@dqsuzie I’m so sorry to read how you’re still struggling. Sending lots of healing thoughts your way.

I am NOT a medical professional, but I’ll share what the doctor at urgent care told me when I tested positive for Influenza A one month to the day after testing positive for COVID in 2022: he said my immune system was shot from the COVID virus, which is why I picked up the flu, despite being recently vaccinated for both (vaxxed in October, COVID in November, flu in December). I was a teacher at the time, and despite going back to masking and cleaning desks after every class, I still got sick because we all know kiddos come to school with fever, and we were all at risk for something.

He advised lots of rest and vitamin supplements. It took me months to fully recover. I mask to this very day in high risk/high density settings, including grocery stores. And sadly, I made the decision to leave the classroom.

I think your immune system is still recovering, and it could take some time. Definitely have a long chat with your primary care doc and any specialists you see so you can fully heal.

COVID isn’t just a respiratory virus. It’s a beast that affects every aspect of our bodies.

Please take good care. Be very good to yourself.