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Is there anything that helps with fatigue?
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Yes, it helps, though I have good days and bad days. For daily walks, I cannot get past 22 minutes, pre Coved I routinely exercised 45 to50 minutes per day; treadmill, or outdoor track, plus weights 3X a week. Now it's all a struggle, but weights seem to be close to pre-Coved. I am a young 78.
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I am similar to you, 79 and an active, regular exerciser pre-covid. Have suffered with PEM since Dec. 2022, when I could barely walk 3 min. My doctor from the London Covid Clinic at NW in Chicago precribes Amantadine which helps some, taken once daily in morning. ( I can only take half dose b/c of side effects. ) I still struggle with PEM, especially since a reinfection this past May set me back. I want to encourage you and tell you, as frustrating as it is, you are doing well. I now can manage only a 6 minute walk. I’d give anything to do 20! I also try to get 20-minutes early morning sun, even if just thru a window, to help sleep better, if that also is an issue for you. Best wishes.