6 days in the respiratory ward & after a swab I sadly have been found to be positive tested for Covid
im very shocked.Alli came
in for was to get my oxygen levels back up to normal after for the6th time it dropped dangerously on a day I was suppoesd to see a specialist at the specialist lung disease clinic in South Manchester
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Sorry to hear this and hope you recover quickly. These days it is more a rarity to not have had Covid, so no need to be shocked. I am one of those rarities and not had Covid but do feel is only a matter of time.I have no doubt you will be well looked after and hope you get discharged quickly and are only mildly affected.
Also hope you are able to rearranging specialist appointment quickly, but for now concentrate on getting better.
I'm a rareity i havent had covid unless it was end of nov when i was in hospital with healthcare pneumonia before anyone new aboutit apart from china but nothing since it came out in the open im touching wood whilst typingthis dont want to temp fate.🤞
Hi,Sara,I think it’s you I’ve been trying to post on the ILD forum,it keeps telling me I’m blocked ?It’s bad news you having Covid.hopefully they’ll be able to give you the anti virals etc.as well as finding out why your oxygen levels keep dropping.
In my experience ILD is very tricky.
Sometimes I feel really breathless,but O2 levels are normal for me.other times oxygen levels go down to the mid eighties,but I feel ok.so I still don’t understand it all.
I couldn't be fully vaccinated and I got it at Easter. I hadanahed two jabs but am ECV with a pathetic immune system. I was told that Omicron doesn't attack the lungs in the way that delta does. I had a 10 day stop in hospital, IVabx, I lost the ability to stand or have muscle control because it exacerbated a pre-existing condition. I won't lie the headache and sore throat were horrendous but my point is that I'm alive and at home. I was told that I would likely snuff it if I caught it but they are now getting very good at treating covid and they can predict it's behaviour in ways that they couldn't do earlier.
Hi SaraI have quite bad COPD and RA and was terrified of covid. for me when I got it it was not too bad. Fortunately I have learned that Omicron does not attack lungs in same way as esrlier covids. You are in the best place for care. Let them look after you. All the best.
Hey ,Sarah, while I a shock it's not a death sentence. They caught it at it's infancy, so perhaps they can do something for the you. Loads of luck to you.
Hi Sara, I’m so sorry to hear this. After being so careful for so long you must be devastated. Can I say that I truly hope that covid doesn’t compromise your lungs further and that you pull through from this. I’ll say a bedtime prayer for you. I understand how much of a fight you have on your hands xxx
Sorry to hear this Sara. It seems to be that once you start having problems with your oxygen levels it's a recurring problem. My aunt has been in 3 times this year and only been back out 5 days and struggling again. Hope your covid is not too severe. Brian
So sorry about it thats the problem with hospitals you go in for one thing and get something else hope you fell better soon ❤️🤞 also sending some fairy luck🧚
So sorry to hear this Sara. I just avoided being hospitalised on Monday, had some oxygen had my local surgery. My GP has suggested having my own oxygen at home as he suspects my oxygen level is always low. I need to discuss with my consultant but hope it will be possible. Is this something you could do? My levels are in the 80’s so GP thinks home oxygen would transform my life.
Hi Sara. So sorry to hear you have succumbed to the virus. hope it isn't too hard on you and you will be home very soon. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery xxx
Oh you poor thing. I understand your concerns but like others have said, the symptoms can be a lot more like a bad cold rather than a death sentence now. You’re in the best place to get treatment and be monitored so try to relax and trust the meds and staff. Sending healing hugs 🤗.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Sending healing vibes your way. You are in the best place to be taken care of. I had it in July and it took about 2 weeks before I felt close to 100% better. Still get nagged by a cough.
HiSarah. I am very happy that your oxygen levels are being investigated. All in all, apart from the COVID which is also being dealt with so well, it sounds like a positive outcome on the way from your hospital stay. I hope that continues with your specialist appointment and we’ll done you for being such a good self advocate. Ways forward with ILD can be so challlenging can’t they?
Thanks very challenging yes especially when it keeps lowering your oxygen levels -as this will always do - so my life will will be on a permanent basis -endless stays in & out of hospital
ive got my anti virals -it does go through my mind will i survive covid knowing that a lot of people havent been fortunate to survive im doing my 6 day period of isolation before i can interact
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