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Twenty days ago I tested positive for COVID-19. It is/was a mild case—sore throat, congestion. Thought I had a bad sinus, or throat infection. Anyway, got sent home kept quarantined and simply took things easy until symptoms began to subside. Now I feel much better. The only problems is being so fatigued most/all of the time. Has anyone experienced this? I live alone and had been extremely careful before testing positive, Have no idea where/how I caught this. If others have this fatigue, do you just let it run its course, or is there a supplement that helps? Thank you in advance. I am under my doctor’s care via telephone calls.
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You said you were under your doctor's care via phone.
Did you ask your doctor if fatigue is common after recovering from Covid?
Post-infection fatigue is a hallmark of Covid-19, my daughter was infected in early March and wasn't able to make it through a day without napping until the end of April. I would say from her level of activity that she is finally nearing her normal energy level after 7 months.
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Glad your other symptoms other than fatigue have resolved. I understand that post-viral fatigue is common after a nasty virus like this one. I don’t know how long it lasts for mild cases. I was very ill with coronavirus due to asthma and hypertension. I got ill in early April. It took 4 months to be able to walk slowly around the neighborhood. i am still suffering from extreme fatigue 6 months later. Some people suggest B12. I take it daily.