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demtenjeep

(31,997 posts) Tue Oct 13, 2020, 01:25 PM Oct 2020

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

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

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Tested yesterday-still waiting. Fever up, chest very sore and back as well. breathing labored star [View all] demtenjeep Oct 2020 OP

Hugs to you TEB Oct 2020 #1

Do you have one of those finger things that measure O2? You should be able to have one delivered... Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #2

oximeter available online saidsimplesimon Oct 2020 #12

I have a couple PatSeg Oct 2020 #27

Yes, it reduces my need saidsimplesimon Oct 2020 #30

I have supplemental oxygen if I really need it PatSeg Oct 2020 #34

It is so scary...this illness. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #42

Before I learned to swim, saidsimplesimon Oct 2020 #43

Funny you say that...that was my fear too. My brother actually drowned when I was 11... Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #45

My regrets for the loss of a brother. saidsimplesimon Oct 2020 #52

Oh dear...he did in fact drown..wasn't breathing but was revived by my Mother and a young life Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #53

If you are having problems breathing you need to go into the ER still_one Oct 2020 #3

Yes.. this. absolutely. If you can't check your oxygen sats using a fingertip pulse oximeter AND hlthe2b Oct 2020 #4

looks like several have the same idea saidsimplesimon Oct 2020 #13

we live in the largest county in Kansas. All ERs are full demtenjeep Oct 2020 #6

KS hospitalizations going up quickly... Roland99 Oct 2020 #32

This is understandable PatSeg Oct 2020 #35

Check your oxygen levels. Send someone to the pharmacy to buy one. ASAP Autumn Oct 2020 #5

we have one on the way demtenjeep Oct 2020 #7

Take everyone's advice and get to ER ASAP if possible. Sending vibes for healing and energy. niyad Oct 2020 #8

Check... Newest Reality Oct 2020 #9

A video for helping your breathing.... cry baby Oct 2020 #10

thank you for this demtenjeep Oct 2020 #14

Any little thing that can swing odds to your favor! cry baby Oct 2020 #17

I'm not a doctor. Our pastor had Covid and suggested everyone phylny Oct 2020 #28

I hadn't seen this exact video, but I saw one similar to it. W_HAMILTON Oct 2020 #26

Thank you, cry baby saidsimplesimon Oct 2020 #31

Very informative! Thanks! Wednesdays Oct 2020 #40

Kick for breathing burrowowl Oct 2020 #56

Please go to ER bluestarone Oct 2020 #11

Sending you every good and healing vibe. Alliepoo Oct 2020 #15

I will demtenjeep Oct 2020 #23

*huge hug* GreenPartyVoter Oct 2020 #16

And keep this in mind Roland99 Oct 2020 #18

Check your pulse odometer, if you are below 88, go to ER ASAP LuvJoe Oct 2020 #19

Oximeter finger probe, beloo88 with shortness of breath pls. Go to ER ASAP LuvJoe Oct 2020 #20

You don't need results to get medical care. It doesn't matter what causes... LAS14 Oct 2020 #21

My fever hit 104 several nights in a row. Always in the evening, it would start to climb. cwydro Oct 2020 #22

Short of breath MuseRider Oct 2020 #24

This Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #38

+1,000,000. And adding prayers and healing vibes for you, demtenjeep. highplainsdem Oct 2020 #47

Oximeter saved my life... Please be careful JCMach1 Oct 2020 #25

I wish hope and healing for you blogslut Oct 2020 #29

Don't wait to seek medical assistance. saidsimplesimon Oct 2020 #33

Please take care, Demten. Hortensis Oct 2020 #36

Hugs and hopes for you. Hekate Oct 2020 #37

Please don't take prednisone, except on the advice of a doctor. Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #39

I second this scipan Oct 2020 #41

Exactly and thank you MuseRider Oct 2020 #46

Mayo clinic: signs that you should go to the ER: scipan Oct 2020 #44

Fingers crossed for you mcar Oct 2020 #48

Any update? leighbythesea2 Oct 2020 #49

Last post almost 24hrs ago... Roland99 Oct 2020 #50

I saw an update that she tested negative for covid. LisaL Oct 2020 #54

I saw that! leighbythesea2 Oct 2020 #55

Zinc, D3 n/t tormadjax Oct 2020 #51