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During my SEVEN WEEKS of coronavirus infection, I have had little interest in yelling at people to stay home, but this new data is scary, and maybe it's helpful if I share my story. It's a possible outcome for anyone, regardless of health or age. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/12/us/coronavirus-reopening-shutdown.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage
I haven't been able to stand for more than about 10 minutes without getting dizzy since March 19th-ish. I'm more mobile now, but even still last week (week 6 for those counting) my fever came back and I started a very dramatic gasping thing.
Obviously, the messages about not spreading to others aren't working. fine. you don't want this!! the virus is awful, navigating healthcare in the unknown is frightening, and everyone has a bad opinion about what you should do!! and you barely have enough breath to shut them up.
I spoke to a doctor yesterday who said the longest she's seen an infection last is 10 weeks. By my count, the virus has officially been in NY for a little over 11. (but brain fogginess is a symptom, so don't take my word for it!)
I was lucky enough to get a pulse ox to measure my oxygen levels (at this point, you won't. I got sick within days of official quarantine and I got the last one on the shelf) so I have not had to go to the ER. I have had 7 dr appointments, only one in person and no lung scan.
Today, my oxygen level dipped down to 1 point above where I'd need hospitalization, because last night I over-stressed myself by taking a walk and making dinner on the same day. I've lost two months of my life - even quarantine life is preferable I proooooomise!
I've had very rich fantasies about beach days. I miss people desperately. I miss my full lung capacity more.
pre-this, I deactivated+forgot to login in time to save my acct, so I'm aware approx 10 people who already know this are seeing, but screaming into the void helped me!!
pre-this, I deactivated+forgot to login in time to save my acct, so I'm aware approx 10 people who already know this are seeing, but screaming into the void helped me!!
