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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
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. I’ve had blood tests, CT scan and MRI-all have come back normal.
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.
Would like to hear from others dealing with issues and how long before they went away. Also want to hear different things you’ve tried. Thanks
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@auntb65, I believe physical therapy brought me the most significant improvement, early on. I stopped going in June, but I do continue to experience dizziness and off balance sensations (less severe). It sounds like that did not help you, so we may have similar symptoms but different root causes. I do believe an anxiety medication I started taking was contributing to my dizziness. I started several new medications at one time and never thought to consider if they were making me more lightheaded/dizzy. If you've started anything new, it may be worthwhile to discuss with your dr. I also developed worsened anxiety and depression this year. Panic attacks and high anxiety make me feel more dizzy (more vertigo like feelings). I am working on improving my mental health in hopes it will also help me cope with or resolve the dizziness. I meditate regularly and do notice I feel worse on days when I'm tired, have not had enough fluids, or when I go too long without eating. I take allergy medicine as allergies definitely make me feel a little more "floaty." I know being patient is very difficult. If you can make a log of when you feel the worse, and what you've done/ not done each day, it may help you find a pattern in movements or activities that make you feel worse to discuss with your doctors. I hope you can find some relief.
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Your description of " tightness" is what I have in both legs. Started out just shins 2months ago, but now wraps both legs to tops of thighs. I also have normal blood labs, CT scan and MRI. In addition I experience anxiety & depression, loss of taste&smell, unreliable balance, brain fog. Been waiting 2months to see Neurologist, 2 months more to go!October28th.
Long haulers are just a mystery