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Long COVID strange symptom: Feels like a sprained ankle?

Posted by kentkemmerling1949 @kentkemmerling1949, May 25 11:14am

I am not sure this is Long COVID related. I have had LC for over 5 years and this has just started a few months ago. But about once every 3 or 4 weeks, I wake up with what feels like a sprained ankle. It is so painful that I can hardly walk. I am already using a walker due to balance and dizziness problems, so this ankle thing just makes it much worse. It usually lasts 3 - 4 days, then is gone until the next time. Has anyone else experienced this crazy problem? If so, what do you do about it? I went to my GP and they had no idea what causes it.

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kentkemmerling1949 | @kentkemmerling1949 | May 30 11:44am

I also have neuropathy in my left foot. I never thought about it being related to COVID, but maybe. I took over 20 IvIg infusions for the neuropathy and maybe it helped a bit, but not much.

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sweetwater9 | @sweetwater9 | May 31 6:21pm

One of my symptoms is very stiff joints. I woke up one morning where my foot felt like I had injured it. I limped around for a while, but it went away by the end of the day. I think mine had something to do with histamine intolerance.

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jrg200911 | @jrg200911 | Jun 1 7:54am

@kentkemmerling1949
LC 4 1/2 years 9/2020
Now that you mention it, yes, I do get periodic aching pain in my wrists. Can't grip anything for the intensity of the pain. Usually is only for the day. I have so much other daily LC stuff going on, this is lower on my radar. Since it is periodic, I fall prey to brain fog and forget it's even a thing for me until the next time when I try to remember what I could have done to cause the pain. Kinda like finding a bruise and trying to figure out what I bumped into for it to appear. Describing it as a sprain is very accurate in the way it feels. I can see how it can hinder your mobility. I'm so sorry you have to deal with it.

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vostie | @vostie | Jun 1 9:50am

I still get extreme pain in my two toes that turned purple during my seige with COVID. The general theory is that I have microclots in the toes or inflammation of the small blood vessels. I also can get extreme pain in my knees early in the morning that can wake me up...sometimes my shoulders will hurt as well as my neck. I think it all goes back to inflammation. I am taking Celebrex twice a day but it does not help much. Watching my diet and staying away from inflammatory foods does help...but once in a while a girl really needs a piece of bread!

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Chiaska | @bestseller2025 | Jun 1 10:53am
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@kentkemmerling1949

I also have neuropathy in my left foot. I never thought about it being related to COVID, but maybe. I took over 20 IvIg infusions for the neuropathy and maybe it helped a bit, but not much.

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I also developed neuropathy in my lower left leg and foot. I also have what I would term, heavy leg syndrome. I have to lift my right leg to get into my car. I am starting rehab this week, and going to a gym. I am saddened by this. It's difficult to walk any distance and my balance has been affected. These are the things that have happened since I fist had LC in April of 2020.

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flowerpowersueo | @flowerpowersueo | Jun 2 3:02pm
In reply to @dlydailyhope "@kentkemmerling1949 This sounds like nerves flaring. Covid is known to affect the nervous system. Do you..." + (show)
@dlydailyhope

@kentkemmerling1949
This sounds like nerves flaring. Covid is known to affect the nervous system. Do you have diabetes or any vascular issues in your legs/calves/feet?

You may want to see a neurologist for testing. You may have small fiber neuropathy and there is a skin punch biopsy that can confirm. There is no cure for this but there are medications and supplements/topical nerve creams that can help with symptoms.

I have small fiber neuropathy and it causes issues in legs/glfeet at night. I take alpha Lipoic acid, Acetyl l carnitine and magnesium supplements which helps calm my small nerve fibers. Salonpas makes lidocaine nerve pain patches that can help relieve pain temporarily. Compression socks can help, too.

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Yes,I have feet peripheral Neuropathy since COVID outbreak.use compression soaks too.Also for 2 years IBS, numerous food intolerances, histamine is the culprit,lost 60 lbs since Nov 2023,now 110lbs,also brain fog,all CT,MRI scans normal,so far none of the doctors
acknowledgment it to COVID. I am Canadian if that makes a difference!

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flowerpowersueo | @flowerpowersueo | Jun 3 7:07am
In reply to @flowerpowersueo "Yes,I have feet peripheral Neuropathy since COVID outbreak.use compression soaks too.Also for 2 years IBS, numerous..." + (show)
@flowerpowersueo

Yes,I have feet peripheral Neuropathy since COVID outbreak.use compression soaks too.Also for 2 years IBS, numerous food intolerances, histamine is the culprit,lost 60 lbs since Nov 2023,now 110lbs,also brain fog,all CT,MRI scans normal,so far none of the doctors
acknowledgment it to COVID. I am Canadian if that makes a difference!

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Thank-you💕

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