Covid ICU - how long to get off oxygen and out of hospital?

Yes, a friend or family member that you give your permission to discuss your health with your health team. Does the hospital use My Chart or another portal that posts your test results? If your labs show elevated inflammatory markers, request that you receive the medication "baricitinib." The FDA has given emergency use authorization (EUA) to use for COVID with lung inflammation. It is an older drug that is used for Rheumatoid Arthritis to relieve inflammation. It works for about 50% of COVID patients. It saved my husband's life. With your high oxygen needs and elevated heart rate, it sounds like you do have a lot of inflammation. YOu (or your advocate) must be the "Squeaky wheel" right now to get the appropriate treatment.

Are they UK supported, I'm there at the moment and I'm not aware of anything that posts the results online, I'm really in the dark with a lot of the updates. I'm definitely more worried than I was. Not sure how long before things get better but I'm hoping it happens soon.

Doctors just tell me not to worry about inflammation and that they're looking after me and giving me everything I need. I've asked husband to try and ring but he's not getting anywhere on details of what's happening

I think many of us understand what another is feeling and /or going through is this situation of post Covid. I’ve found that often we know more than some doctors at this point. I feel despair at times but I can tell you that gradually I find myself pulling out of some of it. I think age and overall health has a lot to do with how quickly we recover. I am 67 and have had poor health throughout much of my life so I think I’ve had a slow go of it. It’s crucial to stay in as good overall health as possible getting enough sleep, nutritious meals and exercise, even if it’s just a little. Being able to pass information along to others in the same boat is so important as is staying optimistic although it is hard at times. Being around positive people is crucial for me as is filling my head with encouraging material. I realize everyone is different with different needs. I’m speaking strictly for myself in hopes of helping someone else. I am quoting another member when I say “we are all in this together”.

Hi Amy,

I did not intend to cause you worry. I am glad your husband is there to support you even though he cannot physically be with you due to COVID. We are in the United States. I do not know how things work in the UK. Hopefully, your doctors are giving you everything you need. Again your youth should work to your advantage. My husband was 68 when he contracted COVID. He also had several comorbidities. I will pray you can completely heal with no after-effects.

Thank you you've got this Poppy!

I've managed to stay as healthy as possible which is why this has shocked me. Thank you my family are definitely positive, and it's great to be able to sound off my feelings and thoughts with strangers. I feel I can be more open about how I feel. My 7 year old daughter is currently very clingy with husband and frightened so I can never really give the full story to him, as she'll notice ant reactions he has. He is an absolute star though and to know he's at home with our two girls for as long as we need means I'm not panicking to rush anything

Hi, definitely not you! It's so much better to be open and I find I can do this more comfortably with people I don't know. It's day 5 now since admission and nothings alleviated yet so hopefully improvement is coming soon. I've moved to 17L with a nasal cannula and non rebreather over, but levels are settled at that.

Hi Amy,
Just checking to see how you are doing. Are you still in the ICU?