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@auntb65

New to the group. So glad my brother found this site for me! Helps so much to see I’m not the only one still dealing with issues.
I was hospitalized November 2021 with Covid pneumonia for one week. Although most of my symptoms have gone away-I’m still dealing with dizziness and what I describe as a tightness in my neck, face, shoulders and left arm and leg. Physical therapy did not work for me. Currently seeing a neurologist who seems to think my blood vessels are “irritated”. I’ve been on a low dose of Verapamil for 4 weeks now. No change. Was not an anxious person before my Covid-but some days now I feel I’m losing my mind. I pay more attention to things going on in my body now. Praying all these issues go away soon and I hope this isn’t permanent. That’s my worse fear-this is my new normal (or I get worse). Trying to be patient like everyone tells me. That is not an easy thing to do. I have not felt like myself since last November. But in the same note-I’m thankful I’m not worse. Hope we all find relief soon❤️

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Hi @auntb65, I'm sorry to hear that you, like others, are still dealing with post-COVID issues, most notably dizziness. @kirstenk2003 @welchllb @rinadbq @mkportzen and @teachols can relate. @ginalambiris mentions ear problems after seeing an ENT that help resolve some of her issues.

@pinkcalla127, that must be a very odd sensation to feel like you're walking on ice skates. Is this also accompanied with an off-balance feeling or dizziness?

@coopm0m can you tell us more about the eye exercises that helped you?

I wonder if anyone has discussion proprioception with their PT? Proprioception also called kinesthesia, is the body’s ability to sense its location, movements, and actions. It’s the reason we’re able to move freely without consciously thinking about our environment. Injuries or medical conditions that affect the muscles, nerves, and the brain can cause proprioception impairment. Relatively simple balance and proprioception exercises can help.

Has anyone tried proprioception exercises? Do they help you?