WS Members/loved ones who have Coronavirus or testing for Coronavirus (Group Hug)

[Seenit]

Good to hear that, praying your blood sugar will return to normal.

I have more questions (sorry for being so nosy, feel free to ignore):
--How much longer will you have to take the steroid?
--Is the steroid primarily intended to protect your lungs from the virus? Or to prevent inflammation in general? (maybe both?)

Wishing you and your family well.

No, worries....ask what you want.
I was on the first dose for 5 days and then I was to take a second dose, but only did 2-3 days and came off, because of the vision loss.
Yes, the steroids somehow help the lungs. So although I got some bad side effects...who knows how much it also maybe have helped my to stay out of the hospital? I have asthma and that is why they put me on it right away.

 

[Seenit]

DBM...duplicate post

 

[Seenit]

Yesterday I heard from a cousin in Illinois (I'm in NC) that another cousin, older than us, has died from Covid. He was in a nursing home that has been having a serious outbreak. The virus is touching all of us, or will before long, it seems.

Sorry to hear of your cousin's passing.
This virus is a nasty thief.

 

[anneg]

No, worries....ask what you want.
I was on the first dose for 5 days and then I was to take a second dose, but only did 2-3 days and came off, because of the vision loss.
Yes, the steroids somehow help the lungs. So although I got some bad side effects...who knows how much it also maybe have helped my to stay out of the hospital? I have asthma and that is why they put me on it right away.

Thanks for the additional information. It is interesting to learn how people with the virus are being treated. I have asthma too, but it's mild and usually only appears when I'm fighting a bad respiratory virus. I have an inhaler I use if I need it.

I'm sorry about the steroid side effects, and I hope your vision and blood sugar are improving. And I hope the rest of your family are doing well.

 

[mickey2942]

Meanwhile, my adult kids were just told to go home and deal with it. So far, they are doing fine, and almost symptom free now, except for a "kennel cough" that just isn't going away. I guess I am very lucky that their cases were so mild.

My son is interesting, he is 30, and has been very close with people who have Covid. He hasn't had any symptoms at all. He did get tested once, because his work wanted everyone tested, he was negative. Must be super human immune or something. Odd.

 

[Laughing]

Well, I had it easy, and am back at work with a modified schedule.

Mr. Laughing has pneumonia & is in the hospital, where we all know I can't even visit even though I had the virus last month.

Sigh.

 

[weepingangel]

Ohmygosh
So sorry to hear this. ((Thinking of you)) and hoping Mr L recovers quickly. I’m so very sorry you can’t visit. Can you appeal to hospital admin maybe by a test for antibodies or something??

(I’m fuming on your behalf. And all the familys and loved ones. All these selfish people have NO idea. Just none)

Well, I had it easy, and am back at work with a modified schedule.

Mr. Laughing has pneumonia & is in the hospital, where we all know I can't even visit even though I had the virus last month.

Sigh.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

My brother in law had Covid. At first they told him to stay home. He's 76. He continued to have breathing difficulties so they admitted him. He also had developed pneumonia. He was in the hospital for two weeks, and was then dismissed. He's doing well since then.

They believe he contracted it by going to the local jails to minister to inmates.

He constantly has worn masks, and took all precautions yet still got it.

He does go to his own church, but none of their members have had Covid during the pandemic.

Jmhoo

 

[mickey2942]

Well, I had it easy, and am back at work with a modified schedule.

Mr. Laughing has pneumonia & is in the hospital, where we all know I can't even visit even though I had the virus last month.

Sigh.

Tightly crossed paws that he gets better soon. I know how hard this is for you.

 

[155etta]

Meanwhile, my adult kids were just told to go home and deal with it. So far, they are doing fine, and almost symptom free now, except for a "kennel cough" that just isn't going away. I guess I am very lucky that their cases were so mild.

My son is interesting, he is 30, and has been very close with people who have Covid. He hasn't had any symptoms at all. He did get tested once, because his work wanted everyone tested, he was negative. Must be super human immune or something. Odd.

Is his blood type O?

 

[mickey2942]

Is his blood type O?

A-

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Well, I had it easy, and am back at work with a modified schedule.

Mr. Laughing has pneumonia & is in the hospital, where we all know I can't even visit even though I had the virus last month.

Sigh.

So sorry to hear this. Hope he will be home with you soon

 

[Laughing]

Thanks for all the well-wishes!

I was able to get some balloons & wave from the sidewalk. Truth be told he sounded awful on the phone.

At least I got him there yesterday!

 

[Seenit]

Well, I had it easy, and am back at work with a modified schedule.

Mr. Laughing has pneumonia & is in the hospital, where we all know I can't even visit even though I had the virus last month.

Sigh.

How is he doing today? Does he improve daily?
I am so sad to hear that you are having to go through this.

 

[Seenit]

My brother in law had Covid. At first they told him to stay home. He's 76. He continued to have breathing difficulties so they admitted him. He also had developed pneumonia. He was in the hospital for two weeks, and was then dismissed. He's doing well since then.

They believe he contracted it by going to the local jails to minister to inmates.

He constantly has worn masks, and took all precautions yet still got it.

He does go to his own church, but none of their members have had Covid during the pandemic.

Jmhoo

I am so glad that he recovered! Love to hear!

 

[anneg]

Well, I had it easy, and am back at work with a modified schedule.

Mr. Laughing has pneumonia & is in the hospital, where we all know I can't even visit even though I had the virus last month.

Sigh.

So sorry about this. I hope Mr. L responds well to treatment and will be home soon. Adding him to my prayer list.

 

[Laughing]

Mr. Laughing is receiving the resdirvire (sp?) anti-viral. He was told it could be a 2-day course, or a 5-day course. Since he is out of breath talking on the phone, seems like 5 days to me.

Also out of breath walking to the window to wave, but he says the nurses heartily approve of the few steps.

He reports having very good care. The biggest drawback seems to be that in the is isolation area, his room doesn't have a shower & obviously they don't want him walking around or sharing a shower with anyone else!

Mr. Laughing is receiving injections of blood thinners, protect him from clots as he is mostly in bed. He also needs insulin, didn't before, was told that it is due to the steroids but likely no pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving!

The things we didn't know in February that we all know now....

Greatly appreciate the support from my CyberSpace buddies!

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Mr. Laughing is receiving the resdirvire (sp?) anti-viral. He was told it could be a 2-day course, or a 5-day course. Since he is out of breath talking on the phone, seems like 5 days to me.

Also out of breath walking to the window to wave, but he says the nurses heartily approve of the few steps.

He reports having very good care. The biggest drawback seems to be that in the is isolation area, his room doesn't have a shower & obviously they don't want him walking around or sharing a shower with anyone else!

Mr. Laughing is receiving injections of blood thinners, protect him from clots as he is mostly in bed. He also needs insulin, didn't before, was told that it is due to the steroids but likely no pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving!

The things we didn't know in February that we all know now....

Greatly appreciate the support from my CyberSpace buddies!

Here for you both for support. And am I out of turn to say, there is ONLY one approved regimen for Remdesivir, and it is for 5 days.

There is no such approval for less than that unless.... well, unless he is in a study... which are over?

MOO... demand 5 days. Do a shout out to insurance or hospital? Who the heck is saying 3 days? That is incorrect MOO.

Damn it, are they trying to kick folks outta the hospital in your area due to overcrowding?

There are too many links to show 5 days is standard/only time approved. Who/why is telling you less? MOO

https://www.fda.gov/media/137566/download

ETA: I just posted for pediatrics.. but same time for adults... lemme look for such for adults and correct.. 5 days is the time for adults also. MOO

ETA: In these days and ages, it is just AWFUL that there is not one easily found source for information. TOO MUCH white noise, and awful sites including the CDC. I'm searching and cannot find that 5 days is what was approved.

Can someone else.. as I'm just ...spent.

ETA #3: Still looking for on the internet the requirements. Jeez... why so difficult! Still no answer as to adult dosage other than must be given in hospital or outpatient, but still firmly IIRC it is 5 days https://www.fda.gov/media/137574/download

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Mr. Laughing is receiving the resdirvire (sp?) anti-viral. He was told it could be a 2-day course, or a 5-day course. Since he is out of breath talking on the phone, seems like 5 days to me.

Also out of breath walking to the window to wave, but he says the nurses heartily approve of the few steps.

He reports having very good care. The biggest drawback seems to be that in the is isolation area, his room doesn't have a shower & obviously they don't want him walking around or sharing a shower with anyone else!

Mr. Laughing is receiving injections of blood thinners, protect him from clots as he is mostly in bed. He also needs insulin, didn't before, was told that it is due to the steroids but likely no pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving!

The things we didn't know in February that we all know now....

Greatly appreciate the support from my CyberSpace buddies!

@Laughing Finally found it.

Here is the site for the drug.

The dosage is for 5 days per their label. If the hospital is trying to shorten.. well.. your call but I would call Uncle as not the dosage timeframe approved.

https://www.gilead.com/-/media/files/pdfs/medicines/covid-19/veklury/veklury_pi.pdf

"For patients not requiring invasive mechanical ventilation and/or ECMO, the recommended total treatment duration is 5 days. If a patient does not demonstrate clinical improvement, treatment may be extended for up to 5 additional days for a total treatment duration of up to 10 days. (2.2)•For patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation and/or ECMO, the recommended total treatment duration is 10 days. (2.2)"

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Mr. Laughing is receiving the resdirvire (sp?) anti-viral. He was told it could be a 2-day course, or a 5-day course. Since he is out of breath talking on the phone, seems like 5 days to me.

Also out of breath walking to the window to wave, but he says the nurses heartily approve of the few steps.

He reports having very good care. The biggest drawback seems to be that in the is isolation area, his room doesn't have a shower & obviously they don't want him walking around or sharing a shower with anyone else!

Mr. Laughing is receiving injections of blood thinners, protect him from clots as he is mostly in bed. He also needs insulin, didn't before, was told that it is due to the steroids but likely no pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving!

The things we didn't know in February that we all know now....

Greatly appreciate the support from my CyberSpace buddies!

I've been closely following your updates on your dear hubby's condition.

While I know it's very hard on him, and what he's going through, I know it's equally hard on you not being able to be with him during this trying time for you both.

I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must be to be separated from each other. That's emotionally very hard on loved ones as well which compounds everything.

I worry constantly if either my hubby or I contract Covid we will be apart from each other for the first time in over 36 years of a beautiful marriage. I think that emotional trauma would be as significant overall as fighting the disease itself.

We all know having strong support system surrounding us is as important when fighting any illness or disease.

I'm sure all the hospital nursing staff does everything they can to be a second family for their patients who are isolated now. I know it happens here at our local hospitals because several of our grandchildren are nurses.

I know Mr. Laughing knows you are there for him every step of the way even though you aren't allowed to physically be there beside him in his room.

We have a neighbor who had to drop her 82 year old mom off at the ER entrance a few weeks back, and then leave her. She has Covid. She said leaving her was the hardest thing she's ever had to do. Her mom is still there, but has finally been moved from ICU to a room of her own.

Laughing, my heart, and prayers are with you both. I hope one day soon you will tell us you are on your way to pick up your hubby to take him home.

Take care of yourself too. (Hugs)

Jmho