Spryte Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry. But glad he went to the ER. Hoping they can admit him and help him quickly. Your family will be in my thoughts, please keep us updated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad he went to get tested and I hope they can help him quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Ugh so sorry. Hope they can find him a bed and he turns a corner quickly now! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Sorry to hear about the pneumonia. Hope you can bring him home to recover. He might still feel miserable but it’s always nice to have mom caring for you. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'm glad he went in, and hope they admit him. If not, hopefully he will at least get some oxygen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I am keeping your family in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrichstad Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'm so sorry to hear this. He's in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Did you find out how is oxygen level is? Did they drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I’m really glad he went in and hope they are able to get him feeling better quickly. I can imagine how hard this must be for you having to provide help from such distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Can’t you go there and be with him? Even if they admit him, he is awfully sick to have to advocate for himself, and he is probably very scared, too. And once he is out of the hospital (whether it’s today or days from now,) he will need someone to take care of him so he can recover as quickly as possible. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'm so sorry, I hope he will feel better soon! Really -- I am just so sorry, it is so hard to be away from loved ones when they are sick 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I’m so, so sorry he—and you— is going through this. I hope you can go be with him. It must so difficult being far away. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Lisa R. said: opps! He might have the long term Covid. My older kids had Covid. If my younger kids did, they did not have symptoms. My older kids only had a loss of sense of smell. I also had them on tons of vitamins...the kind I found on lists related to Covid. Maybe try those vitamins. Edited July 26, 2021 by Janeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Oh, so sorry to hear that. You must be a wreck. Very glad he went to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Continuing in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Oh, no. I hope he has a swift and complete recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Oh my goodness. I would be out there with him asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 19 hours ago, Lisa R. said: Please do not quote. My healthy 22-year-old son has Covid-19. He has no underlying health conditions. He is recovering in another town that is 5 hours away. He was not vaccinated. (Please do not use this thread to discuss vaccines. We encouraged him to get it, and he did not. I only mentioned the fact that he was not vaccinated because it can sometimes affect the course of the illness.) Today is his 10th day of symptoms, which include: Fever -around 101 for the first 7 days, may have low grade fever or no fever now Body Aches-significant Fatigue-he can get out of bed to use restroom but nothing else. He is in bed all day. Talking on the phone is difficult and only lasts about 5 minutes. Stomach issues No taste and smell Coughing/congestion *No breathing issues or chest pain Sent him a pulse ox from Amazon--not hospital quality, obviously, and it reads between 94%-97% Three days ago he was prescribed an antibiotic (Z-pack) and steroid after a phone call to our local doctor. The day following this was the day his fever broke. Yesterday he did not take either medicine because he says couldn't eat food due to low appetite and stomach not feeling well. He's a very bright kid, but I can see his cognitive abilities are slower likely due to lack of food. He is drinking plenty of Gatorade and water. All day he lays in bed in the dark as moving around is difficult due to fatigue. We just sent a friend a list of groceries--soup, applesauce, etc. because nothing sounds good. This makes sense with no taste and smell. Does this sound like a normal course of Covid? This fatigue seems severe. Anything else we could be doing? My son was the fifth case in his West Coast city in early March 2020. His covid symptoms and disease course sounds pretty much exactly like my son's. My son did recover although he had residual fatigue and slight cognitive impairments for a month or two afterward. I hope your son is as fortunate as mine was. Will keep my fingers crossed for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Sending positive thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Catwoman said: Can’t you go there and be with him? Even if they admit him, he is awfully sick to have to advocate for himself, and he is probably very scared, too. And once he is out of the hospital (whether it’s today or days from now,) he will need someone to take care of him so he can recover as quickly as possible. she needs to check if they will allow someone in with him, if they are that full with covid patients they may have strict protocols in place, no visitors, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) @Lisa R., before you drive him to your house, check to see how hospitals are in your area. If they're just as congested, I'd consider driving to the nearest big city that's not dealing with a surge. Another thing to consider is buying an oxygen concentrator. They're about $350 on Amazon. Dh has a colleague in Mexico whose O2 levels were falling and couldn't find a hospital bed (back during the winter surge). He was lucky to be able to make due at home with one of these. Edited July 26, 2021 by chiguirre 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 He was discharged from ER after six hours. He spent much of this time lying on the tile floor in the waiting room. He was given a CT scan and bloodwork, and then sent back out to waiting room. He was discharged with an inhaler and not given test results. He's too sick to advocate for himself and didn't ask for results, either. Husband is on his way to retrieve him. We have access to good medical care. The system here is not as overwhelmed. 13 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Oh man that sounds awful for him. I am so glad you can get him and take care of him. I hope he can get some better medical treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I think that sounds like a good plan! Good luck 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 That sounds like a great plan. I’m glad you’re able to go get him. Everybody in the hospital needs an advocate, no matter their age. Covid has really complicated that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, Lisa R. said: He was discharged from ER after six hours. He spent much of this time lying on the tile floor in the waiting room. He was given a CT scan and bloodwork, and then sent back out to waiting room. He was discharged with an inhaler and not given test results. He's too sick to advocate for himself and didn't ask for results, either. Husband is on his way to retrieve him. We have access to good medical care. The system here is not as overwhelmed. I am so sorry!!! I am glad he will be with you and getting good medical care. Lots of prayers coming your way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, Lisa R. said: He was discharged from ER after six hours. He spent much of this time lying on the tile floor in the waiting room. He was given a CT scan and bloodwork, and then sent back out to waiting room. He was discharged with an inhaler and not given test results. He's too sick to advocate for himself and didn't ask for results, either. Husband is on his way to retrieve him. We have access to good medical care. The system here is not as overwhelmed. So glad you’re going to get him home and get some better care. That sounds miserable. In the car, fwiw, the current recommendation is that the patient be in the rear passenger seat, and then opposite windows be opened. So, that would be front passenger window and back driver side window. That makes kind of a wall of air passing between them. The best masks you have access to as well. Best wishes for your son’s quick recovery! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I am so sorry, but really glad your husband is going to get him. It really sounds like he needs to be with family at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 36 minutes ago, Lisa R. said: He was given a CT scan I'd do everything possible to get the results of that scan. It's going to be much more informative than an x-ray for pneumonia. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'm so sorry your son is suffering. Glad to hear that your hubby is on his way to retrieve him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 So glad you can bring him to a less overwhelmed hospital. I'll be thinking of all of you and hoping he improves soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'm sure he will heal faster with you to take care of him. Fluids regularly, making sure he gets his meds, etc all will help. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoraBora Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Lisa R. said: He was discharged from ER after six hours. He spent much of this time lying on the tile floor in the waiting room. He was given a CT scan and bloodwork, and then sent back out to waiting room. He was discharged with an inhaler and not given test results. He's too sick to advocate for himself and didn't ask for results, either. Husband is on his way to retrieve him. We have access to good medical care. The system here is not as overwhelmed. I'm praying for your boy and your family -- so sorry he is sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Oh, that sounds like a miserable experience. I’m so glad you will be able to take care of him soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I am so sorry to hear that they didn't admit him, but if they are that busy it might be for the best if he wouldn't have gotten adequate treatment. I'm glad to hear your husband is on his way to get him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Praying for him. So glad you can get him and supervise his care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Continuing to pray for all of you. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Lisa...I hope your son can rest on the ride home, the poor guy...and that your DH has a safe and uneventful journey! hugs for you...I think it is tougher being the one waiting at home sometimes vs being the one doing “something” even if it is only driving. i hope your son has a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Keeping your son in my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Glad he will be home where he can get care 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahB82 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Google to see if the hospital system he used has an online portal. If it does, you should be able to register him and get the results of whatever tests they ran. I am glad you guys can get your hands on him. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 hours ago, SarahB82 said: Google to see if the hospital system he used has an online portal. If it does, you should be able to register him and get the results of whatever tests they ran. I am glad you guys can get your hands on him. We always need a code, given by the doctor, in order to register a patient in the portal. You may have to call the hospital and ask for one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Check his discharge paperwork. There may be a code for the hospital's portal in it somewhere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Pawz4me said: Check his discharge paperwork. There may be a code for the hospital's portal in it somewhere. Yes, perhaps her son is better at keeping those things than my sons! 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 15 hours ago, Lisa R. said: He was discharged from ER after six hours. He spent much of this time lying on the tile floor in the waiting room. He was given a CT scan and bloodwork, and then sent back out to waiting room. He was discharged with an inhaler and not given test results. He's too sick to advocate for himself and didn't ask for results, either. Husband is on his way to retrieve him. We have access to good medical care. The system here is not as overwhelmed. Did they make it back home? So glad you were able to go get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 This sounds so scary. I am thinking of you and hope your son feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 38 minutes ago, Scarlett said: Did they make it back home? So glad you were able to go get him. Hoping that they made it home as well, and that he’s getting treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) They're probably super exhausted from a 10-hour drive and getting settled back at home (not to mention the stress and worry leading up to that!). I hope today is restful and Ds is able to improve with y'all overseeing his care. Edited July 27, 2021 by alisoncooks 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Be sure to post an update whenever you can. Also, let him know that all of his “hive aunties” are thinking of him and wishing him a speedy recovery! 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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