Covid coming your way?

[oldman]

I just got back from the hospital after getting a chest X-Ray. My bronchial tubes show some infection, so I was given a shot of an antibiotic with a steroid and sent home. I think it made a difference, but maybe it’s just wishful thinking on my part.

The Pulmonologist told me that I need to rest tonight with a humidifier running and to drink plenty of liquids. He said as long as my temp stays under 100 degrees, I shouldn’t worry about it. He thinks I’m going to be better in a few days, but I have to go back tomorrow for another injection. This is my third week.

 

[Nathan]

Were the symptoms similar?

Similar to Covid? I don't know for sure, I get tested for Covid Tuesday afternoon, so I'll know for sure hopefully by the end of the week.
I remember having a high fever and trouble breathing with the Malaria. With what I've had the past 10 days I've felt lethargic, achy, headache, cough,runny sinus'(at night!) feverish(but NO fever), sometimes I felt freezing. My appetite has been good, sense of smell & taste OK.

 

[funsearcher!]

My cousin's wife has been in the hospital since she passed out 3 weeks ago with it. She can't seem to get her oxygen levels to stay up, but they are using a bipap machine all the time in the hospital.

 

[funsearcher!]

My friend's brother was very sick with Covid and then continued to test positive for 16 weeks!! Couldn't return to work until he had 2 negative tests.

 

[oldman]

Thank you. I did have malaria in Vietnam, was just getting ready to DEROS and ETS, got sick and spent 3 weeks bouncing from one AF hospital to another.

Nathan—-How are you doing today? Keep an eye on your temperature. Don’t let it get too high. I learned a lot over my 2+ weeks of having this Virus. I just got off the Computer talking to my doctor. He calls me everyday at 10:45 a.m. to check on me.

He said that if my fever doesn’t break by Thursday, he’s going to have me admitted to the hospital, so I can start getting shots of Remdesivir. I’ll only be in for 2-3 days, if I need to go. I will also get Saline

We have to continually drink all day. Take Tylenol, 2 every 6 hours if fever persists. Try to eat light. Jello and popsicles are good for us. They provide sugar and hydration. I eat 1 egg and 1 slice of toast for breakfast. No lunch. Dinner, my wife made a pot of homemade chicken noodle soup. I drink a lot of iced tea.

Hang in there and keep the faith. I’m praying for all of us.

 

[Aneeda72]

Everyone is praying for the world, even though non believers claim they don’t pray, I kind of think they have made an exception for the current circumstances.

 

[Nathan]

Oldman, aside from waking up with a splitting headache, I'm doing O.K. My wife is still quite sick, sleeping quite a bit like I did at first. A good friend / business partner had brought an enormous pot of the world's best chicken soup..."jewish penicillin" as they say.

I hope you don't have to be admitted to the hospital, but if the antiviral meds will help...it's for the best. Take care.

 

[fmdog44]

I don't worry about it. I take precautions to avoid it and that is all I can do. So far I am winning.

 

[oldman]

Oldman, aside from waking up with a splitting headache, I'm doing O.K. My wife is still quite sick, sleeping quite a bit like I did at first. A good friend / business partner had brought an enormous pot of the world's best chicken soup..."jewish penicillin" as they say.

I hope you don't have to be admitted to the hospital, but if the antiviral meds will help...it's for the best. Take care.

We have an old Pennsylvania Dutch recipe here to make Chicken Corn Soup. I have been eating that for the past 4 days. If you have an Oximeter, keep an eye on your oxygen level in your blood. Don’t let it slip below 92%. 96-98% is better.

 

[Nathan]

About my illness, just to clarify for the record: I don't know what I have, but in about an hour from now I'll be taking a Covid -19 test. I've been sick since Dec. 3rd, which is exactly a month after I received the annual flu shot. I may "just" have the flu, I might have Covid...should know for sure in a few days, when today's test comes back. I have felt feverish, but register no fever, ice cold chills at times, tons of aches & headaches, sinus'-from-hell, and up until yesterday, been lethargic as heck, not wanting to even change into my daytime PJs.

My wife is sick, pretty much following the same pattern, except in addition she's got the horrible gastrointestinal situation.

...our beloved poodle is sick! She's lethargic and has no appetite, had a swollen area on the side of her neck. $500 visit to the veterinarian got her on antibiotics.

I'll be looking forward to New Years, just hope it doesn't turn out to be 2020 v.2.0!

 

[RadishRose]

I wish you and your wife recovery soon @Nathan .

You too, @oldman.

You've been sick for so long.

 

[Kadee]

Thanks to our strict lockdowns Australia is fairly Covid free .

We can travel anywhere in Aust without restrictions ....However we are suppose to do a QR code scan on our phones on entering any business / venue so if there happens to be an outbreak our movements can be easily traced .

We ordered crumbed fish/ salad ( take away ) at a upmarket part of the city last night, while sitting waiting for our order we counted 5 order delivery people ( Uber eats ) come in to pick up food ,as well as 7 others not one of them scanned the QR code and none of the staff reminded them ( it was right near the cash register ) Its a very busy business it has won business of the year ( food category ) several times.

So with the all restrictions lifted for the festive season it will be interesting to find out if the virus shows it’s ugly head after the all the celebrations .....as for ourselves we are staying home where we know we are a safe distance from those who chose not to follow the rules

 

[oldman]

I received a text from my pharmacy two hours ago and unbeknownst to me, my doctor phoned in another prescription. It was for Levofloxacin, which is for pneumonia. Doc told me he wanted to stay ahead of a second infection. Fifteen minutes after I took it, I became sick to my stomach. Just what I don’t need.

God, when does this end?

 

[Kadee]

About my illness, just to clarify for the record: I don't know what I have, but in about an hour from now I'll be taking a Covid -19 test. I've been sick since Dec. 3rd, which is exactly a month after I received the annual flu shot. I may "just" have the flu, I might have Covid...should know for sure in a few days, when today's test comes back. I have felt feverish, but register no fever, ice cold chills at times, tons of aches & headaches, sinus'-from-hell, and up until yesterday, been lethargic as heck, not wanting to even change into my daytime PJs.

My wife is sick, pretty much following the same pattern, except in addition she's got the horrible gastrointestinal situation.

...our beloved poodle is sick! She's lethargic and has no appetite, had a swollen area on the side of her neck. $500 visit to the veterinarian got her on antibiotics.

I'll be looking forward to New Years, just hope it doesn't turn out to be 2020 v.2.0!

Thinking of you and Mrs @Nathan take care

 

[Kadee]

I received a text from my pharmacy two hours ago and unbeknownst to me, my doctor phoned in another prescription. It was for Levofloxacin, which is for pneumonia. Doc told me he wanted to stay ahead of a second infection. Fifteen minutes after I took it, I became sick to my stomach. Just what I don’t need.

God, when does this end?

We can only go on what we hear/ see on the news about the virus in your country and don't Know what to believe half the time

....so please take care @oldman as sick as you are you may have to try eating something when you take your med unless your chemist / dr has said not to

I can’t even take Panadol unless I eat something at the same time

 

[MarciKS]

@Nathan and @oldman hope you both feel better soon.

 

[StarSong]

Thinking of you and Mrs @Nathan take care

Same here. Worried about both of you. Please go to the ER if your situations worsen. My nephew is home after two weeks in the ICU. If 911 had been called an hour later I'd probably be posting about his funeral plans. This virus is no joke.

 

[garyt1957]

I received a text from my pharmacy two hours ago and unbeknownst to me, my doctor phoned in another prescription. It was for Levofloxacin, which is for pneumonia. Doc told me he wanted to stay ahead of a second infection. Fifteen minutes after I took it, I became sick to my stomach. Just what I don’t need.

God, when does this end?

Careful with that stuff, lots of people have bad reactions. If you get sore achilles tendons, call your DR. immediately. They can rupture. My Dad took one pill and the next day couldn't walk. He also became delirious from it. Worse thing about it his pneumonia was a bad diagnosis, he didn't even have it. When I researched it there are tons of horror stories about bad reactions.

 

[Aneeda72]

Same here. Worried about both of you. Please go to the ER if your situations worsen. My nephew is home after two weeks in the ICU. If 911 had been called an hour later I'd probably be posting about his funeral plans. This virus is no joke.

Glad your nephew is home. Is he fully recovered? How are his kidneys?

 

[StarSong]

Thank you so much for asking. His kidneys are improving. He's now on insulin. Apparently the diabetes may or may not resolve over time. He is very fatigued though. It will take time for him to recover.

 

[Aneeda72]

Thank you so much for asking. His kidneys are improving. He's now on insulin. Apparently the diabetes may or may not resolve over time. He is very fatigued though. It will take time for him to recover.

That’s how it is with my son, he is very fatigued as well, or, in his words, tired as hell.

 

[funsearcher!]

My cousin's wife has been in the hospital since she passed out 3 weeks ago with it. She can't seem to get her oxygen levels to stay up, but they are using a bipap machine all the time in the hospital.w

Sad news today that she passed last night. A few days ago they were talking about physical therapy and possibility of going home, but the she was retaining more and more fluid and her body gave out.

 

[StarSong]

Sad news today that she passed last night. A few days ago they were talking about physical therapy and possibility of going home, but the she was retaining more and more fluid and her body gave out.

I'm so sorry about your loss, Funsearcher. This virus has stolen many beloved people from us this year.

 

[oldman]

Sad news today that she passed last night. A few days ago they were talking about physical therapy and possibility of going home, but the she was retaining more and more fluid and her body gave out.

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Nathan]

Sad news today that she passed last night. A few days ago they were talking about physical therapy and possibility of going home, but the she was retaining more and more fluid and her body gave out.

So sorry, my sincerest condolences.