Connect
Muscles misery post covid
It's been two year since I has covid. During the ten days, I only had fever for a few hours. Day 25 I had asthmatic bronchitis for three weeks. Then, I needed oxygen due to low O2 state of 82 to 88. Then, Euglycemic Diabetic Keto acidosis. Since that day my muscles have twitched, cramped, hurt and feel like they are coming off my skeletal frame. Anyone else? Still on oxygen two years later.
Like
Helpful
HugInterested in more discussions like this? Go to the Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 Support Group.
Connect
Hello @pixiekitty, welcome to Connect. It must be very difficult to feel post-COVID symptoms this far down the road. 2 years is a while. You are not alone and while no one has responded yet, be certain that many are fighting chronic issues. I've experience muscle twitching and cramping and it's no fun at all! How are you getting through those flares? Distraction helps me. What do you have as distraction? Perhaps a funny movie, talking to a friend or cuddling with a pet?
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
3 ReactionsI’m 1 year post Covid and being evaluated for a double lung transplant. Lost almost all muscle in the hospital for 2 months. I have bad cramps, mostly in my legs. I find that stretching is the only thing making them more tolerable. I do the old school stretching while sitting and standing, for at least 30 minutes as often as I need to, which is usually 3 times a day. I also have my feet up most of the day and I flex and relax my foot so my calf muscles get extra stretching all day long whenever I feel the hurt. This allows me to walk better as well. I hope you can find some relief!
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
3 ReactionsHey how are you doing with your muscle loss? I’m having atrophy and wasting post covid shot and infection. It’s not from disuse, no matter exercise nothing is regenerating. I’m in a lot of pain everywhere and especially my legs, feet, ankles, back.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
4 ReactionsMestonin has helped me with these symptoms!
@boykin1017 my muscle loss is progressing. My internist has not been able to explain why I have this muscle atrophy. It continues and is really severe. It’s gotten hard to walk and swim like I used to. I have severe pain in my quads and glutes too.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
7 Reactions@tatjohns Have you had an EMG and nerve conduction test yet?
@dahk yes I did. They were both normal.
Mestonin has helped me with these too! GAME CHANGER! I also started dry needling in my legs and that has helped with the muscle pain/restlessness.
@tatjohns how much walking and swimming are you currently doing compared to the past?
@boykin1017
Have you and your doctor discussed possible Fibromyalgia? I saw my dr last month and now this is a possibility. what next??