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Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Apr 3 10:00am | Replies (33)
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@lkirnbauer
Thanks for your response. I had my Thyroid checked and TSH and T4 were normal but T3 was low. The endocrinologist was not concerned since the others were normal. Maybe this needs to be visitied again. I'll check out your suggestions. They are going to do a bunch of other blood tests so we'll see what those results are. Best to you. 4 years! That is a long time.
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@fmwentworth My thyroid levels were all on the low side of normal after 6 years with long COVID and adding in a supplement of thyroid made me feel much better. Here is what low T3 does to you:
Low T3 symptoms primarily include fatigue and weakness, weight gain, and cold intolerance, often developing gradually. Other common signs involve brain fog (trouble concentrating or memory lapses), dry skin and hair loss, muscle aches and joint pain, and a slowed heart rate.
Additional symptoms associated with low T3 levels include:
Constipation and difficulty losing weight despite diet and exercise.
Depression, anxiety, and mood disturbances.
Irregular or heavy periods and fertility issues in women.
Weakened immunity leading to higher susceptibility to infections.
Metabolic slowdown resulting in high cholesterol and insulin resistance.