i started having symptoms on 9/1. i have general body aches, unrelenting migraine, severe diarrhea, exhaustion, and a temperature of 98-103.8. right now its 102.1 i have been checking a pulse oximeter. my oxygen is 91-98; and my pulse is over 90. im wondering how serious i should take this. i tested negative for covid. sure hope this makes sense to you. i appreciate your help fever and illness since october 1?

Q: i started having symptoms on 9/1. i have general body aches, unrelenting migraine, severe diarrhea, exhaustion, and a temperature of 98-103.8. right now its 102.1 i have been checking a pulse oximeter. my oxygen is 91-98; and my pulse is over 90. im wondering how serious i should take this. i tested negative for covid. sure hope this makes sense to you. i appreciate your help fever and illness since october 1?

Symptoms: If this is day 7 of symptoms and you are still this ill - would encourage you to consider medical evalauation.

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If when I lay down on my stomach my pulse oximeter consistently stays at 92 but I have access to supplemental oxygen should I be connected to the supplemental oxygen? When I am standing my oxygen dips to 88/89 I am positive for COVID-19?

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Oct.2nd22 I developed a cough,fatigue,body aches so took home COVID-19 test, itwas neg. Then in addition 2nd day I got fever, painful cough, light yellow mucus,mild laryngitis,so tested again day 4, it was positive. Are home covid tests accurate?

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Hello doctors Is sore throat symptoms could get worse with MS I have a sore throat with occasional fevers every 3-6 hours , sever fatigue, and very painful legs and toes Thogh i was tested for Covid-19 twice with negative results Thank you?

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I woke up with vomiting and diarrhoea. Have a temperature of 37.9. Body is sore and have a headache. 8 people in our work team have tested positive in the last month. Is this just a stomach bug or do I need to go for a Covid-19 test?

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Presumed flu, Covid neg, for ~65 hrs. Even low fevers 99-101 make me feel awful, so have been alternating ibu with acet. safe for longer than 3 days? Body aches gone, headache mild, dry cough setting in. Pulse ox 99%?

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A member asked:

If when I lay down on my stomach my pulse oximeter consistently stays at 92 but I have access to supplemental oxygen should I be connected to the supplemental oxygen? When I am standing my oxygen dips to 88/89 I am positive for COVID-19?

A member asked:

Oct.2nd22 I developed a cough,fatigue,body aches so took home COVID-19 test, itwas neg. Then in addition 2nd day I got fever, painful cough, light yellow mucus,mild laryngitis,so tested again day 4, it was positive. Are home covid tests accurate?

A member asked:

Hello doctors Is sore throat symptoms could get worse with MS I have a sore throat with occasional fevers every 3-6 hours , sever fatigue, and very painful legs and toes Thogh i was tested for Covid-19 twice with negative results Thank you?

A member asked:

I woke up with vomiting and diarrhoea. Have a temperature of 37.9. Body is sore and have a headache. 8 people in our work team have tested positive in the last month. Is this just a stomach bug or do I need to go for a Covid-19 test?

A member asked:

Presumed flu, Covid neg, for ~65 hrs. Even low fevers 99-101 make me feel awful, so have been alternating ibu with acet. safe for longer than 3 days? Body aches gone, headache mild, dry cough setting in. Pulse ox 99%?

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