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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2021, 05:28:02 PM »
That is the right way of doing it before spreading it all around. Not all who catch it from you will be able to cope with it the same way as you.

Alas symptoms tend to be symptoms shared by many other things.  Yes, even during covid, something else can cause these symptoms.  I would probably start with a test and go from there.

That's right.  Also you ultimately do not want to overwhelm the healthcare system and minimizing panic is important in that case.
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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2021, 10:02:55 PM »
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/media-personality-lorna-irungu-dies--3331674

I have a feeling Covid is the new scapegoat, excuse, fall guy etc for every untimely death.
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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2021, 09:59:36 AM »
My fever now graduated to the shaking one

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2021, 12:59:04 PM »
Pole sana.
Kindly stay at home before spreading it around. These are typical symptoms of covid infection. Drink a lot of herbal tea and take some medicine against flu.

My fever now graduated to the shaking one

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #24 on: March 23, 2021, 02:59:17 PM »
My fever now graduated to the shaking one

Just remember that it can spike one minute and then stabilize the next, That is the nature of the virus. overall it should trend downwards. I have read of a few who have had symptoms for a year.  Thye are in a brain fog.

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #25 on: March 24, 2021, 03:33:40 PM »
Antigen test came negative but still feeling terrible..oxygen levels 93

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2021, 06:01:41 PM »
Coincidentally, I got this today from a relative in Kenya. See attachment.
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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2021, 07:02:36 PM »
Antigen test came negative but still feeling terrible..oxygen levels 93

   Rv be careful especially with those tests in Kenya.  I got tested last Monday for my flight back to Boston for Thursday and got a negative result only to test positive when I arrived here on Friday.  So far am managing it but the headache is killing me.  Get an oximeter and check your oxygen concentration often.  Anything below 92% check yourself into the emergency room.  Wish you well sir.

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2021, 07:18:07 PM »
Antigen test came negative but still feeling terrible..oxygen levels 93

   Rv be careful especially with those tests in Kenya.  I got tested last Monday for my flight back to Boston for Thursday and got a negative result only to test positive when I arrived here on Friday.  So far am managing it but the headache is killing me.  Get an oximeter and check your oxygen concentration often.  Anything below 92% check yourself into the emergency room.  Wish you well sir.

How reliable are these tests? I know in the beginnimg it was 60%. Get well Mankind. I am glad I held back on my trip to Ke. I just do not want to risk it.

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #29 on: March 24, 2021, 07:20:26 PM »
Yes didn't trust their test at all, my oxygen level no good, wife was 97; and I was 93/94; anyway got injected antibiotics; feeling much better; Friday I hope to get properly tested. Fever and headache; the food tasting like nothing; loss of apetite; now am also dehydrated from sweating;
Rv be careful especially with those tests in Kenya.  I got tested last Monday for my flight back to Boston for Thursday and got a negative result only to test positive when I arrived here on Friday.  So far am managing it but the headache is killing me.  Get an oximeter and check your oxygen concentration often.  Anything below 92% check yourself into the emergency room.  Wish you well sir.

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #30 on: March 24, 2021, 09:37:04 PM »
Antigen test came negative but still feeling terrible..oxygen levels 93

   Rv be careful especially with those tests in Kenya.  I got tested last Monday for my flight back to Boston for Thursday and got a negative result only to test positive when I arrived here on Friday.  So far am managing it but the headache is killing me.  Get an oximeter and check your oxygen concentration often.  Anything below 92% check yourself into the emergency room.  Wish you well sir.

I think you got it in between the tests. I've seen that many times.

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #31 on: March 24, 2021, 09:56:41 PM »
covid PCR test seem not standardized. Countries and jurisdictions seem to be operating at different thureshold pcr cycle count...

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #32 on: March 25, 2021, 06:05:05 PM »
Okay no improvement. Oxygen 94.I have no appetite. This thing now serious

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #33 on: March 25, 2021, 08:12:47 PM »
 Pundit you need to get a chest x-ray to make sure your lungs are ok. I had to go to the emergency room because of the headaches but my oxygen levels and temperature are normal.  I  was put on a strong painkiller for 5 days.  I  feel better today and even took a walk.  You might have to be on a breathing treatment of some sort. Don't take a chance on this thing sir.

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #34 on: March 25, 2021, 09:55:35 PM »
Oh my God, pole sana my dearest RVP  :o

From what you've said it doesn't sound like Covid but pneumonia caused by cold. Pneumonia for the common cold comes gradually and takes weeks to months to recover. I recommend Tamiflu.

If it was Covid at the pneumonia stage and rarely does it get to this stage unlike the common cold, you would be in hospital on ventilators because it deteriorates rapidly however you don't fit the profile of Covid at pneumonia stage, tends to be very elderley and those with preexisting conditions.

Anyway, please eat lots, my prayers are with you even though I'm certain you're ok, please take care. x

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #35 on: March 26, 2021, 01:09:51 AM »
Thats Covid based on description. Loss of taste and smell...thats Covid. Been there. Had to check myself in Sinai medical, LA. Check yourself in ASAP before major damage to internal organs.

Oh my God, pole sana my dearest RVP  :o

From what you've said it doesn't sound like Covid but pneumonia caused by cold. Pneumonia for the common cold comes gradually and takes weeks to months to recover. I recommend Tamiflu.

If it was Covid at the pneumonia stage and rarely does it get to this stage unlike the common cold, you would be in hospital on ventilators because it deteriorates rapidly however you don't fit the profile of Covid at pneumonia stage, tends to be very elderley and those with preexisting conditions.

Anyway, please eat lots, my prayers are with you even though I'm certain you're ok, please take care. x


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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #36 on: March 26, 2021, 10:00:38 AM »
Okay going to Nairobi hospital..bloody international insurance are pain

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #37 on: March 26, 2021, 10:01:48 AM »
Oh my God, pole sana my dearest RVP  :o

From what you've said it doesn't sound like Covid but pneumonia caused by cold. Pneumonia for the common cold comes gradually and takes weeks to months to recover. I recommend Tamiflu.

If it was Covid at the pneumonia stage and rarely does it get to this stage unlike the common cold, you would be in hospital on ventilators because it deteriorates rapidly however you don't fit the profile of Covid at pneumonia stage, tends to be very elderley and those with preexisting conditions.

Anyway, please eat lots, my prayers are with you even though I'm certain you're ok, please take care. x

thank but how do I eat without appetite

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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #38 on: March 26, 2021, 11:33:26 AM »
Oh my God, pole sana my dearest RVP  :o

From what you've said it doesn't sound like Covid but pneumonia caused by cold. Pneumonia for the common cold comes gradually and takes weeks to months to recover. I recommend Tamiflu.

If it was Covid at the pneumonia stage and rarely does it get to this stage unlike the common cold, you would be in hospital on ventilators because it deteriorates rapidly however you don't fit the profile of Covid at pneumonia stage, tends to be very elderley and those with preexisting conditions.

Anyway, please eat lots, my prayers are with you even though I'm certain you're ok, please take care. x

thank but how do I eat without appetite

Do smoothies and supplements.  Not eating is counterproductive.
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Re: I think I have covid-19
« Reply #39 on: March 26, 2021, 01:19:42 PM »
Now at hospital.my oxygen at 89 and high blood pressure. Look bad