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Tested positive for covid🥵

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Well after the festive period I seem to have caught the dreaded virus despite living with my daughter and not going out. My body feels like its on fire and I can not breathe very well without stopping to pause for a few seconds. My chest hurts and I am a little scared. Can I still take biologics and steroids? Feel so flipping ill that I am scared to call ambulance.

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Lolabridge profile image
Lolabridge

Oh dear poor you. Have you had a test so that you know for sure it’s Covid? I think you should call 111 immediately to tell them about your symptoms, you RA and medications and ask for advice. Hope you can get help quickly

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Ms-D in reply toLolabridge

Just got results and came back positive. I didn't think it would be as I've had four tests done since september as working in a school i am prone to sick kiddos.

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Lolabridge in reply toMs-D

Bloody kids!!Ring 111 for advice x

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Domhem

So sorry to hear this, I would do as below and call 111 and first thing speak to your rheumatology team as they will be able to advise re your meds. I hope you’re okay

I can’t believe this has happened you have been so careful...

right .... no1 ...ring 111 for advice they can help.

No2 ... contact your team . Do they have an answer phone? If yes leave a message tell them you have tested positive . If not ring your GP.

Take paracetamol drink lots of water and stay calm . Easier said than done try not to panic and worry your daughter. Treat it like a bad dose of flu.

Oh I wish I could help more xxx

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Ms-D in reply to

This all I needed. I have not gone out since I broke up last week but as daughter had a cough I thought it was just a bug as no other symptoms and I joked at the testing site if I can get a reward card as been there 4 times since September lol. Little did I know that I was going to catch it. Damn schools. I managed to get some sleep but feel like a huge train has hit into me.

I have called both the hospital and my GP to get some advice. Waiting for a call back. Will keep you posted.

Thank you for the message. Very sweet of you hun x

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Lizard28 in reply toMs-D

Sorry to hear about catching covid, they really should close the schools, my daughter is a teacher, it’s rife in her school and she has to keep working, they shud be in the first lot to be vaccinated as well. If she has to go back to work before the pupils, I will have to watch my grandson as he is in primary school. I will have to either bring him down to me or stay with her, I don’t live near her and she doesn’t have anyone else. They have to close both primary and secondary schools to try and stop this second wave getting out of control. Another one of my friends daughter caught covid and passed it to four of her family, she is also a teacher. I think I am more worried this time round, we are so near to getting this vaccination but yet so far.

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Ms-D in reply toLizard28

I totally agree with you. No matter how safe you are this virus is airborne so you can get it in your eyes still. Its not just breathing it in. Hope things work out for you hun x. Its a tough situation and teachers are expected to put lives at risk. Kids education is messed up but it will be worse if they go back and more loved ones are killed or seriously ill.

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Lizard28 in reply toMs-D

Take care, and hope you get a speedy recovery, we are all thinking about you xx

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Ms-D in reply toLizard28

Thank you virtual kisses n hugs back...covid safe lol

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springcross

I'm really sorry to hear this Ms-D. I agree with Lola - I think you should ring 111 and ask their advice. I hope all will be well and that you have a mild dose. 🤞 Take care. x

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Ms-D in reply tospringcross

Thank you hun. I will update you when I hear back from hospital. My joints are having a party as they are on fire.

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springcross in reply toMs-D

It never rains does it! x

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Lolabridge

Please don’t stop your meds until you have had medical advice., preferably from Rheumy. In particular, if you are taking Prednisolone or any other steroid treatment DO NOT STOP it as it’s dangerous to stop abruptly.

Hope 111 are able to advise you and you feel better soon. X

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Ms-D in reply toLolabridge

Will do hun. Will update later on when I have spoken to someone from hospital or GP.

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Eiram50

I’d echo what Lola said. Call NHS 24 and get some advice.

It is likely you’ll need to be tested to make sure it is covid - please don’t be scared. I know there are risks but medical staff are working round the clock to ensure patients safety when admitted to hospital.

Please take care of yourself xx

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Ms-D in reply toEiram50

I was tested positive. Results came back x

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Eiram50 in reply toMs-D

How are you feeling

Now? Wishing you a full and speedy recovery xx

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Eiram50

Sorry - didn’t read below and now know you’ve tested positive. Take good care of yourself and rest up x

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allanah

Definitely call an ambulance for professional help. Get better soon xxx

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Ms-D in reply toallanah

Thank you so much hun x

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bubblyalex

For sure ring 111 and call your rheumy whatever 111 does or doesn’t do. Let us know how you are. Gentle hugs to you. ❤️

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Ms-D in reply tobubblyalex

I need the hugs. Feel like I have been drinking if only right??? lol

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Mmrr

Ditto to all that has been said above.Best wishes to you.

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Ms-D in reply toMmrr

mwah x

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MrsSMC

Hi I had the virus in October and was told to stop taking my meds until it had passed, I am not going to lie I felt like I had been hit by a truck whilst not on them. Like all the advice above stay calm and listen to your body and rest as much as you can. Take care

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Ms-D in reply toMrsSMC

I feel like that know. I feel like I have been hit by a train and a really bad hangover. I do not even drink lol.

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MrsSMC in reply toMs-D

Exactly how I felt, I still have no sense of smell praying it’s returns one day as it’s very annoying 😬

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Ms-D in reply toMrsSMC

I can not taste anything. It is so annoying either I have too much salt my daughter says or none. I love my food too🤣

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Happygranny1958

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, I really hope you have a mild version of it. X

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Ms-D in reply toHappygranny1958

Me too but struggling to catch my breathe so I am little concerned.

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Moomin8

OMG! I'm so, so sorry to have read this, this morning - poor you! Definitely call 111 - they are there for you. Tell them your meds and ask whether you can take them. Tell them what condition/conditions you have and current symptoms. Tell them how you actually feel - don't hold back. I'm hoping that by now you've done that as others have already advised you? I agree about trying not to panic because we all know that will exasperate your RA symptoms; as much as you can - rest, drink water, take paracetamol regularly and have small snacks. Definitely leave a message with your rheumatology team - they will get back to you. Sending you a gentle, distant hug 🤗 Take care and keep in touch - we're here for you x

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Ms-D in reply toMoomin8

Thank you so much hun. I was so careful and didn't even venture out anywhere since this new strain has come out. I really wish Boris and his team make the right choice and close schools as I have known so many colleagues and loved one catching this and they have suffered so badly. Kids are passing it and will pass on the new strain a lot more if they do not contain it now. Rant over. I need some caffeine lol.

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allanah in reply toMs-D

Did you get help?

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Ali_H

Hi Ms-D,

Get medical advice ASAP - I was told to stop my MTX immediately for 2 weeks by rheumy help line (my only med). I doubled my vit D supplement, enjoyed loads of onion soup as I could cut onions without crying for once in my life!! And rested lots.

It’s ok to call 111 it’s what they’re there for and they’d sooner be speaking to you rather than some numpty who’s called because they’ve burnt their toast or the cat has brought a mouse in!!!

All the best and hoping that this passes sooner rather than later for you

Ali

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Ms-D in reply toAli_H

That made me giggle thank you so much. I will wait to hear back from consultant or team and keep you posted. Thank you for the message and love. Very much appreciated.

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Anniebl24

I had covid recently and am on leflunomide. The Rheumatology team told me it was ok to continue with leflunomide, but had I been on biologics it would have been different, so yes make contact with them for advice.I filled in a questionnaire in the 111 website and a few mins later a doctor called me and sent out an ambulance team to check me over. I wish you much better soon.

The advice I was given was to take paracetamol every six hours through day and night to control the temperature and to keep drinking fluids. Then wait it out.

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Ms-D in reply toAnniebl24

Unfortunately I can not take paracetamol so it is co-codamol for me. My joints are aching and i feel like they are on fire. I am on Idacio and sterioids. 6 tablets till Wednesday then cutting down to one over the next 5 weeks. Thank you for the love and message x

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Ms-D

I appreciate the advice. Will update more when I hear back from them. Just wish I could breathe without taking my asthmas pump. Feel so rough.

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Snackjack

So sorry to hear that you have caught this horrible virus, I really do hope that you have a mild version. Just goes to show that as much as you have taken all the right precautions it somehow still got to you. Don't let it get really bad before you call 111 for some help. Time for you to rest up and like everyone else I really wish you well. I hope that it soon passes for you.😟😟

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Ms-D in reply toSnackjack

Thank you hun. Working in a school with 5-6 year olds I have been super careful and so far was lucky. But unfortunately with this new strain it is harder to contain. I really wish this is a mild phase as I can not sit here and watch TV all day as I have seen all the Christmas movies there lol

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No choice but to take it easy no returning to work till your a 100%. Hubby off for a test as we speak had a temperature during the night and has a sore throat 🙄. We have started to watch the eighties movies we made our son watch trading places and overboard 😂😂😂

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Ms-D in reply to

OMG i watched that last night before i got my result ping on my phone then i was in a bad mood lol. I hope your hubby tests negative hun. This is some year hey?

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Niao

HiI hope things haven't worsened today. I see you're waiting to hear back from the consultant/team so I hope this happens quickly . Take very good care of yourself , rest, fluids etc. Here's hoping this will pass speedily. Keep us updated if you're up to it. Xxx

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Ms-D in reply toNiao

Thank you you much hun. I appreciate all the love and advice from everyone since last night. It makes this more bearable. Hopefully they call back soon as I do not think my joints can handle a day without some relief. Being asthmatic does not help me either.

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Niao in reply toMs-D

I'm sure it doesn't, poor thing! If they don't call back very soon now, I'd be on the phone to them again. You need answers soon as to what you're supposed to be doing!

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Ms-D in reply toNiao

Thank you so much. I will keep you all posted. I thought it was a flare up last week when I was in agony little did I think my body was fighting this virus. Crazy times. I hope you are well x

So so sorry to read this.

Think everyone above has given really good advice, sending out a big hug and hope it buggers off soon

I expect your daughter is really upset too to see you ill, hugs for her too x

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Ms-D in reply toMarionfromhappydays

She feels awful as she is my trail to getting it but it is not her fault. She is in high school and as much as year group bubbles were meant to shut they did not and since October half term 16 kids and teachers had caught the bug in her year. This still did not shut saying there was minimal contact. That is rubbish as they all eat in the canteen and mix during home time. This is a mess.

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Marionfromhappydays in reply toMs-D

My eldest daughter is a high school too and it's just not possible to social distance there. I'm very mad about it.

Take care x

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Ms-D in reply toMarionfromhappydays

I feel the same way. How can you expect a 5 year old to fall down and not care or go and help. Social distancing is not possible and I can't help but reassure my kiddos at school x

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Pippy25

I am so sorry to hear that you have caught this wretched virus and just wanted to send you my heartfelt wishes and hope that it wont be long before you begin to feel better. Take care and keep as calm as you can, hydrated, co codamol and take advice from 111 or similar. Take care xx

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Ms-D in reply toPippy25

Thank you so much. I am patiently lying on my bed with a hot water bottle and cup of tea waiting for the phone to ring. I feel like I have not slept in days x

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Ms-D

I will do hun. Thank you for the loving messages x

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janmary

Hope you have a better day today - lots of fluids and rest.

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Ms-D in reply tojanmary

Am trying hun. Just had a shower but my whole body is burning up. GP rang me back saying I need to get advice from hospital as stopping any meds is dangerous. He has requested the covid hub to call me today as I am at risk.

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Moomin8

Just seen this:

Please don't follow it blindly! Maybe ask your rheumatology team about it when they get in touch.

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Ms-D in reply toMoomin8

Thank you will look it at now

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Monkeysmum

So sorry to hear this Ms -D, hope you make a quick recovery. It just goes to show how difficult it is to keep this virus away, you have been so careful. If you are able to take ibuprofen as well I have always found it useful to use both ibuprofen and paracetamol (or cocodamol in your case) alternatively say so that they overlap a little to stop the temperature spiking in between doses. Rest up and take care, sending a big get well hug 🤗

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Ms-D in reply toMonkeysmum

I appreciate the virtual hugs. My head is spinning and got weird pain in my feet like they are burning. This is all so weird

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

COVID does seem to bring with it an array of strange symptoms, although having said that I often get a burning pain in my feet when I am flaring, so it could be that being unwell has triggered a flare also? Either way it’s rubbish! Just don’t try to hang on being brave if you feel you are getting much worse, get some medical help, especially with being asthmatic much better to be on the safe side.

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Ms-D in reply toMonkeysmum

Just waiting for covid hub to ring me back.

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

That’s good, keep us posted won’t you? Do you have one of the fingertip oximeters in the house? If not you could get one from Amazon on next day delivery, might give you some reassurance if your chest is feeling really bad to monitor your oxygen levels?

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Deniseelk in reply toMs-D

So very sorry to hear your news. Out of interest were you told if it’s the new variant strain? Truly hope you get some medical advice very soon and it doesn’t cause you any bad symptoms. Hoping a speedy recovery.

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Ms-D in reply toDeniseelk

Not been told what strain and was told that even i have caught it now I can still catch any of the other strains too so that sucks

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Blueskysunshine

So sorry to read your news Ms-D and hope that you get a call back quickly with advice. Rest and fluids, small snacks. Hope you start to feel better very soon xx

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Ms-D in reply toBlueskysunshine

Thank you so much. I am so hungry yet everything tastes like paper...

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Summerrain14

I am so sorry to hear that you have tested positive for COVID and are feeling so ill too. I am so relieved to read messages from you this morning. I hope you can get in touch with your rheumy team for some further advice. Sending lots of gentle hugs. x

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Ms-D in reply toSummerrain14

I appreciate all the love x

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HamHammy

Oh sending you my very best wishes. As a secondary school teacher myself I am totally feeling your daughter's experience. Take care, and don't think twice about phoning NHS back again if you are in any doubt.

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Ms-D in reply toHamHammy

I will do hun. I will wait a little while and if I feel rough will call 111. Thank you for the messages x

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HamHammy

Will be thinking of you xx

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Ms-D in reply toHamHammy

Thank you. x

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Neonkittie17 in reply toMs-D

Thinking of you and sending healing wishes.

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Ms-D in reply toNeonkittie17

Appreciate it thank you

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pippin_fort

Do not stop your medication until told to do so., particularly the steroids. If anything a high dose of steroids might be more appropriate. Why do I say this? because I had the virus in March. During the first week of my illness I had multiple asthma attacks and my GP put me on 40mg. Then again the following week then antibiotics etc etc. The A&E Drs later on think that the steroids may have saved me. I have severe asthma, as well as RA. Get help immediately. Be persistent. This virus knows no boundaries. I have had pneumonia, multiple chest infections, a pulmonary embolism, pleurisy, it has had a party in my brain. I now have long Covid. I do not want to frighten but you need to get help as quickly as possible. The virus seems to love those of us with autoimmune problems. Please take swift action. I really hope and pray you do not follow my path. Good luck.

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Ms-D in reply topippin_fort

I am just waiting on covid hub to call me. I am scared as my chest is hurting and my whole body is on fire. Wish they would hurry up and call. Thank you for the heads up

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pippin_fort in reply toMs-D

I just wish you well. Fight your corner hard! X

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Caribatty

Hi Ms-D,

I am sorry to hear that you got the virus. I hope you are one of the people that don’t suffer too much. Let us know what the Rheumi team tell you.

I have had Shingles all through Xmas and slowly getting better and the Rheumi took all medication off, (biological and Hidroxy) except Prednisolone, that I have to continue taking it. It is very important that if you take steroids and you are taken to hospital because you get worse (I do hope not!) that they are aware straight away. Have you got the NHS steroid card?

I do work also at a school and I am CEV and as you say it is impossible to socially distance with 4 to 5 years old. I am shielding now until the 18th or maybe longer but I do hope that the schools do not open until this wave is going down.

Let us know how you are getting on. x

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Ms-D in reply toCaribatty

Thank you for the message. I feel better knowing that there is so much love and support on this forum x

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Ms-D

Biologics strong immunosuppresants. Daughter finished school on 17th and hasn't been out of the house except for walks in the park with me. I have no seen anyone since I broke up from school. I clean and sanitise hands, wipe all shopping and all clothes in wash as soon as I get home.

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HamHammy

I am a secondary school teacher in Scotland on biologics, methotrexate. Have had 4 joint replacements and awaiting another 2 due to RA. Have had anaphylactic shocks to previously taken infliximab so had to change medication. In my experience all teaching staff have been in during these times regardless of their health conditions. It's so frightening. I doubt going out in the park you will have caught it, far more caught via school classroom with full capacity of pupils. Take heed of the advice above. Have you heard anything as yet? X

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Plumcrumble

Sending love and best wishes 💕💕

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sunnyweek

Only just read this hope you soon feel better sending love and virtual hugs xxxx

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Kajo68

Oh no, so sorry to read this. Sending love and hope for a swift recovery xx

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Ms-D

Thought I would update everyone. I have spoken to my hospital and told to take steroids but stop biologics till I'm better. I had a oximeter delivered to me from the hospital and the covid hub doctor has been calling me every two hours to check up. Thats nice but annoying as everytime I close eyes phone rings. My temperature is spiking and oxygen levels are 95 and heart beat 106 - 112. My body is aching so much and I am so so sleepy. I fell asleep eating whatsit lol. No fun ride x

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

Thanks for the update, had been wondering how you were doing. When my sister-in-law had it she was a bit freaked out by the fast heart beating sensation but the Dr told her it was a good sign as it indicated the body had kicked up a gear to fight off the virus? Take care xx

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

Well I am glad to hear they have you under their watch now. Hard as it is to have those calls ... better that they do. 💕

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Moomin8

Sounds like everyone is doing the right thing for you. Can you ask your daughter to man the phone? Rest when you can...you'll get through this x

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Ms-D in reply toMoomin8

Thank you for the kind words x

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Neonkittie17

Wish you hadn’t have had to go into work when you were/are on a biologic, steroids and are asthmatic. You are classed as CEV - clinically extremely vulnerable on this combo of meds and a comorbidity - your asthma. Keep resting all you can and we’re all behind you sending huge healing vibes. x

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Smiler53

Sending lots of love and virtual hugs. ❤️🤗🌈

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Kags1068

Hi Ms-D

Sorry- a bit late to the post. I haven't got anything helpful to say I'm afraid, but I'm so sorry you have caught the dreaded lurgy, and I hope you are being well monitored.

Also, I truly hope you will start to feel better very soon. Sending warm wishes xx

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HamHammy

Hoping this morning is seeing you strong.

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Ms-D in reply toHamHammy

Morning. But more alive but chest is still very tight. Covid hub keep checking in case my oxygen drops. Thank you for checking in on me xxx

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HamHammy

Good to hear staff are checking up on you. Is someone from NHS physically coming in to see you? Its good your daughter is with you x

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Ms-D in reply toHamHammy

The covid hub call in every two hours on phone and check stats online. All very high tech for me. My daughter is living with her dad this week as we are divorced. I told him to get tested too but being a pain he's reluctant. Can not help everyone. My partner tested negative which is so bizarre x

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HamHammy

Your partner perhaps should get tested at a later date too? He may get it later. Glad you are getting checked by specialists. Don't play anything down, ie say "I am OK" when you are not. Just saying that as that's what us Arthrirus folk are like eh? Making the best of things X

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Niao

No need to reply as you're bound to be exhausted, but just to say I've been thinking of you and hope that you're alright and ,at the very least ,no worse. Xxx

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Ms-D in reply toNiao

Very sweet of you. Just rang 111 as got rashes and bit concerned. Ambulance is on its way. Thank you for checking in on me x

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

Good luck 💕 let us know how you are if you can.

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Niao in reply toMs-D

You've done the right thing. If you're up to it,let us know how things go. ❤

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Smiler53 in reply toMs-D

Thinking of you ❤️

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Ms-D

Quick update...all my stats are looking well and they could have taken my hospital for more tests but waiting 4-5 hours on a ward didn't appeal to me. If my oxygen or pulse rate drops or chest hurts more than I need to call 999.

Thank you so much to everyone who has messaged me. I truly appreciate all the love and support from you all. It means the world to me knowing there are some amazing people out there who don't know but reach out to you. I love you all xxx

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

Oh gosh, I’m just catching up Ms-D, sorry to hear of the latest. Glad you got the rash checked, hope you can get some rest and are managing to eat something. Xx

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

I am so glad they came to check. 🥰

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Ms-D in reply tobubblyalex

They were very sweet and honest. To be honest waiting in an ambulance bay if I'd gone to hospital would have made it worse.

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

I can quite believe that. You’re taking good care I think. Don’t hesitate to call for help though. 👍🏻🥰

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Niao in reply toMs-D

That's good. I don't blame you not wanting to go in and hopefully you won't have to. Get plenty of rest and take very good care. Xxx

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Ms-D in reply toNiao

Thank you. Just had soup and bread as everything tastes awful. Trying to watch TV but nothing fun on

in reply toMs-D

Flippin Nora you could write a book .. a horror story. Keep being proactive your doing the right thing . Reassurance is a great medication. Keep in touch with everyone it often just gives you a boost.

Your doing really well xx

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Ms-D in reply to

Sending you love x

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Ms-D in reply to

My body feels like its on 🔥. I feel like the mitchlin man all swollen and fluffy lol. I hope tomorrow is a better day. I feel like its about to get worse before it gets better xx

in reply toMs-D

One day at a time no point worrying about tomorrow until it’s here .. boy I’m full of cliches 😂x

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Ms-D in reply to

That made me giggle. I needed that x

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Moomin8 in reply toMs-D

Always seems wrong to like something that you really want to send a hug to. Just try not to watch the clock - distract yourself with some rubbish telly, nap, graze and drink plenty 🤗

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Ms-D in reply toMoomin8

I've been doing that. I have seen the good doctor back to back and then flaked out. I want to get out for fresh air and go to the local country park but scared so will wait till next week. Thanks for always checking in on me. It means alot x

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Moomin8 in reply toMs-D

Do you have a garden? Definitely keep those windows open xx

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Ms-D

Thank you. The numbers are so scary. London is going crazy x

Thank you for everything

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Hessie5

Hey Ms-D - just saw your message and just want to send you prayers for a swift recovery - you can beat this wicked virus! Many people have caught it now - it’s just a matter of time I guess, and we are all going to have it. I hope things are feeling better for you; it’s a slow process. All the best now - Hessie5

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Blueskysunshine

Hello Ms-D, just checking in to see how you’re doing. It sounds as though the Covid Hub are keeping a close watch on you. Hope you turn a corner and start to feel better very soon. Big hugs xx

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essexgirl

🥴 hope you are coping well

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Monkeysmum

How are you doing this morning Ms-D? 😀

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Niao

Hope you managed to get some sleep? How are things today, any improvements?

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Ms-D

I'm burning up with a fever of 38.8 and in agony. Was mobile yday but spent night in shivers and hot again. I am like a yoyo of feelings and heads killing me. I just want the pain to go. My joints are all so swollen and its burning. Fun times ahead.

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

💕 sending you cool vibes. I really hope things turn for the better

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

That’s not good Ms-D, you’re bound to feel awful with a temp that high. 🤞for a better night tonight. Big hug 🤗

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Niao in reply toMs-D

I'm so sorry, the night times are always the worst for some reason. I want your pain to go too and it will, hang on in there, you're doing so well.❤

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

Thinking of you and hoping you’re turning or have turned a corner towards getting better. 💕

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HamHammy

I am hoping you had a better night?

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Ms-D

Happy new year. Sorry for being off radar but I took a turn for the worse yesterday with my temperature spiking past 38.7. Ambulance came and said the worst is yet to come but keep taking co-codamol to lower fever. Will update you more when I can but right now I'm feeling really weak and so so tired. Thank you for checking up on me. Love to you all x

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

It is really good to hear from you. I hope he is wrong ... sometimes they can say things that are not necessarily as it is?? Rest well Ms D ❤️ 🤞🏻 super crossed here. ❤️

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Moomin8 in reply toMs-D

Poor you 😢 That must have been very scary! You can do this - rest, drink, snack and move around every now and then - when you can. Cool flannels on your forehead and drivel on the telly. We are here for you ❤ xx

Niao profile image
Niao in reply toMs-D

You poor thing! Have been thinking of you. As bubblyalex says, hopefully they will be wrong! You're really doing so well and you will get through this. ❤ Xxx

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Deniseelk in reply toMs-D

Have you managed to get your temperature under control now and get some rest? Are you feeling any better? Really hoping you are on the mend now.

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Monkeysmum

Well wasn’t he/she a reassuring paramedic?! Thanks for the update, we are all thinking of you and sending get well wishes your way. 🤗

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Ms-D

Finally got temperature 🌡 down to 36.9 but I feel so tired. Walking as much as my legs can take and eating when hungry. I feel like I'm one the 7 dwarfs lol

Niao profile image
Niao in reply toMs-D

Seems to be going in the right direction, thank goodness! May tomorrow bring you even more improvements. Xxx

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Smiler53 in reply toMs-D

That is good to hear, easy does it Ms-D. Keep us updated when you can. Sending good wishes and hugs 🤗🙏❤️🌈

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

Oh I am glad. Take it carefully and so hope you have a better night tonight 🥰

in reply toMs-D

Oh good news .. I’ve been thinking about you today x

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Moomin8

Thank goodness your temperature is being better behaved! Sounds like you've turned a corner 😘x

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Ms-D

Your love and continuous support has helped me through this. So much strength from you all. I truly am lucky to have so many people who I don't know care so much to check in on me and just see how I am doing . Thank you all so very much xx

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

It’s a great group of wonderful people isn’t it. 🥰

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

Hoping you are still on a getting better trajectory. ❤️

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

I didn’t see your update last night so pleased to read your temperature has dropped, hope you had a decent night. 🤞I love the seven dwarfs, which one are you currently?! Hoping you feel more like Snow White soon xx

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Ms-D in reply toMonkeysmum

I'm all of them right now but mainly sleepy lol. Temperature spiking again to 38.6. This is driving me insane. My glands and joints are swollen and I've got a bowl of grapes 🍇 and lucozade to keep me going. I don't want anyone to get this virus and those who are careless and making it harder for people who need the help really need to think about the consequences.

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

Mmm I think I’d be more like Grumpy with the last few days you have had. When my sister in law had COVid a few months ago her temperature kept spiking up and down for about a week before she finally turned a corner with it, so hopefully if you can ride out the next couple of days may be the same for you. How is your breathing? Hope the COVID hub are still keeping an eye on you. Xx

in reply toMs-D

Hang on in there... you will be up and down . Just sleep if you need to . Your body needs you to rest. Xx

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

Sleep is one of the best tonics I believe. Take it steady and hopefully you’ll be out the other side into properly better 💕

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Niao in reply toMs-D

Keep being strong, you really are doing so well. And, as everyone has said, sleep and rest as much as you possibly can! ❤

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Moomin8

Morning 🙂Just checking in 😘How are you diddlin'?

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bubblyalex

Ditto to what Moomin8 asks 🍀

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Niao

And ditto too! 🙂

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Blueskysunshine

And ditto three! Hope you’re feeling brighter now x

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Ms-D

Hi my lovelies. Ive not had a good 24 hours as I am in agony and feel lousy. I have no get up and go and just want to sleep. I think I'm sleeped out to be honest. How are you?

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Niao in reply toMs-D

It sounds awful! ☹ Don't push yourself too hard, rest, rest and more rest!💕

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Ms-D in reply toNiao

Trying hun. My 🛌 my new bestie lol.

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

Oh I’m sorry to hear that Ms-D, this stupid COVID just can’t tell when it’s not welcome can it? It’s like the most annoying house guest EVER. You will beat it though. Keep checking in with us won’t you? 😀

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Ms-D in reply toMonkeysmum

Totally agree at least with unwanted guests you can yawn and they may get hint lol x

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

I think we can agree COVID has Zero social skills 😉

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Moomin8

I really wish there was something other than 'like' doesn't seem right 😔xx

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Niao in reply toMoomin8

I know!

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Ms-D in reply toNiao

You guys are keeping me going. Thank you. My family keeps telling me to suck on liquorice like its going to help argh. Dont think they realise its a respiratory virus so liquorice or clove are not going to help x

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

You’re doing so well under the circumstances. Keep sleeping and moving when you can. 👍🏻💕

Liquorice can be really dangerous I believe ... something to do with causing heart problems.

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Niao in reply toNiao

You're going to kick it on its' way soon, you'll see! 🦿🙂

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Moomin8

I have posted some ideas of recovering from Covid. But I've had to screenshot a pdf - 3 of them actually, so apologies for overkill with the posts 😊Please, I'm not asking anyone to follow any if these, but a friend of mine find some of the tips helpful. I am not medically trained.

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Ms-D in reply toMoomin8

Any help or advice is appreciated. Thank you x

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Moomin8

I think I'll delete the posts now. I wondered for a while whether to or not. I'm not up for giving either false advise, or upsetting anyone. I'm quite sure some of it is common sense and I have also said do not follow blindly - ask a medically trained person. Anyhoo... 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Niao in reply toMoomin8

Your intentions were very good and we know that!🙂

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Ms-D in reply toMoomin8

I appreciate the advice. Thank you. If people don't want to listen its their call. Thus covid is new to everyone and we all suffer differently.

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Niao in reply toMs-D

🙂

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

How are you? I hope you’ve seen through another day successfully? 🥰

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

Sending big get better vibes 💕🍀

Niao profile image
Niao

Checking in, how are you doing today?

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Happy5

Agree must feel scary .Don't take risks either call 999 rather than carry on if you worsen.

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HamHammy

Checking in. How are you? X

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Monkeysmum

Same as HamHammy, wondering how you are doing this morning? Xx

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Niao

Me too, how're things going?

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Blueskysunshine

Thinking of you Ms-D. Hope you’re doing ok x

Niao profile image
Niao

Hi Ms-D. Just to say still very much thinking of you and really hoping things have not been any worse. Xxx

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bubblyalex in reply toNiao

Hear hear. 🤞🏻

Blueskysunshine profile image
Blueskysunshine in reply toNiao

Yes, fingers crossed and positive thoughts 🤞⭐️

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Domhem

I keep coming back and checking, I hope you’re okay?

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bubblyalex in reply toDomhem

Must admit getting a little worried for her.

Niao profile image
Niao in reply tobubblyalex

Me too!

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Domhem in reply tobubblyalex

I know, me too

Niao profile image
Niao

Checking in, we are all quite worried as we haven't heard from you and really hope things haven't taken a turn for the worse. Really hope not! But totally understand if you are just not up to coming on here and just want you to know we are still very much thinking of you.

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Green230461

Just read that you are not well. Everyone here is hoping you get better soon so vibes coming at you over the airwaves to combat those covid critters. When this is over plan for a super holiday somewhere you have always wanted to go. You have been brave and steadfast and you deserve it my lovely. 🌺

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Ms-D

Hi my lovelies I got admitted to hospital yday as temperature spiked to 39.5 and I couldn't breathe on my own. my lungs are covered with covid so they are keeping me here till I am able to fight this. Will keep you posted when I can. Sorry for not replying earlier but I have been too weak to reply. But I appreciate all the love and support you have given me in the following two weeks. I love you xx

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Moomin8 in reply toMs-D

OMG Ms-D😔I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Hang on in there. You know we have you in our thoughts and hearts 💕You can do this xx

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Monkeysmum in reply toMs-D

I’m so sorry to hear you are in hospital Ms-D, but glad to know that you are being taken care of instead of being at home on your own. Sending lots and lots of love and get well soon wishes your way. Don’t worry about updating us, just know we are thinking of you. Xx🤗

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Kajo68 in reply toMs-D

Thinking of you 😘

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Blueskysunshine in reply toMs-D

You’re in expert hands and being taken care of. We’re thinking of you and willing you better. You can do this 💙you are strong xxxx

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bubblyalex in reply toMs-D

I hope you have a good night ... hoping you are fighting well towards being well again. 💪🏻💕

Niao profile image
Niao

Oh dear, you poor poor thing! We were so hoping this was not the case! J1707 put on a post yesterday asking about you too. Please don't be worrying about replying, we know how absolutely awful this is and you need every ounce of strength to fight this thing,but fight it you will!!! Sending all the virtual strength in the world. 💜💜💜💜💜

Sending hugs and thoughts 😘

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Deha

I’m so sorry to hear this Ms-D. I wish there was more that could be done or said. Please seek the advice of your physician and make sure you drink plenty of fluids. I know you may not feel your best, but try getting up and walking around your house or room as much as possible. I pray that you feel better soon.

Niao profile image
Niao

Hoping you managed to get some sleep and that today will bring some improvements. Xxx

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bubblyalex

Any news ... I do hope you’re managing ok 🌺

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