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Post by CrepedCrusader on May 10, 2020 17:23:03 GMT
You may remember me posting about a persistent cough that I've had since mid-March. Finally decided to get it checked. Can't see my primary doctor because their closed right now (plus, I got a letter saying my doctor retired, so I'm not even sure who I'd see at the clinic), and the urgent care facility says they won't take anyone with a cough. So, ER it is. Hopefully I'm not there all day.
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Post by divtal on May 10, 2020 17:27:45 GMT
I'm keeping good thoughts for you, Crusader
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Post by Catman on May 10, 2020 17:35:36 GMT
Catman hopes everything works out for the best.
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Post by enigma72 on May 10, 2020 18:51:52 GMT
You may remember me posting about a persistent cough that I've had since mid-March. Finally decided to get it checked. Can't see my primary doctor because their closed right now (plus, I got a letter saying my doctor retired, so I'm not even sure who I'd see at the clinic), and the urgent care facility says they won't take anyone with a cough. So, ER it is. Hopefully I'm not there all day. Best wishes CC Give us an update. I don't mean to be insensitive to the seriousness of your illness but I have some general questions How many people were at the ER? How long did you wait? How was the visit different in the precautions taken? Any other info would be appreciated. Best wishes! |
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Post by CrepedCrusader on May 10, 2020 19:43:36 GMT
A nurse came out of a trailer in front of the ER and asked why I was there. When I told her about the cough, she said they'd check me for Covid as a precaution. She said they usually do testing in the trailer, but today it was reserved for a "group coming in for testing", so I'd be getting tested inside the ER. There was only one other person in the ER waiting area, but they took me back to a room immediately (I assume to isolate me in case I had it). The usual rigamarole, checking BP and respiration, asking about symptoms, etc. Eventually the doctor came in and said that since I had no fever, I wouldn't be getting tested for Covid-19 after all. He listened to my lungs, told me it was "probably something viral", and gave me a prescription for a nasal spray and an antibiotic (not sure what the purpose of the antibiotic is, maybe to prevent a secondary infection?). When I left, the waiting area was empty. Most of my time was just spent waiting for the doc to come see me. A minor annoyance was that the intake people kept calling me on the phone while I was talking with the doctor because they wanted to confirm some personal info (address, insurance, etc.). After two months, I hope this nasal spray has some good results.
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Post by enigma72 on May 10, 2020 20:01:50 GMT
A nurse came out of a trailer in front of the ER and asked why I was there. When I told her about the cough, she said they'd check me for Covid as a precaution. She said they usually do testing in the trailer, but today it was reserved for a "group coming in for testing", so I'd be getting tested inside the ER. There was only one other person in the ER waiting area, but they took me back to a room immediately (I assume to isolate me in case I had it). The usual rigamarole, checking BP and respiration, asking about symptoms, etc. Eventually the doctor came in and said that since I had no fever, I wouldn't be getting tested for Covid-19 after all. He listened to my lungs, told me it was "probably something viral", and gave me a prescription for a nasal spray and an antibiotic (not sure what the purpose of the antibiotic is, maybe to prevent a secondary infection?). When I left, the waiting area was empty. Most of my time was just spent waiting for the doc to come see me. A minor annoyance was that the intake people kept calling me on the phone while I was talking with the doctor because they wanted to confirm some personal info (address, insurance, etc.). After two months, I hope this nasal spray has some good results. Thank you for the details. I drive by our Er and see all sorts of outside makeshift rooms. It obviously isn't business as usual. As to your illness I hope the meds cure it. Did you get a 'Z-pack' That's what they call the antibiotic my daughter gets for pneumonia. Get well quickly. Thanks again |
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Post by divtal on May 10, 2020 20:51:22 GMT
Well, it sounds as if the medical community doesn't fear CV-19, in your case. Hooray!  Take care. Take your meds. And,pamper yourself. It's good for body and soul. |
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Post by The Herald Erjen on May 10, 2020 21:07:14 GMT
So long.....sucker.
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