I’m a 58 year old female just entered menopause. Fairly active at the gym. Good health prior to Covid in Dec 2022. I’m 7 weeks post-op from wrist surgery. 4 months out from acute Covid infection. I had some lingering GI issues prior to surgery/general anesthesia, but was getting back to my regular routine - gym, work, etc. Then, broke my wrist - extensive rebuild - plate, pins, screws. It seems the anesthesia trigger a massive histamine dump in my body and I awoke with many symptoms - Debilitating:
Dizziness 1+ weeks. Unable to walk to bathroom. Still unsteady in shower. Still shower stool for now.
Mild to moderate diarrhea 5+ weeks. This is improving after 2+ weeks low histamine diet plus DAO enzyme prior to each meal.
Weight loss since surgery 16-18 pounds.
Fatigue. Improved not completely resolved
Headache - on right side of head - mostly resolved
Fast heart rate - much improved
Fluttering in chest - seems tied to fatigue
Trouble sleeping - improving
Anxiety - improving
Lack of concentration- mostly improved
Right calf heaviness - seems tied to fatigue. Mostly resolved.
Calves/feet very cold at times -Improving

My primary care ran bloodwork, urine, stool - all normal. I have appt with UF Health Long Covid Clinic in Gainesville, FL in 2 weeks.

Besides the low-histamine diet and DAO enzyme before each meal, I drink golden milk twice a day (ginger, tumeric, coconut oil, coconut milk drink).

All while trying to rehab this wrist. No where near able to do normal daily routine.

Hoping to sort out how much of this is long Covid, anesthesia, menopause, etc.

I’m thankful for the improvements, but it’s been a slow process.