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Figured I’d give you all an update. Starting @ 1700/5PM Sunday, 06MAR22 I was short of breath. My pulse-ox was floating between 94 and 96. I went to work this morning, 07MAR22 still panting like I just completed a triathlon. Sent home immediately. Went to ER instead. Doc was briefed on recent covid history. Chest x-ray ordered, breathing treatment ineffective, battery of standard tests including two covid swabs and a flu swab. All tests negative. Doc said x-ray showed “tremendous amounts of scarring in [my] lungs from the covid.”
Considering going on disability, will consult with an attorney this week.
Read how lung scarring can potentially lead to pulmonary fibrosis, and that has average life expectancy of 3-5 years after diagnosis.
My immediate thoughts after the ER visit were “not surprising there was lung damage, concerning it’s that extensive.”
Upon learning about PF my two thoughts were “I’m okay with this. If it happens, I know my pain will end soon.” Followed by a more arrogant and concerning: “…but Heavenly Father won’t let me die, it would be a mercy.”
