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In reply to the discussion: I prolly have covid [View all]

Meowmee

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43. Update my test was negative but I am sure I have covid- so upset
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 02:30 PM
Apr 2020

Ok so someone just called me from the hospital, not my doc, and said my covid test was negative. I am sure I have it though and it must be a false negative. I can’t believe this is happening.

I have never had pneumonia in my life and it can’t be coincidence that I have double pneumonia and all the covid symptoms in the middle of the pandemic. My doc had told me that one of her patients was false neg also she is sure. I have emailed her asking her what to do now. Obviously I need to keep isolating myself from my family etc.

I did go for a walk yesterday and it seemed to help clear my lungs a bit, did my breathing exercises twice yesterday and it seems to help a bit, but I am still having pain and feeling of a tight band around chest. I don’t know what is going to happen if I get worse and need to go back. Will I be sent back to the field er and go through all of this again, or if I am so bad that I need to be admitted will I be isolated? I do not feel I am getting the proper treatment either, only zithromax and monitor myself at home. I am worried there could be something else going on as well and I need additional testing. I had dvt number two in October and was put on blood thinners, currently eliquis, for life now. At the time I was evaluated at the er with blood tests, chest and hip xray and chest ct scan with contrast and more. I may need ct scan with contrast again.

My bp was high while at the field hospital as well which they didn’t tell me at the time. And I felt she did not swab my nostrils and throat for long enough when doing the test This is all so messed up. 😿

I prolly have covid [View all] Meowmee Apr 2020 OP
Best wishes... keep us updated. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2020 #1
I hope you make a full recovery soon. liberalmuse Apr 2020 #2
Thanks, me too🙏🏻 Meowmee Apr 2020 #4
Thanks, I will 😊 just 🙏🏻 I survive this Meowmee Apr 2020 #3
Keep up the breathing exercises...Chris Cuomo thought that helped...take care!❤ Karadeniz Apr 2020 #5
Yes, was gonna mention Chris Cuomo's approach. elleng Apr 2020 #7
Yep I saw him talk about it after I saw the video in an article Meowmee Apr 2020 #9
Good you're doing breathing exercises from a doc's video. elleng Apr 2020 #6
Here it is Meowmee Apr 2020 #11
Best wishes! 💕💕 MLAA Apr 2020 #8
Thanks 😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #10
Oh God, Moewmee. I am so sorry. Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #12
Thanks😊 yeah a bit confusing, I guess they are not sure about a definite protocol because Meowmee Apr 2020 #15
Get well soon. Also why Z-pac? Loki Liesmith Apr 2020 #13
Thanks😊 I always have z pack at home because that is the one I tolerate best with my gerd etc. Meowmee Apr 2020 #14
So sorry to hear that - Backseat Driver Apr 2020 #16
Thanks😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #19
Just drop the https://www. part and search for what's left! Backseat Driver Apr 2020 #34
Ok will do😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #35
Unfortunately I can't take vitamin c pills Meowmee Apr 2020 #37
I don't know what I had because tests were strictly rationed Warpy Apr 2020 #17
Sounds like you had it Meowmee Apr 2020 #18
Yes, I thought it suspicious, even with the wimpy fever Warpy Apr 2020 #20
Warpy, what are the usual symptoms for women? I caught something WEIRD in Florida -- when I Nay Apr 2020 #21
My doc said she is seeing lots of people with low fevers Meowmee Apr 2020 #24
Don't treat a fever that low because it's helping you fight the virus Warpy Apr 2020 #25
Interesting. They gave me 3 tylenol to take at the field hospital. Meowmee Apr 2020 #36
I think you most likely got it for the back pain. Warpy Apr 2020 #38
The nurse said it was for my fever Meowmee Apr 2020 #40
Have you heard of lying face down, to relieve pressure of heart on the lungs? No Vested Interest Apr 2020 #22
I am doing that as part of the breathing exercises Meowmee Apr 2020 #23
Sorry 😐 I will send up a prayer for you. nt live love laugh Apr 2020 #26
Thanks 😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #30
dont feel alone MFM008 Apr 2020 #27
Oh no, so sorry. 🤗 Are you ok? What are you doing? Meowmee Apr 2020 #31
they tested me today for 3 things MFM008 Apr 2020 #39
Keep moving! MenloParque Apr 2020 #28
I am so glad she survived. 💕 Meowmee Apr 2020 #29
She did have low grade fever and body aches. MenloParque Apr 2020 #32
Thanks❤️ Meowmee Apr 2020 #33
She started Tylenol MenloParque Apr 2020 #41
Thanks Meowmee Apr 2020 #42
Update my test was negative but I am sure I have covid- so upset Meowmee Apr 2020 #43
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