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@summerof42

I'm trying, I really am. I've been such a fighter for 3 yrs. I had no idea it would get this bad and more than 30+ unbearable symptoms.

Thanks to that horrible doctor who told me I need to do b-12 shots and iron infusions (even though my labs were at the bottom range of normal and my iron level was great) it set my body on fire! Not only am I suffering from all the horrific 30+ symptoms mentioned earlier and other posts, and as we all can relate to, Covid brings on newer and even worse symptoms daily. The iron infusion made it really angry! It caused a severe reaction, turning my feet bright red/blue-ish in color and severe burning pain, needles & pins sensation, and now I have developed a rash and sore burning sore spots throughout my body and nothing I can put on it or take will relieve the pain - it's unbearable! The new spots appeared on my right arm and wrists and today on my left foot and on fire! I can't take this.

I don't see how I can continue. It's now 12:20am, I haven't slept for days and now with this rash and pain it makes it impossible to sleep. I know what the morning around 4am and my body will be shocked by a jolt with internal trembling and extreme pain. And like every morning I force myself to get up, but I basically pace around.

In addition, at least the last 2 years I had a great appetite and stomach was fine, even though I weighed 90 lbs, but as of two days ago, my stomach is in terrible pain and anything I eat causes it to feel like I have an alien in there. Given I'm now down to 90 lbs I don't see how I can survive.

As I type, the top of my foot with the rash burns so bad and it's spreading to other parts of my body. I wish I never got the iron infusion! I can also feel it starting to develope on my arm and neck. Please pray for me during this very difficult time and for all others suffering.

Adding fuel to fire (literally) is not even having a doctor who can help. Going to the ER will serve no purpose since they don't recognize or understand long term covid.

I get so angry the wonderful, happy and active life I had is gone. How could they have created such a horrible virus (weapon). Why are others who had Covid, got through it fine and we are suffering like this?

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You are talking about two different problems. COVID 19 is one. But your current acute medical problem is directly related to iron infusion, by your description + report. That's an entirely separate problem. That's the problem you should go to the ER for. I wouldn't wait. Get that problem taken care of. Just focus on that. Prayers for you.

So sorry to hear you suffer so because you, like so many of us, trust doctors who don't live in our bodies & apply 1 size fits all to all patients. Keeping you in prayer, knowing that your suffering has a purpose. I know mine taught me to listen to my body, to my gut instincts for self-preservation, to God about what is best for me & God together in coping with reality. I've stopped trusting any other person, substance, place, institution, or entity other than my God. To find your God, the Ultimate Healer & work with Him/Her on a daily basis is my wellnessstrategy for the last several years. I'm a 51-year survivor of thyroid cancer, living with several symptoms of long Covid, & work for 36 years a 12-Step spiritual programin Al-Anon. Next month, God willing, I'll turn 76, on less medication for depression & anxiety than at age 44. Something works in my favor. For sure, it ain't a human doc. When I work together with a Power greater than myself (God), my spirit improves, & my body & mind follow suit. All the best & God bless you.

This is awful. I believe you said traveling to a Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic wasn’t possible. Have you spoken to anyone at these facilities? Perhaps there is a grant they can provide to cover expenses of travel. Don’t give up.