Gastro symptoms after Covid - still 1 yr later

Yes!I had the same thing you did.I had to go to the emergency room several times and all they could find was alot of stool in the intestines as well.It has been going on for over a year.I have had the best tests run at Mercy Hospital and it is showing everything is working like it should.I don't have gastroparesis.It has to be severe nerve damage brought on by covid.I was doing research and it looks like the vagus nerve controls alot of this and covid is linked to damaging the vagus nerve.The Doctor gave me medicine for extreme constipation,but it does not help much.I have a really unusual case though because I don't have any strength in my trunk of my body and I don't get the signals anymore that my belly is full or food going down to the belly.I have been to so many specialists and no one knows.

Wow! We should keep in touch. I am so sorry you are going through this.

For the constipation, Dr Schultze's Intestinal Formula #1 was the only thing that has helped me. You have to play with the number of pills that will help (I have to take 4), but it helped me. You can get it on Amazon.

I am trying acupuncture. I went for my first one last night. I'm hoping that helps, as no Dr can help me with any of my medical gastro problems.

I hope you can find an answer. It's an awful thing to go through.

HI..Covidstinks2023..it has attacked me since december 2021 when I had Covid..it re-triggered ulcerative colitis after being in re-mission for almost 20 years and now it has attacked my respiratory system since mid august and it wont let go. I have a severe cough that will not go away..urgent care, er visits, primary care visits, medications, antibiotics ( last dose today) and I no where near getting rid of this. I have not been able to work again now for going on two weeks, the fatigue is also pretty overwhelming too. We never know what our day is going to be like. I was exposed to covid and I think I may have had it again, I am having the same same symptoms I had in 2021, that nasty cough. The ER doctor said they have been seeing an increase of patients with long haul covid getting bronchitis and asthma. This is getting old and I wish there was something they could do for us, but I do not think they know what to do for us. I have had doctors tell me I have anxiety, which I am tired of hearing, do you think they would have anxiety if they felt like us on a daily basis. Most of them they only want to push more medications that have side effects that only make us sicker. I think my immune system is so goofed up from this syndrome and the dose of steroids they had me on for so long that my body does not know how to react any longer. We need to keep fighting, they tell me I am tough but I would like to be able to enjoy what time I have left, but I stay home because If I have something that is catchy I do not want to pass it to my co workers or friends.. Stay strong and we need to support each other. I am glad they have this site for us. We can give each other what tips work and do not work for us. Sincerely, Kitty2

I am so sorry. I can relate to so much of your issues. I agree....your immune system probably is compromised. I just went for my 2nd i.v. infusion today with an integrative medicine doctor that treats Long Covid. It is to boost my immune system and help with my increased joint pain and upper respiratory issues since COVID. I think you are right. A lot of doctors truly are at a loss on how to treat long Covid. I have never been as sick a I was last year with Coivd and then this summer for 2 1/2 months with pnuemonia, asthmatic bronchitis & sinus infection & coughing from Long Covid. Levaquin was the gold antibiotic to clear me up and I had to go on 2.5 mg of Albuterol in a nebulizer 3 times a day which helped greatly. The humidity has been so hard here this summer and that made the asthma worse. I am much better now since the humidity is down. I am praying for you right now and that you get some relieve. Stay strong and encouraged. We need each other! Blessings & Prayers....

Thank you so much for your reply..what are they putting in the infusions..I am curious.I had some problems with Levaquin..I cant remember if it was stomach issues or what. I have the dreaded cough that wont go away. I think it is in my sinuses now too or the sinus issue brought the bronchitis on. We sure do need each other...by any chance are you in minnesota? I have been wondering about integrative medicine..maybe the nebs would work for me..they gave me two in the er last week. The regular inhaler does not work. I have an appointment with a long haul clinic tomorrow. I will mention everything you have told me. I am praying for you also and all of us long haulers. Stay strong..Sincerely..Kitty2

kitty2, My first infusion was vitamin C, Zinc & Glutathione. The one today was Glutathiane, B Vitamins & Zinc at higher doses. No, I am not in Minnesota. I was on a rescue inhaler and my asthmatic bronchitis was so bad this summer, it didn't work anymore and I was put on the Albuterol 2.5 mg in the Nebulizer 3 times a day. It helps open up my lungs right away. Have you tried Z-Pac for the sinusitis/bronchitis? Do you irrigate your sinuses every day? The drainage from your sinuses can go into your chest and cause bronchitis. I coughed so much this summer I was exhausted...it's a barking cough. I hurt in my chest almost all summer. I constantly cleared my throat due to the sinus drainage. I found hot lemon ginger tea helped and sucking on lemon drops & Halls helped. Stay hydrated. Use a cool mist humidifer in your bedroom. I also would take a hot shower and put the Vicks Shower melts in the bottom of the shower to help open up my head. They are both on Amazon and not real expensive. Drinking water thins mucous too. I hope some of this helps. Levaquin can cause joint/tendon pain in some people. I had some joint pain with it towards the end of the dose and then it got better when I was finished with it. Doxycycline was the one they wanted to give me at Urgent Care but, I can't take that due to severe stomach upset. Thank you for your prayers and I am praying tonight on your behalf for God to give you some relief. I'm so sorry you are battling this. Hugs & Prayers....

Good morning Covidstinks2023...thanks for your reply..we sound so much alike..you are right the inhalers do not work..really nothing does,,they gave me doxycline also..finished it yesterday..still coughing like crazy..I just bought the neilmed sinus rinses yesterday. I was able to get an appointment with a ENT on friday, my regular doctor is on vacation. I am so tired. We sound so much alike. I saw the vicks shower melts yesterday at target and was thinking about the humidifiers also. I am drinking as much as I can. I probably need some more Neb treatments. I still wonder if I had Covid or RSV in August or early September. I am just like I was when I had it Decembere 2021 when they would not let me come to the hospital because they were so full with covid patients. Thank you so much for your prayers and thoughts. I am praying and sendind healing thoughts for you too. Have a good day and stay strong and do the fight. Sincerely, kitty2

Kitty2, Vicks puts out a steam inhaler unit that you plug in. You put water in it first and a Vicks strip. I want to say its about $35 on Amazon. It helps me when I get really clogged up and can't breathe with sinus. You put your face down inside the plastic mold and inhale the steam. I also use Afrin for 3 days and come off because my ENT said you can rebound with Afrin and your body will require more of it. I also use a Bed Buddy (online with Amazon) heat pack on my face that goes in the microwave when the sinuses get infected and get those sinus headaches....you know the ones....so much pressure in your face and tenderness. The heat pack helps. Check with your doctor before using any of these. Continued blessings & prayers for you to get better my friend.

Hi..I am looking forward to going to the long haul clinic today..hope she can help me..Thanks for all your input and ideas. Thank you so much my friend, Sending virtual hugs and prayers. Sincerley kitty2