How long does lingering covid last? Is there any help?

Hi Gabby, this is some encouraging news! I’m glad to hear you’re doing some better after using the inhaler! The steroid in the inhaler will help calm the over reactive tissue in your lungs. Hopefully that puts you on the track to recovery by allowing more air to flow freely and oxygenate your blood.
It’s just unreal how long the Covid side effects are lingering. I’m so sorry you’re still going through all of this. I know the not-so-good result on your pulmonary function test is disheartening. However, now it’s obvious to your doctors that this is a real problem and you’re being treated! They’ll keep better tabs on your situation. It will be interesting to hear the results of your meeting with a cardiologist in December.

Two of my fellow mentors have experience with shortness of breath, and lung health conditions. I’m wondering if @sueinmn and @gabrielm would have any suggestions for improving your breathing and lung capacity.
Did your doctor recommend any type of physical therapy or breathing exercises?

I tested negative after 2 weeks but still suffer from vertigo. It’s been 4 weeks since I first came down with symptoms. I never lost all my taste but lost smell. I have times when I can smell some but still not everything

Was hospitalized with covid nov. 2020. have gone thruogh a ffrightening personality change. medical term might be MPC. Can't believe I've not seen much discussion/feedback on this.
Just realized this after feedback from friends. Can anybody lead me to where this has been discussed, websites, articles? Does anybody know about Neurolspychological Testing, when and where?

@kiwhi444, I hope your symptoms continue to improve. Are you being seen by a COVID specialist or specialty clinic?

@skinner, you're right. I haven't seen any discussion about personality changes in the group yet. I might suggest you start a new discussion on this topic.

“According to new research published in JAMA Psychiatry, as many as one-third of COVID-19 patients have long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms, including psychosis and anxiety.“
I have been trying find the source study for this. If I do I will post.

Mark, here you go:
- Study: A Third of COVID Patients Develop Neuropsychiatric Symptoms https://www.verywellhealth.com/covid-19-psychosis-neurological-symptoms-5176173

I hope @skinner will start a new discussion on this topic. Or you?

Does anyone have no taste after having Covid 19. HasBeen since early October n now end of November no taste or smell Ellen307

It will come back. Mine lasted for about a month and a half. It slowly gets better.

Thanks for your help my loss as been 2 months and really driving me crazy .

Friend wants to take me out to eat but cannot taste so why bother going out, no fun .

Heard it can take a year yikes so long
Ellen

It’s really frustrating to lose your sense of taste and I agree it takes some of the pleasure out of eating. Been there myself, though not covid induced. I lost my tastebuds while undergoing aggressive chemotherapy.

But for me, most of the fun of eating out or getting together is the camaraderie and bonding that comes with reuniting with my friends. I relished the chance to spend with them and nibbled on the food in front of me. Ordered what I remembered to be a favorite food. With good friends it’s easy to get so involved in the conversation that I didn’t realize I couldn’t taste the food.

What’s the harm in trying? You might be surprised. ☺️