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Post-Covid dizziness/off-balance, as most troubling symptom
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: May 13 3:45pm | Replies (332)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for commenting. Knowing you've been dealing with this longer, what do you do that helps or how do you manage your "bad days"? And how long did it take for you to be able to function closer to normal in terms of dizziness (working, driving, etc.)? Meclizine also did nothing but make me tired. I started a non-drowsy antihistamine right after daylight savings, and I think it made a small difference - I don't feel worse so I'm going to keep taking it. I can watch TV, but using my cell phone is really difficult and brings on worsened symptoms. My PT said the key is not avoiding things and exposing my system to help it re-learn, so I'm following his guidance.
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I have a loss of balance, but am not dizzy. Very afraid of falling at age 79. Severe joint pain, but only in pre-injured joints.
Knee injury dates back to a ski injury at age 15 and being rear ended at a stop sign age 29. Go figure. Anyone out there with this?
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I was unable to work for a period of time, I think about 6 weeks! Like many have said basic daily living tasks were difficult when dizziness set in. I went back to work part time, 15-20 hours per week. I updated my glasses prescription and added bifocals. During covid & post covid, my vision just didn’t seem as clear. I use artificial tear drops as needed if it seems like the dizziness or heaviness feels like it is in my eyes, it doesn’t help a lot but just in case of dry eye. Otherwise, it has been mainly lowering my expectations of myself. I tried to balance my home and work life with regard to my energy level-which affected dizziness & other symptoms. Eventually, it was best for me to stop working (my spouse was our main family support thankfully). My stress was decreased a lot and I could rest when needed. I’m not on disability or anything but in all honesty, I do not know how I would be able to work right now. Prior to making that choice, my mental health really suffered because I was unable to feel better or find validation. Have patience with yourself, I think getting well is going to be a slow journey for some. Touching base with your doctor is good too, just in case some new off label treatment is studied.