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@alexav

Finally I find experiences I can relate to.

I am a healthy middle age female and I've always been on the same weight all my teen-adult life. I did exercise regularly and even lost pregnancy weight pretty quickly after having my kid. I never got tested for Covid but my husband did (he had it twice, different years). I only had a bad cough just for one day, no other symptoms so I assumed I never had it but then the extreme fatigue and headaches started and lasted for like 6 months or more, I also had extreme back pain, maybe kidney stuff? At the same time I started gaining weight very fast (40pounds in 2 months) and have been unable to lose it despite eating extremely healthy and swimming 3 times per week. Like if I move away from the routine, weight starts building up again. I have tested my blood, thyroid, hormonal profile, kidneys and all comes back normal. It really scares me, I have reached 165 pounds in 4 months when I have forever been around 110. Currently even if I try, I cannot exercise the way I used to or I become extremely fatigue, its like my metabolism got screwed.

I was also discussing this with a friend of mine and says she is in a similar situation (she has always been very slim until recent months) she also relates her weight gain with Covid...

I hope this gets investigated to find the cause of it. It really sucks to have no control over my weight anymore.

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Hello @alexav and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is always comforting to know you aren't alone in health experiences. That said, I can tell this has been troubling to you.

Here is an article that you may have interest in.
- Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes common symptoms:
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/long-covid-and-the-digestive-system-mayo-clinic-expert-describes-common-symptoms/

I wonder if you've considered looking into gut health options to see if that could potentially help?

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM! Would love to chat with you more about this is you can find me on Instagram @amastromatto

Hello have you found any solutions to your symptoms? Experiencing the same symptoms going on 3 years now. Very high level athlete and had to retire from my career because of this. They came on within weeks of receiving the COVID vaccine. 2 boosters and 3 years later and I am worse. Tried going vegan. Tried prescribed diuretics. Only ozone (oxygen) therapy has helped some because it targets inflammation. I want my life back. Has anyone found any solutions that help or actual guidance from medical providers??