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It’s hard to find the right balance of assuring people I’ll be fine and scaring people so that they take #COVID_19 seriously. I WILL be fine, but I was also sent back to the hospital yesterday. This is serious stuff.
My doctor sent me back to the hospital after I was experiencing chest pains. She feared it was cardiac. There’s an increasing worry about heart issues with #COVID_19 patients like me. https://www.khn.org/news/mysterious-heart-damage-not-just-lung-troubles-befalling-covid-19-patients/amp/
The good news: My EKG was great. It turns out that it is pneumonia in my left lung which is causing me chest pain.
The GREAT news: I am out of the “danger window” for #COVID_19. I’m actually out of the symptom window too. I am now dealing with COVID-19 induced pneumonia.
The GREAT news: I am out of the “danger window” for #COVID_19. I’m actually out of the symptom window too. I am now dealing with COVID-19 induced pneumonia.
As with most viral-induced pneumonia, there is not much treatment at this point other than rest. That’s what I’m doing.
Friends dropped off a digital oxygen meter so I can continue to measure my blood oxygen levels.
Friends dropped off a digital oxygen meter so I can continue to measure my blood oxygen levels.
I am sleeping A LOT. This morning was the first day where I have woken up and it didn’t feel as if my lungs were wrapped in a wet blanket.
I. Can. Breathe.
I am still having chest pain, and I still get winded at doing the smallest thing, but I can feel the difference.
I. Can. Breathe.
I am still having chest pain, and I still get winded at doing the smallest thing, but I can feel the difference.
My doctors have said that if I have three straight days of progress, I can start to go on socially distant solo walks again (with masks and gloves) to get exercise. I can even go to the store.
However, friends have dropped off groceries (I’m good). And...
However, friends have dropped off groceries (I’m good). And...
No one should be going to the store right now unless absolutely necessary. This is a critical time.
Although I’m dealing w/ pneumonia, I’m now entering the immunity phase of #COVID_19. I still have lots of rest ahead, but I am looking forward to using my immunity to help others.
Although I’m dealing w/ pneumonia, I’m now entering the immunity phase of #COVID_19. I still have lots of rest ahead, but I am looking forward to using my immunity to help others.
