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34. I have supplemental oxygen if I really need it

Tue Oct 13, 2020, 03:51 PM

Oct 2020

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.

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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