I tested positive to covid for the first time in January 2022.

One month later, I first noticed my hair started to fall out. This was devastating- and chronic. A dermatologist confirmed it was hair loss and put it down to covid. I lost A LOT. It took 6 months to slow.

But also, about 4/5 weeks post infection at work one day I noticed pain in my right arm. From my elbow down to my wrist and middle finger. For the WHOLE of 2022, I saw orthopaedic surgeons, a neurologist, physio and OT’s. And not one could find anything wrong. An MRI of my middle finger showed inflammation but the ortho couldn’t tell me ‘why’ it’s there or how long until all this pain goes away. It has been SO awful. I’m right handed and any activity that requires gripping or lifting just aggravates it. Yet no answers?

It truly has made me think back and wonder if this is all due to covid and long covid? Strangely a nerve conduction study didn’t reveal anything - but they said there’s still a chance it could be nerve related but not showing.

I am at my wits end. The pain is so bad. It’s consuming. I’ve had blood tests with no answers. Simple pain killers do nothing, nor does one prescribed to me for arthritis.

I can’t believe this has been going on for 11 months now and nobody can help me. I feel you and see you. For someone who has NEVER had limb pain, it’s really debilitating.