Wisdom please x

[Ravidass77]

Hi all, hope your well and safe. I feel I’m in a grey area at present, eight years ago was severely ill for two years with chest affection after chest infection that Halle be able to get out of bed on my days off, this lasted two years. Finally went to the doctors he sent me to hospital and I was diagnosed with COPD in Which they said if I didn’t do the physio will be on her oxygen intake within a month. Anyhow decided to go and live in India in the hot sun, got onto Iveda herbs got deep into yoga again and gradually over six months appeared to heal my health. I returned to the UK6 months later I was discharged from the COPD clinic, but the consultant said I was in remission and it was likely to return. I’m a nurse that works nights and when rundown I do get a lot of back lung pain, But I’ve only had one chest infection in five years which was last year and the x-ray showed that no further damage has occurred in my lungs. I am a nurse that works in Care Home and I’ve been off on annual leave and haven’t been able to return as my babysitter is in the vulnerable category and won’t have my daughter...However Work is getting desperate with lots of nurses off and want me to return to do nights in a few weeks and take my daughter there to sleep. As the time gets closer I’m getting more nervous about returning and worried for my health, I haven’t received a vulnerable letter and I assume because I’ve only had one chest infection in five years and no care regarding my lungs that I’m not considered vulnerable. I can’t get hold of my doctors to seek advice and was wondering if anyone could kindly share their wisdom with me. My condition has never bothered me but with the coronavirus lurking I’m worried as I know I’m healthy but my lungs are very vulnerable and I feel it every day.

Many thanks x

[sassy59]

You really do need to contact your doctor if possible as you need to know where you stand.

If I were you I’d stay home and take care of your daughter. Please take care xxxx

[Ravidass77 in reply to sassy59]

🙏 Thankyou Sassy xx

[Azure_Sky]

If I were in your situation. I would consider the health of my daughter. Having her sleep at the Care Home seems to be a real risk. Add to that your own health will be at risk. In the British climate your lung problems are likely to return. In the circumstances it would be wiser to self isolate. I suggest you try to get a respiratory mask from Amazon as soon as they are in stock. £12.99 is the cost. They are getting them as fast as they can.

[Ravidass77 in reply to Azure_Sky]

Thankyou Azure xx

[BionicLady]

I think you have answered your own question. For me, it would be no question, I would stay home with my daughter and would not be taking her to a high risk area to sleep.

I do understand that they need you at work, but not at the expense of your health and your daughters.

I hope this has helped you make a sensible decision.

TC 🌈

[Ravidass77]

Yes Thankyou xx

[Caspiana]

Hello Ravidass77 , 👋

You have been fortunate enough to get yourself in a much better place than you were previously. And no doubt it took a lot of work and determination. I for one would not jeopardize this by putting yourself directly at risk. And as for your daughter sleeping at a care home, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to say in all good conscience that it is advisable and safe. Weigh up all the pros and cons. Take good care of yourself. You are everything to your daughter. xx 😊😁

[Ravidass77 in reply to Caspiana]

Thankyou xx

[Hidden]

Another consideration is, how can you work all night & look after your daughter in the daytime?

[Ravidass77 in reply to Hidden]

Well she is 10 and can occupy herself for a few hours whilst I sleep on the sofa x