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Timeline of covid

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Dinocan · 04/02/2021 19:17

Dh is on anywhere between day 7-10 of covid. I have it too but luckily mildly as dc to care for. I’m very worried about him, and was wondering if this sounded alarming or if I’m being over the top anxious (prone to health anxiety). His 1st symptom was sore throat followed by exhaustion, he’s barely left his bed since last Wednesday. We were shocked when we used the home oximeter to find that his oxygen was low. His readings tend to start at around 91, however he can get them up to normal levels with heavy breathing so our GP wasn’t concerned and said this was typical and I double checked with 111 (to be honest they made me feel like a time waster). He has some chest tightness and pain at the very top of the breath but he’s not really breathless. We are aware of silent hypoxia. He was feeling a smidge better this evening and his readings went up a little. He’s then started shivering uncontrollably and gone back to bed, and now has a slight fever. It’s only 38.1 but is it odd that he’s not had a fever the whole time and now develops one? Or is this something others have experienced? I’m beside myself with anxiety. Could it be a secondary infection? Obviously I will call the gp again tomorrow. Just wondering if anyone has been this poorly and made it through ok with out treatment.

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monkeypuzzeltree · 04/02/2021 19:24

Much the same pattern as I experienced. Even days where I thought I was feeling a bit better went back to what you described for a day or two. All in all 3-4 days of symptoms developing, 10 days of 92-95 oxi stats and feeling exhausted, amazing ability to sleep for hours, then 5 days of feeling better but shattered and 5 days of being back at my desk but tired and cloudy head. In the worst of it, whilst I felt breathless I could breath as long as I rested. Didn't have the energy to stand to wait for the kettle to boil though. I do hope he feels better soon and I hope that helps you not to worry too much. Worrying about the unknown ahead was scary I remember.

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Dinocan · 04/02/2021 19:51

Thanks so much for replying. It makes me feel better to know that others have come through it the same. I’ve never seen him so unwell. It’s so unlike any other virus, just weird. He’s fit and very low risk age group. I hope you’ve made a full recovery now.

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Lindy2 · 04/02/2021 21:49

I felt rough for the first week and then just as I started to feel better day 9, 10 and 11 hit and were absolutely grim. I have heard quite a lot that the second week is often worse than the first.

It's not uncommon to feel worse before getting better. Keep a close eye on him though and keep checking his oxygen levels. If you are worried at all call 111 or your GP.

I spoke to my GP and they were very helpful. I'm not sure 111 would have been despite track and trace saying to call them if you need to.

I hope he feels better soon.

CortisolandCaffeine · 04/02/2021 21:54

Same here - we had it, my husband got through the first few days with aches and headache and just as I was getting well he started to deteriorate. He nearly hit a fever of 40 which persisted for a week. He did get through it though.

monkeypuzzeltree · 04/02/2021 22:46

@Dinocan

We are all recovered. My husband was like you, he had more mild symptoms than me, he had a few days of being in bed but recovered more quickly. Thank Milly the DCs had nothing but a bit of lethargy and sore tummies. It's really hard and exhausting, you must be shattered too. I found I drank so much water. Try to make sure he does the same and if you feel worried, call for help. I'm sure that your gp will reassure you too.

monkeypuzzeltree · 04/02/2021 22:48

*im not sure who Milly is I meant goodness. But thanks be to Milly if she did help!

dublingirl66 · 04/02/2021 22:56

Poor things

Ughh we are just recovering

Don't be afraid to ring GP daily to check in and say look this is how he is ? What do I do?
I did and to be fair they were great

He may have a few more rough days and hopefully will pick up

Three weeks in now and this is my first good day

Wishing you all a speedy recover xxxxxxx

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Dinocan · 05/02/2021 20:13

Thanks for all the reply’s. His oxygen readings have been a fraction better today. He doesn’t feel any better though. I think it’s going to take him quite a while to get over this. It’s good to know others have experienced similar and are now on the mend.

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Dogatetheleftovers · 05/02/2021 21:46

I ended up being admitted to hospital twice and was then diagnosed with pneumonia as well as Covid. On the first admission, the consultant explained that they see patients who can deteriorate within the first 21 days of falling ill. I actually got worse in the second week and had extremely high temperatures which came and went. I think this was the pneumonia possibly as it only improved once I was admitted for a second time and prescribed antibiotics. I do hope your DH starts to feel better very soon, it’s a horrible virus.

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