Current Events > So I have a fever of at least 101 degrees and it's been climbing all day.

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I've used three different thermometers, one orally, one in the ear, and one on the forehead, and they all say at least 101. It started at 99 around 1 PM EST, went up to 100 at about 5 PM, and now the thermometer I trust the most says 101.2. I've had a cough for almost two weeks, but it was a productive cough so I assumed it was just my post nasal drip that does this every year, but lately it's become more dry. My face burns like a motherfucker, I close my eyes and it feels like I have a hot washcloth over my eyes.

I have various other concerning symptoms, but so far no shortness of breath or sore throat.

So yeah, if this isn't gone by tomorrow then tomorrow should be a fun day. Given my family situation, I may need to get on all fours to get a test. I won't leave the doctors office without a test.
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Yeah, that's bad. Fever and cough is 2/3.

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Drink lots of water. Eat some navy bean soup, Lemon Juice

Damn, that sucks. Sounds scary. Hopefully, you will most likely be able to get a test, as things have gotten too crazy up here yet. Honestly, I would try for it tomorrow if it is possible.

Stay strong. Keep us informed.
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Here's hoping you get well quick

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I'm starting to feel it in my chest, but I don't know if that's a symptom or not. My throat is getting raspy without and sore throat. I know it starts as an upper respiratory problem, so I assume chest congestion is a sign.
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Uh oh...

Stay Strong and Get Well Soon

LeperMessiahXX posted...

I'm starting to feel it in my chest, but I don't know if that's a symptom or not. My throat is getting raspy without and sore throat. I know it starts as an upper respiratory problem, so I assume chest congestion is a sign.

That makes it a 3/3..

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It's not necessarily CV. Watch your symptoms.


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MI4 REAL posted...

It's not necessarily CV. Watch your symptoms.

Yeah I'm not reaching a point of certainty yet, everything that is usually out there is still out there. Despite have anxiety problems my entire life, I'm pretty collected at the moment.

I'm just happy I don't leave the house. That doesn't help my mom or brother, but I've only been in contact with 4 people who don't live in my house in the past two weeks. Two giddy teen girls who packed my car with groceries, my neighbor who brought over flavored water, and a CVS drive thru guy. I'm hoping if the worst happens, I'm hopeful I didn't spread it too much.
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Do you live with elderly? If so, I understand why you can't return.

But don't let the fearmongering get to you. Keep your mouth shut and cough into your sleeve.

If you got a mask, wear it just incase.

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MI4 REAL posted...

Do you live with elderly? If so, I understand why you can't return.

But don't let the fearmongering get to you. Keep your mouth shut and cough into your sleeve.

If you got a mask, wear it just incase.

My mom is probably considered elderly, though I would never tell her that lol. I live with two high risk people with my mom being the bigger concern. I've started avoiding them, I'm in my room and I have a mask on just in case.
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It's up to you. Do you stay or do you exile yourself?

Come clean and let everyone else decide.

What do you want to do?

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I know the answer my mom would say, I stay and she takes care of me. She's an Italian mother and a retired RN, I'd need to knock her out to keep her away. I'm honestly not sure though, I'd need to know my options. I have no idea where I can go to isolate myself from the world, I guess my 5th wheel is an option. It's sitting in a field, I should be able to stay by myself there but close enough to the world to get help if things get worse.
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5th Wheel?

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A camping trailer.
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Shortness of breath is the signature of covid. If you can get the same amount of oxygen as always with normal breathing then you just have some other junk.

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MI4 REAL posted...

5th Wheel

A Camper.

Which would be a perfect place.
Just try to make sure you have propane and electricity, food etc.
Other then that, it is ideal.
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SiO4 posted...

A Camper.

Which would be a perfect place.
Just try to make sure you have propane and electricity, food etc.
Other then that, it is ideal.

Except if it was covid he's been spreading it for 2 weeks.

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P4wn4g3 posted...

Shortness of breath is the signature of covid. If you can get the same amount of oxygen as always with normal breathing then you just have some other junk.

That's what I'm hoping for. Do you know how quickly it would take once you started developing symptoms before you start having shortness of breath? Is it something early on, or does it work it's way up to that. I'm nervous that the chest congestion is the first step of shortness of breath.

Honestly some tylenol has lowered my fever a little, so I'm hopeful that's a sign I have something else.
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P4wn4g3 posted...

Except if it was covid he's been spreading it for 2 weeks.

The cat is out of the bag where we live.
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We regret to inform you that you've been chosen to be sacrificed for the good of the economy. You shall help appease the magical ticker that guides us all.

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Dude, just call 911 and get an ambulance. Rather be safe and sorry then going when it is too late.

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If he has COVID he certainly would know.

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LeperMessiahXX posted...

That's what I'm hoping for. Do you know how quickly it would take once you started developing symptoms before you start having shortness of breath? Is it something early on, or does it work it's way up to that. I'm nervous that the chest congestion is the first step of shortness of breath.

Honestly some tylenol has lowered my fever a little, so I'm hopeful that's a sign I have something else.

I think shortness of breath is a late symptom, basically day before being hospitalized. That's if your symptoms are severe. A lot of people have mild symptoms. Honestly I might just call my doctor, you likely need a Frontline Healthcare worker's opinion. A lot of medical staff hasn't been directly exposed.

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mach25687 posted...

Dude, just call 911 and get an ambulance. Rather be safe and sorry then going when it is too late.

Only if you really need it. They will take you to a hospital where you are more likely to get infected or infect others than whatever is going on now.

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P4wn4g3 posted...

Except if it was covid he's been spreading it for 2 weeks.

I've done a great job avoiding people. I have rarely left my yard, so I'm hoping I didn't do too much damage.

SuperShake666 posted...

We regret to inform you that you've been chosen to be sacrificed for the good of the economy. You shall help appease the magical ticker that guides us all.

lol

mach25687 posted...

Dude, just call 911 and get an ambulance. Rather be safe and sorry then going when it is too late.

Nothing is that severe at the moment. It's annoying more than anything else. I rather get a nights sleep and go first thing in the morning if things don't improve.
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Don't count yourself out yet.

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P4wn4g3 posted...

Only if you really need it. They will take you to a hospital where you are more likely to get infected or infect others than whatever is going on now.

And then be billed a crushing fee for the ride.
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LeperMessiahXX posted...

I've done a great job avoiding people. I have rarely left my yard, so I'm hoping I didn't do too much damage.

lol

Nothing is that severe at the moment. It's annoying more than anything else. I rather get a nights sleep and go first thing in the morning if things don't improve.

God speed then.

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SiO4 posted...

And then be billed a crushing fee for the ride.

Not really last time I got bill it was 150.

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I really hate to do this, and in very rare circumstances would I do this, but at this time, if you have fevers and cough, there is a very high likelihood of you having covid. Even if the test was negative I would still say you probably have it. You should just act as if you do, self quarantine, be very meticulous with hygiene and where you go, stay away from others as much as possible. Take every precaution.

P4wn4g3 posted...

Honestly I might just call my doctor, you likely need a Frontline Healthcare worker's opinion. A lot of medical staff hasn't been directly exposed.

That's the one thing I plan on doing. Even if things ease up, I'm going to get into contact with my doctor connections and my family doctor just to see what it could have been and if they think I should get checked out. As I said tylenol has eased the fever a bit, it's now 100.7. I'm not uncomfortable in any way, things still feel minor, but I will get them checked out just to protect the people I live with.
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Keep hydrated. As an alcoholic, Suck in the tap water when you go to the bathroom.

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DanHaren2019 posted...

I really hate to do this, and in very rare circumstances would I do this, but at this time, if you have fevers and cough, there is a very high likelihood of you having covid. Even if the test was negative I would still say you probably have it. You should just act as if you do, self quarantine, be very meticulous with hygiene and where you go, stay away from others as much as possible. Take every precaution.

Yeah I am planning on self isolating regardless if I end up going to the doctors or not. Even if I wake up perfectly fine, my guess is the cough will still be there and I won't risk it. I rarely left the house before the cough, I'm being even more strict on that now.
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If you believe it, isolate yourself, and keep hydrated. You got a 1/33 chance of surviving.

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Really good chance you have covid19. Get tested at least

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Cough means nothing. Do you feel like complete utter shit?

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God speed buddy. Don't let the Rona win.

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Keep an eye on your temp. 101 is certainly fever territory. Even a temp of 100 can be normal given what you're doing at the time environment and physical activity can make it go up

Hopefully if it is covid, you'll just have some slow days and push on through

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I cough due to tickling in my throat. That is not covid.

Problem is it can masquerade as other symptoms.

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I'm going to get some rest, I'm feeling the best right now than I have all day so it's now or never. Hopefully whenever I come on tomorrow, probably around noonish, I'll post an update. Hopefully I'm either better or I have a test done by then.
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Hope you feel better man

Keep us updated

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Update.

I woke up feeling better, but as the day goes on the problems go up a little. Fever has come down quite a bit, I have been sticking to 100 give or take .1 degree. So nothing to be that concerned over considering a mild case has people much higher.

I had a phone call with my doctor and either New York doesn't have enough tests and since my symptoms aren't that bad they won't test me, or she thinks I have something else completely. She said it was weird to have a respiratory problem and then this late into it to start spiking fevers, which leads me to believe she thinks it's not connected to the cough and I am dealing with two different things. She had me get a chest x-ray for my lungs, and we are working from there. No idea. She prescribed me a z pack and told me to get some rest and fluids. I'm just going to avoid everyone including my family until the results come in, and if they look ok then I'll just be avoiding that outside world all together to be on the safe side.

So no real answers, either positive or negative. At this point though I'm fairly certain I don't have coronavirus, but I'll treat the world like I do just in case.
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Do you have diarrhea/nausea and did you lose your sense of smell?

contrary to popular belief these are actually early indicators of Covid

soulunison2 posted...

Do you have diarrhea/nausea and did you lose your sense of smell?

contrary to popular belief these are actually early indicators of Covid

Yes to the first two, not to the last one. The thing is with my anxiety, diarrhea and nausea are things I deal with often so no way to tell.

I don't think I have it, but it's easy to be in the world today and be paranoid about common ailments. Thanks to all of you for talking to me last night, it help keep my shit together until I could think more clearly.
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LeperMessiahXX posted...

Yes to the first two, not to the last one. The thing is with my anxiety, diarrhea and nausea are things I deal with often so no way to tell.

I don't think I have it, but it's easy to be in the world today and be paranoid about common ailments. Thanks to all of you for talking to me last night, it help keep my shit together until I could think more clearly.

ok just saying, People ignore the rhea and thing they ate something bad like I did, but look out for your sense of smell, if you do lose it then its the big Rona