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woodsprite

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60. I was even given that advice when

Thu Mar 12, 2020, 08:07 AM

Mar 2020

Last edited Thu Mar 12, 2020, 09:50 AM - Edit history (1)

I refused prescription pain meds for cracked and bruised ribs. Won’t do that again! Those kept the rib pain to barely tolerable.

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Keep this information handy (practical tips for managing COVID-19 from an RN) [View all] htuttle Mar 2020 OP

I'm going to add with a post of my own tomorrow about pulmonary hygiene. Timely topic. 58Sunliner Mar 2020 #1

Excellent idea htuttle Mar 2020 #5

Yes that would be a helpful thread ribrepin Mar 2020 #29

Thanks. elleng Mar 2020 #2

Arkansas has set up a number to call for advice. sinkingfeeling Mar 2020 #3

Thank you! MelissaB Mar 2020 #4

This is really good, and is likely what most of us need. I read today that most Hoyt Mar 2020 #6

Thanks Dem2 Mar 2020 #7

Thanks So Much! colsohlibgal Mar 2020 #8

Great information mcar Mar 2020 #9

Very helpful volstork Mar 2020 #10

Thank you I forgot to get the rescue inhaler renewed. rwheeler31 Mar 2020 #11

Kicking to save your post in hopes that none of us need this excellent information. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2020 #12

I found this very consoling, thank you for putting it up xoxo fierywoman Mar 2020 #13

Thanks so much! blitzen Mar 2020 #14

Excellent advice. Thank you! rainin Mar 2020 #15

I bought more toilet paper this week, just in case subana Mar 2020 #73

My wife the nurse agrees, says make sure you get your cough medicine now Canoe52 Mar 2020 #16

Very helpful. Thanks for posting! FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #17

Thank you! denvine Mar 2020 #18

Thank you. I would ad a digital thermometer to your list. 101 sick. 103 bad. 105 damage Midnight Writer Mar 2020 #19

+1 htuttle Mar 2020 #20

And what do you take if you're on Brilinta and 81mg aspirin already? Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2020 #21

I think I'd ask whoever prescribed the Brilinta htuttle Mar 2020 #22

Good idea. Thanks! Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2020 #23

Kicking so I can come back and read in a bit. Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #24

Thank you! Your information is so helpful. Bookmarked. K&R crickets Mar 2020 #25

This is feckin' fabulous!! Leghorn21 Mar 2020 #26

Unfortunately Mossfern Mar 2020 #27

I can understand not taking wnylib Mar 2020 #74

It was my cardiologist Mossfern Mar 2020 #76

By all means then, follow wnylib Mar 2020 #77

So very grateful mahina Mar 2020 #28

Thank you!! relayerbob Mar 2020 #30

3 yr old died yesterday Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #31

Thank you very much. Joinfortmill Mar 2020 #32

Thank you. This means a lot to us. I'm spreading this around. ancianita Mar 2020 #33

GOOD one. A keeper. calimary Mar 2020 #34

Thanks. Timely reminder to call my allergist for an up to date rescue inhaler. Hekate Mar 2020 #35

Also another reminder that people with high blood pressure have had more complications. flying_wahini Mar 2020 #36

Thank you. Delmette2.0 Mar 2020 #37

K&R dmr Mar 2020 #38

Very good advice. Let me add BGBD Mar 2020 #39

Very good advice Rorey Mar 2020 #55

More advice: James48 Mar 2020 #40

Nature Made makes a good wnylib Mar 2020 #75

Kick KewlKat Mar 2020 #41

Thank you for the information. softydog88 Mar 2020 #42

As of now they are. I did the same thing woodsprite Mar 2020 #57

What's the purpose of a humidifier? I remember my dad had a vaporizer when he was sick. C Moon Mar 2020 #43

It helps with ease of breathing if one is congested. herding cats Mar 2020 #44

Ah. Thanks! C Moon Mar 2020 #45

You could just boil water in a large stock pot. herding cats Mar 2020 #46

Don't let pneumonia get hold of your lungs. Breathe defensively! forgotmylogin Mar 2020 #66

Damn. Thanks for this!! C Moon Mar 2020 #70

IIRC, to keep your nose and throat from getting dried out DeminPennswoods Mar 2020 #78

k&r Demovictory9 Mar 2020 #47

I'll definitely be talking to my Pulmonologist about my meds. Stonepounder Mar 2020 #48

Thanks 👍 Raine Mar 2020 #49

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This is great. Thank you. Squinch Mar 2020 #51

Thank you very much, htuttle. gademocrat7 Mar 2020 #52

Thanks. Good info. dem4decades Mar 2020 #53

Tylenol is toxic to the liver. I'd get advice from a doctor before following that Tylenol/Advil cwydro Mar 2020 #54

That's typical ER and pediatric instructions woodsprite Mar 2020 #58

I've never been given that advice at an ER. cwydro Mar 2020 #59

I was even given that advice when woodsprite Mar 2020 #60

I Got That Advice RobinA Mar 2020 #72

Any OTC pain-reliever can be toxic to the liver if taken constantly. forgotmylogin Mar 2020 #65

Regular aspirin DeminPennswoods Mar 2020 #79

Bookmarked for future reference! Maeve Mar 2020 #56

Thanks. Great information. kairos12 Mar 2020 #61

I haven't had a humidifier since maybe the 70s. Texin Mar 2020 #62

Lots of people cannabis_flower Mar 2020 #63

K & R & Bookmarked! SunSeeker Mar 2020 #64

Great Tips marieo1 Mar 2020 #67

I ordered an 18 ct box of antiviral kleenex tissues Catherine Vincent Mar 2020 #68

One thing I haven't bought in years, but think I will now is frozen juice. LisaM Mar 2020 #69

+1 ChiTownDenny Mar 2020 #71

Just will add: listen to your body DeminPennswoods Mar 2020 #80