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lark

(23,099 posts)
70. best wishes for a good outcome for them.
Thu Feb 25, 2021, 10:38 AM
Feb 2021

If neither is diabetic, they will probably not get too sick. One thing I learned from my nurse friend when I had it is the absolute importance of moving around and drinking at least 60 oz a day (not including coffee/tea/alcohol because those are diuretics). Check their oxygen frequently, especially if they feel any dizziness, shortness of breath or have difficulty breathing. Pulse oximeters aren't that expensive and are vital for this. If oxygen level goes below 90 and doesn't bounce right back in a few minutes, go to the hospital. Mine kept going down to 88, but it would bounce up within a couple of minutes and be back to good within a few more. Also, semi-liquid foods help add liquids, like jello, pudding, popsicles. Good luck.

That's exactly how it happened with us. Husband and son tested positive one week while I was negative and the next week I was positive too. They had regular flu-like symptoms, son better in 4-5 days, husband better in 7. I got the lung and heart issues and it took several weeks to get back to normal but no hospitalization was required.

Oh my ... Delphinus Feb 2021 #1
So sorry to hear this. I hope everything goes well and their recovery is uneventful. Frustratedlady Feb 2021 #2
Very important video about Vitamin & Covid Trust_Reality Feb 2021 #80
I've taken Vitamin D3 since the year before it hit. Frustratedlady Feb 2021 #81
Sending positive vibes from Boston way BlueNProud Feb 2021 #3
How awful, I hope its a mild case. Hang in there. ratchiweenie Feb 2021 #4
Sorry to hear, I hope your family has a quick and full recovery. Bluethroughu Feb 2021 #5
I can only offer my best hopes for full and complete recoveries UpInArms Feb 2021 #6
very best wishes rurallib Feb 2021 #7
Sorry to hear about your son and husband. I hope you can escape it. healthnut7 Feb 2021 #8
I hope they get well soon murielm99 Feb 2021 #9
I'm sorry. I hope you all do well. yardwork Feb 2021 #10
Big hugs to you! lunatica Feb 2021 #11
Wishing you all a full and speedy recovery. Your family will be in my prayers. 💕 SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2021 #12
While in the early stages (10 days) tell your doc you all want Monoclonal Antibodies ... Hekate Feb 2021 #13
Yes! Saw this Rachel show with Biden's Chief Scientist. Thanks for posting this info. nt iluvtennis Feb 2021 #25
Hoping for short and mild cases. onecaliberal Feb 2021 #14
Sorry. That sucks. Hang in there. ecstatic Feb 2021 #15
Best to you all, Danmel. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #16
... Nevilledog Feb 2021 #17
peace and love to you and yours. aikoaiko Feb 2021 #18
Ask your doctor about monoclonal antibodies. Our hospital is using them. Patterson Feb 2021 #19
Yes, our local hospital is using them for older patients and it makes a big difference. MLAA Feb 2021 #20
Very sorry, healing vibes to all. xo nt babylonsister Feb 2021 #21
As DUer Patterson posted MLAA Feb 2021 #22
I know it's easy to say, but please don't stress. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #23
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's and son's diagnosis, Danmel! LaMouffette Feb 2021 #24
Sending your son, husband, and you... ailsagirl Feb 2021 #26
Healing vibes coming your way. Hotler Feb 2021 #27
Positive vibes and good thoughts on the way. sarge43 Feb 2021 #28
Healing wishes and my sincere hope for mild cases. herding cats Feb 2021 #29
Have faith sarisataka Feb 2021 #30
You got it. MerryBlooms Feb 2021 #31
Oh sweetie I am so very sorry. mahina Feb 2021 #32
So sorry cate94 Feb 2021 #33
My thoughts are with you and your family blogslut Feb 2021 #34
For most people the symptoms are light. Hoping you all are most people. Kablooie Feb 2021 #35
I'd be stressed out as well malaise Feb 2021 #36
I'm so sorry. piddyprints Feb 2021 #37
All the best to your husband and son...and I hope you continue PittBlue Feb 2021 #38
I was very lax yesterday outdoors. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #39
Holding you all cilla4progress Feb 2021 #40
If you can locate previous posts, there have been excellent recommendations for supplements. Karadeniz Feb 2021 #41
We're all hoping the very best for you. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #42
I am very sorry to hear this - may their recovery be swift. Marie Marie Feb 2021 #43
eep AllaN01Bear Feb 2021 #44
You're in our thoughts. Please up-date as you can. marble falls Feb 2021 #45
I am so sorry. Solly Mack Feb 2021 #46
all my wishes for you and your family to emerge from this unscathed overall, huge hugz Celerity Feb 2021 #47
I am so sorry to hear this, Danmel. crickets Feb 2021 #48
You are likely going to be just fine. SlogginThroughIt Feb 2021 #49
Do you have a vaccine appointment? BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #50
My son thinks he got it frim someone at work Danmel Feb 2021 #52
Very sorry to hear this, esp difficult news moonscape Feb 2021 #54
Sending vibes for healing and strength and endurance for all of you. Know that your DU family isr niyad Feb 2021 #51
Peace and strength to all of you. kairos12 Feb 2021 #53
I am so sorry. Both my daughter amd I had it and are better. It is scary. Drink lots of Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #55
You and your family will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #56
Prayers, of course! majdrfrtim Feb 2021 #57
See if you can get the most effective drug for prevention and treatment. MasonDreams Feb 2021 #58
This message was self-deleted by its author MasonDreams Feb 2021 #59
Here's a link to information about supplements MyMission Feb 2021 #60
here's the text regarding supplements Grasswire2 Feb 2021 #61
I know a few people who swear by quercetin ecstatic Feb 2021 #86
Take care of yourselves Generic Other Feb 2021 #62
It's very important to stay hydrated. StarryNite Feb 2021 #63
Take care. My son just had COVID and recovered. I hope your family does, too. I didn't catch it Liberty Belle Feb 2021 #64
How awful and scary for all of you lillypaddle Feb 2021 #65
So sorry, hugs to you all Meowmee Feb 2021 #66
I'm so sorry. stage left Feb 2021 #67
Stay stong. My best wishes on a complete recovery for your loved ones. oasis Feb 2021 #68
So far the boys seem to be doing well Danmel Feb 2021 #69
Please keep us updated on how they are doing wnylib Feb 2021 #84
best wishes for a good outcome for them. lark Feb 2021 #70
Sending some angels ur way (and prayers) bluestarone Feb 2021 #71
Monoclonal antibodies website karin_sj Feb 2021 #72
Sending good vibes. ananda Feb 2021 #73
Hope it's smooth sailing for both. I can sympathize, no one in my family BusyBeingBest Feb 2021 #74
I'm so sorry seta1950 Feb 2021 #75
Sending wishes for gldstwmn Feb 2021 #76
Hang in there, Danmel! calimary Feb 2021 #77
Sending Positive energy wendyb-NC Feb 2021 #78
Very informative video about Vitamin D & Covid Trust_Reality Feb 2021 #79
Checking in! marble falls Feb 2021 #82
Prayers and healing vibes... RevBrotherThomas Feb 2021 #83
wishing your family MFM008 Feb 2021 #85
So sorry. Sending thoughts for a fast and total recovery. appleannie1 Feb 2021 #87
I'm sorry you're going through this Danmel MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #88
You might want to talk with your doctor about Fluvoxamine. StevieM Feb 2021 #89
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