I am on Mepolizumab, Tiotropium, Fostair 200/6, Montelukast, I am 65 years old (66 April) on Candesartan, CoAmilofruse, Doxazosin, for hypertension. I had a heart attack August 2019, I had an Adrenal Venous Sampling on 10th March, had a temperature 38C was given amoxicillin for chest infection.Was taken into hospital 14th March after collapsing while I was out, bp 99/61 was sent home later that day. Isolated for 7 days, was taken back into hospital 23rd March chest pains and was swabbed for Covid was sent home again, hospital phoned and said I tested positive and was told to isolate for 7 days again.
After 7 days am I OK to go out and collect shopping as we are very low on food stuffs etc.
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I have not had a temperature for the last 7 days, even when in hospital it was 36.8/37C . I have been feeling a lot better in myself, spoke with gp on Wednesday, she said I sounded a lot better than when she spoke to me the week before, my wife says I have more colour than I had when I went to hospital.
Do you have a cough ? You are supposed to be shielding for 12 weeks as your high risk like me. There is a form you can fill in online at gov.uk as you are vulnerable and they can help get what you need. Personally I wouldn't risk going anywhere.
If you have had a letter or text from the government you should be receiving a package of food shortly it has the basics in it and fresh fruit and veg... I got mine yesterday but I have also had a transplant as well as asthma x
I did register on the .gov.uk site, but, I've had no texts, no letter, no food parcel, in the 2 weeks we have been in isolation, we've had 1 neighbour brought in some food, but she is 75 and shared what pieces she was able to get for herself.
The advice I saw on TV yesterday (official advice not random stuff) was that after 7 days of isolation IF you have no temperature, you can go out. But others in your household have to see out the 14 days. If they then get symptoms it's 7 days isolation from the onset for them, again if no temperature by then. Still coughing is fine apparently because, as we know, coughs can go on for weeks.
However, given your significant medical history, I would imagine you're in the shielding group and so shouldn't be going out for that reason. Is there anyone who can bring stuff to you? Or local shops who can deliver (smaller ones might be more successful than a big supermarket)?
If you haven't had an NHS letter about shielding for 12 weeks, it might be a good idea to phone your GP tomorrow to see if they think you should be staying in.
If you live alone 7 days if live with others 14 days everyone.
A Dr lambasted prime minister for saying he will go back to work on day 7 because has said can still be infectious for others at day 7. Recommended 14 days
So, am I right in thinking you've tested positive for the virus but you're recovering? That's wonderful news! I know from your previous posts you're not at all well so I'm really pleased to know you're ok. You should be immune from it for some time now, at least until a vaccine is available
Thanks, yes we were in isolation as we both had chest infections and were on antibiotics. I had had a temperature and chills prior to starting the antibiotics. It was only when I was taken into hospital last Monday with chest pains that I was swabbed for Covid virus and the hospital phoned on Tuesday to say the test was positive and I must isolate for 7 days and anyone else in the house for 14 days, so my wife will still have to stay confined for 7 more days.
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, you must have been so frightened. It’s really good to hear that you’re recovering, all I seem to hear is “how vulnerable and what a poor outcome” severe asthmatics have so good to have positive news.
I could be wrong but No one seems to be totally sure if you get full immunity following the infection and I don’t think there’s a test yet so not sure how this works on continuing to be shielded? I think I would carry on bring really careful. Good luck 😉
Really wouldn’t. Ask a neighbour to get the essentials or phone a local corner shop- I’m in the 12 weeks lock down group and am amazed how helpful everyone is being
Sorry to hear you've been so ill but huge relief that you've come through it. You've done your isolation so should be able to go out for shopping even though you're in the sheilding group.
But I would still only use the vulnerable group hours set by at supermarkets for us. Otherwise follow all sheilding rules. Better still, get your weekly shop done by friends or family.
Do any of your local grocery stores offer delivery or curbside pick up? If so, you could have them load the groceries into your trunk to maintain social distancing both for your protection and theirs.
Hi. I’m sorry to hear about all your ailments. I’m glad you’re feeling better. Do you live alone and are you symptom free? If yes to both them questions, then yes you can go out to the shops. If you are living with other people and /or still have symptoms, then no it’s 14 days. I had the virus and live with my adult kids so we all had to isolate for 14 days. I hope this helps and you get better soon. 💓
Reading your post you should be at home for twelve weeks. Local councils are doing a lot of good too. Please fill this in gov.uk/coronavirus-extremel...
I went to our local Aldi and managed to get most of the items we need, fresh fruit, veg, meat, eggs, butter, milk, bread, some pasta, some tinned food. they were only letting 10 people into the store at a time, people were queing 2m apart waiting to get in and they had the 2m rule at the tills too, only went to the 1 shop and home again, so we will be ok for another week or so.
Had a call from my GP, she said as I have had the virus and had 7 days isolation without any further symptoms she has advised I can go out, but to still be aware of social distancing.
She says I will have an immunity for the next few months at least, and I need no longer worry about being on the 'high risk list' re the severe asthma and the drugs that I am on.
We just have to wait for my wife to finish her 14 days isolation, but we will miss our 45th anniversary as all the restaurants and pubs are closed. We are hoping we can get to see our granddaughter for her 3rd birthday on 14th, at the moment we are speaking to her on facetime, but she wants us to come to her house.
Oh I really hope you get to see her, it will give you such a lift after all you’ve been through. I’m longing to see my 3yr old g/daughter too but no prospect of it yet. FaceTime just isn’t the same, we want to see their cheery little faces & get a big hug don’t we!
My daughter phoned in a bit of a state, stuck indoors with a toddler, she doesn't drive so can't get to the supermarket as she would have to take the little one on the bus and can't get much on her buggy. My son in law works for NHS he has quite a responsible job in pharmacy procurement in a major London hospital and is having to work longer hours so not getting home after the stores close. She emailed her shopping list and we spent 2 hours queuing etc. so we managed to get most of the items she needed.
We were able to see her and the little one when we delivered the shopping. We also took the granddaughters birthday presents and Easter eggs, so she opened them a bit early, but we were able to see her excitement when she opened them and watched her play with them for a bit, but we could only watch her on facetime when she had her birthday cake and blew the candles out on it,
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