I'm sick and I did everything I could to limit exposure

[Boxerfan]

But I probably got it from somebody going to work sick because Merica F yeah.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213047894


I'm not bad and I hope it's something else. But how the hell would I know. I'm high risk and if this gets worse I have a good Dr. & Medicare.

Wish me luck.

[sarge43]

1. Good thoughts and vibes, Boxerfan

Be well

[samnsara]

2. are you quarentined in a small place? Do you need anything? Need a care package with tp?

..stay well. I will be 70 in August. Im in very good health but i just dont go anywhere anyway. I live 15 miles from town so we keep stocked up but dang the tp shortage caught me by surprise.

[Boxerfan]

5. I'm in a room with a view

Of 2 bird feeders and I wore a mask this AM while my wife got ready for work. But that is way late probably.

And then there is that-my Wife and 2 daughters work retail. I did no hugs just wave the last week 1/2 it is weird.

We have supplies.

I just wonder if I should notify my Dr ahead of time. On Fox Azar was lying saying there are test kits galore anyone can be tested. I wish....

[GemDigger]

21. Yes, If you think you may have it please call the doc or hospital to let them prepare themselves

before you get there. Take your temp often.

Let's hope it is just the spring flu.

[Clash City Rocker]

3. I've heard that people are the most contagious before they have any symptoms

So, if it’s any consolation, if someone got you sick, they may not have realized that they were sick.

I hope it’s just a cold. Good luck.

[abqtommy]

4. First figure out what you've got. For instance, did you get your seasonal flu vaccine? If so

then it's probably not that or it's a mild form of it. We know that this COVID-19 is survivable so concentrate on the surviving part... A good doctor can be a big help in figuring things out...

[Mike 03]

7. Good advice.

[Boxerfan]

8. I did get the Flu shot-thanks for reminding me.

I have the aches & chills thing-kinda spacey too. I'm on the fence on calling the Dr. I don't want to go anywhere & I'm not sure they can do a damn thing. I don't have a confirmed covid contact & that is required because Merica F yeah.

[ooky]

12. If I had aches and chills I wouldn't hesitate to call the doctor.

You haven't got anything to lose by calling the doctor. Especially if you start running a fever with those chills.

[wnylib]

18. Agree. Put the doctor on notice

that you are ill so he can decide in advance what to do if you get symptoms requiring medical care. Hooe you don't need it, but as a precaution, let the doc be prepared.

Be well soon

[KY_EnviroGuy]

20. Every advisory I've read says call your doctor to consult if you even have suspicions.....

but hold off on going to ER until you have consulted a doctor. I think that's to minimize spread rates but as you said, how the hell can you get a bottom line?

I think we're well into the community spread mode now.

Best wishes and please keep us posted.....

[uppityperson]

42. Only go to ER if it's an emergency to avoid overwhelming them. Call your provider

for advice before going anywhere to get checked if it's not an emergency because there may one place set up that they are sending everyone y o.

[Act_of_Reparation]

27. Call. The. Doctor.

Tell them what's going on. They will tell you if it is worth your time to come into the office. That is part of their job.

[Maggiemayhem]

37. Fever and a dry cough are signs of COVID

Hope you are okay.

[bdamomma]

73. Boxerfan

please contact your Dr. and we are here for support.

[lapfog_1]

79. sore throat 102 fever ache all over fever and chills

and after 5 days you might feel better, then wham, breathing issues and severe fever and aches... this would be the intermediate case... lasts a month.

[Blecht]

6. Good luck

We're all in this together.

[Qutzupalotl]

9. Take your temperature.

I was worried I had COVID-19, but my temperature was low, so it’s just a cold.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

30. Ok..this is what I have been curious about. They knew

that your temp had to be, what 104? To have the COVIS-19? How did they know that so Quickly? Everyone who contracted had a 104 temp? Same with incubation period of two weeks.

My point is did they have enough of a sample with accumulated data to say these things as gospel? Unless you knew the exact point of a victim encountered an infected person and counted days and all we're two weeks or less?

[stillcool]

32. it's 100.4...

https://www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-boston

[Laura PourMeADrink]

47. That is interesting...I have looked at a half dozen sites. 100.4 is what constitutes "a fever"

But haven’t seen what the temp point is for suspecting COVID19. Yet have read that people are saying their fever wasn’t high enough to get tested. Did read 104, in general, is not life threatening 106-108 is super serious.

[emmaverybo]

50. I don't know where I read it, but 101 and above I think was the concern point.

[stillcool]

61. yeah...I did the same..

but the 101.4 number is stated twice. First that it is a fever, and further down says if it's 100.4 to call the emergency room. I thought it made sense that the 2 numbers could be confused. But then there's stories of people not being able to test, because their fever wasn't high enough. The parameters are ridiculous, so who knows? I wonder about different facilities treating it differently also. But, I know I have never had a 104 fever.

[MuseRider]

55. I am pretty sure that is the bottom

number given for considering a fever. Call, it will not hurt and if you get really sick really fast you will already be started with your doc.

[stillcool]

59. it says the 100.4 number is a fever...

and then down further, it says if you have a temperature of 100.4 or higher call the emergency room I have read that 104 number elsewhere, but then it made sense that 100.4, and 104 could easily be confused.

[MuseRider]

60. If you have 104 temp

you likely will need someone else to call for you. That is a terrible fever. 105 and we put you in an ice bath in the ICU.

100.4 is worth considering calling the doc.

[BusyBeingBest]

33. Yeah, I have what I think is a cold, a little cough and head congestion--

but no fever, appetite is fine, no GI symptoms, so not too worried at this time.

[phylny]

81. Same here

and it’s resolving. I wonder how I got it, though, since I’ve been washing my hands and trying to avoid touching my face?

[Mike 03]

10. Get well soon.

You'll be our thoughts.

These cases of people falling ill who've done everything they can to limit exposure will be interesting to figure out.

I still wonder about the possibility of it coming through shipped items and raw fruits and vegetables. It's frustrating how little we know (or are being told) about transmission.

Like Blecht wrote, We're all in this together.

[Tipperary]

11. Keep us posted.

Hope you feel better soon.

[Leghorn21]

13. "It's not bad" - okay, let's keep it that way, Boxerfan!

Rest...liquids...more rest...SO glad you have a good doctor!!

Yes, and please keep us posted, we are thinking of you

[MLAA]

14. Do you have a fever and or a cough?

Thinking of you 🙂

[AlexSFCA]

15. fever and dry cough seem to be universal to covid

it seems to reside in lower respiratory tract compared to flu or common cold.

[LiberalArkie]

16. Check your temp. I feel like I have the flu, coughing, sneezing. Had all my shots. Live in the

country. No people. Has to be pollen. That is confusing a lot of people. Doc told me that if I am sick, I will get a fever. Temo right now is 97.5.

[Dem2]

17. I'm not sick, but I'm taking day off

Yesterday daughter found out her school was shut down due to a likely case in a student (mom is positive, kid has the symptoms.) Daughter was with gmom (85 w/asthma) yesterday. Daughter has sniffles. Am I wrong to be paranoid?

[Boomer]

53. Depends on how vulnerable you are

Are you over 50? Over 60?

Do you have underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or cancer?

If you're under 40 and otherwise fairly healthy, chances are that you will only have fairly mild symptoms even if you do have coronavirus. The biggest risk will be for people that you might unwittingly infect who are in those risk groups above.

[Dem2]

54. Not for my health, or my daughters...

For my 85 year old mother who has asthma! I just lost my dad 2 weeks ago, this is a nightmare scenario for my family.

[PennyK]

19. Sore throat here --seeing my doc today

That's my only symptom, but I've had it for a week.
Seeing your doctor can help rule things out...never a bad idea.

[BComplex]

83. Me, too PennyK. Seeing my doc later today.

My doctor's office asked me to wait in the car, and they'll give me a mask and call me in when it's my turn. They asked that I don't touch the door. They'll hold it open for me.

My doctor's office rocks! The whole office are good democrats.

[OhNo-Really]

22. Good luck! 🍀

✨🙏✨

[keithbvadu2]

23. Try going to a Trump rally. That's supposed to give some level of protection.

Try going to a Trump rally. That's supposed to give some level of protection.

(Sarcasm thingie goes here)

[Farmer-Rick]

24. I am so sorry for you.

I was sick a few weeks ago but it turned out to be just the regular flu because I didn't get any lung issues. At least that is what I and the Doctor think cause they never tested me.

Even the regular flu is bad enough.

OK, just saw a video...I think it was a right wing site...that had this deathly ill looking man in his mid 60s saying he recovered from the coronavirus with hardly any symptoms and he felt fine now. But man he looked awful...maybe it was just bad lighting. But he said he hardly noticed anything. Hope that was true.

[Cousin Dupree]

25. Wishing you the best. Hope it's a case of mild flu

[Mickju]

26. Best of luck to you.

I’m also high risk, 76 with heart failure, so I can certainly sympathize.

[dewsgirl]

28. Do you have new muscle pains or eye burning?

I really hope you are o.k. I notice every cough, sniffle and sneeze right now...I'm usually very reserved in public, if someone in a situation like that coughed on me right now, I can't guarantee how I might react.

[Mme. Defarge]

29. You

and all of the sick and suffering in our world are, literally, in my daily prayers. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[sprinkleeninow]

77. ☦ As you and all of us are in mine. 💜

[LisaM]

31. I am not totally following, sorry.

You have all these risk factors yet it was essential that you had to go to Kohl's to do an Amazon return? What was this essential item that you had to buy and return, and why did it have to be through Kohl's?

[stillcool]

34. no 'good luck'?

"hope you feel better"? I went to the store yesterday, would you like to admonish me? I'm feeling just fine, so it probably wouldn't be the same.

[LisaM]

35. Well,.of course.

But I'm still curious. This is a public health situation and you seem to have more than one risk factor, so I think it's reasonable to wonder what was so important to return that you had to expose yourself and potentially others during a pandemic.

[KatyMan]

36. some returns have a time limit I believe

and Kohl's accepts Amazon returns at their service desk, so if you don't have one of those postal places nearby Kohl's might be the nearest place.
Just a guess tho.

[LisaM]

38. Although I boycott Amazon, I do know that.

I just don't know why someone with risk factors who is aware of the dangers of exposure can't find another option.

I totally get that people need to get out and have essential things they need to get done. An Amazon return doesn't seem top of the list to me. That's the point I don't seem able to get across.

[Boxerfan]

40. I was trying to recover lost data. I was important to me.

I bought a hard drive to USB adapter & being low income I needed the credit to purchase a better one.
It was early, I had tissue & sanitizer at the ready.
I didn't expect to get coughed on open mouth as I put the box on the counter.

I have my kids photo's etc... on that drive.

[oldsoftie]

43. I also boycott Amazon. My friends think its silly. But then they bitch about empty bldgs.

[KatyMan]

52. Got it! thx n/t

[bluestarone]

39. Best of luck to you

[lillypaddle]

41. Scary stuff

I'm 72 and have both heart and lung disease. I believe if I contract covid19 I am definitely a goner. I've pretty much been staying in. Kroger opens at 5:00 a.m. so I will do my shopping then when the store is almost deserted. Amazon is good for having other stuff delivered.

Take care, Boxerfan, hopefully it is just a cold or spring allergies.

[WheelWalker]

44. Strength and honor.

[oldsoftie]

45. Get tested!

[Crunchy Frog]

46. Good luck with that.

[uponit7771]

57. For CV19 only if the person reports they're half dead with a 200f and 223423 days of exposure to the

... virus.

The CDC is keeping people from getting tested with prohibitive requirements, this is on purpose

[oldsoftie]

63. But at the end of last week the CDC is now saying local/state health depts can test people.

So cant our friend be tested by his local health dept since he is displaying some of the symptoms?

UW Hospital in Seattle is now doing drive-thru testing for employees. THAT needs to be expanded elsewhere

[Boxerfan]

48. I called the Dr's office & gave my symptoms.

I am running a mild fever . But I am actually feeling a tad better. They said a Nurse will call back I doubt they will test. I'm self quarantined for now.

Thanks for the replies & concern.
If I have a mild run of it that may be the best case scenario-IF I get immunity-and there is no guarantee from what I've read.
Tired of being afraid already.
I'm 62 with heart & lung pre existing issues. But as of now there is no change in my lungs but my bowels are acting up.
I've been using a stationary bike to improve my lung capacity & it has helped a lot so I hope that keeps me above water there.

[emmaverybo]

51. Wishing you wellness! And peace of mind as nurse will probably tell you what to watch for.

[Hortensis]

76. Sounds good. Btw, is COVID identified in your community yet?

[Karadeniz]

49. LUCKLUCKLUCKLUCK!❤❤❤ If you don't have a cup of hot tea in your hand...well!

Drink waterwaterwater! ❤❤❤

[RealityChik]

56. Best wishes and blessings...

from just west of the epicenter, in Belfair Washington. Be well. Take care. Know that here at DU, we are pullin' for ya.

[Warpy]

58. 103 fever, dry cough, tight chest

are the hallmark symptoms. I hope you don't have it but the flu is certainly bad enough and it's out there, also.

I keep thinking this thing is diabolical enough that most transmission occurs before people feel ill.

Reducing our chances is the best we can do. It's a virus, all it wants to do is replicate.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

62. Hope you get better soon

[Boxerfan]

64. Watching Rachel now...Feel pretty much the same.

The Dr's said as long as my lungs are clear they are not concerned. And no testing for now. Even if I ticked all the symptom boxes I would have to have had contact with a confirmed case or overseas travel.

Lots of bed rest & fluids. And hot baths that is what I crave.

G'nite

[Quixote1818]

65. Are you under a lot of stress lately? Lack of sleep?

Viruses can stay dormant then activate when your body is weak. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/278890

[SergeStorms]

66. Oh Jeez......

best of luck to you, Boxerfan. Please stay in touch and let us know how things are working out. There's no doubt at least a few DUers will contract the virus. Many of us are older and have compromised immune systems. I sincerely hope we don't lose anyone. We need every single vote to send that piece of crap in the White House packing.

Best of luck, Boxerfan! We're all in this together.

[lambchopp59]

67. There's some possibly good news today Boxerfan:

There's been a case purported to be cured in Spain, and apparently there's been some research regarding treatments with Kaletra happening in China for some time. This linked article seems to hail this as a cure, which seems premature, but hey, if things do get worse for you, maybe an option?
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/03/hiv-medication-just-used-cure-coronavirus/

[Demonaut]

68. zinc, chicken soup, rest

[calimary]

69. Big hugs, Boxerfan!

I can send ‘em all day long! Ain’t the internet wonderful?

I’d say take it as easy as possible on yourself. Drink lots of fluids! I like hot tea, but broths and soups and water and more water.

Big hugs across the miles, my friend.

[Goodheart]

70. Did you breathe? Yes? Don't lie to us and tell us "I did everything I could".

You might have made the ultimate sacrifice, instead.

Just kidding. Hope you get well soon.

[leighbythesea2]

71. Keep us posted please

Oh no! My thoughts are with you. Praying its something else.

[VOX]

72. Hang tough, Boxerfan. We're here and we care.

I’m high-risk, too, age 71 w/immune issues, but have avoided illness so far this season. When I get a cold or flu, it always heads straight for the lungs, so I always have some concerns.

Keep us posted. Take it easy, try not to stress; just focus on getting well.

[denvine]

74. Best of luck and hopefully you get well real soon!

[BlueMTexpat]

75. May you heal quickly!

[Cha]

78. The best of luck to you, Boxerfan.

Just learned that Zinc lozenges are beneficial for the virus. Please research.

[McCamy Taylor]

80. Don't test, don't tell is such a great success

[Boxerfan]

82. Feeling more alive but still sick Tue AM

The 'fog" is much thinner and my bones don't ache near as bad. I hope this is a mild flu & getting better.

After reading this however....
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213067123

Summary guy gets sick-it is mild for a while and get progressively worse-his cat gets it & dies(!)-and 40 days later he's finally well.40 days....And I have animals galore. Especially a rescue Chiwi that is inseparable from me.
Anyhow hoping for the best.

Just to clarify my initial "I did everything I could" I started self isolating 4 days before the CDC suggestion. No kisses or hugs in the family A stool by the door with hand sanitizer and fresh towel for anyone coming in the house. Started taking Elderberry along with my meds.

In 2 weeks I only went out twice. We needed to stock up & went to Walmart with my wife. Kept a fair distance & used sanitizer on the self check screen etc..

The 2nd trip I posted above.

Anyhow I'm able to type all this so definitely better but need more rest. And I hope this is a mild flu but as we don't test how the hell do I know?
Merica!

[cwydro]

84. How is it going?

Are you recovering?

[Boxerfan]

85. Very much better thank you.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213079392

[cwydro]

86. Good. Your thread stayed on my mind.

Keep getting better and keep us posted.

This whole thing is crazy.