A guide to how the immune system works - in Covid world.

[PMRpro]

The link to this was posted on the Lupus forum - I thought you might enjoy it:

theatlantic.com/health/arch...

[Bcol]

Very interesting read, think I now have brain ache!!!!!!

[Portobello]

What a fascinating (and entertaining ) explanation. Thank you.

[tangocharlie]

Very interesting thank you. My first thoughts were wow, language I can understand, which made me realise it was good - Einstein allegedly once said you don't fully understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother. But my brain couldn't take it all in so I'll have another go later. I like the phrase 'Immunology is very complicated' which explains why is is so difficult to find out more about histamine intolerance let alone a deadly virus

[Hidden]

I'd like to Share you post to Facebook for a friend who has Lupus. Only Share to Twitter though

Anne

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

Sorry - don't understand what you mean? You could suggest to your friend they investigate LupusUK and their forum:

healthunlocked.com/lupusuk

[HeronNS in reply to Hidden]

I shared the link, which is what you want to share, not PMR's post, surely?

[HeronNS]

Very interesting, readable. I read it just after a slight argument about boosting the immune system which a FB friend had posted. She is also, btw, opposed to mandating the use of masks. Seems to think that all we need to do is "boost the immune system" so we can effectively fight off coronavirus when we catch it. Sigh. So I posted it on her thread. For some weeks I've been waiting for her to unfriend me but so far she hasn't nor I her as I think I need to be aware of the viewpoints of others, especially those I consider misguided.

[MamaBeagle]

As the guy says ......it's all very complicated.............I hope I live long enough to learn what the outcome of all this research tells us. I wish it was a gin and tonic day!

[Constance13 in reply to MamaBeagle]

You never know - it could be the course for you.!🤪🤪

PMPpro would join you if it worked.😂

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Constance13]

Unfortunately not - I have discovered that not having a G&T improves the arrythmia. Never made any difference before. Will have to switch to prosecco maybe ...

[Constance13 in reply to PMRpro]

Oh, poor you! Prosecco it is then.😊

Can't stand the stuff myself! Never have liked bubbles in a drink. I've been tippling Cointreau or "43". Love them with a coffee in the afternoon - better than cake!

[herdysheep in reply to Constance13]

Oh I could murder a Cointreau right now! Agree, better than cake.

[scats]

Facinating, thanks, and very readable.

I made the mistake of asking out loud what a Rube Goldberg machine was. This sent OH searching the web and I had to withstand several minutes of examples before I could start reading. I will know next time.

[Oumaof2 in reply to scats]

Mine does that too 😅

[scats in reply to Oumaof2]

Doesn't it drive you mad!

[Oumaof2 in reply to scats]

Bananas and nuts! Can’t help himself 🙄🙄

[scats in reply to Oumaof2]

That's what they tell us!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oumaof2]

I love 🍌 and 🥜 !... oh, that’s not what you meant 🤣😂🤣

[Oumaof2 in reply to DorsetLady]

Bless him, he means well😇. Just not in the mood on bad days to listen to it all... He has a very sharp, enquiring mind... Not sure how we got together sometimes🤣. Stay cool, it’s already 28 here🥵

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oumaof2]

I’ve been to Pilates this morning - only 4 of us plus instructor, all windows and doors open, but still 24 deg in studio by 11.30.

Having a restorative cuppa and a (naughty) Bacon & Brie bap. With salad, natch!

[Oumaof2 in reply to DorsetLady]

Well done class... Naughty but yum... You deserved it after your efforts... You have my tastebuds raving for a Bacon & Brie bap with sides 😋😋😋

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oumaof2]

I very rarely have bacon, never at home ...but sometimes it’s the only thing that hits the spot!

[Oumaof2 in reply to DorsetLady]

Absolutely.... When youngest visits from The States, his first request is:. A Bacon Sarnie with HP Sauce on soft white bread... Only time I buy white... ...

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Oumaof2]

Other way round in our house - I look the stuff up ...

[Oumaof2 in reply to PMRpro]

😊 No 🍌 or 🥜🥜 then? 😁 Are you having unusually hot weather?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Oumaof2]

Slightly warmer than the long years average but not unusually so. It's August ...

[SheffieldJane]

Thanks for posting! Accessible and interesting.

[nuigini]

I love how he brought everything to a level that even my foggy brain could comprehend. I had to back up and read bits a few times as my mind wandered off, but got back on track very easily.

Like I've said many times... this is one scary virus!!

[Telian]

Having had my Lymphnodes out does it mean I have no T cells?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Telian]

You won't have had all your lymph nodes out, just local ones They are all over the body, just like the blood system. However, T cells originate in the bone marrow and mature in the thymus. In the thymus, T cells multiply and differentiate into helper, regulatory, or cytotoxic T cells or become memory T cells.

[Telian in reply to PMRpro]

I did wonder. I had a clearance in the armpit. Thank you.

[MamaBeagle in reply to PMRpro]

Very complicated - just as the man says!!

[FRnina]

Thanks for posting. Super interesting.

[Hidden]

Yup! Don’t know. What should have and still needs to be the response to most Covid questions. I / we don’t know. That answer I can buy. Not all the fake stuff from people trying to have there 15 minutes of fame. 😒

[Dontwannabesick]

Fascinating, thank you. I did the antibody test and got negative last week, but I am convinced I had the Virus in February. This article suggests that I may be right.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Dontwannabesick]

The first person to have CV in Germany no longer has measurable antibodies - similar time scale.

[maria40 in reply to PMRpro]

So I suppose, assuming they do find a vaccine, that we will have to have twice yearly jabs?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to maria40]

That is a possibility - but vaccines don't work the same as having a disease and they may create a more persistent protection. The bottom line is that they DO NOT KNOW yet - whatever people try to claim in fake news ...

[maria40]

I wish all medical articles were as easy - and as entertaining - to read as this. I loved the imagery. And very informative.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to maria40]

Any aimed at the general public should be or the author isn't doing their job.

[jannie21]

Great, loved it, very informative and amusing in places x