← Return to Long Covid Fatigue - Exhausting Physically and Mentally

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My long covid started with the onset of my covid, January 2022. That year, I had pneumonia 4 times, the flu twice(despite flu shots), immune system was shot. Oxygen levels were extremely low. Fatigue, especially as the day went on ,was exhausting and couldn't exercise more than 10 minutes. I was living outside Denver and had to move to lower altitude.
I need my oxygen now only when sick(and when I visit my grandchildren in Denver. ) I have asthma now and ongoing lung infections. Had lung surgery last year for lung cancer. I hardly ever talk about my long covid now. Do everything in the morning when I am stronger, including chair yoga and have rebuilt muscles as I became weak . Resting in the afternoon is important. Evenings are hard.
I have wonderful Drs at Mayo and a helpful and understanding husband which are lifesavers. Feels good to talk about it. Thanks for listening.

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@samiam1949
Yes, it's always nice to have someone to talk to. More importantly someone who will listen AND understand. Especially when those include your medical staff!

I'm sorry to hear of your many difficult challenges. I pray your cancer responded well to treatment.

I don't use oxygen, but am short of breath all day. And then I get up out of my recliner, and then everything escalates. But I refuse to stop doing the important things. My two granddaughters, 3yo and 6yo, are 70 miles away but I make the drive as often as I can. The youngest was diagnosed as a newborn with a very rare [untreatable] form of Cystic Fibrosis. They've made tremendous strides in treatment and we carry much hope they will continue and find a successful treatment for my granddaughter.

I don't know where I'd be if my husband weren't so understanding and supportive. I continue to count my blessings.

Best to you.