Kate Garroway

Wish I hadn't read this thread. Firstly didn't realise Kate Garroway's husband was still so ill and in a coma, secondly I'm group A, on ACE BP medication. Feel like crying, especially as with easing of the lockdown, I was starting to feel a little bit less worried.

I'm so sorry.
It was never my intention to frighten or upset anyone.

That's the last thing anyone needs.

No MissA not your fault! Just felt down for other reasons, then such a sad sad story. We would like to put all this extra sadness and worry behind us but so far it's still with us.

I haven't seen you mentioning that info before, growstuff, so thank you.

Well, apologies anyway, bluesky.

MissA no need but thank you. I know that all the links to conditions and genetics are just being observed and debated at the moment. Like Growstuff I'll just carry on being careful even with lockdown easing. That's all we can do.

I have what's commonly known as sticky blood and generally need a high Inr as lucky me I've managed to have 3 strokes 2 of which happened with an Inr of 4 when the average person has an Inr of 1. This is an article with my specialist at st Thomas's

www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/covid-19-ive-never-seen-such-sticky-blood-says-thrombosis-expert?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned&utm_term=covid&utm_content=2020-06-01#The-conductor-of-the-blood-clotting-orchestra

Thank you to all of you for this information.

Poor Kate and her children. He will take many months to recover probably and maybe a year and there could be some lasting damage to organs I think. He wasn't that old either but was maybe slightly overweight . Maybe he had underlying health conditions for him to be affected so badly?

Cheers for this information. I. Blood group A.
I better start putting my finances in order and write my will.
What utter rubbish.

My sister works in the finance department of the Faculty of Medicine at Queens University Belfast, already known as a world leader in medical research. She processes grant applications for research projects. It is reassuring to know they have never been busier, with medics applying for funds to research this virus. Hopefully all the great minds around the world who are looking at this will soon find the key to preventing and successfully treating this awful plague.

I watched the interview with Kate. Such a brave lady. She said her husband was rarely ill and had no underlying conditions. Just very very unlucky. Praying for his recovery.

I’ve just Googled this. Nothing is confirmed at all. The test reports come from Wuhan. Would you believe anything they say. They reckon they had less than 4000 deaths from the virus. If that was the case and true then it would not have been declared a pandemic.

I've also been following Kate's husband's progress over the weeks and have been saddened to hear he was so ill. The interview yesterday was very upsetting as well as quite informative re the symptoms which didn't follow the early known ones so hard to realise how ill he was. I also wondered if they're allowed to visit now he's free of the virus but she didn't say so.

I've read about the 'sticky blood' theory and wondered if those of us on blood thinners would have any advantage over those who are not although obviously this does indicate underlying health issues anyway! I'm sure in time to come doctors will have some of the answers to the many questions this virus throws up but in the meantime I hope Derek finally starts to respond and can eventually go home.

Yes, I’ve been following this story. Heartbreaking.

There was also a report that men (and women) who suffer with male pattern baldness are more likely to be badly stricken with this virus. I have read about blood groups too. I think that until we know exactly what is what, as a diabetic with high blood pressure, I'll be very careful!

We also have to remember that Kate G’s husband is not the only one in this position. It must be heartbreaking for their families having to wait and wait, and terrified every time the phone rings.

It is such a shame and I hope her husband does make a full recovery.

I’m worrying more now! I have Polycythemia Rubra Vera which is thick and sticky blood making too many red blood cells and platelets, I’m blood group A AND I’m asthmatic! Oooooer!

Luckylegs join the queue! Who qualifies for more 'contributing factors'? Let's try and keep it into proportion, as a my dear old doctor told me a long time ago: "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing".

My heart goes out to Kate and her family. 22 years ago my DH was put into an induced coma with an undiagnosed illness and infection. I was told his survival rate was less than 10% but survive he did! Never never never give up hope! But as a very wise doctor told me when he was discharged from hospital ....this is when the hard work begins! The road to recovery will be hard and long for both of you, and he was right. All these years on DH still feeling the effects of his illness....but he is here!

Kate must be going through Hell!! Life must be suspended for her and their children

My Brother 69, healthy, no underlying issues, had an aching back, a slight cough, no temperature. Doctor 3 times said it was 'only' a chest infection, when daughter saw him he was 'yellow' after spending 6 hours on 111 was advised to call 999. He was admitted,told he would be home in 2 days, then received a call he had COVID and 1 hour left, couldn't speak or face time. Then he was put on a ventilator, the nightmare started, 1 daily call to ICU allowed, then had a tracheotomy, his STATS were horrendous, told everyday, to expect the worst. He was on vent for 5 weeks,then in a ward for a week, he suffered ICU delirium, which was awful for him, then in a another ward for 3 weeks, Family were only able to speak to him on telephone, the last week, (no face time) he came home this Thursday 4th June, he can barely walk or lift his arms, lost use of right hand. we have made adaptations, bed downstairs and all care items to assist him. He is a shell of himself, 3 and 1/2 stone weight loss. It is a cruel and sudden unknown illness and we are so fortunate he is home, the hard work, he now faces getting mobile, not easy, exhaustion on even attempting to stand. The horror/fear and helplessness we all felt will never leave us.
Please everyone understand, this is a dreadful virus.

The effects are scary. My DH, in a nursing home, presented with Covid symptoms eight weeks ago. He had a fluctuating temperature and below normal blood oxygen levels, and he stopped eating, drinking and communicating. After two weeks like this, I was most concerned about dehydration, but the Hospital' Covid hub wouldn't admit him. A week later I pushed for his GP to have him admitted, and he was. He had fluid, nutrition and medication through a nasogastric tube. After two weeks, and two negative test results, he was sent back to the nursing home. For the following three weeks, he still only had minimal fluid and medication from a syringe put into his mouth, and no food. The GP said it would have to be palliative care. I made it clear to the staff that I was still keen for them to keep trying, and, to their credit, they did. Suddenly, a few days ago, he began to drink a little more, and has progressed to nearer normal intake, and two days ago, he started to eat a little more. Sorry for the longish post, but I'm making the point that some of the effects of Covid 19 are unexpected, and not all about the lungs, and they can be very long lasting and debilitating. I do hope Kate G's husband recovers.

everyone should have access to an oximeter to allow an early warning of lowered blood oxygen. I have one and know my current reading. About £25

There are 30+ blood groups, saying A is the most at risk is not breaking it down well enough, it could be a sub-set of A.