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Experiencing severe long haul COVID joint, muscle pain fibromyalgia
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Aug 27 9:59am | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Has anyone found an effective treatment for the fibromyalgia-like finger/hand joint inflammation and swelling and multiple other joints and muscles severely inflamed all induced by long haul COVID? My PCP's head nurse mentioned taking Alka-Seltzer. Surely there must be something either stronger or better over the counter? Perhaps any ideas on natural remedies? Any prescription drugs recommended by your doctors? Thank you.
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I mostly manage my joint inflammation/osteoarthritis by using them. They weren't worsened by LC. I do light weights and exercise just to strengthen the muscles and lube the joints. Doing it in the morning once I unbend myself helps through the day. When I had long covid PEM, I would do short walks/biking followed by a nap. PT might be of help to you, getting various stretching and strengthening routines. My inflammation is worse if I get glutened (celiac), so I keep a food log to see if any other foods or stress impact me.