I said to call 911 if he starts to decline.

MyNameIsKyle said:

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The lack of testing availability is damn near criminal mismanagement, and incompetence, at best.

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Sounds like a majority of the resources and medicine are going to New York and will transition to New Orleans and Los Angeles next.

cbr said:

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How does one check 02 and heart rate at home?

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For those who may own certain models of Samsung Galaxy phones (S9 and S10 for sure), there is a pulse oximiter built in. You can access it using the Samsung Health app from the Galaxy Store. Use the "Measure stress" feature of the app, place your finger on the sensor, and you'll get your pulse and O2 saturation.

itsyourboypookie said:

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Pumpkinhead said:

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Doctors would classify the OP's experience as 'Mild' symptoms, correct?

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Not even. Mild symptoms get tested.

This reads like a panic attack with a feedback loop from hell.

Eventually, you either call an ambulance and get checked in.

Or accept what the Dr. says and chill.

Crazy powerful the brain is.

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Yeah I am not having a panic attack. Nice try.

itsyourboypookie said:

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Pumpkinhead said:

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Doctors would classify the OP's experience as 'Mild' symptoms, correct?

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Not even. Mild symptoms get tested.

This reads like a panic attack with a feedback loop from hell.

Eventually, you either call an ambulance and get checked in.

Or accept what the Dr. says and chill.

Crazy powerful the brain is.

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No offense but this is a horrible post. "Chilling" is easier said than done with those symptoms and knowing what we know.

Also have quite a bit of family that work as both nurses and doctors in hospitals and ERs and testing is still not as available as some people are saying. I know there is more widespread testing on the way, but to say its already here, and everyone who needs it gets it is absolutely absurd. This is coming straight from the front lines.

itsyourboypookie said:

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Pumpkinhead said:

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Doctors would classify the OP's experience as 'Mild' symptoms, correct?

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Not even. Mild symptoms get tested.

This reads like a panic attack with a feedback loop from hell.

Eventually, you either call an ambulance and get checked in.

Or accept what the Dr. says and chill.

Crazy powerful the brain is.

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Imagine being this full of your own bull**** that you would post this where other people could read it.

Boat Shoes said:

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aggie1819 said:

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itsyourboypookie said:

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Pumpkinhead said:

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Doctors would classify the OP's experience as 'Mild' symptoms, correct?

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Not even. Mild symptoms get tested.

This reads like a panic attack with a feedback loop from hell.

Eventually, you either call an ambulance and get checked in.

Or accept what the Dr. says and chill.

Crazy powerful the brain is.

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Yeah I am not having a panic attack. Nice try.

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I bet his comment got your blood pumping though!

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haha boiling is more like it. I feel better today. A week ago i probably would have spewed a few curse words. I am going to try to ride my bike trainer a bit today to just get my legs moving a bit.

OP, were you aware there were a significant amount of cases reported in Colorado ski resorts before you went up there?

Tailgate88 said:

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cbr said:

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How does one check 02 and heart rate at home?

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https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HSAG8BE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Do you know how I know you're awesome?

The smile at the beginning of that URL.

Pumpkinhead said:

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Doctors would classify the OP's experience as 'Mild' symptoms, correct?

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"Mild" is a spectrum, but yes, this would be mild in a clinical setting.
"Severe" gets you hospitalized.
"Critical" means life threatening and ICU.

OP -- hang in there. Glad you are on the mend. We're close to the same age and this recount of your experience is humbling.

TxAG#2011 said:

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OP, were you aware there were a significant amount of cases reported in Colorado ski resorts before you went up there?

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There weren't any reported cases when I got there. They had the first one while we were there. All but one of the cases were after we left.

South Platte said:

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aggie1819 said:

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Boat Shoes said:

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aggie1819 said:

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itsyourboypookie said:

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Pumpkinhead said:

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Doctors would classify thWere e OP's experience as 'Mild' symptoms, correct?

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Not even. Mild symptoms get tested.
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This reads like a panic attack with a feedback loop from hell.

Eventually, you either call an ambulance and get checked in.

Or accept what the Dr. says and chill.

Crazy powerful the brain is.

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Yeah I am not having a panic attack. Nice try.

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I bet his comment got your blood pumping though!

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haha boiling is more like it. I feel better today. A week ago i probably would have spewed a few curse words. I am going to try to ride my bike trainer a bit today to just get my legs moving a bit.

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Test, no test, probably didn't matter. You obviously felt horrible. Were you ever at a point where you thought you needed to be hospitalized?

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Tuesday night I had a bad asthma attack and coughing fit. I couldn't catch my breath. I thought about going to the ER, but tried everything I had at home and was able to get it to lessen. Breathing steam helped me quit coughing long enough to catch my breath.

South Platte said:

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Thanks for responding. I can't believe how long this thing lasts. Did you care for yourself or have someone checking on you? Seems like this would hit everyone in the house.

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My wife has been with me. She has shown no symptoms at all. She did have a viral respiratory infection at the end of January and tested negative for the flu.

aggie1819 said:

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For background I am 34 years old multiple Ironman triathlete. So I am not your typical unhealthy patient.

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This is the drum I beat as a trainer, being in peak level shape maximizes one's ability to overcome almost anything and why I try to explain to clients and others not to just follow the general guidelines for good health but to make the "excessive" level of fitness your norm. Whether it's being a triathlete, marathon runner, strength lifter, whatever. Be an athlete not a card puncher who does the minimum.

Being a triathlete probably saved your life or at the very least made a very bad situation not get worse. Prayers for your complete recovery.

Capitol Ag said:

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aggie1819 said:

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For background I am 34 years old multiple Ironman triathlete. So I am not your typical unhealthy patient.

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This is the drum I beat as a trainer, being in peak level shape maximizes one's ability to overcome almost anything and why I try to explain to clients and others not to just follow the general guidelines for good health but to make the "excessive" level of fitness your norm. Whether it's being a triathlete, marathon runner, strength lifter, whatever. Be an athlete not a card puncher who does the minimum.

Being a triathlete probably saved your life or at the very least made a very bad situation not get worse. Prayers for your complete recovery.

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I can't argue with that. I definitely think it helps. I appreciate the kind words. I was actually registered to compete in Ultraman last weekend. Of course it was cancelled or postponed until the fall.