Coronavirus...post your thoughts here...

[Fishmanic]

I spent 15 minutes trying to mow the lawn before spending several hours angle grinding my toe nails. My toes look funny now with short nails. I miss my claws.

That proves what I suspected all along... @Colin_T is a Werewolf. That's why you only see him on here late at night in Australian time.

 

[FishGuest5123]

I had a complete melt down yesterday. Cried and slept all day. Today is much better because I went 8 blocks to my daughter’s house and made crafts with her for awhile. I stayed in the house for a week watching the news. Not a good thing to do 24/7. Go get some fresh air, even if it’s just on your front porch. The virus is here for awhile and we need to watch our stress levels. God bless and keep us all safe.!

 

[Fishmanic]

I had a complete melt down yesterday. Cried and slept all day. Today is much better because I went 8 blocks to my daughter’s house and made crafts with her for awhile. I stayed in the house for a week watching the news. Not a good thing to do 24/7. Go get some fresh air, even if it’s just on your front porch. The virus is here for awhile and we need to watch our stress levels. God bless and keep us all safe.!

Find a good movie (preferably a comedy) on tv. If you have cable, there should be plenty of movies to watch. If not, get a roku...tons of free movies and tv shows via the many many channels on roku. Watch Seinfeld reruns for a good laugh.

 

[Waterstrider]

I’m still working 10 hour days

 

[Retired Viking]

I had a complete melt down yesterday. Cried and slept all day. Today is much better because I went 8 blocks to my daughter’s house and made crafts with her for awhile. I stayed in the house for a week watching the news. Not a good thing to do 24/7. Go get some fresh air, even if it’s just on your front porch. The virus is here for awhile and we need to watch our stress levels. God bless and keep us all safe.!

I hope you are doing better today, we had bad news today, my daughter who lives down in Colorado is sick and may have the virus. We saying a lot of prayers today.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I’m your friend, Sweetie.

I said I have very few friends! You are one of those few!

 

[FishGuest5123]

Find a good movie (preferably a comedy) on tv. If you have cable, there should be plenty of movies to watch. If not, get a roku...tons of free movies and tv shows via the many many channels on roku. Watch Seinfeld reruns for a good laugh.

Been watching Hazel. I love her

 

[FishGuest5123]

I hope you are doing better today, we had bad news today, my daughter who lives down in Colorado is sick and may have the virus. We saying a lot of prayers today.

Prayers going up for your family and especially your daughter.

 

[Tttay89]

I didn't know where else to post this as it's the only forum I am on and I didn't want to post it on Facebook for people I know including my girlfriend to see...
I havnt read any of the above so sorry if I'm interrupting anything,
As the virus is rapidly spreading the uk tonight has finally started closing bars, shops, restaurants etc, however my girlfriend is a nurse, a key worker,
Usually I would be fine with her choice to stay and serve for the NHS, however, she is asthmatic, I'm so anxious about it and I'm just assuming if she gets it...shes history.
The first case got tested positive today in her hospital so I messaged her instantly to come home, no matter how much money we lose over the coming months nothing is worth a life, we also have a 5 year old girl.
She is 27 years old and the only health problem she does have as far as I know is the asthma, she does get ill very easily also.
There is one issue, if she takes her reccomended 12 weeks isolation, upon her return she will automatically be put with high risk patients as her immune system will apparently be higher, regardless if she has been ill or not. Nothing I have said has convinced her to stop work NOW.
She claims she has a duty but is it worth the risk for somebody with asthma who already sometimes struggles to breath?
She said she will wait and see what sort of holiday or money she's entitled to or what the government are planning etc but to me every second matters in this rapid spreading disease I want her out!
I guess my question is has anybody heard of asthmatic cases and results? Would you all react the same? Any other ideas I can say? She claims nobody would understand unless they have been a nurse.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I didn't know where else to post this as it's the only forum I am on and I didn't want to post it on Facebook for people I know including my girlfriend to see...
I havnt read any of the above so sorry if I'm interrupting anything,
As the virus is rapidly spreading the uk tonight has finally started closing bars, shops, restaurants etc, however my girlfriend is a nurse, a key worker,
Usually I would be fine with her choice to stay and serve for the NHS, however, she is asthmatic, I'm so anxious about it and I'm just assuming if she gets it...shes history.
The first case got tested positive today in her hospital so I messaged her instantly to come home, no matter how much money we lose over the coming months nothing is worth a life, we also have a 5 year old girl.
She is 27 years old and the only health problem she does have as far as I know is the asthma, she does get ill very easily also.
There is one issue, if she takes her reccomended 12 weeks isolation, upon her return she will automatically be put with high risk patients as her immune system will apparently be higher, regardless if she has been ill or not. Nothing I have said has convinced her to stop work NOW.
She claims she has a duty but is it worth the risk for somebody with asthma who already sometimes struggles to breath?
She said she will wait and see what sort of holiday or money she's entitled to or what the government are planning etc but to me every second matters in this rapid spreading disease I want her out!
I guess my question is has anybody heard of asthmatic cases and results? Would you all react the same? Any other ideas I can say? She claims nobody would understand unless they have been a nurse.

My neighbor is a nurse. she said anybody with asthma should isolate for 12 weeks.
My dad and I have asthma and are both suspected cases. The asthma is definitely not helping our situation.

 

[Tttay89]

My neighbor is a nurse. she said anybody with asthma should isolate for 12 weeks.
My dad and I have asthma and are both suspected cases. The asthma is definitely not helping our situation.

Do you have a fever also or is your cough a lot worse than usual?

 

[Naughts]

I didn't know where else to post this as it's the only forum I am on and I didn't want to post it on Facebook for people I know including my girlfriend to see...
I havnt read any of the above so sorry if I'm interrupting anything,
As the virus is rapidly spreading the uk tonight has finally started closing bars, shops, restaurants etc, however my girlfriend is a nurse, a key worker,
Usually I would be fine with her choice to stay and serve for the NHS, however, she is asthmatic, I'm so anxious about it and I'm just assuming if she gets it...shes history.
The first case got tested positive today in her hospital so I messaged her instantly to come home, no matter how much money we lose over the coming months nothing is worth a life, we also have a 5 year old girl.
She is 27 years old and the only health problem she does have as far as I know is the asthma, she does get ill very easily also.
There is one issue, if she takes her reccomended 12 weeks isolation, upon her return she will automatically be put with high risk patients as her immune system will apparently be higher, regardless if she has been ill or not. Nothing I have said has convinced her to stop work NOW.
She claims she has a duty but is it worth the risk for somebody with asthma who already sometimes struggles to breath?
She said she will wait and see what sort of holiday or money she's entitled to or what the government are planning etc but to me every second matters in this rapid spreading disease I want her out!
I guess my question is has anybody heard of asthmatic cases and results? Would you all react the same? Any other ideas I can say? She claims nobody would understand unless they have been a nurse.

My daughter (14) is asthmatic. She has been ill for nearly two weeks but is now just about better. Her peak flow dipped to about 80% but no lower, I've seen her much worse from viruses. We made sure she took all her medication (4) and set timers to ensure we didn't miss any doses. The doctor gave us two new salbutamol to make sure we didn't worry about running low.
I think in the UK anyone with severe asthma that is hard to treat will be contacted in the next few days. In the meantime you could get her to consult Occupational Health at her work. She should not (will not) lose any pay for medical self isolation but I recommend she talk to her boss before doing so.
Putting with high risk patients after isolation makes no sense and needs questioning.
All the best.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Do you have a fever also or is your cough a lot worse than usual?

Fever, cough, aches, headache

Edit: low oxygen levels as well.
Fluctuates low to high

 

[FishGuest5123]

I didn't know where else to post this as it's the only forum I am on and I didn't want to post it on Facebook for people I know including my girlfriend to see...
I havnt read any of the above so sorry if I'm interrupting anything,
As the virus is rapidly spreading the uk tonight has finally started closing bars, shops, restaurants etc, however my girlfriend is a nurse, a key worker,
Usually I would be fine with her choice to stay and serve for the NHS, however, she is asthmatic, I'm so anxious about it and I'm just assuming if she gets it...shes history.
The first case got tested positive today in her hospital so I messaged her instantly to come home, no matter how much money we lose over the coming months nothing is worth a life, we also have a 5 year old girl.
She is 27 years old and the only health problem she does have as far as I know is the asthma, she does get ill very easily also.
There is one issue, if she takes her reccomended 12 weeks isolation, upon her return she will automatically be put with high risk patients as her immune system will apparently be higher, regardless if she has been ill or not. Nothing I have said has convinced her to stop work NOW.
She claims she has a duty but is it worth the risk for somebody with asthma who already sometimes struggles to breath?
She said she will wait and see what sort of holiday or money she's entitled to or what the government are planning etc but to me every second matters in this rapid spreading disease I want her out!
I guess my question is has anybody heard of asthmatic cases and results? Would you all react the same? Any other ideas I can say? She claims nobody would understand unless they have been a nurse.

I do understand as I have 32 years of nursing experience. It’s almost a need that we feed off of. The more acute the situation, the more our Adrenalin pushes to keep going. However, with her condition and a child to be there for, she should probably take a leave. Only she can truly make that decision though. I closed down our hospital during Hurricane Katrina. Literally turned out the lights on several units myself. My family was waiting at home for me so we could evacuate. They paid the price with me later when we were stuck for 32 hours in traffic with a pregnant daughter. I should have left 24 hours earlier. I never allowed my profession to come before my family again.

 

[Colin_T]

I guess my question is has anybody heard of asthmatic cases and results? Would you all react the same? Any other ideas I can say? She claims nobody would understand unless they have been a nurse.

Yes people with asthma at a high risk of dying or at least developing complications. The virus sets up shop in the lungs and causes the body to produce a thick mucous that prevent people being able to take up oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

However, your partner is young and that is definitely in her favour. People under 40 years of age (she is 27) are significantly less likely to die from this. Asthma does increase her risk but she is at a much lower risk than older people with asthma or lung health issues.

Children are fine with the virus and unless your little girl has lung health issues or heart disease, she will do better than both of you if she catches the virus.

This virus is killing the old, weak and sick people. It is killing people with heart and or lung problems, people with diabetes or other immune health issues.

Young healthy people aged between 5 and 30 are virtually unaffected by this virus, but they can develop normal flu like symptoms and be sick for a few days to a week. There does not appear to be any healthy people aged between 5 and 30 years old that have died from this virus.

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You have a right to be concerned about your partner's health. She is on the front line and is at a high risk of catching the virus. However, it is her choice whether or not to stay there and help others. She does have a commitment to you and your daughter, but she also wants to try and help those that are suffering.

If all the doctors and nurses suddenly said buggar this, I'm out of here, thousands of people would be dying every day from the virus. Your partner and her collegues on the front line are genuine heroes that are helping save lives at the risk of their own life.

You should be proud of her and what she is doing, but also concerned about her health and safety.

The best you can do is tell her how you feel about this. Tell her about your concerns and tell her you love her. Then let her make the decision to continue working or come home.

Even if she does give up work and come home, she might already be infected.

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On a side note, does she disinfect and shower as soon as she comes home?
Do you have a separate room for her to sleep in while she continues working?

Many doctors and nurses are isolating themselves from their families when at home just in case they have been infected.