Funny thing is that the wife and I watch Parks and Rec every night during this entire lock down to end the day on a relatively calming note.

Thank you doc. We will continue to encourage her to remain vigilant about safety and patient about socializing.

farmrag said:

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I was wondering about N-Acetyl Cysteine, should I start taking this?

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I have seen nothing on this to date. So don't know if it helps or not. Unfortunately, this is another use at your own risk answer.

Thanks Badace52 and Reveille- That's what I figured, but thought I would ask. I'm going to start on quercetin and up my vitamin C. I already take elderberry and get 15mg/day of Zinc in my multivitamin. I did read an article saying to stop elderberry if I become symptomatic.

beerad12man said:

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I'm not talking about shutting down construction. We all know some is essential and it has to go on in some capacity at all times. But it can most definitely be scaled back with common sense. I'm just saying most contractors will find the loophole that shows what they are doing is essential, even if it's really not. or at least can be done with a quarter of the crew and/or office staff working from home.

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Residential construction is considered in most all states to be considered an essential business. This may have originally been driven by natural disaster response, but I know the largest homebuilders are very actively lobbying to ensure it remains classified as an essential business. Even if a local municipality or county said otherwise, there is likely already an exclusion on the books.

Even California has existing rules stating residential constructions and the services that support them (building inspections / permitting) are to be considered essential.

EDITED: Do not want to take away from this great thread with a side conversation. I will not post any further replies but happy to discuss in a separate thread.

beerad12man said:

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I'm not talking about shutting down construction. We all know some is essential and it has to go on in some capacity at all times. But it can most definitely be scaled back with common sense. I'm just saying most contractors will find the loophole that shows what they are doing is essential, even if it's really not. or at least can be done with a quarter of the crew and/or office staff working from home.

I believe we should be going to skeleton crews, but that hasn't happened yet. We are in full force as if nothing is happening over here.

For example. We are a construction material testing company for highway construction contracted out mostly by TxDOT. No doubt that some of what we are doing needs to continue, but do we really still need to be working full crews on that extra express lane? Is that really an essential right now? Making sure our truck drivers and civil servants have proper roads to travel on? Absolutely. 90+% of the projects going on? No, those could all take a break for a couple months.

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About that extra express lane... Europe is talking about setting up dedicated "green" lanes for expedited shipping of medical supplies. maybe the express lane will come in handy.

Oh wow, I didn't think there would actually be a shortage of surgical masks. I bet we have 8 boxes we could donate. Is the best way to just call a local hospital and ask? I'm in Austin.

Two questions -

1. Is someone who's had pneumonia in the last 12 months at a higher risk for it?
2. Has the question been asked if this can be spread by insect bite?

mts6175 said:

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Two questions -

1. Is someone who's had pneumonia in the last 12 months at a higher risk for it?
2. Has the question been asked if this can be spread by insect bite?

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Someone asked the insect question to Dr Manny on Fox News and he said no

Rachel 98 said:

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Oh wow, I didn't think there would actually be a shortage of surgical masks. I bet we have 8 boxes we could donate. Is the best way to just call a local hospital and ask? I'm in Austin.

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A doctor friend of mine told me about this website that shows where to donate and where those that need it can request it...https://getusppe.org/

Rachel 98 said:

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Oh wow, I didn't think there would actually be a shortage of surgical masks. I bet we have 8 boxes we could donate. Is the best way to just call a local hospital and ask? I'm in Austin.

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Yes! I have heard officials in various press conferences asking anyone with extra masks to do just that. Please call your local hospital and ask how you can donate them.

Edit: Check out this link.
https://texags.com/forums/84/topics/3101944

Doc, I know that Hydroxychloroquine has been used with and without the Z-pack. Wondering if you have seen what results are like without Z-Pack. Since I (and some others I'm sure) have an allergy to Erythromycin, I assume we are stuck with just the one drug. Curious as to its efficacy alone if you know.

Just read your update, how much melatonin would you recommend?

Good initial news regarding immunity development.

Complete Idiot said:

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https://www.sciencealert.com/a-treatment-for-covid-19-might-already-exist-in-old-drugs-we-just-need-to-unlock-the-right-combination/amp

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Thanks for posting this article, very easy to digest. I started a thread earlier today linking the actual study for anyone interested in academic research surrounding the biochemistry. It's a heavy read but easier to understand once you slog through it. This stuff is fascinating.

https://texags.com/forums/84/topics/3101998/last#last

The researchers demonstrated a biochemical link to the action of chloroquine and discuss the biochemical action of azithromycin as well. Also interesting reading about all of these other compounds that could possibly inhibit viral replication or occupy the same proteins on the host cell to prevent entry.

Dr. Rev. or any other Ag docs,
My mom gave me some elderberry (the gummies kind) the other day and I just wanted to know more about the health benefits of elder berries. I know their gummies, but they're easy and I'm sure they have some benefits.

Moxley said:

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Complete Idiot said:

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https://www.sciencealert.com/a-treatment-for-covid-19-might-already-exist-in-old-drugs-we-just-need-to-unlock-the-right-combination/amp

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Thanks for posting this article, very easy to digest. I started a thread earlier today linking the actual study for anyone interested in academic research surrounding the biochemistry. It's a heavy read but easier to understand once you slog through it. This stuff is fascinating.

https://texags.com/forums/84/topics/3101998/last#last

The researchers demonstrated a biochemical link to the action of chloroquine and discuss the biochemical action of azithromycin as well. Also interesting reading about all of these other compounds that could possibly inhibit viral replication or occupy the same proteins on the host cell to prevent entry.

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Thanks, I missed that. Found the link I shared elsewhere. Encouraging news welcomed.

Looking forward to it!

An Elderberry warning: if you have ANY autoimmune issues (lupus, arthritis, etc) even minor please be careful with elderberry. A family member with mild autoimmune issues had a bad reaction with low dose elderberry. She reacted to it almost like an opioid. Did not want to move, brain was moving slowly. That was on day 2 of taking less than recommended dose. Her doctor said people with autoimmune issues should not take it.