How did you manage the pain side effects of Prolia?

@lioness I agree with @parrotqueen, this is going to be much longer than many people realize. They are nowhere close to having a vaccine, they are saying it will be one to two years at the earliest, and they may never have one. In this case, it will be similar to AIDS, no vaccine but things that can help to make it less threatening. Of course the difference is that this is so contagious, whereas AIDS is only contagious with body fluids. I know someone who had COVID recently who was wearing a mask and gloves, they figure it must have gotten in through her eyes.
I want so much to be able to see my son and daughter, and my son is trying to figure out how we can do that this summer, keeping us safe, but I think I am going to have to tell him to not come. If he came and I or my husband caught something he would never forgive himself. 😥
JK

JK: I am so sorry you cannot visit with your son and daughter right now. This is brutal for families. My best friend just became a grandmother and she has to take a test every time she is with the baby. She has become a hermit to avoid getting COVID 19. And you are so right about the comparison to AIDS. I wish there were something easier we could avoid to not get COVID 19. I was in the drug store earlier this week and the man ahead of me in line started coughing so hard. I got the heck out of there. I have to pick up a prescription on Friday and again on Sunday - I wish they would just give me everything at one time. I really don't want to get this virus. I've been on a ventilator before and it was no day at the beach- I never want to be on one again if I can help it. I just keep taking vitamin D3 and K2 - D3 has saved me from other corona viruses in the past - although there is NO guarantee it will work with this one. And although nobody has spoken about Vitamin K2 and (and just plain K) for COVID 19, I know the K vitamins work on coagulation - and coagulation is a problem with COVID 19. Don't take what I say as medical advice - I'm just giving anecdotal advice that has worked for me in the past. We all just need to be very careful, wear our masks, and wash out hands often. I'm praying for all of us.

@parrotqueen I think many of us older people have become hermits. I feel like I am in prison. Granted, it's a nice, spacious prison but not being able to be out and about is very tiresome.
We had a delivery this morning from Whole Foods, much of it produce. As I thoroughly washed everything I said to my husband that the old people will be the survivors because we are the ones being the most cautious -- us and my son who tends to be a bit germaphobic.
By the way, do you know that prunes have been shown to help osteoporosis also? Unfortunately they have their own side-effects. They are recommended on a number of sites, one being NOF -- National Osteoporosis Foundation.

@lilypaws @lioness The number comparisons between flu and COVID deaths are taking into account a full year of flu deaths, whereas the numbers from COVID are for a much shorter period. The other problem is that COVID is so much more contagious, plus of course we do have a vaccine for the flu that is relatively effective most years for people who get it.
When did you ever hear of stacks of coffins outside of hospitals as they were in NYC, and mass graves for flu victims? When did you hear of hospitals having to choose which victims of the flu to save and which to let go?
JK

@lilypaws I dont know where my post went but will repeat here . The flu virus yes kills people but this virus is so much worse then just the flu so it is important to protect ourselves God gave each person the knowledge to help . Where would we be without the Dr., nurses or scientist with all there knowledge to bring sick people back to some sort of normalcy . It is wonderful to believe and have faith that God will see us through but we have to do our part also. Bless you and I will be praying for you on the 9th and 11th .

@parrotqueen I think many of us older people have become hermits. I feel like I am in prison. Granted, it's a nice, spacious prison but not being able to be out and about is very tiresome.
We had a delivery this morning from Whole Foods, much of it produce. As I thoroughly washed everything I said to my husband that the old people will be the survivors because we are the ones being the most cautious -- us and my son who tends to be a bit germaphobic.
By the way, do you know that prunes have been shown to help osteoporosis also? Unfortunately they have their own side-effects. They are recommended on a number of sites, one being NOF -- National Osteoporosis Foundation.

@lilypaws @lioness The number comparisons between flu and COVID deaths are taking into account a full year of flu deaths, whereas the numbers from COVID are for a much shorter period. The other problem is that COVID is so much more contagious, plus of course we do have a vaccine for the flu that is relatively effective most years for people who get it.
When did you ever hear of stacks of coffins outside of hospitals as they were in NYC, and mass graves for flu victims? When did you hear of hospitals having to choose which victims of the flu to save and which to let go?
JK

@lioness You are so right. With this one ( the Covid-19) you have to keep your distance and all the reason. Plus you can't go see your family. It really is the pits, but I won't lose my faith in God. Some feel everyone will get the virus, but not as bad as it is now. I don't know about that and we are really opening up. Take care and I'm positive about my surgery. I'm looking forward getting out of this house and being in a hotel for a few days, even if one day I have a whole bunch of test. Jeanie

@parrotqueen I have been coloring in the adult coloring book we have a group here that does it but not now it is relaxing funny I've turned into a child again lol 😆 Exercise I found a new DVD we will do when we open up here again.No I'm not taking any of those bone drugs they aren't proven to me .As I said my girlfriend almost died from a reclast injection I,LL stick to my regimen ,my Dr agrees .I still do a little canning beets in particular I love them Up till last year I still put up vegetable soup but it's to much work .My friend here is getting a clipper bade machine she is going to try it on me and will see how I do on her our hair is getting so long I got a hairband to keep it out of my eyes. You would enjoy talking with funcountess she has worked in biology in the scientific community I forgot what she told me about it My memory is so bad anymore. I'm not into puzzles to impatient so I play games ,cards ,read,color and paint .Enjoy your garden I loved mine had to put one in and can ,son allergic to dyes and preservatives when very young we found out so we put in a good size garden and I canned have a good night

@lioness just saw your comment about your girlfriend almost dying from a Prolia injection. My doctor wants me to have one if and when I stop Prolia injections in July. It's bad enough worrying about Covid! How old is your friend (I am 65) and did she end up in the hospital after getting Reclast. It does have loads of side effects when you research it. Glad you are coping well during the pandemic.

@lioness just saw your comment about your girlfriend almost dying from a Prolia injection. My doctor wants me to have one if and when I stop Prolia injections in July. It's bad enough worrying about Covid! How old is your friend (I am 65) and did she end up in the hospital after getting Reclast. It does have loads of side effects when you research it. Glad you are coping well during the pandemic.