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MenloParque

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28. Keep moving!

Fri Apr 10, 2020, 07:55 PM

Apr 2020

This is what saved my 81 year old mother who survived the virus in late-February. Her Dr. in San Francisco through daily video visits advised her to keep up her daily walks and weekly hikes. IF and only if her breathing becomes difficult, then she will need to be hospitalized. Well, on the 9th day after symptoms started she did have to be hospitalized. Her test came back positive and she started hydroxychloroquine and Z-Pak. She was in ICU for 4 days and now is home recovering nicely. Her doctor told us that once intubation and being on a ventilator is required, she would have a chance but very slim due to her age. He is adamant that keeping active and moving was the key to saving my mother. Keep positive and if you can go for walks daily!

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I prolly have covid [View all] Meowmee Apr 2020 OP

Best wishes... keep us updated. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2020 #1

I hope you make a full recovery soon. liberalmuse Apr 2020 #2

Thanks, me too🙏🏻 Meowmee Apr 2020 #4

Thanks, I will 😊 just 🙏🏻 I survive this Meowmee Apr 2020 #3

Keep up the breathing exercises...Chris Cuomo thought that helped...take care!❤ Karadeniz Apr 2020 #5

Yes, was gonna mention Chris Cuomo's approach. elleng Apr 2020 #7

Yep I saw him talk about it after I saw the video in an article Meowmee Apr 2020 #9

Good you're doing breathing exercises from a doc's video. elleng Apr 2020 #6

Here it is Meowmee Apr 2020 #11

Best wishes! 💕💕 MLAA Apr 2020 #8

Thanks 😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #10

Oh God, Moewmee. I am so sorry. Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #12

Thanks😊 yeah a bit confusing, I guess they are not sure about a definite protocol because Meowmee Apr 2020 #15

Get well soon. Also why Z-pac? Loki Liesmith Apr 2020 #13

Thanks😊 I always have z pack at home because that is the one I tolerate best with my gerd etc. Meowmee Apr 2020 #14

So sorry to hear that - Backseat Driver Apr 2020 #16

Thanks😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #19

Just drop the https://www. part and search for what's left! Backseat Driver Apr 2020 #34

Ok will do😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #35

Unfortunately I can't take vitamin c pills Meowmee Apr 2020 #37

I don't know what I had because tests were strictly rationed Warpy Apr 2020 #17

Sounds like you had it Meowmee Apr 2020 #18

Yes, I thought it suspicious, even with the wimpy fever Warpy Apr 2020 #20

Warpy, what are the usual symptoms for women? I caught something WEIRD in Florida -- when I Nay Apr 2020 #21

My doc said she is seeing lots of people with low fevers Meowmee Apr 2020 #24

Don't treat a fever that low because it's helping you fight the virus Warpy Apr 2020 #25

Interesting. They gave me 3 tylenol to take at the field hospital. Meowmee Apr 2020 #36

I think you most likely got it for the back pain. Warpy Apr 2020 #38

The nurse said it was for my fever Meowmee Apr 2020 #40

Have you heard of lying face down, to relieve pressure of heart on the lungs? No Vested Interest Apr 2020 #22

I am doing that as part of the breathing exercises Meowmee Apr 2020 #23

Sorry 😐 I will send up a prayer for you. nt live love laugh Apr 2020 #26

Thanks 😊 Meowmee Apr 2020 #30

dont feel alone MFM008 Apr 2020 #27

Oh no, so sorry. 🤗 Are you ok? What are you doing? Meowmee Apr 2020 #31

they tested me today for 3 things MFM008 Apr 2020 #39

Keep moving! MenloParque Apr 2020 #28

I am so glad she survived. 💕 Meowmee Apr 2020 #29

She did have low grade fever and body aches. MenloParque Apr 2020 #32

Thanks❤️ Meowmee Apr 2020 #33

She started Tylenol MenloParque Apr 2020 #41

Thanks Meowmee Apr 2020 #42

Update my test was negative but I am sure I have covid- so upset Meowmee Apr 2020 #43