Anyone experiencing post covid heart issues?
hello,
I am 19yrs old and have had Covid twice, once at the start of the year 7th Jan and recently 8th of July. I am finding now i have some symptoms of POTS but am not sure. my resting heart rate is around 60-72bpm but when I stand up it increases to around the 120bpm mark, my head also gets tight and I feel very dizzy and fatigued. my blood pressure however is high. normally i am healthy and active but when going for a walk my heart rate reaches nearly 160pbm and get out of breath fast. i do also get sharp pains around heart and chest area. has anyone else experienced this? or know what it could be? thankyou:)
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To lenchiksf - sorry my reply is so late - just came upon this heart discussion group. It’s been a year since you posted. I’d be interested in knowing how you’re doing.
I had a mild case of covid in Feb. ‘23. Had all the vax’s and took Paxlovid. Since then, I’ve been short of breath. Then my heart started acting up. When I went for a walk, my heart rate would slow down instead of accelerating and would become irregular. In April, saw a cardiologist - took EKG and did 24 hr. Holter monitoring
Both showed some irregularities but nothing conclusive. SOB now constant. In May, felt terrible, went to ER and diagnosed with complete heart block. Cardiologist said he hadn’t seen much data that it was due to long covid. Anyway, the next day I had a wireless pacemaker implanted. It’s new technology but unfortunately it didn’t work for me and in August, had to have a traditional dual chamber pacemaker implanted. Sometimes pacemakers cause atrial fib - well, that’s me! Now I’m on blood thinners, then had episode of congestive heart failure and needed diuretics. Wonder what’s next in store for me! So that’s my journey with slow heart rate. Don’t know if heart block was something I was trending toward (I’m 78) but before covid, I was a healthy, active senior. Hope you’re doing ok now.
18 months post covid, now a long hauler, when lying down my heart races and i can feel my pulse in my legs and feet, in July I had 3 episodes of shooting pain up from my chest to my jaws. Lots of tests but no blockage in my limbs. A new cardiologist put me on a list for a coronary angiogram that has a 6 month wait list. My original cardiologist said my heart is fine but that bone and muscle in my chest are inflammed and causing symptoms.
wow, you have had a lot. take it easy !
I am back to normal. I had 2 weeks "hotter" type. these just have better time over time, then 24 hrs. whenever you need monitor next time, consider asking for two weeks (sometimes these are put for even a month )
I also am a long hauler with covid and heart problems. Taking blood pressure meds as my bp went so high. One week in ICU in Jan. 2021. Since then have fatigue and tingling and numbness in half of my legs. prior to this I had a ton of energy and always on the go. I hate being like this. I am a little bit stronger now but not where I want to be. Covid did a number on me. I just wish my bp would settle down. It still fluctuates at times. I used to have low bp and then it went crazy high with covid. It is nice to be able to discuss with others in same boat. Hope you all are getting better.
I too have unstable BP. I've been on 2 meds with no results. My BP is at stroke level. It all started with the Covid shot. Wish I would have never got it. Lost over 20 pounds and have so too many symptoms to mention.
I have a friend going through this. Can you provide the name of the FB group you're referring to?
I just tried looking for it and I'm not sure it exists anymore. (The worldwide group with 90,000+ followers.) It was one of the first and only long haul groups about 2 years ago... But there are a TON of FB support groups now, and all seem to be sharing advice for what helped. Sorry I can't provide the original group info... Happy to help your friend though, if he needs support/advice.
Thanks for that info. I'll see if he can't find some of those FB groups you're referring to. I just posted for him if you want to look at what's going on with him:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/posting-for-a-friend-with-a-racing-heart-problem-covid-related/
I have been on oxygen since having covid January 2022. Low hemoglobin levels in turn upon exertion pulse rate goes high 160 low iron since covid also treated with blood and iron infusions as temporary. I had covid pneumonia but never was given an antibiotic and also affected neurological and rehab hospital for 2 months after covid unit. came home on oxygen still on oxygen.
I’m sorry you and everyone here are experiencing these debilitating symptoms. I am 20 months post covid since first infection and 8months since second. Palpitations had gotten better at some point but now back with a vengeance. I’m also having difficulty breathing when lying flat on my back. Raising my head helps.
Anyone else experiencing this? Also, insomnia is worse than ever. All tests so far have resulted in negative results. Frustrating. Feel better, everyone.