Oldest son test positive for COVID-19

Aneeda72

Aneeda72

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He called Friday to say he had a horrific headache, chills, sweating, slight fever, and slight cough. I said you probably just have a cold, but get tested. Results came back positive today. 😭. He had open heart surgery this time last year, almost died. Now this.

Sad, very very sad and worried. Nothing else to say.
 

AnnieA said:
Prayers for him and you. He needs to be monitoring his O2 sats with a pulse oximeter for 'silent' hypoxia which damages lungs. Most drugstores have them.
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We bought him the oxygen thing when he had the heart surgery. He is closely monitoring his states. But thanks. It sucks cause I want to go see him while he is at home. But he refuses to come outside and doesn’t want us anywhere near him or the property.
 
Aneeda72 said:
We bought him the oxygen thing when he had the heart surgery. He is closely monitoring his states. But thanks. It sucks cause I want to go see him while he is at home. But he refuses to come outside and doesn’t want us anywhere near him or the property.
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I can't imagine how hard that is for you as his mother, but he is looking out for you and that's a credit to you!
 
Pecos said:
I am so sorry to hear this. It sure seems like life is piling it on you.
You and your son are in my prayers.
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Thanks it is awful. Your brain just gets flooded with thoughts of your child’s entire life and how much he means to you. Not being able to see him is horrific, but he refuses to have us anywhere near. We had them over at thanksgiving and he was worried we caught it.

But this is the tenth day and neither of us have symptoms. We have a long living room so social distanced while eating. When they left I opened the windows and aired the house out. We are fine. I am glad our son with DS chose not to come over, although I think our eldest got it after thanksgiving and we have not seen him since then.

His girlfriend has mild symptoms of a cold so she will get tested. 😢
 
Doctor at the hospital I went to prescribed Z-Pack, Zinc, Tylenol, along with bed rest and plenty of liquids, preferably water or in my case, I drank iced tea. Eat light. Jello is always good, toast, or whatever you can tolerate.

I hope he has a fast recovery, but most of us are taking 7-10 days.

If breathing problems develop, don’t wait, get to the hospital.
 
oldman said:
Doctor at the hospital I went to prescribed Z-Pack, Zinc, Tylenol, along with bed rest and plenty of liquids, preferably water or in my case, I drank iced tea. Eat light. Jello is always good, toast, or whatever you can tolerate.

I hope he has a fast recovery, but most of us are taking 7-10 days.

If breathing problems develop, don’t wait, get to the hospital.
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Thanks, I am calling him about every two hours as he can’t sleep anyway. The headache is getting better so that’s good. I’ve offered to bring food and leave it on his porch, but, as I said, he does not want me anywhere near. If I were to get it, he would feel so guilty.
 
Aneeda,I am so sorry to hear what you and your son are going through. A Mom is a Mom no matter how old their child is. 2 weeks ago my daughter, her husband, and my granddaughter were diagnosed with the covid. Thankfully they are recovering. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your son. 🙏 🙏🙏
 
Sassycakes said:
Aneeda,I am so sorry to hear what you and your son are going through. A Mom is a Mom no matter how old their child is. 2 weeks ago my daughter, her husband, and my granddaughter were diagnosed with the covid. Thankfully they are recovering. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your son. 🙏 🙏🙏
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Glad they are recovering. Big relief.
 
Sassycakes said:
Aneeda,I am so sorry to hear what you and your son are going through. A Mom is a Mom no matter how old their child is. 2 weeks ago my daughter, her husband, and my granddaughter were diagnosed with the covid. Thankfully they are recovering. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your son. 🙏 🙏🙏
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It’s so awful, isn't it. My daughter, her husband, and the great granddaughter had it in March. They didn’t tell me till they were all well. Is your daughter and family well now? I hope and pray this is so.
 
Son sounds quite congested. He says fever is gone, headache is pretty much gone, but he is very very tired. His oxygen is 94 and doesn’t dip lower. I told him if it does to go to ER. He has sent a message to his doctor.

My husband and I are on the 11th day and don’t have it so I think we are fine.
 


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