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11-15-2020, 06:50 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
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How the hell does this happen ??
I take daily care of my 89 year old Dad. He’s in pretty good shape for his age other than dealing with Myasthenia Gravis he does ok. Thursday he started to feel off, by Friday morning I’m wheeling him into Beth Israel Hospital. A day later he’s in ICU with Legionnaires disease ! I’ve had him living in a bubble for 8 months. All I know it’s in the water, somehow he ingested aerosolized water. He lives in Quincy. Not near any AC units, or anything that condenses water. The only thing I can come up with is the shower or swallowing water the wrong way.
2020 just refuses to go away.
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11-15-2020, 07:48 PM
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Ledge Runner Baits
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: I live in a house, but my soul is at sea.
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So sorry for your Dad and I’d agree this year is the year from hell, it’s never ending the bad news we get from all fronts.
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11-15-2020, 08:03 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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Holy crap Bob, that is surprising. Are they sure? maybe a second opinion but that sucks for sure. I wish him well. You ain't kidding about 2020.
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11-16-2020, 04:08 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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i agree, get a 2nd opinion. This defies logic.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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11-16-2020, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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Talk about blind sided,,,, I pray he sees 90 and beyond
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11-16-2020, 09:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
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That is odd. I wish your dad the best and pray for a speedy recovery.
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11-16-2020, 03:34 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Definitely legionella bacteria.
Covid negative.
So far holding his own. A little better today than Friday.
The thinking is he got from the tap. He has difficulty swallowing and sometimes gags on water. Gets in the lungs. He’s on prednisone so his immune system is compromised anyway. Only purified water going forward. Turned the water heater up as high as it goes and ran it through the faucets for a while.
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11-16-2020, 06:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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That’s pretty FUBAR. My mom had difficulty swallowing late in her life due to MS and one bit of aspirated food was instant pneumonia. Wishing both of you the best.
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11-16-2020, 10:35 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Sorry to hear this bud - will he pulling for him. Crazy, crazy world we are in right now.
I was told two days ago that my brother has COVID, now today I am told he doesn't just the flu. Do not haver the details but I assume false positive on Rapid Test and negative on slower but more accurate. Hope it is not the reverse
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11-18-2020, 12:18 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Sorry to hear this Bob. Hopefully everything turns out good.
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11-18-2020, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Somerset MA
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Hope everything works out
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11-18-2020, 02:19 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Thanks kids.
He is getting a little better each day.
Tough old Marine !
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11-18-2020, 03:30 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Hang in there! We walk the fine line here too, as we have my 85 yo MIL living with us. So far I have been able to pick and choose the jobs I am comfortable doing, mostly outdoors and at a safe distance from anyone who I may have working for me... for the most part. I have schedule indoor work that is mostly in homes of snowbirds that I look after during winter months and they are gone.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-18-2020, 03:32 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
Sorry to hear this bud - will he pulling for him. Crazy, crazy world we are in right now.
I was told two days ago that my brother has COVID, now today I am told he doesn't just the flu. Do not haver the details but I assume false positive on Rapid Test and negative on slower but more accurate. Hope it is not the reverse
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You have a brother? Huh.. Did not know, or forgot, or wasn't listening to you. I know I have told stories about my dumbazz brother here and on Cutty trips before. Well hope he is ok, John. |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-18-2020, 03:32 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Sounds like he turned the corner. Saying a few prayers for you guys'.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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11-18-2020, 08:21 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 4 hours from my favorite place
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAKAI
I take daily care of my 89 year old Dad. He’s in pretty good shape for his age other than dealing with Myasthenia Gravis he does ok. Thursday he started to feel off, by Friday morning I’m wheeling him into Beth Israel Hospital. A day later he’s in ICU with Legionnaires disease ! I’ve had him living in a bubble for 8 months. All I know it’s in the water, somehow he ingested aerosolized water. He lives in Quincy. Not near any AC units, or anything that condenses water. The only thing I can come up with is the shower or swallowing water the wrong way.
2020 just refuses to go away.
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So sorry to hear this. Could be another sourse like soil? Potting soils? Does he garden or anything along those lines? Hot tubs water heaters or humidifiers? keeps it all in mind. Praying for a speedy recovery for your dad. |
Simplify.......
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11-18-2020, 11:13 PM
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11-20-2020, 08:03 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
You have a brother? Huh.. Did not know, or forgot, or wasn't listening to you. I know I have told stories about my dumbazz brother here and on Cutty trips before. Well hope he is ok, John.
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