Cv19 - day 11 and no improvement

[595Heaven]

Morning

I’ve been suffering from what I believe to be cv19 for 11 days now, and really not showing any signs of improvement.

My temp has been as high as 39.2, but more typically 38.8. Taking paracetamol as often as I can which sometimes seems to work, but not all the time.

Breathing is ok - chest is a bit tight but I’ve not had a continuous cough at any point.

Nose is quite blocked, and when I blow it, the tissue is full of really snotty blood clots which loook horrible.

Had paramedics here on Monday as I felt so bad. They were brilliant and did loads of tests - ECG, oxygen sats, BP, blood sugar etc and were satisfied I didn’t need to be admitted.

Appetite very poor - big bowl of bran flakes for breakfast is my only real meal each day. Sense of taste a bit haywire - cup of tea tastes rancid, so sticking to water with electrolytes in. Also had a meal replacement shake thing last night which was quite nice.

Managed to get up yesterday and spent most of the day downstairs which was good, but I’m just really worried / frustrated by any real sign of progress in fighting this.

Is there anything else I can try?

Thanks

[595Heaven]

Thanks both.

I am managing to drink maybe 2.5 - 3 litres per day. Maybe I need to up this? Couldn’t contemplate alcohol at the moment! New Lucozade is not a patch on the stuff we used to have when I was a child...

Food - I am having small snacks but will try to up the amounts

[595Heaven]

Thanks. It’s not been much fun as you can imagine.

My son had a mild dose with loss of taste and smell for a couple of days, but I seem to have the full on bd dose!

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PositronicRay said:

Some pals of mine are 15 days since 1st symptoms. Just starting feel they're turning a corner.

Hang in there.

Ah, ok. That’s good to hear that they are feeling like they are turning a corner!

[595Heaven]

Managed a quick potter around the back garden. First time I’ve been outside since this began. Nice to feel the fresh air on my face

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V8covin said:

Have you actually been diagnosed with Covid 19 ?

No. No testing offered, but feels likely that is what it is. I have a flu jab every year

[595Heaven]

Took paracetamol at 2am, and then I’ve managed to keep my temperature done to normal level until about 30 mins ago which is the longest time I’ve managed through this whole illness.

Just taken a couple more.

Managing to drink, but zero appetite and many things taste awful. Having a Complan style drink and some electrolyte drinks.

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My wife Called ambulance again this morning as I was totally exhausted. Ended up being admitted for an overnight stay - chest X-ray shows viral infection so they want to keep my oxygen levels up.

Been on a drip and had iv antibiotics etc.

Two firsts in one day - first ambulance ride, first night in hospital

It’s truly the gift that keeps on giving...

Horrible

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anonymous said:

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Thanks. That would be good!

[595Heaven]

I’m 51. Pretty healthy normally if not massively fit.

It properly knocks the stuffing out of you

[595Heaven]

Morning all

Didn’t really sleep much - too much noise and lights, but eaten breakfast

They’re taken me off oxygen to see how I cope, presumably to see whether I can manage at home.

I’ve not had the swab for COVID but possibly there’s a blood test instead?

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Now had the proper covid swab test

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juice said:

Hope you feel better soon mate !

Cheers! Did you get your car back before lockdown?

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anonymous said:

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Thanks . Waiting. To find out..

Terrible sleep last night but the man in the bed next me who was shouting the nurses all night has been transferred which should help. He was totally out of order!

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br d said:

All the best to you OP, sounds awful. My partner is on day 14 and is still suffering night sweats and heavy fatigue, it really hangs about.

Thanks. Yeah, it is no fun at all, and really takes it’s time...

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yajeed said:

595 could I ask if you had any other symptoms?

I seem to have similar to you, with a few other odd ones:

- headache
- occasional dry cough
- tiredness
- snotty noise (with blood as you described)
- temperature (38.5 so nothing major)
- occasional burning in chest/throat

And odd things - tinnitus/ringing in my ears for a couple of days, odd taste/smells.

No, that about covers it I think. The temperature and lack of energy does strange things to your thinking and I was getting confused with stuff particularly overnight.

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anonymous said:

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Lol, not Boris, more like a Red Robbie character who has been used to being at the centre of attention.

Shouting for ages, then wanting a cup of tea, even though he’d not touched the last two they’d made, or wanting to know the time, or could he talk to his wife. She must be loving the peace!!

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juice said:

Nope sadly, 45 parts on order from Germany. Not really bothered with everything going on. I have Sept as a date in mind, anything before that is a bonus...

That’s a shame but as you say it doesn’t matter much right now.

We were due to do our Euro road trip in Early June but that won’t happen either. No worries. The Alps ain’t going anywhere

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yajeed said:

Best of luck with your recovery, I’m hopeful I’ll avoid hospital, but in the absence of a test it sounds like if yours comes back positive then I probably am too.

Good luck with your recovery as well. Keep the fluids going and try to breathe deeply

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Just got home which is a good feeling

Within 2 minutes of arriving, ambulance Arrived for my next door neighbour- he’s been bad for a week or so. Jeez