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COVID Fatigue

Posted by Merry, Alumni Mentor @merpreb, Sep 30, 2020

I live in a college town on the ocean. My university and other schools in the area are reopening too. Unfortunately, so many people are just plain tired of wearing masks, especially college kids. I hear them for sure. When I went to college I knew everything, was immune to anything serious and I was out to conquer the world. I wasn't living in reality. College isn't the real world. It's a time for testing, experimenting and finding our limits.

But, of course, we are still in a pandemic, sharing the world with COVID-19. Now is not the time to be less caring or fatigued. Dr. Greg Poland discusses this in this weeks' podcast. He also expalins mutation in a way that I understand.


Have you felt this fatigue?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 18, 2020
In reply to @alamogal635 "Twenty days ago I tested positive for COVID-19. It is/was a mild case—sore throat, congestion. Thought..." + (show)
@alamogal635

Twenty days ago I tested positive for COVID-19. It is/was a mild case—sore throat, congestion. Thought I had a bad sinus, or throat infection. Anyway, got sent home kept quarantined and simply took things easy until symptoms began to subside. Now I feel much better. The only problems is being so fatigued most/all of the time. Has anyone experienced this? I live alone and had been extremely careful before testing positive, Have no idea where/how I caught this. If others have this fatigue, do you just let it run its course, or is there a supplement that helps? Thank you in advance. I am under my doctor’s care via telephone calls.

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Post-infection fatigue is a hallmark of Covid-19, my daughter was infected in early March and wasn't able to make it through a day without napping until the end of April. I would say from her level of activity that she is finally nearing her normal energy level after 7 months.
Sue

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alamogal635 | @alamogal635 | Oct 18, 2020
In reply to @sueinmn "Post-infection fatigue is a hallmark of Covid-19, my daughter was infected in early March and wasn't..." + (show)
@sueinmn

Post-infection fatigue is a hallmark of Covid-19, my daughter was infected in early March and wasn't able to make it through a day without napping until the end of April. I would say from her level of activity that she is finally nearing her normal energy level after 7 months.
Sue

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@sueinmn Thank you for the information. I am so glad your daughter is back to normal. Wow! That does take time, but again, I'm so glad she is recovered.

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alamogal635 | @alamogal635 | Oct 18, 2020
In reply to @erikas "@alamogal635 You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about Covid fatigue. I..." + (show)
@erikas

@alamogal635 You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about Covid fatigue.

I did this so you can connect with other members more easily. Click VIEW & REPLY to scroll through past posts and see replies to your questions from members.

You said you were under your doctor's care via phone.

Did you ask your doctor if fatigue is common after recovering from Covid?

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Thank you for moving the message. Yes, I've mentioned it to her (doctor), but she seems to think I should have a lot more energy than I do. I'll give her a call tomorrow to check in and mention it again. Look forward to what she has to allow.

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alamogal635 | @alamogal635 | Oct 18, 2020
In reply to @merpreb "@ccbelle- Please join this discussion about COVID-19 fatigue and enjoy the PODCAST. Did it ring any..." + (show)
@merpreb

@ccbelle- Please join this discussion about COVID-19 fatigue and enjoy the PODCAST. Did it ring any bells?

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Thank you. I will and will listen more closely to the PODCAST. Was thinking that the PODCAST had to do with fatigue related to being cooped up for so long.

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alamogal635 | @alamogal635 | Oct 18, 2020

@ccbelle Thank you for the information. I'm glad you have recovered--at least to where you can walk comfortably again. I'll take B2 sublingual tablets daily. Have to get a B12 injection once a month for pernicious anemia. I guess fatigue is simply part of the process of the virus leaving the body slowly. That you are making good inroads in your helath is a good sign. Take care dna continue to fell better!

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elwooodsdad | @elwooodsdad | Oct 25, 2020

We have a family friend, female, 40's, who refused to acknowledge the reality of this virus. Very social, rarely masked, teaches middle school, and should know better...a science teacher no less. That said, she and her family came down with Covid, and finally, she went to the hospital. She has been there for a week or more, and will be a guest for some time. Double pneumonia, a pre-existing heart condition is aggravated, etc. Irresponsible behavior extracts a great price. My wife is taking food to her husband and sons and leaving it by the door. People are praying, but this can to some greater degree be avoided. ...

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 25, 2020

As per guidance from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact
- Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect
- Monitor your health daily

Learn more about COVID-19 protection and prevention from Mayo Clinic here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/public-guidance

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migizii | @migizii | Oct 26, 2020
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@elwooodsdad

We have a family friend, female, 40's, who refused to acknowledge the reality of this virus. Very social, rarely masked, teaches middle school, and should know better...a science teacher no less. That said, she and her family came down with Covid, and finally, she went to the hospital. She has been there for a week or more, and will be a guest for some time. Double pneumonia, a pre-existing heart condition is aggravated, etc. Irresponsible behavior extracts a great price. My wife is taking food to her husband and sons and leaving it by the door. People are praying, but this can to some greater degree be avoided. ...

***Note from the Community Director***
This message has been edited in accordance with the Community Guidelines (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/). See item 6.
6. Keep politics out of the community conversations.
Mayo Clinic Connect is a place to share about health experiences, to improve living with chronic conditions and health and wellbeing. Political discussions often divide us and do not build community or promote health and wellbeing
- Don't post about politics, political viewpoints, political news stories.
- Political and/or divisive posts will be removed.

Editor's Note:
Community Director's note:
This message has been edited in accordance to the Community Guidelines (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/):
6. Keep politics out of the community conversations.
Mayo Clinic Connect is a place to share about health experiences, to improve living with chronic conditions and health and wellbeing. Political discussions often divide us and do not build community or promote health and wellbeing
- Don't post about politics, political viewpoints, political news stories.
- Political and/or divisive posts will be removed.

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I think this whole situation is so very sad. I hope she gets better and her family stays safe. You are so helpful to her family right now❤️

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