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Covid Legs and Toes

Posted by X @jesmorales, May 4, 2023

Hi Everyone,

Long hauler since November 2020, I am still experiencing pain and weakness in my legs along with my toes turning purple or red. Sometimes my toes will feel hot. My doctor said to stretch and this is not helping. Anyone have any tips or experiencing the same thing? I’m ready for this long Covid to be done I have other symptoms but figured I would start with this.

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vostie | @vostie | Apr 3 9:42am
In reply to @fmwentworth "@lkirnbauer Thanks for your response. I had my Thyroid checked and TSH and T4 were normal..." + (show)
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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.

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fmwentworth | @fmwentworth | Apr 3 9:56am
In reply to @lkirnbauer "Are you a diabetic? If you don’t know, have your A1-C checked. Sounds like you might..." + (show)
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Are you a diabetic? If you don’t know, have your A1-C checked. Sounds like you might be. Good luck!

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@lkirnbauer
Not diabetic (yet).
Things seem to change daily.
Thanks

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fmwentworth | @fmwentworth | Apr 3 10:00am
In reply to @vostie "@fmwentworth My thyroid levels were all on the low side of normal after 6 years with..." + (show)
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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.

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@vostie
Thanks for the information. I will revisit with the doctor on this issue. I don't have the symptoms you mention exept for the hairloss and muscle and joint paim issues, Also not losing wieght.
Best to you.

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