Weakness, dizziness, balance.

Posted by swkuhner @swkuhner, May 22, 2023

Now, three years after receiving second Pfizer jab suffering severe symptoms.
Have done physical therapy for months, not effective.
Continuing to function, have fallen 3 times, very cautious.
Living alone, second floor condo

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@ephrum

9 months of long covid. Now double vision. Optometrist suspects Myasthenia Gravis. Any one diagnosed with it?

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There are lenses to correct double vision after cataract surgery but i don't know if it's good in your case

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Thank you.
I just purchased. OK.

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@wbbill

There are lenses to correct double vision after cataract surgery but i don't know if it's good in your case

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Thank you. My husband has those lenses and they do correct double vision. Apparently my problem is neurological.

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@silverfish0409

I have syncopy, my syncopy got much worse after covid,I was diagnosed with syncopy way back in the 1990's along with chronic fatigue syndrome, yes long covid seems to dehydrate us ,you must drink as much water as you can and believe it or not you need salt to help retain the water in your body.

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ty for info.

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@wbbill

V 8 IS MY GO TO DRINK IF i WANT TO DO STUFF IN MORNING

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What does the V-8 do for you?

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I have POTS after a light case of COVID In October 2022. Shortly after in November my blood pressure went off the chart, dizziness, syncope and
Face planted toilet and cut arms up and mouth. Fainted twice that day. Hospitalized twice. I have two more blood pressure pills and a salt pill and as much sodium as I can consume and 80 ounces of water and Gatorade. I also found by research that V 8 has 920 Gm of Sodium so that’s my go to. Haven’t been able to drive since November because dizzy when sitting or standing . I am feeling a little better, but have put on weight because of sodium. Made a trip to Mayo Clinic last week.
I toured a program that’s 3 weeks Monday through Friday
9am to 5 pm, but felt it was more for getting off opioids.
So it’s wasn’t for me, as only pain meds I take is Arthritis Tylenol. You also have to pay for Hotel and food for 3 weeks. I try to get in exercise
Daily. Mainly chores around the house. It’s a wait and see
Game, and I don’t like it.

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@marcslifer

Vaccines are not all an 100% protection against infection. Some (e.g. the covid vaccines) are good at protecting against serious (and fatal) cases. They "jump start" the body's immune response so it can get a head start on battling the virus.

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Yes if it doesn't jump start --you succumb to it--

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@silentfaith

I have POTS after a light case of COVID In October 2022. Shortly after in November my blood pressure went off the chart, dizziness, syncope and
Face planted toilet and cut arms up and mouth. Fainted twice that day. Hospitalized twice. I have two more blood pressure pills and a salt pill and as much sodium as I can consume and 80 ounces of water and Gatorade. I also found by research that V 8 has 920 Gm of Sodium so that’s my go to. Haven’t been able to drive since November because dizzy when sitting or standing . I am feeling a little better, but have put on weight because of sodium. Made a trip to Mayo Clinic last week.
I toured a program that’s 3 weeks Monday through Friday
9am to 5 pm, but felt it was more for getting off opioids.
So it’s wasn’t for me, as only pain meds I take is Arthritis Tylenol. You also have to pay for Hotel and food for 3 weeks. I try to get in exercise
Daily. Mainly chores around the house. It’s a wait and see
Game, and I don’t like it.

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Syncopy is the connection between your brain,the heart and your adrenaline I was diagnosed with syncopy by John hopkins, I don't know if your on a beta blocker or not but they help, no caffeine no sugars, I know covid is in my brain my neurological system is a mess my neuropathy is also worse my breathing has Ben compromised I get headaches back of my head down my neck and into my shoulders my muscles are sore and fatigued my joints hurt this long covid is hell,syncopy is a dangerous nerological problem any kind of nervous situation can set you off.

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@joansmurphy

I got Covid in Nov. of 21. Yesterday I took an after breakfast nap, an after lunch nap and a pre dinner nap. I too am off balance, thank God for walls & furniture. My appetite is back but only for limited foods. I’m on countless medications. Lost a lot of my hair. I’m thankful for this group so I know it’s not just me. I’m hoping with the pandemic lessened, scientists will pay more attention & do more research to help those of us with long Covid. Hugs to all.

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I am so sorry.

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