Rapamycin and the Flu (Covid?) - Family Experience

[RapAdmin]

Had an interesting experience this week… kids got the Flu (may have been covid, but tests showed negative when we tested just prior to kids returning to school… but may have been late by then). Everyone fully vaccinated for covid. Kids (but not me) vaccinated for flu.

One child (teen) was out of commission for 5 days (weekend and 3 school days)
One child (pre-teen) out of commission for 3 days, still coughing a lot at day 5
I was out of commission for 2.5 days - despite being “a lot” older than my kids. This is the first tine I’ve been sick in about 5 years…

My rapamycin-fueled immune system seems to be doing pretty well. I’ve seen similar stories in these forums over the past 6 months… seems to validate rapa use.

Anyone else have any similar experiences?

[Maveric78]

Yes, my wife and two daughters had severe and long lasting colds in February whilst I avoided symptoms entirely.

[Danlalane]

The Flu Type A is bouncing around my house. I just tested positive too. Been taking Rapamycin weekly (4mg with GFJ). Anyone have any home hacks they swear by for the flu? I ever get sick so pretty bummed.

FWIW my wife had the flu vaccine and she is where I go it

[AustraliaLongevity]

Common cold/influenza remedies?

I’ve got a cold/flu at the moment and I’m curious what type of remedies people here deploy when they are hit with a cold/flu. Currently using a steroid/antihistamine nasal spray, decongestant tablet and decongestant spray (won’t use more then 3 days to avoid rebound) Other than that I’ve stopped all exercise, drinking more water, using sauna a bit more, taking more hot baths with magnesium salt, getting full body sun exposure (covering face, neck, hands and arms with sunscreen) Am I missing some miraculous thing that can solve this?

[AustraliaLongevity]

If I get a cold/flu it is usually pretty bad for at least a week. I’m hoping over time my immune system becomes more robust.

Good news is a cure for all types of flu is in trials right now in the form of an antiviral drug: Vaccines for longevity - #260 by RapAdmin

This would be fantastic. If they can get one for the common cold as well we could eliminate something that causes a LOT of downtime for people.

[Danlalane]

I started Tamiflu this morning. I may postpone Sauna because the dehydration and the extra pressure the flu already puts on the heart. My whoop data last night was super interesting HRV WAY down, RHR up from normal 47 to 56, Respiratory rate usually in the 13s up to over 16. The Flu is a beast.

[Curious]

@Danlalane

super interesting HRV WAY down, RHR up from normal 47 to 56, Respiratory rate usually in the 13s up to over 16.

How did these biosigns behave the previous nights. Did any of them show an early sign of infection, before the others?

[Danlalane]

Interestingly they just jumped right off the chart when the Flu came on.