Issues from Long Covid after 5 years

Posted by kevtan @kevtan, Mar 1 9:07am

I just started getting tingling in my hands and fingers 2 months ago after 5 yrs post covid. It was worse when first started but like everything long covid related always worse until we try to get used to it. Mine goes back and forth. Left. Right or both. I went in the other day for a Ultrasound of my heart. It was only 20 to 30 min. 10 min on each side and back. Then you move apposite arm above head to stay away from chest. My dam hand started tingling and fingers. As I type now I have been awake 2 hrs. My left hand and fingers still seem to tingle. I almost think it is getting worse. More often and longer time periods. This is crazy. Ringing in ears for over 5 yrs, never had that until after covid. 59 years no ringing then covid and now it drives me crazy. Brain fog is awful, I never had a great memory but I cam tell my short term is nothing now. Whats weird is my long term from 60 yrs ago is great. I dont know how thats possible but it seems like since covid long term is better and short term gone. I dont mention this much I keep it private but another thing that has bothered me since covid 5 yrs ago, sex drive. Its like it went from 90% to Zero over night. Like I said that is difficult to talk about but we all know our own bodies and that change is something I never thought would happen for maybe 20 plus yrs away. That all changed at 59. So sad, I was a healthy, fun guy and now I feel like a 90 yr old man when it comes to that part..Everything still works but it is like I just don't want to, I just have no desire anymore. So sad. I hate what Covid has done to me. I was looking forward to retiring and vacationing travel and living life to its fullest. Now all I think about is someday it will be all over and I won't be suffering anymore. If I don't get better soon, I hope its sooner than later. Hope for all of us, But it doesn't look good where I am sitting.

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kevtan | @kevtan | Mar 1 4:46pm

Thanks Brenda

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shmerdloff | @shmerdloff | Mar 2 7:28am

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kevtan | @kevtan | Mar 2 8:58am

Wow. Thanks.
I needed that. Never heard that one before. Have a great day...

lynnebgraham | @lynnebgraham | Mar 2 4:04pm

Hi, I am 74 and have MPN ET triple negative (excess platelets) and also Type 2 Diabetes. My symptoms are tingling of hands and feet, my ringing in the ears drives me crazy, and I find that if you read or watch TV, this can take your mind off the ringing in the ears, for a while at least. I also have short-term memory, but when I think about it, it has always been this way; I cannot remember names or something I have just been told, unless I write it down. Once written down, somehow it seems to stick in my mind. The intimate side of life just disappeared, over 10 years ago, luckily same with my partner, so it was not a big thing. He doesn't have any health problems. Have not had Covid, maybe not Covid related, I guess you have been tested for Diabetes, as these symptoms can be for a few other complaints. So many diseases out there that can be confused with each other, due to similar symptoms. I is my life, so no use getting depressed or anxious, one day at a time. Life is too short to worry. When you get to my age, not worth worrying just enjoy. Hopefully you get some answers and appropriate help. Cheers Lynne

diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | Mar 3 8:19am

I have seen you on here before and I understand what you are dealing with. I was in the absolute best shape of my life at 51 years old. I got Covid twice in 2022 and then three months later I got hit with Long COVID (not knowing what it was at the time), and I felt like I was dying. Still, I deal with fatigue, ringing ears, post-exertion malaise, numbing in my hands, joint pain, brain fog and other weird symptoms that come and go. It is very depressing and at times I do think I can't do this anymore. Usually in the morning, when I wake and feel terrible (not everyday anymore but a lot) that is when my thoughts turn dark. Thankfully, I have a little routine. I have two cats and two dogs and they must be taken care of. So...I get up, talk to myself (outloud usually lol) about how awful I feel and then trudge around, feed cats, let dogs out, feed dogs, make coffee and read my daily ponderables (I am also a recovering alcoholic). I also read the Mayo Clinic updates. I take several medications to help me function and drink a glass of water mixed with Emergen-C. I know that all I have to deal with is today. My mind will go into the future and I have to consciously stop myself and remind myself that today is (insert day here) and that I am going to try to do what I can. I appreciate, so much, you sharing here. Hang in there.

kevtan | @kevtan | Mar 3 9:13am

Hello Diver Down 1
Before I go on thank you so much for your post. As I type now I am printing out your reply to me. Once printer is done I will post 1 copy on the Frig and one on the mirror behind the door in bathroom. Thanks. Also I will keep it short here but wanted to share this. I was all alone back in late 2020 lived by myself. Except for my 4 dogs. I had 3 French bull dogs and a Morkie. When I fell ill on Nov 7th had it not been for those 4 dogs and being being the only one to watch over and take care of them I think I would have died or really wanted to die. It took everything I had for over 45 days to just get up to take care of them. But I did it, I had no one else too. I am lucky I live on a 1/3 of an acre and my back yard is triple fenced to keep them inside and others out. I also have a doggie door so they can come and go as needed. This helped so much. I would have never been able to walk them, it was hard enough changing their water and filling the food bowls. Most days after doing that in the morning it was back to bed for me. No energy, everything hurt, so tired. I truly believe that I stayed alive to take care of my 4 dogs and my 4 dogs gave me a will and reason to survive. Typing that made me start to cry, because only I know what that hell was like. I am so grateful to have them and have them need me. That is why I still go on. I did lose all 4 of them in the next 4.5 yrs but I got a new puppy a Frenchie just after my last passed in Feb of 2025. Thanks again.....tears of happiness for reading your post today. Kevin in FL