I had Covid 1/2020, got confirmed with antibody test in May 2020. Have been severely ill since then with all GI symptoms (lost 30 pounds, can't eat, Diarrhea, Constipation, severe abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, gastroparesis, loss of taste, nausea and vomiting). Had every GI, blood, and stool test...nothing. Also suddenly had severe anxiety, so all doctors figured it is in my head. Have treated it with diet and nutrition, enzymes, herbs, mushrooms, acupuncture and lots of Probiotics. Have improved a lot, but still 80% disabled with severe pain at least 6 hours a day, daily diarrhea, still 87 pounds (was 74 pounds).
I am just now finding information on long Covid and Gi symptoms. Where do I go from here? How do I find a doctor who will consider that Covid might be the cause for my illness? Has anyone found any help? Does anyone have a suggestion?
Please, help
I feel for you! I have lost 22 lbs and also have issues with diarrhea. It definitely makes you anxious to do anything away from home. I had Covid Aug of 2021 and symptoms have progressed. I also have had all GI tests and just finished a round of Xifaxan. I thought it had maybe helped, but last two days have been bad again.