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My lungs Part 5

999 replies

Spacecadetagain · 01/04/2020 22:56

New thread for us

OP posts:
KinderWild · 02/04/2020 16:58

@Sulusu I know that rib pain feeling, not nice at all. Glad you are not feeling to bad. I had a cracking headache my first week with this.
Do make sure you rest x

ofwarren · 02/04/2020 17:07

My zinc lozenges finally came.
I tried one and nearly had a panic attack as it made my throat tingle.
Since then though, the burning in my back seems to have gone.
I've a sneaky suspicion it's because of the peppermint oil in it, rather than the zinc though.

MrsLeclerc · 02/04/2020 17:07

@Sulusu I have ME too and the GP thinks I more than likely have CV. I had a cold/flu a month ago and was knocked for six. I had a few days where I felt back to my version of normal. Then I started having the chest pain, burning symptoms.

I have no idea whether the cold/flu was actually the start or if I caught CV when I was just getting over it.

I’m struggling a little as I take Ibuprofen normally for my swollen gland and various muscle pain. I’m desperate not to take it as I don’t want to make the CV worse.

I’ve just finished my isolation and am back downstairs after a rough night. I feel very tired in both body and mind but I know it’s manageable.

It’s very hard to tell what are my ME symptoms and the CV ones as a lot overlap.

KinderWild · 02/04/2020 17:11

@ofwarren I don't know about metronidazole, sorry.

re prescribing of antibiotics, I got the sense I was prescribed because U'd had symptoms for 'so long' and the docs were worried it was a secondary infection. My chest felt rattly for the few days before I spoke to them. It is hard when you can't have someone listen to your chest to know what is going on.

The pins and needles have returned today, crawling up the left side of my face....

ofwarren · 02/04/2020 17:13

I had the pins in needles a lot, but only in my limbs. That can't be a nice symptom. I hope it subsides soon.

Standrewsschool · 02/04/2020 17:15

I was given antibiotics ‘in case there was a bacterial element’ to my illness. At the time, I had an awful hacking cough which made my whole body shake and heave and retch. After a bad bout of coughing, I was wiped out. Took the last antibiotic this morning. Cough is practically gone now. Hope it doesn’t return now I’ve finished the antibiotics!

Sulusu · 02/04/2020 17:16

MrsLeclerc I have stopped taking my anti-inflammatory too, not only because of the advice regarding covid, but also I'm running really low on them. As you say the symptoms of ME and this do seem to overlap, honestly it's really nice to chat to others that understand this! My DH is wonderful but really doesn't understand as well as someone else with ME and Fibromyalgia does.

Gogoberry · 02/04/2020 17:21

Does anyone feel breathless despite having good o2 sats on Oximeter? What does that mean/ what is causing it?

ofwarren · 02/04/2020 17:22

@Gogoberry
I'd love to know the answer to that because that's my most troubling symptom.

Gogoberry · 02/04/2020 17:25

ofwarren at first I thought it was just panic but I really don’t think it is anymore and the sensation is getting worse not better.

Crayfishforyou · 02/04/2020 17:27

Day 6.
After our rough night and feeling wretched this morning I think I've turned a corner.
DH feels loads better after 16 hours of sleep, he has a slight cough but the dizziness has gone.
My chest pain has diminished quite a bit. I don't have the 'lungs full of glass shards' feeling any more. It feels burning, as though I swallowed something too hot and I am getting some shoulder pain.
I haven't had any sweating or freezing cold episodes. My heart hasn't raced in a scary way.
DH pointed out yesterday I had three jumpers on, the log burner going and the central heating at 24 degrees. I've even had the window open as I fancied some fresh air, and just kept the one jumper on.
I really hope I haven't jinxed myself typing this and I don't fall back into a black hole tomorrow.
On the other hand I can't let myself believe I've got off relatively lightly.

TheDrsWife46 · 02/04/2020 17:28

@FatimaLovesBread I have had chest pain that has been like the pleuritic pain I had when I had a pulmonary embolism.

I called the GP surgery again. DH Is furious at me for taking up their time but hearing about others having precautionary antibiotics or covid response, I rang again. It’s clear they think I just have health anxiety now rather than feeling actually ill. As talking to me about using online CBT websites etc.

I said where are is all anecdotal evidence from the people stuck managing at home? That surely they are being faced with call after call like this of people managing. The media just has dead people or those who shockingly tested positive. What are they hearing from the real people at home. GP said that most people seemed to be taking 2 weeks to improve and that yes the fear and isolation of those people was driving their calls up.
Antibiotics she refused as they wont work for covid and may just give me side effects that fuel the anxiety.

If dd wasnt complaining of symptoms i’d be attempting sleep and half a valium but I cant risk sleeping through her needing me.

Im on day 11 and i just want to feel well. I feel abandoned, helpless, frightened and so so so poorly. I doubt i’ll ever mentally recover from this. Its broken me. I dont have anxiety or depression in my normal life but this has left me broken.

findingschools4myboys · 02/04/2020 17:33

@ofwarren
Yes I am sure they have different protocols based on where they work. When I asked my doc if he thinks I should take them just in case he said it’s best to try and keep the good bacteria in my stomach if I don’t need antibx. But obv there will be people who will need them so this is not medical advice for anyone. Just sharing my experience.
@Gogoberry
Yes me!
I have been breathless again for 3 days but my oxygen readings are always 97-99% and pulse is normal (sometimes high, but think that’s anxiety)
I think we can take reassurance in that our oxygen levels are normal. They would not be if our breathlessness was seriously impacting our ability to get enough air.

ofwarren · 02/04/2020 17:38

@Crayfishforyou
I'm on day 10 and started to improve at day 7 so it is possible.
I'm not fully well but haven't got any worse.
I'm tired and weak, have the burning feeling and the odd bout of breathlessness but other than that I'm ok.

Gogoberry · 02/04/2020 17:38

ofwarren I am sorry to hear you are struggling so much. Flowers This is hard mentally as much as it is physically. Please do your best to look after yourself.

Have you or findingschools found anything that helps with the breathlessness? I ask really struggling with it at the moment.

onlinelinda · 02/04/2020 17:40

@Findingschoolsformyboys
Four boys under 20 and 2 COVID parents. 😳

onlinelinda · 02/04/2020 17:41

@ofwarren I think day 10 ish can be tricky. I hope you'll be on the up soon.

tangledyarn · 02/04/2020 17:42

@thedrswife46 Flowers

TheWooisStrong · 02/04/2020 17:42

Urgh, this is the virus that just keeps giving. I've got an uncontrollable tickly cough. Mostly well in myself (finally) other than the normal afternoon dip, but this cough is doing my head in.
DH has it too, his seems a lot worse/productive. DD has had a cough for over 3 weeks now.

Otherwise I still have a few weird aches and a bit of head fuzziness, but every day is better than the one before.

Tempted to have a hot toddy later having been off alcohol since the first symptoms. Might help me sleep at least!

findingschools4myboys · 02/04/2020 17:44

@Gogoberry
At my worst I found breathing air from the window helped me the most. Cold “fresh” air made it a bit easier. Apart from that only resting in bed. But even in bed I have to catch my breath - not constantly tough.

@onlinelinda
Busy times!

FatimaLovesBread · 02/04/2020 17:46

Thanks @TheDrsWife46 and @hollieberrie for responding
I've just finished a 7 day course of antibiotics too. I'm currently on day 25 (I think, all days are merging). I'll come back after tea with more info, although it's a little like child birth, now I'm over the worst I've forgotten just how I'll i was until i look back at the messages to my friends Wink

FatimaLovesBread · 02/04/2020 17:47

Sorry that should have been @holl

FatimaLovesBread · 02/04/2020 17:47

@hollytom it seems this virus has completely destroyed my ability to type 😂

Gogoberry · 02/04/2020 17:52

This video might be useful for anyone without a finger stats probe who is struggling with shortness of breath.

www.pcrs-uk.org/resource/triaging-patients-phone-roth-test

Runnerduck34 · 02/04/2020 18:03

Fed up with this blasted virus whether its covid19 or not.
Anyone recovered and can say how long it took? Be good to have some positive stories, please post when you're better.
2 weeks since cough started, didnt feel ill at all at first , been a week laid up mainly in bed feeling chest heaviness breathless dizzy headaches etc had an hour yesterday where i felt almost normal and went out in garden and thought I might be better but started to feel bad again and had to retreat back to bed, luckily atm i havent had it anywhere near as bad as a lot of pp, fluctuate between being worried its going to get worse ( stopped listening to the news!) and being peed off by it all