Long Term Covid articles - MUST READS

I've been suffering now for 3 very long and brutal years. When I read the information below, I was in tears. Due to not be treated and believed by the many numerous doctors I've seen to date and untreated, I have ALL of the symptoms listed. Prior to Covid, I was so very healthy and active and enjoyed walking, biking, hiking, working in my yard, lovin' my job and on the go constantly in my mid 60's. I can barely function now, down to 90 lbs and in extruiating pain. Last nigh my skin an nerves were on FIRE! I took Benadryl, but other than that, nothing else I could do. Pre-covid, I never had problems with my eyes, I now have blood shot eyes with occular rosacea and eyes burn daily and in terrible pain. Developed styes and chalazion which became infected and had to go through 3 surgeries all to no avail. Even as I type, my eyes are burning. I have to go to the doctor's office tomorrow to get the sutures out which will be excruciating.

My body and organs are shutting down and I have no doctor or anyone who will help me. I pray every day for my Dear Lord to hear me.

Covid is a horrible and virus and weapon. I cry daily because I just want to go back in time to pre-covid days and when I felt so wonderful and enjoyed life and all my many blessings.

Hugs
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/surprising-signs-you-ve-already-had-covid/ss-AA1gy2jh?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=1e9bd81a613a42c485c74cf6ff9021c7&ei=11#image=1

@summerof42

I began experiencing my symptoms in November '21 after my first Moderna booster and proceeded to go through every specialist in and around Charleston, SC. My Doctors called it "the journey of what it's not", and in reflection it is astounding (now that I have been to Mayo and experienced their knowledge) the lack of understanding medical professionals here have. They are trying, but they don't truly understand the problem thus the path to wellness.

In reflection my biggest learning is the practice of moderation which Mayo preaches. When I read posts I don't find anyone mentioning moderation as central to recovery and wellness. One medical professional said to me "you need to act like you had a heart attack and follow a very strict recovery plan". Another said "you need to act like you were an athlete and you were injured and follow a specific plan to return to your prior athletic performance". I, not knowing any better during the first 6 months of 2023 was exercising 6 of 7 days 45 minutes aerobic (cardio and resistance) exercise and would crash afterwards not understanding that I was driving myself backwards because of not moderating!! Today as part of my recovery plan (my plan includes many other elements thanks to Mayo direction) I am at 10 minutes of recumbent bike and am beginning to feel better.

I truly hope you find a plan that gets you to wellness. If you haven't been to the Mayo Clinic and can I highly recommend it, for me they were the only ones who understood the problem and have set me on a path to recovery and wellness again.

I've been suffering now for 3 very long and brutal years. When I read the information below, I was in tears. Due to not be treated and believed by the many numerous doctors I've seen to date and untreated, I have ALL of the symptoms listed. Prior to Covid, I was so very healthy and active and enjoyed walking, biking, hiking, working in my yard, lovin' my job and on the go constantly in my mid 60's. I can barely function now, down to 90 lbs and in extruiating pain. Last nigh my skin an nerves were on FIRE! I took Benadryl, but other than that, nothing else I could do. Pre-covid, I never had problems with my eyes, I now have blood shot eyes with occular rosacea and eyes burn daily and in terrible pain. Developed styes and chalazion which became infected and had to go through 3 surgeries all to no avail. Even as I type, my eyes are burning. I have to go to the doctor's office tomorrow to get the sutures out which will be excruciating.

My body and organs are shutting down and I have no doctor or anyone who will help me. I pray every day for my Dear Lord to hear me.

Covid is a horrible and virus and weapon. I cry daily because I just want to go back in time to pre-covid days and when I felt so wonderful and enjoyed life and all my many blessings.

Hugs
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/surprising-signs-you-ve-already-had-covid/ss-AA1gy2jh?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=1e9bd81a613a42c485c74cf6ff9021c7&ei=11#image=1

I've been suffering now for 3 very long and brutal years. When I read the information below, I was in tears. Due to not be treated and believed by the many numerous doctors I've seen to date and untreated, I have ALL of the symptoms listed. Prior to Covid, I was so very healthy and active and enjoyed walking, biking, hiking, working in my yard, lovin' my job and on the go constantly in my mid 60's. I can barely function now, down to 90 lbs and in extruiating pain. Last nigh my skin an nerves were on FIRE! I took Benadryl, but other than that, nothing else I could do. Pre-covid, I never had problems with my eyes, I now have blood shot eyes with occular rosacea and eyes burn daily and in terrible pain. Developed styes and chalazion which became infected and had to go through 3 surgeries all to no avail. Even as I type, my eyes are burning. I have to go to the doctor's office tomorrow to get the sutures out which will be excruciating.

My body and organs are shutting down and I have no doctor or anyone who will help me. I pray every day for my Dear Lord to hear me.

Covid is a horrible and virus and weapon. I cry daily because I just want to go back in time to pre-covid days and when I felt so wonderful and enjoyed life and all my many blessings.

Hugs
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/surprising-signs-you-ve-already-had-covid/ss-AA1gy2jh?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=1e9bd81a613a42c485c74cf6ff9021c7&ei=11#image=1

I’ve been dealing with Long Covid for a year and a half and it seems like every time they give me a new drug. I have different problems. I am very so fed up with it now I’m on PREDNISONE and now I’m having cramping in my legs so bad that I am in excruciating pain can’t sleep. Just fed up with everything.
And now the doctors telling me to go to the ER to see if I have a blood clot in my leg. I am fed up. I don’t care. There is no support system out there for Long Covid even through the government.

I've been suffering now for 3 very long and brutal years. When I read the information below, I was in tears. Due to not be treated and believed by the many numerous doctors I've seen to date and untreated, I have ALL of the symptoms listed. Prior to Covid, I was so very healthy and active and enjoyed walking, biking, hiking, working in my yard, lovin' my job and on the go constantly in my mid 60's. I can barely function now, down to 90 lbs and in extruiating pain. Last nigh my skin an nerves were on FIRE! I took Benadryl, but other than that, nothing else I could do. Pre-covid, I never had problems with my eyes, I now have blood shot eyes with occular rosacea and eyes burn daily and in terrible pain. Developed styes and chalazion which became infected and had to go through 3 surgeries all to no avail. Even as I type, my eyes are burning. I have to go to the doctor's office tomorrow to get the sutures out which will be excruciating.

My body and organs are shutting down and I have no doctor or anyone who will help me. I pray every day for my Dear Lord to hear me.

Covid is a horrible and virus and weapon. I cry daily because I just want to go back in time to pre-covid days and when I felt so wonderful and enjoyed life and all my many blessings.

Hugs
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/surprising-signs-you-ve-already-had-covid/ss-AA1gy2jh?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=1e9bd81a613a42c485c74cf6ff9021c7&ei=11#image=1

@summerof42

I began experiencing my symptoms in November '21 after my first Moderna booster and proceeded to go through every specialist in and around Charleston, SC. My Doctors called it "the journey of what it's not", and in reflection it is astounding (now that I have been to Mayo and experienced their knowledge) the lack of understanding medical professionals here have. They are trying, but they don't truly understand the problem thus the path to wellness.

In reflection my biggest learning is the practice of moderation which Mayo preaches. When I read posts I don't find anyone mentioning moderation as central to recovery and wellness. One medical professional said to me "you need to act like you had a heart attack and follow a very strict recovery plan". Another said "you need to act like you were an athlete and you were injured and follow a specific plan to return to your prior athletic performance". I, not knowing any better during the first 6 months of 2023 was exercising 6 of 7 days 45 minutes aerobic (cardio and resistance) exercise and would crash afterwards not understanding that I was driving myself backwards because of not moderating!! Today as part of my recovery plan (my plan includes many other elements thanks to Mayo direction) I am at 10 minutes of recumbent bike and am beginning to feel better.

I truly hope you find a plan that gets you to wellness. If you haven't been to the Mayo Clinic and can I highly recommend it, for me they were the only ones who understood the problem and have set me on a path to recovery and wellness again.