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He doesn't use drugs and has no known food allergies. He was able to eat breakfast today, and so far it hasn't come back up, though he is coughing. I feel overwhelmed by these responses but appreciative. I'm worried about going to the ER because our area is having a huge COVID surge and hospitals are at capacity. Is it safe to wait? Where is best to go?
gpt
As tough as it is right now, you might have to take him for emergency care. If he is coughing/vomiting so much that he loses control of bodily functions and is unable to eat and generally take care of himself, he should be seen sooner rather than later.Are the headaches coming before or just after the other symptoms? Bad migraines can present with nausea and vomiting, and sometimes neurological complaints, as well.It's hard to tell more without seeing full labs and imaging, again, pointing to getting some answers quicker by going to an ER.
How can we determine which ER around us is the best/most advanced? Paul's insurance is considered good (Kaiser Permanente) but his doctors barely listen to him, infrequently order tests, and weren't overly concerned/in emergency mode over the fluid buildup.
If he is a Kaiser insured patient he will only be able to seek care at Kaiser facilities. This is a situation of the squeaky wheel getting the grease. He needs to go to the biggest Kaiser in the area and be on his doctors ass every single day until he gets help.