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Pregnant wife w/ fever for the past 4 days. Update: Got da Rona- wound up in hospital
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:51 pm
Starting Christmas night my pregnant wife (23 weeks) has had fever that spikes to 103-104 every six hours. We did a rapid Covid test Sunday that came back negative but today she lost her smell so I’m guessing it was a false negative and this is Covid. She hasn’t left the bed in four days , chills start and fever spikes and then comes down after about 15 minutes (consistent with when she can take Tylenol) . No other symptoms (cough or congestion)
Can’t get in to see her Dr until Thursday and I don’t think there’s anything that can be done at the ER but I’m starting to freak out : any (non OTish) advice?
Can’t get in to see her Dr until Thursday and I don’t think there’s anything that can be done at the ER but I’m starting to freak out : any (non OTish) advice?
This post was edited on 1/4/21 at 10:53 pm
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Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:52 pm to CE Tiger
Did she wear her mask?
Kidding, hope all turns out OK.
Kidding, hope all turns out OK.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:52 pm to CE Tiger
How is her BP?
Has her doctor chatted with her about Preeclampsia in the past?
I'd try to find someone that can see her today - including her OBG/YN. If they aren't available now, go to the ER.
Fever during pregnancy isn't something to mess around with.
Has her doctor chatted with her about Preeclampsia in the past?
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Can’t get in to see her Dr until Thursday and I don’t think there’s anything that can be done at the ER but I’m starting to freak out : any (non OTish) advice?
I'd try to find someone that can see her today - including her OBG/YN. If they aren't available now, go to the ER.
Fever during pregnancy isn't something to mess around with.
This post was edited on 12/29/20 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:53 pm to CE Tiger
If she is pregnant and has 104 fever, take her arse to the ER.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:53 pm to CE Tiger
Call her doctor. I'm sure he can give better advice than you will get here.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:54 pm to CE Tiger
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I don’t think there’s anything that can be done at the ER
Why do you think this? They can admit her if there is a need to protect the fetus.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:54 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
The Drs don’t seem concerned about the fever . Just told her about how much Tylenol to take.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:55 pm to Ezra Reed
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Why do you think this? They can admit her if there is a need to protect the fetus.
OP needs to call the wife's doctor. If he can't get someone from that practice to see her today or answer the phone, they need to go to the ER.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:55 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
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Call her doctor. I'm sure he can give better advice than you will get here.
Yeah, as much as I like this site I can't believe people come here with this. I can't believe you can't get some attention before Thursday.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:55 pm to CE Tiger
Don’t have to see HER doctor to get another covid test. Given the symptoms, I’d probably hit that up and then follow their directions from there. Clinic, or hospital in your area should be able to help.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:55 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
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I'm sure he can give better advice than you will get here.
unpossible. you underestimate the brain power of the OT!
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:56 pm to Ezra Reed
Baby seems fine, hes moving and kicking like usual. The fever drops which is why I’m not rushing her to
The ER. Even for the Covid test she didn’t have fever.
The ER. Even for the Covid test she didn’t have fever.
This post was edited on 12/29/20 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:57 pm to CE Tiger
Call the Doc office (or OB/GYN may be better) and speak to the on call person. They may advise you to go on to the ER. A lot of things can cause fever in pregnancy and some can create issues for both Mom and baby. It may not be COVID-19 but could be something else.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:58 pm to CE Tiger
Call her OB
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:58 pm to BluegrassBelle
She loss her smell today so I’m About 99% sure it’s Covid. Obviously we’ve talked to a few drs and none have advised us to get to the ER
Posted on 12/29/20 at 4:59 pm to CE Tiger
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Baby seems fine, hes moving and kicking like usual. The fever drops which is why I’m not rushing her. Even for the Covid test she didn’t have fever.
My wife and I went through this barely 5 months ago. Fever (accompanied with high BP) at that stage in pregnancy is a sign of preeclampsia with severe features.
You need to see a doctor.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 5:00 pm to dewster
Her blood pressure is fine
Posted on 12/29/20 at 5:00 pm to CE Tiger
For what it's worth, it involved my baby, I'd want to be sure. And the rapid tests don't have the greatest accuracy rate.
Did you talk to her OB? Or just some folks you know who are doctors? Her OB is going to know her specific details that may/may not put her at risk for other issues.
Did you talk to her OB? Or just some folks you know who are doctors? Her OB is going to know her specific details that may/may not put her at risk for other issues.
This post was edited on 12/29/20 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 12/29/20 at 5:01 pm to CE Tiger
Hopefully it's just Covid or some other cold.
Because fever in pregnant women can be a sign of other issues. You should get her OB on the phone if you can.
Because fever in pregnant women can be a sign of other issues. You should get her OB on the phone if you can.
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