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Any tips to help recovery for a COVID Long-Hauler?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Dec 26, 2022 | Replies (115)Comment receiving replies
Hello and welcome to Mayo Connect. We are a community of people living with a wide variety of conditions and diseases, who share our stories and help one another along the way. We are not medical professionals, and do not provide medical advice, but we can share our experiences and talk about what has worked or not for us. We can also encourage you to be your own best advocate in getting the help you need.
Perhaps we came to your attention through one of the recent articles about Mayo Clinic's study of the long term effects of Covid or the Mayo Covid Rehab Program. Here is and article with info from Dr Poland: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351
And another about the widely varied long-term effects, and some efforts to help people fully recover: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fatigue-perceived-cognitive-impairment-and-mood-disorders-associated-with-post-covid-19-syndrome/
I'm sure over the next few days you will hear from others on Connect about their long-term issues. My daughter had a moderately severe case last March and April that did not put her in the hospital, but caused many aftereffects. She has now reached about 95% recovery after 13 months, but still experiences brain fog and fatigue if she doesn't get enough rest.
Here is a very early report of long haul syndrome, and we are learning more every day. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-acute-covid-19-syndrome/
Good luck with your recovery. As my daughters who are both nurses said again today, they tell everyone to get vaccinated because even with a mild case of Covid, after effects and new illnesses can be unpredictable, devastating and long-term.
Sue
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Thanks so much, @sueinmn. This information is helpful.
Why are there no long Covid programs at Mayo Clinic Phoenix/Scottsdale?
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I had covid back in march. Since then, and to this day, after my smell and taste came back partially, I've been experiencing many weird and annoying symptoms.
First, I have a wierd "cogging" in my arms and vastus lateralis that happens on the eccentric. I've also lost 40% of my strength. I'm a powerlifter and have a max squat of 215 but I am struggling with 135. When I go down stairs, the leg with the weight shakes.
Second, although I am a 59 year old femaie, I've never had hot flashes but now whenever I strain at all, my body quickly overheats for about 10 seconds.
Like others though, I have trouble getting in enough air at times but have had my lungs listened to and were fine. I also get exhausted after a days work.
I am experimenting with different supplements and techniques. I take everyday a mixture of tumeric, black and ceyenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger with honey and lemon.
I also take vitamin D and magnesium and coQ10
I'm starting to do sprints to force my lungs to open up more.
I bought a nebulizer and mix 3 parts H2O2 with 1 part water and use once a day. I read it can kill viruses but my doctor has said the covid that's probably in my brain is already dead. Its a little creepy to say the least.
I wish I just knew what is causing these symptoms, how long will they last or will they ever go away.
-Christina