Tested yesterday-still waiting. Fever up, chest very sore and back as well. breathing labored star

[demtenjeep]

needing to use the RR every 30 min




could be another day before I get results


We had some prednisone we brought back from Mexico a couple years ago. Started 30 mg last night

[TEB]

1. Hugs to you

Get to Emergency room

[Demsrule86]

2. Do you have one of those finger things that measure O2? You should be able to have one delivered...

sounds like you need a hospital.

[saidsimplesimon]

12. oximeter available online

I have one and it reduces a lot of anxiety on my part.

[PatSeg]

27. I have a couple

and they really are helpful. They are extremely reasonable now. If my oxygen level gets below a certain number, I know to sit down, use my inhaler or nebulizer, and rest until it goes back up.

[saidsimplesimon]

30. Yes, it reduces my need

for an emergency use inhaler. albuterol.

[PatSeg]

34. I have supplemental oxygen if I really need it

I know if my oxygen level goes into the eighties and if I don't stop and focus on my breathing, I can reach a point where I could end up in the hospital. It can all happen so fast and the thought of ending up in the hospital again is motivation enough for me to monitor my oxygen. One time a couple years ago, I lost consciousness and woke up three days later in the ICU. Fortunately, I'd called 911 first, though I have no memory of it.

I can manage this for the most part and the oximeter has been an important tool in that process.

[Demsrule86]

42. It is so scary...this illness.

[saidsimplesimon]

43. Before I learned to swim,

I had a fear of drowning. Thoughts of being unable to breath are enough to set me off. It is scary.

[Demsrule86]

45. Funny you say that...that was my fear too. My brother actually drowned when I was 11...

It was a small lake. he was resuscitated by my Mom and a life guard...wasn't on duty...early in June, I can still see it like it happened yesterday. After that I would have panic attacks where I couldn't catch my breath. As time passed it got better but I still have the fear inside.

[saidsimplesimon]

52. My regrets for the loss of a brother.

I lost a bother to Vietnam service related cancer. It still hurts.

[Demsrule86]

53. Oh dear...he did in fact drown..wasn't breathing but was revived by my Mother and a young life

guard. Sorry I wasn't more clear. But I was traumatized by this and I still have nightmares from time to time. I am so sorry about your brother.

[still_one]

3. If you are having problems breathing you need to go into the ER

[hlthe2b]

4. Yes.. this. absolutely. If you can't check your oxygen sats using a fingertip pulse oximeter AND

are having respiratory distress, please go to the ER.

[saidsimplesimon]

13. looks like several have the same idea

at about the same time

[demtenjeep]

6. we live in the largest county in Kansas. All ERs are full

and I don't want to be in the ER with tons of others.

If it gets worse we will go ...

[Roland99]

32. KS hospitalizations going up quickly...

Link to tweet

[PatSeg]

35. This is understandable

The risk of being exposed to COVID is a very real threat for anyone with breathing problems. Perhaps a tele-visit with a physician might help though. Meanwhile, if you can get an oximeter that would help you report your progress with your doctor. Then let a doctor tell you whether you should go to the ER or not. He/she might be able to prescribe medication for you which could help you get through this without exposing yourself to unnecessary risks, at least until you get your test results.

[Autumn]

5. Check your oxygen levels. Send someone to the pharmacy to buy one. ASAP

Keep an eye on your levels.

[demtenjeep]

7. we have one on the way

should be delivered today

if temp goes up much more will be another factor that determines the ER

[niyad]

8. Take everyone's advice and get to ER ASAP if possible. Sending vibes for healing and energy.

[Newest Reality]

9. Check...

Check the research for D3 and melatonin in regards to immunity and impact on the cytokine storm. It is up to you to check out the potential and reason for taking them.

You want to lessen both the severity of symptoms and long-term negative impact on your health.

It takes time for your blood serum levels of D3 to get to a certain point, (since you already have it) but it certainly won't hurt to take at least 3-5,000 IU for a good while and it still may lesson the severity. It has a very low toxicity and so does melatonin, so it is safe.

Also, you may have noted they gave the Orange Covidbomb, both as a part of his treatment along with zinc and other things.

Be Well!

[cry baby]

10. A video for helping your breathing....

Chris Cuomo said it helped him a lot even though it was challenging.

https://m.

[demtenjeep]

14. thank you for this

it really does help

[cry baby]

17. Any little thing that can swing odds to your favor!

I’m thinking of you. I was really sick and stubbornly didn’t get tested for 7 days after symptoms showed up. Had to wait 3 days. The waiting was hard.

I do these breathing exercises regularly even now, though I’m not sick. I also take melatonin, zinc, vit D, and Pepsid. The supplements have anecdotal stories of being of some help.

[phylny]

28. I'm not a doctor. Our pastor had Covid and suggested everyone

keep Mucinex DM and Tylenol (acetaminophen) in the house and use them if you believe you might have contracted the virus.

Best of everything to you!

[W_HAMILTON]

26. I hadn't seen this exact video, but I saw one similar to it.

When I had COVID, I made sure to use this technique at least once a day, with some days doing it several times. When you do it correctly, you almost feel like you are really breaking up congestion or "clearing yourself out" somewhat. My oxygen levels dipped when I had COVID -- anywhere from high 80s to low 90s -- but I never felt out of breath and I didn't end up needing hospitalization (thank goodness).

[saidsimplesimon]

31. Thank you, cry baby

Breathing exercises are important to reduce anxiety which triggers my breathing pattern.

[Wednesdays]

40. Very informative! Thanks!

[burrowowl]

56. Kick for breathing

[bluestarone]

11. Please go to ER

If your breathing is difficult. DO NOT mess around with this.

[Alliepoo]

15. Sending you every good and healing vibe.

Please get to the ER if this gets much worse-OK? Sending you a big ((HUG))!

[demtenjeep]

23. I will

promise

[GreenPartyVoter]

16. *huge hug*

[Roland99]

18. And keep this in mind

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14270686

Hoping for the best

[LuvJoe]

19. Check your pulse odometer, if you are below 88, go to ER ASAP

[LuvJoe]

20. Oximeter finger probe, beloo88 with shortness of breath pls. Go to ER ASAP

[LAS14]

21. You don't need results to get medical care. It doesn't matter what causes...

... respiratory distress. The initial treatment is the same. You don't have to have COVID to call your doctor.

If you're admitted to the hospital, they'll probably give you two 15 minute (85% accurate) tests in a row. That gives you the highest possible reliability.

[cwydro]

22. My fever hit 104 several nights in a row. Always in the evening, it would start to climb.

Stayed over 100 during the day. Just miserable.

I never had breathing problems, but be prepared for that fever spike. Scared me quite a bit at the time.

[MuseRider]

24. Short of breath

go to the hospital. Stop posting here and DO NOT take your left over prednisone until you get clearance from a Doctor. You may have to wait for a while for the sicker people to go first but if you get sicker they can help you, this website cannot.

[Ms. Toad]

38. This

[highplainsdem]

47. +1,000,000. And adding prayers and healing vibes for you, demtenjeep.

[JCMach1]

25. Oximeter saved my life... Please be careful

[blogslut]

29. I wish hope and healing for you

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[saidsimplesimon]

33. Don't wait to seek medical assistance.

I ended up in the hospital last year with pneumonia.

[Hortensis]

36. Please take care, Demten.

Wishing you all the best and remembering that quacking ourselves is never that. I was in your position in late May while the first big spike was calming.

Fever, some difficulty breathing, that dry “Covid” cough, chest pain with breathing, and a chest x-ray suggestive of possible blood clot. All completely unusual for me

But our rural community hospital had already mostly emptying out, beds no longer in the halls — big difference. I was admitted to a Covid ward really believing that was probably it, and transferred out when I tested negative. My first pneumonia ever, but then pneumonia is also a Major killer, Most deaths from covid and flu related to pneumonia. three days of intravenous anabiotics and then discharge to finish.

This is the kind of thing I want to hear of for you, Or better than yet that the ER triage people decided you could be best treated at home. Remember, the hospitals are going not going to become less busy for a long while.

[Hekate]

37. Hugs and hopes for you.

[Ms. Toad]

39. Please don't take prednisone, except on the advice of a doctor.

It can mask syptoms that are critical to diagnosis, and it can be a very dangerous drug.

[scipan]

41. I second this

Prednisone is a steroid so it ramps down your immune system, but you need your body to fight this. Doctors prescribe steroids later on after the virus is gone but the immune system is still ramped up.

[MuseRider]

46. Exactly and thank you

for continuing to post this. It is not Dexamethasone which they are using.

DU is not a good place for a diagnosis but a good place to get support which is NOT what a person needs if they are really, truly sick.

[scipan]

44. Mayo clinic: signs that you should go to the ER:

Seek care immediately if you have or may have COVID-19 and experience any of these emergency signs or symptoms:

Trouble breathing
Persistent chest pain or pressure
Inability to stay awake
New confusion
Blue lips or face

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/safe-emergency-care-during-covid-19/art-20487829

There is also info on all the precautions ERs take to avoid spreading disease.

Sending healing thoughts to you.

[mcar]

48. Fingers crossed for you

[leighbythesea2]

49. Any update?

Today? How are you?

[Roland99]

50. Last post almost 24hrs ago...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14280307


Hope you're ok, demtenjeep.

[LisaL]

54. I saw an update that she tested negative for covid.

NT

[leighbythesea2]

55. I saw that!

Yay. Relieved.

[tormadjax]

51. Zinc, D3 n/t