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When to worry?

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yellowflowers82 · 02/01/2021 16:14

I've tested positive for Covid and I'm on my 7th day of symptoms. The past 4 days I have been unbearably breathless whenever I do anything - rolling over in bed, going to the loo, getting changed. I can't speak in sentences without taking a break to catch my breath. I'm utterly fed up now and terrified I'm not going to get better by myself.
Each activity I do makes me cough afterwards, my heart races too.
When do I need to worry? When do I call 111? I'm scared of going to hospital.

OP posts:
Bmidreams · 02/01/2021 16:16

Can you order an Oximeter off Amazon?

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yellowflowers82 · 02/01/2021 16:17

I'm waiting for one to arrive! Hopefully today some time although I'm about to give up on that considering the time...

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Satsunday · 02/01/2021 16:19

I think ring 111 now. You need advice and they won't tell you to go to hospital if you don't need to. Hope you are ok and feel better soon.

QueenStromba · 02/01/2021 16:20

I think you're at the hospital stage now.

Sparklymouth · 02/01/2021 16:20

I think you ring 111 now. As in you ring when you are worried, and they know the questions to ask to see if you need help.

slidingdrawers · 02/01/2021 16:21

I think the time has come to call 111 to be honest. It would be sensible to have your vitals assessed.

Bmidreams · 02/01/2021 16:24

Yes I'd ring 111 and when the oximeter arrives you can tell them the reading.

greyinganddecaying · 02/01/2021 16:25

If you're that breathless I think you need to be seen tbh.

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yellowflowers82 · 02/01/2021 16:27

Oh shit thank you everyone. I'm going to wait until my toddler is in bed just in case they send an ambulance. I haven't cuddled him for days and it's awful, Just awful.

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OverTheRainbow88 · 02/01/2021 16:28

I would call 111 and ask their advice.

I think oxygen lower than 94% requires treatment so good to get an oxi

Chaotic45 · 02/01/2021 16:34

Please call 111 for advice. Don't delay- that is what it's there for.

Lifeispassingby · 02/01/2021 16:36

Call 111, medics are reporting that many people don’t realise how sick they are because the body’s survival mode kicks in. Don’t wait for your toddler to be in bed, the vest thing to do is call them now

Satsunday · 02/01/2021 16:37

Let us know what they say @yellowflowers82. Will be thinking of you. They may just want you to get checked over as someone else said above xx

FOJN · 02/01/2021 16:37

I think you ought to forget the oximeter, you are struggling to speak complete sentences without taking a breath so now is the time to get some advice.

I think oxygen lower than 94% requires treatment so good to get an oxi

This is not accurate as its not that simple, please be careful about advice you give on line.

Lifeispassingby · 02/01/2021 16:37

The best not best 🤦‍♀️

Lifeispassingby · 02/01/2021 16:38

Best not vest- bloody autocorrect 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

OverTheRainbow88 · 02/01/2021 16:38

@FOJN

I said call 111.

And when to worry= One time to worry is when oxygen levels are low.

FOJN · 02/01/2021 16:45

OverTheRainbow88

I was concerned about the 94% figure you gave, not the rest of your advice.

Atalune · 02/01/2021 16:46

Is there someone with you, taking care of you/toddler?

I know you’re frightened but try not to be...you’ll be ok. You’re young and fit I expect.

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yellowflowers82 · 02/01/2021 16:52

Yes my husband is looking after our toddler. We've isolated from each other but he is bringing me drinks/food and making sure I'm ok.
I'm really scared to call 111. I think I will but I'm going to wait a couple of hours. I can't stand heating my baby cry for his mummy and then not being able to cuddle him.
I am only 38, fit and healthy. Have been very careful with masks and distancing etc so I've no idea where this is from. I just feel rotten.

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Bmidreams · 02/01/2021 16:55

Call them now, op. Sometimes it takes hours for a callback. At least you'll be in the system. I'm sure you'll be fine, it's just part of the illness.

Immrswhistledown · 02/01/2021 16:55

It took me about six weeks to recover and my lungs are still crackling. It’s very important that you do breathing exercises, trying to fill your lungs with long slow breaths. You won’t feel like doing this and it will be uncomfortable or painful but it’s really important to keep your lungs as active as possible.

I did go to hospital when I was advised by 111, as I felt very breathless and unwell. They wanted to send an ambulance but I said if get my husband to take me. All they did was measure my oxygen intake and told me it was fine. They said they could take me in, but gave me the option. I decided I was proper safer being at home.

Don’t be frightened to get further advice, I would definitely ring 111 and be guided by them.

Hope you recover soon 💐

ChablisandCrisps · 02/01/2021 16:58

I'm sorry you feel so crappy OP, and not being able to comfort your baby must be so hard Sad Please call 111 for advice, its better to be safe than sorry Flowers

DrCindyPops · 02/01/2021 16:58

I also think you should call 111 now, I hope you recover soon Thanks

Dawnlassie · 02/01/2021 16:59

Hope you start feeling better soon.

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