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Looking for advice

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OldPodge · 06/03/2022 22:59

Sorry if this doesn’t make complete sense. I feel so I’ll. I’m awaiting a PCR which I had this morning. I’ve been unwell since Friday evening with temp of 38 - 39.5. Paracetamol does bring it down a bit. I have a slight cough and lower back pain, nausea and a horrible smell banging headache and can barely move from bed. I’m triple jabbed and had covid at Christmas time but feel so much more Ill now. Am 59. Plan on calling the GP in the morning. Am on my own.
Shall I call 111 now? They might just say see the gp eh? Drink plenty etc.

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TricksAnd · 06/03/2022 23:02

Have you got an oximeter? I'd call 111.

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OldPodge · 06/03/2022 23:04

Oximeter says 94

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TricksAnd · 06/03/2022 23:15

If you are unsure why don't you just call. It can still be serious and no one is going to be able to tell you on Mumsnet.

I hope you feel better soon.

JanglyBeads · 06/03/2022 23:15

Anything below that and you should definitely be seeking medical advice. I'd call 111 now before night "sets in" and you'll possibly feel more unsure about "bothering anyone". Hope you start feeling a bit better soon OP.

JanglyBeads · 06/03/2022 23:16

Presumably you don't have my LFTs, otherwise you'd have done one?

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OldPodge · 06/03/2022 23:20

Thanks have called 111. Just wanted to run it by someone as am in the house alone. I did do 2 LFTs Saturday but both were negative. Had the pCR as I gather you can get false negatives.

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goldensilver · 06/03/2022 23:21

Hope you feel better soon and you can get some help or reassurance from 111 x

TheUnquestionedAnswer · 06/03/2022 23:24

Someone in my family has had it really bad too, the covid team sent an oximeter and said if sats dropped below 94 she should ring them immediately. Call 111.

TheUnquestionedAnswer · 06/03/2022 23:25

Sorry x post. What did 111 say about your sats?

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OldPodge · 06/03/2022 23:36

They didn’t ask about sats. Says 95 now. Waiting for a call back within 6 hours. Will keep doing them and if they go lower will call again. Am repeating LFT.

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OldPodge · 06/03/2022 23:38

@goldensilver

Hope you feel better soon and you can get some help or reassurance from 111 x

Thanks. I’ve got some reassurance here. It’s scary feeling Ill when there’s no one around.

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CafeCremeMerci · 06/03/2022 23:47

@OldPodge

It is scary when you live alone. Have you sent messages telling friends how you feel and asking them to check up on you in the morning?

I find it comforting to know that they'll check in, in the morning & come around if they don't get a reply (they each have keys).

I had an accident last year (not at home) & spent a week in hospital having bits replaced ! I was very vulnerable when I came home & really not very well. It was scary being alone, but due to the nature of my injuries it would have been difficult to stay elsewhere & I wanted to be at home. So thanks to knowing people would check on me at certain times was a complete lifeline.

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OldPodge · 06/03/2022 23:50

So have just checked e mails and pcr is negative. Not covid then.

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CafeCremeMerci · 06/03/2022 23:51

Try not to panic about you oximeter reading, just see if you can 'breath it up' (if you can 'breath it up' it's ok. The nurses in hospital told me that anyway! Consciously breath in & out.

Plus put the meter on your middle finger of your dominant hand & breath deeply.

Let us know when you get this LFT result.

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OldPodge · 06/03/2022 23:53

@CafeCremeMerci
My friend did say to call actually. I will text her now. Now I know it’s not covid and have to isolate. Hopefully all your replaced bits healed well x

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CafeCremeMerci · 06/03/2022 23:53

@OldPodge

So have just checked e mails and pcr is negative. Not covid then.

I'd say 'Not tested positive yet' rather than 'not covid' it sometimes takes a while to get the positive.

Wait for the LFT result, then do you think you can sleep?

FantasticFebruary · 06/03/2022 23:58

[quote OldPodge]@CafeCremeMerci
My friend did say to call actually. I will text her now. Now I know it’s not covid and have to isolate. Hopefully all your replaced bits healed well x[/quote]
@OldPodge

Yes, definitely tell your friend your symptoms & the PCR result, but it's good to know she'll check on you in the morning. Let her know what you'd like her to do if you don't call or text by x time tomorrow.

Replaced bits are improving all the time, but I have to say, I can't recommend having your entire shoulder replaced!! Leg repairs weren't as major as the shoulder.thankfully!!

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OldPodge · 07/03/2022 00:01

LFT negative too.

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FantasticFebruary · 07/03/2022 00:06

Well, as they say 'other virus/illnesses are still available'

One if my friends (also in her 50's) has had a variety of illnesses this winter, more than any other year, but she's yet to test positive for covid.

Can you get some sleep now? Irrespective of what you've got, sleep is the best thing you can do for your body!

Once you've text your friend try to sleep xx

FantasticFebruary · 07/03/2022 07:17

@OldPodge

I hope you're still asleep! But let us know how you're feeling when you do wake up 💐

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OldPodge · 07/03/2022 07:33

Thanks so much to all for being ‘with me’ last night. Did sleep a bit and temperature is down this morning. Friend and daughter in law have texted this morning. DIL is coming round when she finishes work. 111 never called back but will call GP when they open this morning. Still feel utterly rotten but less scared. It’s made me think of how I can become more resilient being on my own and getting older.

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CafeCremeMerci · 07/03/2022 08:38

@OldPodge

I'm glad you got some sleep & your temperature is down a bit this morning!

You have a DIL, so hopefully/presumably at least one of your children living near by?

II think some resilience is a good thing, but you'll also need to build in help, emergency contacts etc

I have 2 friends with keys & anyone else has their numbers. My main contact came and waited with me until the ambulance arrived, her DH went to my house to pick up my hospital bag & bits I needed, plus check the house was ok & locked up (it was obvious this wasn't going to be a quick trip to A&E then back home! I had community care/rehabilitation team visiting each morning until I was able to care for myself & my neighbours were great too.

It's certainly made me look at other aspects of my day to day life (stairs into the house, within the house) and appreciate the things that I do have (bus on doorstep that goes to the hospital - follow up visits, as I couldn't drive for 4 months and Drs, chemist, supermarkets in easy walking distance.

It has made me feel 'old' & vulnerable though, not helped by ongoing issues such as very high blood pressure.

Which is very different to your situation I know, but I just though might help you a little as you feel worried being alone when not well, which I totally understand!

Your own DC, DIL & close friends I hope will give you some reassurance that help is nearby, even if it's just checking up on you & calling emergency services if necessary! I've certainly had my moments after the accident, but also during covid!!

Look after yourself 💐

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OldPodge · 07/03/2022 13:41

Just to let you all know, been to GP and got a urine infection. 111 called back just as I was leaving for the 11.45 appointment! This is not like cystitis! but am relieved to be on some treatment now. Thanks again to you all

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nearlyspringyay · 07/03/2022 14:09

Hope you recover soon

It's important to recognise other illnesses are still available and to see treatment as needed.

FantasticFebruary · 11/03/2022 10:34

@OldPodge

How are you feeling now?

Have you started to think about any changes you might need to make or things you can do to feel a bit more secure?

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