much better than dying today!
crwoosley
The hospitals are overwhelmed here. I probably wouldn't be able to receive care
SurfingWithTheAlien
Exactly like me and my wife. She got 1degree fever, both felt like we had the flu coming on. Sore arm for me. Get vaxxed people.
crwoosley
I'm glad it wasn't any worse for you and your wife.
crwoosley
I really think people should get vaccinated. I'm a firm believer in it.
crwoosley
One of my friends won't do it and I'm terrified that I'm going to lose him and his wife
crwoosley
The first vaccine made me feel crummy. The second one was like taking water.
shankelstoff
I had the exact same experience with Pfizer.
crwoosley
I'm glad you're okay and healthy.
shankelstoff
Same!
7Rhymes
First I fainted. Second I called into work. Upside? Day off of work!
crwoosley
Right on!
schmanters
Same with my first dose of Moderna. Getting my 2nd on Thursday. Taking Friday off just in case I feel like crap again. It’s worth it though!
crwoosley
I agree with you entirely. And I have a feeling you're not going to have any problems with it at all
schmanters
Crossing my fingers that I don’t. And also for a speedy recovery for you!
crwoosley
Thank you very much for your wishes. I appreciate it. If there is anything that I may do for you please let me know
Subloc
That was my plan and it worked well. It wasn’t terrible but I was glad I took the day off.
crwoosley
Boy me too. I needed a little time to get myself together
UnagiFerrin
I am double vaxxed but still have anxiety issues. This helps. Thank you!
crwoosley
I'm sure you're going to be fine. If you have any questions I'm happy to answer them. If you consider them private you're welcome to email
SurfingWithTheAlien
Just do all you can and try not to worry. Get vitamin D as well. Stressing can make you sick too :)
crwoosley
You know the vitamin d thing is really important I tend to have a bit of a vitamin d deficiency. I should have been more diligent taking min
tontonic
Same. I had severe social anxiety issues to start with, but COVID kicked that into overdrive. OP has definitely helped quell some fears.
crwoosley
Hey tononic. I understand those issues. If you have any questions about the process, what it was like for me, what I experienced, email me!
crwoosley
I'm happy to explain anything that may help you feel more comfortable
TheLookAndFeelMUSIC
You might have anxiety issues but your T and B cells don't. They're ready to go and crush Corona if you get it.
afatrollofmyown
I needed to hear this too, thank you.
ITryToOnlyRespondInGifs
There’s definitely going to be a lot of adjusting when it evolves into an endemic virus. We’ve been afraid of it for so long
crwoosley
You make a very good point. I'm not sure that a lot of people understand what you mean. You may want to elaborate.
crwoosley
Or, if you like I'll explain it
ITryToOnlyRespondInGifs
Well, it’s a coronavirus so it will keep evolving. It’s not like the measles where it can be eradicated. We just need our bodies to get>>
ITryToOnlyRespondInGifs
“familiar” with it and it’ll probably just end up being a severe cold. The least risky way to “get familiar” in the meantime is through>
ITryToOnlyRespondInGifs
vaccination. It will probably take a long time to reach “endemic” status but once it does we’ll need to stop thinking of Covid as something>
crwoosley
Thank you. I think a lot of people needed to hear that
Snodave
Not vaxed due to medical reasons. Had covid positive twice back in Nov/Dec 2020 and July 21. Just fine.
crwoosley
All that matters to me is that you're healthy and happy.
crwoosley
Poppy is magnificent!
Snodave
Amen to that brother! Hope this thing is eventually kicked.
crwoosley
Me too. Too many good people are dying
Snodave
To add: I'm glad you're ok and the vax helped keep symptoms low @OP. I hope it's the same for all.
crwoosley
All I want is for people that I love to stop dying from this
crwoosley
Thank you for the kind wishes.
Snodave
Everyone's in this together no matter what they believe. Politics aside. Everyone stay safe!
crwoosley
I don't want to lose any more good people. As you said everyone stay safe
flacoloco
quick question, do you more or less know where you possibly acquire covid? store, work?
crwoosley
I'm sorry I don't. I contacted as many people as I could that I knew I came into regular contact with.
crwoosley
I've been wearing a mask in public regularly.
flacoloco
that's what kinda worries me. I got vaxed in march with moderna, I wear a mask and faceshield but idk if thats even enough.
ITryToOnlyRespondInGifs
Since you’re vaxxed and you wear a mask, if you ever get it it would probably be super mild. We’ll probably all get it at some point.
crwoosley
Well it certainly seems to be. Today I feel a little bit sleepier than normal.
TerribleDawn
I don't know what kind of masks you're wearing, but regular surgical masks aren't very effective in protecting the user. N95 masks are.
TerribleDawn
Surgical masks aren't useless though, they're meant to reduce germs spread by the user
crwoosley
I think it's important that you realize how mild my symptoms are. If it wasn't for the safety of others I wouldn't even stay home from work.
flacoloco
ok, well. here's for a full recovery in no time.
crwoosley
I don't feel badly! The vaccines work.