Update on my Cousin with COVID
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
December 17, 2020 3:46pm CST
Got an update on my cousin with COVID. She was in ICU for three weeks. Trying to get her oxygen levels stable. She has asthma. That has been an issue.
Finally got in a regular room about a week ago. And today, for the first time in four weeks, physical therapy came in and she took four steps. The she had to go back to bed. Could not do any more on her own. Still on oxygen.
Many are not taking this virus seriously. But it is still taking lives. And for the others recovering, especially with other issues, it is taking awhile to completely recover. Four weeks in the hospital is a long time.
Her husband is at home and has recovered. He had COVID and pneumonia weeks ago.
I hope everybody will stay safe when you go out.
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@kaylachan (71541)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Dec 20
Underlying conditions can make any illness difficult. Even something as the common cold. With this being said, it's great your cousin is recovering well despite it taking a while. Asthma itself can put a person in the hospital for days. So, it's not really a surprise that it's making recovery difficult. However, it's a huge improvement to be in a normal room.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
17 Dec 20
well, i responded jest's we lost power so reckon such got eaten by the universe. so lemme try 'gain. this's good news 'f her progress 'n i so hope such continues. i dunno why so many still refuse to see the impacts this virus's 'd universally. still claimin' 'tis no worse'n the flu....
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
18 Dec 20
@CarolDM i'd feared such'd magically reappear 'n ya think i'd taken to drinkin' 'r somethin' ;) a friend 'f mine jest lost her son'nlaw to covid. 45, no 'nderylin' conditions. my youngest son's convinced such's not that bad. havin' many friends who've contracted such with very mild to no symptoms. i fear fer my grandbabes...but've no control o'er their habits. i keep fingers crossed we'll not find out 1st hand.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Dec 20
@crazyhorseladycx So sorry about your friend's loss. 45 is too early. I would be afraid as well if I had family. I hope everyone will stay safe.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Dec 20
I'm so glad that she's out of ICU and finally recovering from this hideous virus. Asthma is bad news, when Covid attacks a person's lungs! If this virus isn't taken seriously, many more will end up dying
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Dec 20
@CarolDM Even getting out of bed and walking a little bit. That's progress!
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@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
17 Dec 20
Sadly, lots of people will never learn. I heard in the news that doctors and nurses are amazed as patients who are dying of the virus are still in denial, that they do not have COVID and that is not the reason why they are sick. What gets to me is their blatant disregard of the guidelines from the health experts that are putting others at risk.
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@wolfgirl569 (107900)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Dec 20
Glad she is starting to get better. It can take a very long time for some to get well.
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@Shiva49 (26765)
• Singapore
18 Dec 20
It is really taking a toll on your cousin. Hope she recovers without side effects soon.
The virus is indeed tough for all.
If one has comorbidities, this virus is indeed dangerous.
We are playing hide and seek with the virus as we have to move out outside too for essentials.
Hope the precautions we take will be sufficient.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
Hoping she recovers soon. I am glad l survive it too. Glad l had no lung problems before and don’t have serious health risks at the time. But still l was confined for 2 weeks to recover my strength back to normal. I also had pneumonia too.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
20 Dec 20
@CarolDM Indeed it was a tough one. I am glad that when l got it there were medical intervention available already to help my body to cope with the onslaught. I got plasma transfusion and remdesevir and dexamethasone treatment that hastened my bidy to fight iff the infection. My doctor said had l got it early March or April they were still clueless how to treat people like me.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
18 Dec 20
@CarolDM
That is so hard that she had asthma. That is great that she is in a regular room. That is great that she took 4 steps. I am sure it wore her out. Having asthma does not help her. It probably will take her a while to recover, but, at least she is in a regular room now. I try my best.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
Slowly but surely is a phrase I had encountered last night from a YouTube friend. And it's what happening to your cousin. Hope she'll recover soon.
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