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Matt's avatar

I opted for a PCR for proof of previous infection since some states are starting to recognize natural immunity in lieu of vaccination. I opted for at-home lateral flow tests because I live with immunocompromised people and wanted to know what I was dealing with (if not for the testing, I wouldn't have entered isolation as early as I did, I would have exited isolation while feeling fine but still contagious, and I probably would have infected people I care about). I opted for antibody testing simply because I thought it'd be fun to track my antibody levels. I also line the pockets of supplement companies. Everyone has an agenda, I'm doing what I think is best for myself and my family.

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Renee Marie's avatar

I understand. But please know, nothing even close to this Twilight Zone, has ever been done in my 58 years-lol! And if you have no symptoms of sickness, you’re not sick. Asymptomatic is a fallacy. And the PCR test (probably made in Chyna) is a scam. I’ve dealt with this personally. Nature knows what to do…get government profits out. And trust your intuition.

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Matt's avatar

I think we're on the same side here. I was definitely not asymptomatic, it hit me like a truck, fortunately I'd already started isolating the day before. I kept testing, and even though I felt better at two days, the lateral flow tests were the most positive on day five, so I think the supplements were suppressing the symptoms. It took about a week to finally test negative. If I didn't live with immunocompromised people, I wouldn't have been nearly as fastidious about testing. For them, even a simple cold turns into pneumonia, so I have to be careful for their sake.

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