Freaking out this morning

[vercetti2021]

Idk if I have covid or food poisoning. Late last night I ate some frozen pizza bites as a quick snack. But I have no idea if that would cause my stomach pain specifically around my intestinal tract. I'm also getting chills and standing for too long is giving me extremely bad sweats. I also have head pressure atm. Though I can still smell and taste quite strongly. Not coughing just yet or have chest pain. Except for anxiety.

I need some caring words atm since I've been off and on sleeping with pain in my stomach. So needless to say. Cue mega anxiety attacks

[Rustyeye77]

1. Any diarrhea or vomiting?

Btw…was the pizza bites cooked?

[vercetti2021]

2. Nope neither

And I microwaved them

[Phoenix61]

3. How long has the pain lasted? nt

[vercetti2021]

4. Constantly Friday

Still hurts now

[Phoenix61]

6. If it was me, I'd be thinking walk-in clinic.

If it hurts so bad you can’t sleep, might be time to get it checked out.

[Mariana]

5. Get tested this morning.

If you have Covid-19, it's much better to know it sooner rather than later.

[Bluethroughu]

7. Not everyone loses taste and smell with Covid.

My brother-in-law had those symptoms during his Covid the first couple days, then headaches very bad, then a few days later trouble breathing and cough.

If you have food poisoning, you exhibit those symptoms to.

With either one of those illness, drink lots of fluids. Sip all day long. If you can have some toast with a little cinnamon and sugar on it, try that.

If you start coughing do NOT take cough suppressants.

If it gets to a point where you need a doctor, go don't wait.

I hope you get well quickly, keep us posted.

[femmedem]

8. Yes, even routine health blips are scary during these times. It's worth getting a covid test.

Look at it this way: if the test is positive, you'll be able to get monoclonal antibodies early enough for them to be highly effective. Rachel said that they are 80% effective in preventing either hospitalization or death. (I wish I could remember which.) And of course if you are vaccinated, you're adding that on top of the protection you've gotten from the vaccine. But you need to take them quickly while your symptoms are relatively mild. So please get tested today.

And if the test is negative, you won't have to worry about covid. It could be food poisoning as you think, but I hope some of the medical professionals here will weigh in on what else it could be (gastroenteritis? gall bladder?) and whether you should go to a walk-in clinic.

I know you are looking for empathy, not advice. I do care, and I'm responding like this in the hope that knowledge will help to reduce some of your anxiety.

[Phoenix61]

9. Maybe Gaul bladder attack? Pizza used to make

my now ex-husband’s flare. He thought it was gas and ate tums like crazy. Turned out it was his Gaul bladder. Ran in his family.

[3Hotdogs]

10. Don't just go to walk-in Rona test site. Go to a full clinic.

[MLAA]

11. Calling your doctor the /if advised to ER /urgent care will not only tell you if you have covid

they will know best how to treat it. Even if they send you back home, it seems to me you would be in a better position if it is covid and worsens to receive treatment like the plasma treatment if needed.

If it isn’t covid you will be able to relax a good bit and move to the step of figuring out what it is.

Sending 💖💖💖💕💕

[gab13by13]

12. I am just an internet doctor

but frozen pizza is one of the least healthy foods to eat. I keep an oxygen sensor at home to check myself, and a thermometer. If your oxygen levels are good and you don't have a fever and you can smell and don't have a cough or trouble breathing, these are all good signs. Getting tested will give you peace of mind though. Still, with that said, if you don't have Covid you still want to get rid of whatever you have. See a doctor if you don't improve.

[Scrivener7]

16. Perfect advice and calming information! I'm asking you the next time I get sick.

That's just another fallout from this crap. Every time I've gotten symptoms this year, I freak out. And as I tend to have strong seasonal allergies, I have had some anxious moments.

[gab13by13]

20. Yes, I think everyone freaks out.

My 88 year old golfing buddy gave me his cold. We are both vaccinated but of course the first thought is he gave me Covid. Well my buddy went to the doctor and got checked out and yeah he had a cold. The thing with being vaccinated though is it reduces the symptoms of Covid so one is never 100% sure unless accurately tested.

An oxygen sensor is cheap and very reliable and it gives me a bit of peace of mind. I had A-fib off and on for about 8 years until I just had a successful ablation, knock on wood. I also have this hiatal hernia that mimics the symptoms of A-fib, so I just have to take my blood pressure to confirm that yeah, my heart is in rhythm. Now, if there was some gadget to give me confidence for those 3 foot putts, no gimmies with my 88 year old buddy.

[Scrivener7]

21. I have one. This reminds me that I lent it to a neighbor the last time she got

a cold. I'll have to get it back from her.

[lark]

23. Allergy sufferers are having issues during this time.

I know as I'm one of them. I get drainage down my throat and that makes me cough. I don't have it, but the cough has been there on and off for years. It's not even a bad cough and during certain times of year goes away entirely. Oxygen getting low is one of the bad symptoms so if that happens, even a tiny bit, get tested. That's how I knew I might have it, and yep, I did. Struggled with the oxygen and heart issues, but with good advice from my nurse friend, I made it through!

Her best advice - GET SUPER HYDRATED, eat semi-soft food as much as possible for extra hydration and move around as much as possible, even if it's holding on to something or someone - move around! Check your oxygen if feeling faint/weak/dizzy, even a bit. If it gets down to 80 (and doesn't bound right up to over 90 quickly) go to the hospital.

[Scrivener7]

24. Oh, wow. What terror you must have felt. I'm so glad you got over it.

And that's very good advice.

[lark]

25. Advice is from an actual advanced degree nurse BFF.

Thank God she called me, I really don't know if I would have made it through without hospitalization otherwise. I had no idea I was doing so badly until I talked to her. I followed her instructions religiously, was determined to beat this.

"We get by with a little help from our friends"

[Scrivener7]

26. Maybe, as the hospitals are filling up, this would be a good OP.

[lark]

27. You asked for it, it will be done.

Got a sick cat to take care of, so it won't be now, but hopefully today or tomorrow I will get to this.

[Scrivener7]

28. Who knows who you might help. Thanks.

[GoCubsGo]

13. Have you ever been checked for diverticulitis?

This sounds like that or some other gastrointestinal issue, like diverticulosis or a gastrointestinal virus. You should have it checked out. Does your local hospital have an "urgent care" facility nearby? If the pain is on your right side, go to the ER, and there's a good chance it's appendicitis.

[vercetti2021]

18. Funny you mention that

A couple years ago I had a abscess growing on the side of my intestines that ruptured and led to near sepsis. I had a tear in my intestines as well from just too much strain. Ended up in the hospital for almost two weeks. So yeah it's probably that I wouldn't think about it cuz I haven't had any problems for a while

[GoCubsGo]

22. Well, at least this suggests that you probably don't have COVID.

That, and you haven't been showing any respiratory symptoms for what is primarily a respiratory virus. Here's hoping this is just a mild flare-up that won't require anything more than some dietary adjustments, and maybe a round of antibiotics.

[Midnight Writer]

35. Don't mess around with this. Diverticulitis, gall bladder, appendicitis are all possible.

Internal infections can turn dangerous quickly. Get to a clinic or ER.

Good luck. I hope it is nothing serious, but please get it checked.

[joetheman]

14. Get thee to an emergency room, not necessarily at hospital but Urgent Care-like.

Be sure to get checked for diverticulitis: Not trying to give any medical advice but I just had this and spent two night and three days in hospital. You may no have this but you should get checked as soon as possible, especially if there is bleeding upon defacation. It is very, very painful. No temperature with mine, tho. Testing is very necessary. This is jus ONE thing you might consider Over within two to three days with good antibiotics and anti-parasite meds. Get better soon.

An inflammation or infection of the pouches formed in the colon (diverticula). This may cause sudden abdominal pain, vomiting and nausea.
How common is condition?
Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
Is condition treatable?
Treatable by a medical professional
Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
Requires lab test or imaging
Time taken for recovery
Can last several days or weeks
Condition Highlight
Common for ages 35-50
Condition Highlight
Urgent medical attention recommended in severe cases

[Klaralven]

15. Causes of abdominal pain and chills

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324116

Some are serious, like appendicitis. Go to a walk-in care clinic.

Symptoms don't sound like Covid.

Are you running a fever?

[vercetti2021]

19. I don't know if I am

But I feel if it was appendicitis would be up on my right side a little bit higher this is smack dab right in the middle of my intestinal area

[boston bean]

17. That sounds like it could be covid. But could be something else.

My stomach was so bloated and I was extremely nauseous. Also had body aches in legs.

Get tested set your mind at ease. Either way you got something. You have been vaxed. So hopefully whatever it is is short lived.

[jpak]

29. Dude, smoke some weed and watch some Pee Wee Hermon

If you don't feel better after that

It's probably COVID

[ansible]

30. That happened to me two years ago, it turned out to be a blocked gallbladder

4 worst hours of my life in the ER, and all it took was one simple mobile ultrasound to my abdomen to confirm it.

https://www.healthline.com/health/what-does-gallbladder-pain-feel-like

[alphafemale]

31. Well if your insurance has a tele-med option to video call a doctor try that

They can phone an Rx to your pharmacy of choice.

And I think Ask a Nurse is a free phone call to everyone. Just a public service.

If they think it might be indicting COVID over a bad food choice they would advise you of what to do.

I don't think they want COVID anxious people overwhelming Emergency Rooms unless it is an actual Emergency.

[Ohio Joe]

32. Step One - Stop getting medical advice on the internet

You should be much better now... Go see your doctor.

[hamsterjill]

34. Well said!!

Too many internet “experts”. Go see someone who has a degree, proper equipment and knowledge.

Best of luck to the OP. I bet it’s the pizza.

[LeftInTX]

33. You could order a home Covid rapid test curbside...

Walgreens or CVS

Test at home...
Test does have a few false negatives...
We purchased Binax...there is also another test...

If positive, you have it...
If negative, you could maybe follow up with a PCR test...