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Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:15 am to TDsngumbo
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No trouble breathing whatsoever.
Then quarantine. The first sign of breathing troubles go. And stay away from your wife
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:16 am to TDsngumbo
Drink a fifth of bourbon and a few glasses of green tea today with plenty of rest. If you wake up feeling bad tomorrow turn in your man card for not being able to handle your bourbon.
But in seriousness I'd have your wife stay with a friend for a few days. Whatever you have is infectious bc of the fever, even if it isn't covid-19. Call your doctor and go from there.
But in seriousness I'd have your wife stay with a friend for a few days. Whatever you have is infectious bc of the fever, even if it isn't covid-19. Call your doctor and go from there.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:16 am to TDsngumbo
Go to YOUR doctor. Do not go to an emergency room if you can help it.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:18 am to MightyYat
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Go to YOUR doctor.
what will this accomplish?
if you feel bad, self-isolate unless you get critical. then go to an ER
testing is irrelevant
treatment for non-critical care is irrelevant
isolation and proper hygiene/etiquette are all that matters at that point
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:21 am to TDsngumbo
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What advice can you OT docs give me?
Post pics of preggo wife.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:21 am to TDsngumbo
Fever, cough, aches. Get tested. But, call your doctor first.
This post was edited on 3/16/20 at 9:22 am
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:23 am to SlowFlowPro
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testing is irrelevant
treatment for non-critical care is irrelevant
isolation and proper hygiene/etiquette are all that matters at that point
There are other diseases out there besides COVID-19 that can be treated with medicine you know....
This post was edited on 3/16/20 at 9:24 am
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:23 am to TDsngumbo
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No trouble breathing whatsoever.
Damn shame.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:25 am to MightyYat
Don’t go to your doctor without calling them first.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:25 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:
what will this accomplish?
if you feel bad, self-isolate unless you get critical. then go to an ER
testing is irrelevant
treatment for non-critical care is irrelevant
isolation and proper hygiene/etiquette are all that matters at that point
Right. But with the symptoms he's describing, if he chooses to go to a doctor he should go to his primary provider. Too many people were in the ER this weekend with 99-100°fever and a cough. All were DEMANDING a full blown test. That's not how it's going to work.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:26 am to TDsngumbo
NOT a doctor, but if it were me, I'd just self-quarantine. All the docs on TV say to first call your doc before going in so that you don't spread it around. Wouldn't hurt to call and see what they say.
The emergency symptoms seem to be trouble breathing or a very high fever that wont break. Otherwise, whether it's CV or the common flu, not much can be done for you anyway. Both are viruses and just have to run their course.
The emergency symptoms seem to be trouble breathing or a very high fever that wont break. Otherwise, whether it's CV or the common flu, not much can be done for you anyway. Both are viruses and just have to run their course.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:28 am to MightyYat
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if he chooses to go to a doctor he should go to his primary provider. Too many people were in the ER this weekend
oh 100000%
if you HAVE to go, PCP or Urgent Care.
going to an ER without a critical need right now is the height of assholery
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:30 am to TDsngumbo
quote:congrats on the sex
my wife is pregnant
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:38 am to SlowFlowPro
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going to an ER without a critical need right now is the height of assholery
One of my conversations yesterday went like this:
Me: Any shortness of breath or coughing?
Patient: Yeah.
Me: How long have you had these symptoms?
Patient: About 3 years.
Me: Get out............... Not really, but that's what I wanted to say. This cat waited 4-1/2 hours to see a doctor. Turns out he was diagnosed with GERD almost a decade ago. So on top of not qualifying to be tested he actually exposed himself to the fricking virus and whatever else has been in our waiting room.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:39 am to TDsngumbo
What a pathetic way to keep trying to convince us you have a very real wife.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:55 am to SlowFlowPro
Urgent Care is just going to turn him away to the ER.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:55 am to TDsngumbo
Not a doctor. Work for a healthcare company. I wouldn't frick with this virus and always err on the side of caution.
Guidance being offered by our Medical Directors and others...
1. CALL your primary care provider first and ask for guidance. Let them know your symptoms so that can potentially plan for your visit and possibly isolate you from other patients. My doctor just emailed me this as an example:
CALL us BEFORE you come in, and talk with our triage nurses. This way we can plan for appropriate and safe testing to reduce exposure to others.
2. Be advised you might still not get tested. They might just send you home and tell you to self-isolate.
3. Ideally, self-isolation means halting all contact with others, and setting up a space dedicated solely to the person being isolated. Avoid people and get supplies delivered so you don't have to run errands. Sucks, but might be a good idea to avoid contact as much as possible. Some guidance provided...
If it's not possible to completely be on your own you should try to segregate parts of the home. Do not use common spaces at the same time, dedicate a separate washroom to that person if possible, and don't share towels or toiletries. Clean spaces where that individual has been and do not touch surfaces that person has touched before cleaning.
Ideally, an infected person should be kept out of the kitchen entirely even if they are typically the household cook. Not everyone can accommodate all measures.
"The hierarchy starts with being completely on your own, then the second-best thing is minimizing travels within the house, the next best thing is not interacting with people directly."
4. Take care of yourself if you can. Rigorous exercise, adequate sleep, and proper nutrition all help with strengthening immune systems.
5. And of course, the standard advice you're reading everywhere:
Handwashing as one of the best ways to limit infection and spread in the community, as well as covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze and not touching your face.
It's also advised to clean high-touch surfaces frequently — including toys, toilets, phones, electronics, door handles, bedside tables, and television remotes.
Use regular household cleaners or diluted bleach, involving one part bleach to nine parts water, public health officials recommend.
Will pray for you and your family to overcome this adversity we're all facing. Keep the faith.
Guidance being offered by our Medical Directors and others...
1. CALL your primary care provider first and ask for guidance. Let them know your symptoms so that can potentially plan for your visit and possibly isolate you from other patients. My doctor just emailed me this as an example:
CALL us BEFORE you come in, and talk with our triage nurses. This way we can plan for appropriate and safe testing to reduce exposure to others.
2. Be advised you might still not get tested. They might just send you home and tell you to self-isolate.
3. Ideally, self-isolation means halting all contact with others, and setting up a space dedicated solely to the person being isolated. Avoid people and get supplies delivered so you don't have to run errands. Sucks, but might be a good idea to avoid contact as much as possible. Some guidance provided...
If it's not possible to completely be on your own you should try to segregate parts of the home. Do not use common spaces at the same time, dedicate a separate washroom to that person if possible, and don't share towels or toiletries. Clean spaces where that individual has been and do not touch surfaces that person has touched before cleaning.
Ideally, an infected person should be kept out of the kitchen entirely even if they are typically the household cook. Not everyone can accommodate all measures.
"The hierarchy starts with being completely on your own, then the second-best thing is minimizing travels within the house, the next best thing is not interacting with people directly."
4. Take care of yourself if you can. Rigorous exercise, adequate sleep, and proper nutrition all help with strengthening immune systems.
5. And of course, the standard advice you're reading everywhere:
Handwashing as one of the best ways to limit infection and spread in the community, as well as covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze and not touching your face.
It's also advised to clean high-touch surfaces frequently — including toys, toilets, phones, electronics, door handles, bedside tables, and television remotes.
Use regular household cleaners or diluted bleach, involving one part bleach to nine parts water, public health officials recommend.
Will pray for you and your family to overcome this adversity we're all facing. Keep the faith.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:56 am to TH03
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Are you in BR? Facebook says they won’t test you here unless you’ve got other high risk health issues. No clue if that’s true, but it’s not worth going to the doctor if so.
Not true. You do have to meet some requirements, testing negative for Flu A being one of them. I know there's a Doc in P'ville that has already tested two patients this morning (4/16) in the parking lot for the CV. They called, went over symptoms and were met in parking lot with PPE by staff and tested without getting out of the vehicle.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:59 am to TDsngumbo
Call your primary care Dr and see what they want you to do. Is cough productive?
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