Covid

Wibbles

I've managed to avoid covid totally up to now as has my wife

But she's coughing extremely hard now

I am assuming the worst and have ordered a test kit!!

Jimm_Scope

Oh, best of luck @Wibbles, at least they know what they're doing with Covid far more now! I remember when I got Covid. Those new anti-viral pills had just come out and I was given them due to being immunosuppressed. I think I either got lucky or the pills really helped because I fared better than my partner!

Felt like a very, very bad cold for about a week and then passed thankfully.

Fingers crossed for yourself and the wife 🤞

luvpink

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/119223/covid

This could be due to hay fever.

I have this at the moment.

The pollen count is high and my hay fever symptoms are worse this year.

Jimm_Scope

My hayfever has been awful since the rain stopped, though my hayfever doesn't really come out with coughing. Mostly blocked sinuses, headaches, eye irritation, and A LOT of sneezing.

Wibbles

We are fairly sure that it is COVID but have no idea what the symptoms of the latest strain are.…

Or the stats

Jimm_Scope

Best to be safe and get tests as you're already doing. Let us know how you're doing

Antony

Hi

I have been so unlucky with this covid i have a lung disease i have had covid 5 times i must admit i get it from my 4 year old granddaughter who stays with me every week end she is my partner in crime lol but each time i get covid it damages my lungs i get axray after i have had covid its getting to a point where im getting scared it getting covid again but i love my granddaughterto bits i can not go a weekend without her company i live alone i get lonely so i look forward in her coming not sure how i will solve this problem

Wibbles

OK still awaiting delivery of Covid tests from Amazon

Wife now feeling extremely rough - coughing every few seconds

I am not really affected by the virus - except for my throat, which feels like leather - it is so dry…………..and I feel quite lightheaded

Is there any specific help available from government (council etc) to provide help / advice for shopping and what I should do, if my wife gets any worse or was to die ?

I am unable to look after myself, I can't walk, talk properly, cook, use the kettle, do anything….

Because we have no friends or neighbours or local family that we can call on for help - we are totally on our own and it's scary !

Rosie_Scope

Hi @Wibbles, sorry to hear you're both suffering. Hopefully the covid tests arrive soon so you can get some confirmation.

If your wife starts to feel really bad, it's worth her getting in contact with the GP (or ringing 111) for some medical advice. The GP surgery may also know of some local schemes to help you out should you need some assistance while she recovers.

I don't know of any specific government help for people affected by Covid any more, but you may be able to find some support through your Local Authority if the GP aren't able to offer any advice.

I know you say you have no local friends or family, but what about people who might be a little further away? Would anyone be willing to come and help you out for a few days should your wife become too unwell?

I hope you're both feeling better soon!

WhatThe

Hi Wibbles, I can only imagine how worried you are 😐️ have you told your GP and is there someone who could buy a test kit today from a pharmacy near you? Edit, sorry, you said nobody around.

Your local council or Age UK can arrange an emergency food parcel to be delivered.

Albus_Scope

Heya @Wibbles I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing today? Any joy with the tests turning up yet?

Wibbles

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/879575#Comment_879575

Yes and we're both clear of covid !

Albus_Scope

Hooray! Oh that's brilliant news. 😁

Lou67

@Wibbles
Morning I’m so pleased yous both do not have covid. I have been feeling unwell for a couple off days at first it was my throat and head that was sore but today I’m coughing and it’s really hurting my chest so I think with the change in weather there’s things going about.
I hope yous both feel better soon take care. ❤️

Rosie_Scope

It's good that you don't have Covid @Wibbles! I think there are some bugs flying about, a few people are ill at the moment. How are you and your wife feeling now?

Wibbles

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/879034#Comment_879034

No - my Dad is 92 and has his own health problems (mobility etc) - my wifes Dad is 96 - her Mum is 87 - and they are too old and have health problems to even rely on for help if they lived locally (they don't)

My sister (35 miles away) would appear to be the ideal person to help (she is a carer) but is unable to due to work commitments - she needs her income from her job and can't risk losing that

We have nobody else that we could even ask…..

I asked my LA social worker for advice when I had a CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT carried out last year and was told that we were unfortunately "on our own" due to having savings of over £23,250 - we would not receive any help at all…..

So it's a case of having to pay for any help of any sort, rather than "needs" - it's down to "money"

Wibbles

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/879911#Comment_879911

It appears to be a chest infection that my wife has (it is defiinitely NOT covid)

but her breathing is getting slightly better as is my own

Rosie_Scope

I understand @Wibbles, that does make things difficult. I wonder whether anyone at the Royal Voluntary Service might be able to offer you some support with household tasks if your wife was taken ill suddenly and you needed help with shopping?

Is your wife your main carer? You may already know about this, but there's some information on the Carer's Trust website about what to do if a carer has to go into hospital. One part talks about emergency schemes if anything should happen to your wife suddenly, so that could be worth a read just in case anything happens in the future.

Hope you're both on the mend as soon as possible!

Wibbles

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/880074#Comment_880074

If my wife was suddenly taken in to hospital in an emergency - I would be totally up the creek without a paddle - because I have gone through the whole care needs procedure with my local council with no outcome - other than learning that there is ZERO support available from them…

I would be left to try to find some "private help" which would be very difficult/impossible at short notice and with poor speech - I would simply be left to die !!!

Rosie_Scope

Sorry to hear that @Wibbles, it sounds like a scary situation to consider. I know you said your sister can't provide long term help as she's working, but do you think she'd be able to assist you in finding short term stuff should the worst happen? Not necessarily doing the care herself as she'd have to work to keep herself going, but perhaps she could help you contact people to see if there's anything that could be done to support you.

I hope those kinds of situations never come to fruition, but maybe you could have a gentle conversation about it with your wife once she's feeling better too. Might be worth talking through a plan of action should you get into difficulties, and seeing what your next avenues are 😊 fingers crossed it never happens!