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[quote=Anonymous]I went to the doctor on Sunday morning (yes Easter!).  There are lot of great medical professionals and scientist who are making things happen that I hope can make some people feel a bit safer.  I let my primary care physician know I tested positive and had been pretty sick but avoided hospitalization.  She let me know she and her team aren’t working right now but the office has been turned into place for recovered patients to get a check-up and also help researchers.  A lot of great doctors, nurses, and researchers.  Many still students.  I was suppose to go in Tuesday but had a spot for Sunday.  These folks are working everyday.  They take about 4-5 patients a day.   I waited in my car until I was called in and had to confirm my positive status first and fill out some forms.  Everyone working was in full protective gear.  I went through a back door straight into a room covered in plastic (not fully covered, but the chairs, examination table was covered).  Nurse comes in and gets my vitals.  No fever, but blood pressure slightly elevated.  I’m asked a lot of questions about my health, my symptoms, my recovery and it’s all recorded on computer.  I had to sign release form approving they could use information for research.  I get a chest x-ray by a tech in full gear. My x-Ray doesn’t show signs of damage or pneumonia but a bit of fluid retention around chest cavity and heart which was but concerning.   My heart rate is a bit high (126 resting, but I was anxious).  My oxygen rate is good!  98%  I get an EKG because of retention and elevated heart rate/BP.  It comes back normal, but I said I’ve started having issues with heart palpitation.  I get my blood drawn as well but haven’t gotten results on anything they found.  Testing for antibodies and any issues with organ failure (which no one things I have) and they information gathered will be used for research.    I have another check up set up for early May.   They also are taking blood plasma donations once they approve a patient for donations (not there yet, but soon).

If you have been sick, call around your area to see if you can find something similar.  Right now they’re working in areas that are taking a hit (NY, NJ, LA) but plans on expanding and other independent universities and hospitals are doing work nationally as well.

Ex-H is still hospitalized on oxygen but is avoiding getting vented.  He seems to be turning a corner.  [/quote]

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