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Long COVID: What helps other than rest and more rest?
I feel like there is a gel coating on around my brain. Not quite a headache but a continuous pressure. The 'gel' sensation feels like it prevents the neurons from landing where they need to go... preventing me from from completing simple tasks. I am forgetful, easily confused, dizzy and my brain fatigues quickly. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Is this long term as I have good and bad days?
What helps other than rest and more rest?
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Yes - not quite a head ache but something just off in my head. Good and bad days!!
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2 Reactionsdid u need 02 during and post covid? how far out since u were sick with covid did u first notice these symptoms? my daughter (37 yrs old) was discharged home with 02 and after just a few weeks has weaned herself off of it but is now really experiencing the brain fog.
I also went home with oxygen. Weaned off of it about 2-3 weeks after. I only needed 1L when I was up moving around. I had the brain fog the whole time. Mine was what you hear covid can do. It slowly got better but some days still are more than others. I am 3 1/2 months past. I learned to write things down right away as I think of them if I know I want or need to remember them. It should get better and better with time.
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2 ReactionsI did not need O2 but use the over the counter canisters when getting short of breath and am not where I can lay down to do deep breathing. They do seem to help, or it's just psychological. I have had these symptoms ever since my acute stage of COVID starting August 2020. I still have them. 🙁 Brain fog comes and goes -
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1 ReactionI got a moderate case of Covid in July 2021. Have had 2 vaccines. Since then every time I walk a lot or exercise I have a huge Neuro exacerbation. Recently (3 weeks ago I was exposed to Omicron. And since then I have lots of nausea, vomiting & diarrhea. 3 weeks and I’m still barely able to get out of bed. Also having the weirdest Neuro feelings inside
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1 ReactionYes I understand exactly what you mean! It’s hard to explain to people that is not necessarily a headache, but pressure. It seems to be positional for me. Meaning that if I hold my head a certain way the pressure is more or less intense.
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2 Reactionsmy headaches are worse if I have done too much "brain work" (computer, finances, planning) in the days prior. When I stay within my allotted 2 hours of "thinking work" a day I am better.
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3 ReactionsI agree. My "headaches" accompany exertion.
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1 ReactionI assume you tested covid positive 3 weeks ago? When you say 2 vaccines, do you mean two brands, two shots, two shots and a booster? Was it before 7-21 covid ? Thank You.
I call it my lingering headache also have good days and bad days. Sometimes it's full blown migraine, I never had headaches til post covid