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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy sister and brother-in-law have COVID Pneumonia.
Both were admitted to the hospital via the ER this evening. Instead of getting monoclonal antibody treatment when they were diagnosed (they were both referred for it), they treated themselves at home for the past week and only got the infusions today. It may be too little too late. My sister's symptoms include severe weakness, nausea, loss of appetite and coughing, and she was already at the ER 48 hrs ago for dehydration and blood sugar issues (she is diabetic). My brother-in-law has longstanding cardiac issues.
NEITHER WAS VACCINATED. Add 2 more to the list of hospitalized, unvaccinated people.
I am their medical power of attorney if it comes to that. I am numb right at the moment, and all I can think is that this was just so needless.
I will continue to have hope, but frankly, the chances of both of them coming out of this are pretty small (given the statistics). If they were sick enough to be admitted then it must be pretty bad. They live about 45 minutes from me, not that it matters. I wouldn't be able to see them anyway.
I hope I have the strength and wisdom to make the right choices. Stay safe and be well, my friends.
roamer65
(36,739 posts)It is what it is.
I am having to make POA decisions right now with an elderly relative.
Its no fun.
Good luck.
Hekate
(90,189 posts)
no matter what transpires.
dalton99a
(81,065 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)I know that doesn't simplify the situation but you are very pragmatic and compassionate and those are two important skills to have in such a difficult situation.
❤
lapfog_1
(29,166 posts)or worse - ECMO machines - they have a decent chance.
I have a girlfriend and both her sister and the sister's husband got Covid (before vaccines were available). Sister was ok, but her husband was touch and go for a few weeks. Eventually he got better. Both are now vaccinated and doing ok.
I had it and only had "mild" symptoms. Something I hope to never repeat.
Beacool
(30,244 posts)Here's hoping that they recover.
cate94
(2,797 posts)I hope they were very clear about what they wanted with their Power of Atty. healthcare. It is a difficult responsibility. They must trust you very much.
twin_ghost
(435 posts)Diabetics may not be protected by the vaccines. I'm a diabetic hiding in my house and I have been fully vaccinated. My PA told me to stay home until this damn virus is over. (If it ever is!)
Shanti Shanti Shanti
(12,047 posts)"Neither diabetes per se nor hyperglycemia appear to impair the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2, suggesting that a COVID-19 vaccine would be just as effective in people with diabetes as in those without, new research finds"
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/939176#:~:text=Neither%20diabetes%20per%20se%20nor,%2C%20new%20research%20finds.
brewens
(13,393 posts)want to think I would unecessarily make my sister make that call.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)come to mind, as well as much else. Hopes for the best for everyone involved, Rustysgurl. Those stats include a lot of people who go home.
nycbos
(6,033 posts)MaryMagdaline
(6,849 posts)malaise
(267,799 posts)malaise
(267,799 posts)Treefrog
(4,170 posts)If so, maybe let the doctors involved know about that. Maybe they can at least help people they exposed.
LisaL
(44,962 posts)Those two people were symptomatic, or at least BIL was at first, but still going to public places, staying in hotels, and so on. By the time they were diagnosed, it would appear at least a week passed from the start of symptoms.
niyad
(112,431 posts)and vibes for strength and courage and healing for all of you. Your DU family is here for you.
LisaL
(44,962 posts)go to a hospital for covid pneumonia.
After a week in the hospital the relative returned home so the relative beat that thing.
Covid is very weird like that. Some healthy people die and some sickly people make it out alive.
Texaswitchy
(2,962 posts)For both my parents.
It is a big responsibility but you can do it.
You will know what to do.