Is this a COVID crash? Any suggestions on how to stop a crash?

Thank you for sharing! Yes, we share almost all the symptoms you mentioned. Trust we will get better.

Has anyone had symptoms of Long Covid for more than a year? I got covid in January of 2020 and I’ve never been the same since. I experience periodic episodes of no smell or taste, slight brain fog, raspy throat and fatigue. I can be fine for several days and then it hits me for a day or so. Just can’t seem to shake it and it’s been two years.

Hello @pickleballbob and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Because of what you shared about periodic episodes after two years, I thought this discussion on covid crash may be really helpful, so you will notice I have moved your post into this discussion. Members such as @rinadbq @aae @welchllb and @sonyamagee1964 have all shared about experiences with these episodes/crashes so I hope you can find some ideas around what you are going through.

Does there seem to be any pattern just prior to or at the onset of an episode in terms of symptoms and/or environment that could be a trigger?

I haven’t been able to notice any patterns to any of it. These episodes are completely random in nature. Yesterday morning at 10:00 a.m. I fell asleep sitting on the couch. I don’t nap at 10:00 a.m. Fatigue was the only symptom from that episode. By afternoon I was fine.

I was sick with covid in November 2020 and deal with long covid symptoms daily. Keeping a 'symptom diary' has been the most helpful in recognizing what symptoms I have and with what frequency and my activity the days prior to identify my triggers which are too much thinking or physical work I do per day

Thank you for the transfer! Sometimes they happen with no known cause. Other times it is when I am pushing myself past my energetic limits.

Hola, tengo 21 meses con long covid ay síntomas que van y vienen y otros simplemente ya son parte de mi día día. Cómo la fatiga post esfuerzo, e aprendido después de tanto tiempo que el esforzarte no ayuda a recuperarte sino que la recaída es peor. Y el ejercicio es contraproducente porque aumenta los síntomas.

@liz58 @ldropps @nataliem @welchllb @jennifergillan03 @rinadbq @sonyamagee1964 @aae @pickleballbob @luisa22 I'm got so excited while reading this blog by Dr. Vanichkachorn, a Mayo Clinic physician who specialized in Post COVID Recovery.
- Early Care Tips for COVID Longhaulers https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/post-covid-recovery/newsfeed-post/early-care-tips-for-covid-longhaulers/

Having worked with hundreds of patients with Post COVID Syndrome, his observations valid your experiences with not pushing so hard that causes a flare or crash, the importance of hydration and sleep, and the other tips you shared. He also talks about ofactory retraining and resistance type activities vs cardio. Check it out by clicking the link above.

Same for me, since August 2020.

Just to add my two cents - I concur, never know when life will become difficult. Sometimes, it's 24 - 48 hours after packing too much in a day. Another instance today - I try to do a very slow turtle walk for about 20 minutes a day. Today, I went with my sister-in-law and realized afterwards that we conversed the whole way - had to have a long rest afterwards. Usually, I'm not walking and talking at the same time. Best to you - triggers are hard to find consistently.