Please, oh please, don’t let this be COVID...

"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury)
06/23/2020 at 16:27 • Filed to: None

I woke up in the middle of the night with crazy chills but no fever; two hours later it was 103 degrees. Even though it’s 78 degrees inside the house I had a heavy blanket covering me as well as heart from the heated mattress pad, yet I was still shaking. The fever is now down to 100-101, which is probably close to normal since I use an in-ear thermometer, and with those normal is defined as 99.5 degrees.

I have been taking in plenty of fluids, but I really can’t eat. I tried to eat some mashed potatoes, but only got through a few bites. I did have a sore throat this morning but that seems to be gone now. My body still aches and I’m essentially out of energy, just sitting here in bed trying not to puke. My head is still pounding despite taking some naproxen and ibuprofen.

With any luck this is just temporary. Being unemployed I don’t have any insurance, so waiting this out is about all I can do. I have been isolating at home except for those rare occasions when I go to the grocery store/pharmacy, keeping my distance from everyone and always wearing my mask. I’m trying to do whatever I can to avoid infection, but maybe that’s not enough...

DISCUSSION (18)

Nauraushaun > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 16:53

Praying for you my dude

Just Jeepin' > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 16:55

You should be able to get tested for free, at least.

See if you can find someone with an oximeter, because very low blood oxygen levels are a danger sign that you should go to the hospital.

And call your state’s health department for other resources.

Good luck.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-uninsured-patients-can-get-help-during-covid-19-pandemic

Mid Engine > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 16:57

soup was the one thing I could keep down when I had it. Drink gallons of water my friend

facw > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:02

See about testing sites where you are. That should be free.

I’ll say again that I hate that our country’s healthcare system is so broken, and that you are stuck dealing with it.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:05

From my understanding, a dry cough is one of the hallmarks of this virus. If you don't have that, you might be ok as far as covid goes. Crossing my fingers for you!

TheRealBicycleBuck > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:09

Good luck. We’re rooting for you!

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:09

eh.....the fun thing about covid is that it seems to have the symptoms of everything else

get tested if you can...coz fuckit why not.....and dont be an idiot that tries to work through it like me and then passes out in front of his boss

i mean shit......it took me 30 minutes to get home today....and its a 15 miunute ride

anyhoo good luck

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > farscythe - makin da cawfee!
06/23/2020 at 17:12

eeeeeh...what i was trying to say is you are probably good

arl > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:14

Hope you’re OK and it’s not Covid. You might want to look up drive through testing locations in your state. Good luck and healing thoughts!

P. S. US healthcare costs can suck an egg.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:19

I hope you don’t have it. Seems like you have taken all necessary precautions. I have not been sick since february, we have been so darn careful since the initial outbreak.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:22

I’ll be praying for you. Relax, drink lots of water, and keep monitoring your symptoms. You’re welcome to rant here anytime.

Have an abandoned car that looks as bad as you feel:

Kinja'd!!!

Chariotoflove > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 17:34

Whatever you have, I hope you get well soon and come back shitposting stronger than ever.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 18:49

I hope everything is okay and you bounce back!

dumpsterfire! > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 18:58

Most people have very mild cases and require no treatment at all, except rest at home for a week. Most of the people who I’ve tested who were a bit more ill (still not hospitalized) had a different virus. People with compromised immune systems may have a little rougher time. Good luck.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/23/2020 at 20:00

I hope you get past whatever it is quickly. You should be able to get (Covid) tested for free.

I got tested a few weeks ago (as an essential government worker person, not for symptoms). It isn’t bad. It is deeply unpleasant for about 20 seconds as they poke your brain stem with the swab up each nostril for 10 seconds each, but that’s it. No pain, and you’re back to as fine as you were before the second the swab comes out.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/24/2020 at 03:48

update?

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > pip bip - choose Corrour
06/24/2020 at 06:12

My thanks to everyone here for your good wishes. I’m feeling much better now after sleeping t he day away. Unfortunately that means insomnia now at 0500, so I’m sitting in bed watching old episodes of Project Binky . Fever is down to about 1.5 degrees above normal which is far better than the 3.5-4 above from earlier. Sore throat gone, no chills, no headache. I even had a bite too much to eat. My lower legs seem a little fatigued, but that’s been going on for several days - I’m trying to get back into shape, or at least a shape other than ‘round’.

I have no idea what caused all of those symptoms yesterday. It scared the hell out of me how quickly I disintegrated, with seemingly hundreds of symptoms occurring in the span of just an hour or two. Now I’m more-or-less back to a state that could be defined as normal. Still not terribly healthy, but normal...

pip bip - choose Corrour > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
06/24/2020 at 06:14

good to hear!