Congressman with COVID-19: 'As sick as I've ever been'

[Judi Lynn]

Rep. Ben McAdams, Utah: "This is not overblown, this is very serious."

By Caroline Kelly | CNN

A Democratic congressman with coronavirus is feeling sore, feverish and winded — even from eating and drinking — as he battles the disease that is spreading through the US and has infected thousands while killing more than 200 people.

“I am at home, feeling about as sick as I’ve ever been,” Utah Rep. Ben McAdams told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on Friday.

“It’s really labored breathing, I feel like I have a belt around my chest that’s really tight. When I cough, my muscles are so sore, so I just feel pain every time I cough, which is frequently,” he added. “I feel short of breath and I have a fever of about 102.”

McAdams said that he was also experiencing a loss of appetite — an issue when he needs fluids and is easily winded.

More:
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/03/20/congressman-with-covid-19-as-sick-as-ive-ever-been/

[James48]

1. Prayers for Congressman Adams

I think a lot of people- half the country- are going to be sick before summer ends.

Prayers for healing

[alittlelark]

2. Been there - done that with swine flu

it SUX

[riversedge]

5. I had a clhose friend with the swine. she was

in horrible shape for days. stay well

[Duppers]

7. Hong Kong flu in 1969

My mother drove 45 miles to take both hubs & myself back home with her. We were badly sick.

[Turin_C3PO]

10. Was swine flu the one in 2009?

That year, I caught the worse flu of my life, by far. 104 degree fever, aches, pains, coughing, labored breathing, even minor hallucinations. I was in bed for two weeks and had a lingering cough for a couple of months. I literally wanted to die.

[alittlelark]

12. my experiece was very similar, but lasted a month.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Sounds kind of like the old Hong Kong flu. It was awful.

[Leghorn21]

4. All best wishes, Rep

So sorry to hear this

[ancianita]

6. Thank you for posting this.

[Judi Lynn]

8. Thank you, and stay safe. ❤️️

[ancianita]

9. You, too.

[Uncle Joe]

11. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread Judi Lynn.