Post Covid, night time, shortness of breath and racing heart.

I had the same problem after a covid infection and it lasted for about two years, I had the sweats too and it felt like menopause on steroids. I’m sorry you’re having the same problem but at least it’s gone in three months. I don’t really want to go through this again so I depend on masks when I’m going out to minimize exposure.

Yes! Nicotine saved me! 2mg patch or gum, 1x day until you feel better. Dr Ardis Show, "The other N word."

sw, Thanks for responding. I have some questions. How long before your SOB and racing heart stopped? Also, what do you mean the other N word? Did you have trouble weaning off the Nicotine afterwards? Thanks.

frouke, Thanks for responding. Did anything help you at all with the SOB and racing heart? Was it worse at night? I wish I knew what causes it.

@sweetwater9, I found that anxiety often brought about the symptoms, I took Ativan and it calmed everything down for me, also the symptoms were bad both daytime and night.

I had limited characters for my original reply. The other N word stands for nicotine. Go to the Dr Ardis show on YouTube and watch “The Other N Word. 2 mg nicotine patch or gum per day until you feel better, which should be within 3 to 7 days. After watching the show, you’ll learn that nicotine is not addictive. Cigarettes are because of the other chemicals. Nicotine is in our nightshade vegetables. Truly saved me!

You may also want to watch, “Watch The Water,” by Dr Ardis.

sweetwater9, Praying for you. I had a high heart rate and palpitations for 3 months after my first bout of COVID.
I had the complete workup with a Caridiologist including a stress test/holter monitor and my heart was fine. I also have thyroid disease which causes palpitations. My heart rate was in the 130's even when I was
resting. Her advice:

1) We notice our heart rate more when we lie down.
2) COVID caused my high heart rate and increased palpitations along with having Thyroid Disease.
3) It went away in 3 months.
4) A high heart rate makes you feel "anxious".
5) Caffiene is not our friend with an increased heart rate.
6) There are medications for this, but, I opted out unless they got worse.
7) The shortness of breath that I had was due to COVID pneumonia & asthma.

You may want to see a Cardiologist and a Pneumonologist as I did to ease your mind.

I am praying for you as I remember how this made me feel. I noticed the palpitations at night more when I would lie
down and first thing in the morning when I woke up.

Blessings & Prayers..

Hello @sweetwater9 and @sw2020.

Dr. Ardis is a chiropractor and is known for alternative medicine and treatments that need more scientific research to substantiate. As with any medication, it is always best to speak with your care team and provider(s) when considering a change in diet, supplements or treatments. Dr. Ardis has come under much scrutiny for false claims in viral social media videos. Use caution when considering changes to your medical treatment.

omg...did anyone figure out why/how you had covid so many times? What did "they" do for you? This should go without saying, but I hope you wear a mask everywhere you go. Your symptoms (no doc degree in me) - could be a lot of different things. I say... see a Cardiologist. Big Hug coming your way -