Thread by @JHMarble

It’s hard to find the right balance of assuring people I’ll be fine and scaring people so that they take #COVID_19 seriously. I WILL be fine, but I was also sent back to the hospital yesterday. This is serious stuff.

My doctor sent me back to the hospital after I was experiencing chest pains. She feared it was cardiac. There’s an increasing worry about heart issues with #COVID_19 patients like me.

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The good news: My EKG was great. It turns out that it is pneumonia in my left lung which is causing me chest pain.

The GREAT news: I am out of the “danger window” for #COVID_19. I’m actually out of the symptom window too. I am now dealing with COVID-19 induced pneumonia.

As with most viral-induced pneumonia, there is not much treatment at this point other than rest. That’s what I’m doing.

Friends dropped off a digital oxygen meter so I can continue to measure my blood oxygen levels.

I am sleeping A LOT. This morning was the first day where I have woken up and it didn’t feel as if my lungs were wrapped in a wet blanket.

I. Can. Breathe.
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I am still having chest pain, and I still get winded at doing the smallest thing, but I can feel the difference.

My doctors have said that if I have three straight days of progress, I can start to go on socially distant solo walks again (with masks and gloves) to get exercise. I can even go to the store.

However, friends have dropped off groceries (I’m good). And...

No one should be going to the store right now unless absolutely necessary. This is a critical time.

Although I’m dealing w/ pneumonia, I’m now entering the immunity phase of #COVID_19. I still have lots of rest ahead, but I am looking forward to using my immunity to help others.

In short: PLEASE take #COVID_19 seriously.

#GoTeam
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