Don't ask me how I got it. I don't go any where but doctor's appointments. No fever...other symptoms are part of my normal being headaches, muscle aches, shortness of breath, tiredness. Came home from Physical Therapy Wed. so very very tired. My oxygen level was down. Went with DH to get tested on Thursday.
DH is negative.
Got the results today. I was so shook up. The nurse that called me is one of DH former co-workers. She gave me her private number.
Oh no, I'm so sorry. I also had a few dr appts over break and have another one coming up. All necessary and really can't be put off more. Sad to think that is putting ourselves at risk.
I join with everyone else in hoping you have a light case and that your husband remains negative. Could you have gotten it at therapy or a doctor's office? My veterinarian has been doing curbside service for months, but recently had to shut down indefinitely because of a Covid case at the practice. It is everywhere.
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that. You have been through so much this past year. Hopefully your symptoms will remain mild. You will be in the thoughts and prayers of so many here on PT.
I'm sorry you came down with it. I know it's frightening. Keep your spirit postive as much as possible. No news right now. Just love, comedy, happy shows and movies, good books, positive thoughts.
I heard something about when it's difficult to breathe, one should lay on their stomach if possible and side if not. Laying flat on one's back causes the lungs to work harder. Not sure about the truth of it, but something you could do that wouldn't hurt.
My goodness, I sure hope it doens't get serious! I was about to ask you how you think you got it, but it's scary when one doesn't know how OR they say, I only go to the grocery store (or something).
Just found out a friend couple of my cousin's tested positive too and the wife's a nurse. It seems she got it at work and then her husband caught if from her. She's too afraid to have her husband go to the hospital, so she's tending to them BOTH (husband and herself) as best she can at home.
It's everywhere. I look at the number of active cases in my area, but realize that number only indicates the number of people who actually went in to be tested-most likely due to having symptoms.
The actual number of people having the virus is probably much, much higher. There are others walking around, positive, but not experiencing symptoms, thus spreading the virus without knowing.
You couldn't pay me to go into a store now, especially a grocery store, where there is a constant flow of people from all over going in and out throughout the day. (I've got curbside as my safe way around that!)
Sending positive thoughts that you have a mild case and that your husband stays negative. This is scary stuff. How kind of the nurse to give you her private number. Stay safe and rest and I hope you feel better soon.
Oh no! I’m sorry that you’ve been careful and still got infected. May your symptoms remain mild and your breathing remain good. I hope DH remains negative. Sending prayers and healing thoughts.
I hoe you recover very quickly! I also had Covid and have suspicions about which fam member I got it from. Nobody really benefits from playing the blame game so I didnt go there.
My hope for you is that your Covid is a quick version like mine. Sending huge (((hugs))) your way.
As suggested to me:
-Take Zicam and vitamin D3 -Do these breathing exercises to keep your lungs clear
-Get an oximeter and monitor your oxygen level
-Sleep/rest on your stomach not your back
-take a baby aspirin to prevent blood clots
I hope your symptoms stay mild and that you have a speedy recovery.
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I'm sorry this happened and I hope you will be ok. It is scary that you could contact Covid when you barely leave home. I wonder if you got it from one of your doctor's offices. Maybe you should check with them.
I also am glad your husband is negative and continues to be.
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
If you haven't gone anywhere (truly haven't gone anywhere) but the doctor's office, haven't had any interaction with anyone other than your husband for 14 days prior to your symptoms, you probably picked it up at the doctor/PT office. If you have interacted with others in the 14 days prior to your symptoms, who knows where you picked it up.
Is it possible your DH had it but the test shows negative because he is over it? I'm not sure what type of test he got or if the tests to see if you have it register as positive after you have recovered.
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