Ambulance just left and they think I have it

[MayDayHelp]

Woke up with a cough this morning and my chest was really tight, and felt like someone was sitting on it. Been the same all day, coughing every 10 mins or so and feeling quite out of breath.

I called 111 tonight after doing the online thing which told me to call an ambulance. That seemed a bit overkill as I’m really not that bad, up and about and doing what I normally do, just a bit coughy and out of breath. They insisted they should send an ambulance.

Lovely ambulance man came and was here about an hour doing obs. My temperature is slightly up and my blood pressure was very high. He heard me cough a few times and said in his opinion it sounds like I have it, he’s seen enough cases to know what it looks/sounds like.

So I guess that’s as close to a diagnosis as I’ll get 🤷‍♀️. Unless I take a drastic turn for the worse. Feeling strangely calm about it all. Although he said I need to self isolate for 14 days which is going to be difficult on my own with 2 kids.

What was your blood pressure at?

I think it was 152 over 94...it was definitely 152 but I’m not 💯 sure I remembered the 94 bit correctly. Having a bit of a panic about that this morning, I’m going to phone the doctors in the morning and see what they say. I know high blood pressure is one of the things which has been a factor in the people who have died of the virus, but I’m not sure what the doctors can do as they’re definitely not going to want me anywhere near the surgery.

Feeling a bit groggy and I’m definitely not right but overall not too bad at the moment.

Thank you so so much cuparfull

I could not sleep and still can't seem to remember when I may have got this. I was sweating all night but seem ok now and I did not resort to pain killers.

I have been in ICU resus previously and my body did pull through that time so I am trying to trust that my body will pull through.

I am trying to think of positives

1.The last time I had an alcoholic drink was one drink on Christmas Day. Hope that counts for something.. when I am well I am going to have a glass of champagne..

1. Apart from eating too many cakes I have been really trying to look after my health

3.I am asking my kids to slide through some artwork through my door and that cheers me up.

4.Using the iPhone app oxymeter has assured me.It does not read below 90 but I take it that below 90 is an issue. 95 is my lowest reading. Most of the readings are excellent.

5 My pulse rate is very high but I imagine that is because I am fighting the virus. My manageable fever means I am fighting this fucker.

1. Because I was up all night I could hear people walking down the street after drinking .. I managed to let it go.

1. Good news is so far my husband and kids are not displaying any symptoms. They sound happy and well. The kids are so happy to get time with dad.

1. I can go out of my room when they are in bed or if I can scoot past to the tiny but oh so lucky to have garden.

1. My husband is the only person apart from 1 other in the building where he works / he drives there and when this is all over and I am well he will be able to go back.

1. Because I have been so careful and not gone out I don't think I could have infected anyone. I mean it is waiting game re the kids and the husband but no member of joe public has been infected by me and I am proud of that!

10. I really did work hard on the house creating a clean and nice environment and when I cleaned I gloves and masked up so fingers crossed..

On the not so good front I have 2 other close friends / neighbours and we agreed to be a support group if one of us got it .. but both have messaged to say they are taking time away from their phones for their own mental health .. and one made a pop at me for being a sahm saying how lucky I am not to have to work and look after the kids .. it made me quite upset as one of the reasons I became a sahm was because my health was quite shit and secondly my husband typically works extremely long hours.. he has too as has a business but she tends to make out my life to be a bed of roses ...

Oh and to clarify I am not upset that they are taking time away and don't want to be in the support group - I totally get that .. more that I was defined as a sahm and had a pop at.. anyway it made me cry..

But hey another positive that I could write such a long post is a positive I could never have done that 2 days ago..

I'd be inclined to send them a message letting them know how awful their comment has made you feel. People need to be kind. I'm glad you are feeling a little better.
I hope none of the rest of your family get it or get it extremely mildly.

Thanks mollybutton the one who made the pop at me is also in a community what's app group and she is sending passive aggressive messages in that .. a bit like "anyone else wondering how all these mums can homeschool and do exercise which being proud of their clean house ..while actually doing paid work.."
She is also going on about other non CV topics going on why are people not noticing this or that and she is also going on about the 5 g network..

So I have left it.. she may not be coping well / she did always have a lot of paid support which I don't blame her for .. she got special meal deliveries .. cleaner every week and lots of classes for her kids so they were always outbdoing something and none of that I judge her for why would I?

I am going to leave it .. I have silenced the groups so don't need to read anymore messages they can build up now..

I have one friend who I will confide in once I am in a better state..

But my husband and kids well they couldn't have been nicer .. nutritious food from dh .. lovely pictures and to hear them laughing occupying themselves, dh is trying to make it work and he is working on his laptop while the kids are using their imagination.. is actually ok.
Have kept away from them all and yes so far they seem really well.

Again so positive that I can write this message. I am feeling positive I am feeling that I can fight this virus.

Great, you can coordinate your team of volunteers to help you! Hope you get well soon OP.

@MayDayHelp that’s really not that high, especially if you’re anxious or ill. Don’t worry

@SugarSugarShimmy phew that’s good to know, he said it was ‘very high’ so I’ve been panicking a bit! He said to call the doctors about it this week so I’ll do that and see what they say.

I'm so glad you are recovering a bit now, OP!
One of the things I'm finding odd about having it is that despite feeling so very very weary, I just can't seem to sleep very much. Awake until 4 or 5 in the morning, and not sleeping during the day. I'm in bed a lot, sitting up but even so, I'd expect to be able to sleep?

@pokemontrainer I hope you are feeling OK. I haven't read the full thread but I just read that your pulse is fast. I am not a medic but I had pneumonia in the past (bacterial which cleared up very nicely with antibiotics) and I had a fast pulse at the time of diagnosis which led to me being admitted to hospital for a day or two. I would urge you to seek advice from 111 if you still have a fast pulse just in case. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I’m the same sleep-wise. Slept all day on and off yesterday and then was awake until about 4.30am, thought I’d get a good long kip but woke up again at 8.30am.

Feel a bit wiped out and my heart feels like it’s beating really fast, but otherwise not too bad. Still got a slight cough but my chest feels good at the moment.

MayDayHelp
Were the paramedics in full hazmat suits?
TIA

Were they bollocks! I was horrified on their behalf. The female stayed inside the ambulance (I guess they try to limit who needs to go into each house), and only the man came in. He was wearing just normal dark green clothes, with a basic rectangular cloth mask over his mouth, a plastic visor thing and one of those flimsy disposable plastic aprons. And I’m lying on the sofa in close proximity, coughing away :(

mydogdoesntlisten thank you - my pulse was 175 yesterday .. today it is between 80 to 90.

I am actually feeling very good.

I think it is early days but I don't have a fever anymore. Maybe I will get it tonight.

I still can taste and smell.

I felt more like my old self.

I am still in my room.

I did venture out and do some sorting and cleaning and then thought I have to leave it and get back and relax.

I am still a bit scared.

This and the Lung thread have really helped.

The friend who was being passive aggressive apologised and said the whole lock in got to her - I am fine with that.

I am ok and I am feeling so very grateful for feeling ok. I am a bit scared and don't want to change my routine of care so am a bit obsessive about my routine and observations.
I am staying away from the media and updates too.

Take care everyone through this shitty time and thank goodness for Mumsnet.

I am so glad you are not too bad maydayhelp

Shocking about lack of ppe