Advice please - living with a nurse & on biologics

[Leadlegs1]

Hi everyone - I’m new to the group - I’m 53 & on biologic amgevita (adalimumab) 40mg every 2 wks & sulphasalazine & hydrochlozaqurine - iv only been on the biologics injection since jan so new to all this & obvs now v worried - my daughter who lives with us is a front line nurse obvs dealing with covid 19 cases & my other daughter is saying she should move out which I do not want to happen as she is going to need support - I am being super careful with cleaning etc & keeping my distance - I think I’m lower risk looking at a chart on here somewhere but I really don’t know what to do 🤷‍♀️😢 help x

[helixhelix]

Difficult situation, so you can only do your best.

How does nurse daughter feel? As she may prefer if you moved in with other daughter perhaps so she didn’t have to worry?

You don’t score highly on risk card, but other suggestion if your house is big enough would for you to follow enhanced guidelines here:

In your home, you should:

• minimise the time you spend with others in shared spaces (kitchen, bathroom and

sitting areas) and keep shared spaces well ventilated

• aim to keep 2 metres (3 steps) away from others and encourage them to sleep in

a different bed where possible

• use separate towels and, if possible, use a separate bathroom from the rest of the

household, or clean the bathroom after every use

• avoid using the kitchen when others are present, take your meals back to your

room to eat where possible, and ensure all kitchenware is cleaned thoroughly.

And of course she needs to leave coat and shoes at the door and wash when she gets home.

[allanah]

Shes a nurse and well aware of how to avoid you getting infections! Trust her and ask for her advice.!

In reality we have to treat everyone as though they are infected or that we may be and dont want to pass it to any one else!

Do wash hands, she knows not to wear uniforms home, wash hands, dont touch anything when she comes home, shower etc.

Keep for this period of time 2 metres away from each other and continue to clean surfaces. She should try if possible to use a separate bathroom if not clean bathroom after every use. And usd your own towels each and wash them in 60 degrees, dishes on dishwasher if possible on hottest wash .

There was a great tv show on Chanel 4 called self isolating but full of great tips, catch it up.

But actually it's an advantage having a health care professional and thank her from us!!!

[charisma]

Hi Leadlegs1, welcome to the community. Good advice below for having only RA without further health problems that might make you ‘high risk’ if you get COVID-19.

[Leadlegs1]

Thank you so much - that is exactly what I thought was the sensible thing to do - I am super proud of her & all the other nhs staff & key workers - thank you for reassuring me I was doing the right thing 🥰stay safe - much love 💕

[allanah in reply to Leadlegs1]

Hugs xxxx look after yourselves

[Leadlegs1 in reply to allanah]

You too thank you so much 🥰

[Ali_H]

One thing you can do is thank your daughter on our behalf for her diligence and hard work under such difficult conditions 👏👏👏

Allanah has given good practical advice!

All the best

Ali

[Leadlegs1 in reply to Ali_H]

Ahh I most certainly will do - I am far more worried for her health with no ppe & facing this virus daily - even tho she is only 23 & healthy there’s no guarantees - I so appreciate all the replies & reassurance from you really lovely lot & will pass onto my daughter your appreciation - here’s to all those amazing NHS. Staff who are doing an amazing job 💙💙💙

[Vonnie10]

My hubby works at the Nhs. I’m om ritx been told to isolate for 12 weeks.. I just cannot go without a hug I think in my own opinion if I get it I will,get it I’m strong and so is he .

[Leadlegs1 in reply to Vonnie10]

Vonnie10 I love this ! 💪 amazing- love to you both 😘🌈