Anyone have long haul covid that affected their stomach and back?

Hi, I have experienced many symptoms of other autoimmune diseases and they come and go. I found that there are certain foods that I just can't eat anymore as well as restricted to water to drink as I have experienced interstitial cystitis. It seems that Long COVID runs through so many symptoms which is why I think doctors are baffled. Treating the symptoms is all that I have experienced as well as trial and error. I have not had any kind of back issues with the exception of shoulder and joint issues. Being so sedentary has turned things upside down. I was a runner and loved exercise. The fatigue and post exertion malaise is brutal as you all probably know. I am so sorry and empathize with everyone with this and hope that we see some results from the current research that is taking place.

I am not sure, but you may have what is called median arcuate ligament syndrome which is confirmed with a CTA with breathing protocols. Please research and possibly discuss with your Dr. I developed this after getting Omicron.

Hi , I'm so sorry you are going through this and have interstitial cystitis now . You are right. Long covid runs through many symptoms . Yes being sedentary has been not so fun . I'm basically bed ridden . I'm sorry to hear that you are not able to run at this time and exercise Hopefully soon you'll be able to . I'm also hoping for a turnaround with my symptoms. Dr's are baffled and I can't even mention long haul covid to my Dr . I saw an internist and he said it was all in my head . I hope too that we see some results from the current research that is taking place . I'm in Canada and I'm having a hard time finding a long haul covid clinic .

Hello,
Thank you very much for the information on MALS. What did you do to get rids of MALS? Did you have to have surgery ?

Hello again , What testing did you get for MALS ? I'm in Canada and unfortunately if I mention long haul covid to my Dr he thinks it's all in my head as with most Dr's here .

I have MALS. And it varies. But if you want more information, there is a great FB group called MALS PALS. Surgery is what is suggested. However, it is very complex matter, you will see when you join this group. If you join you can remove yourself. People that have gone through this. However, particular testing is confirmation. Has to be CTA with breathing protocols. I am in Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and McKinney imaging is very familiar. Hope this helps somewhat. I am not an expert, I too am learning.

Just want to add. Typical is underweight, but use magnifying glass atop FB group mentioned. I am not underweight at all, but still have it. Many others are overweight also and have it. Most are born genetically with this. I and others developed after COVID. I had Pfizer x2. Just to share my background.

Thank you for all this information . I bet you have a lot of food resources in Dallas. Here in Canada , there is not much support for long haul covid and it is very hard to find Dr's that will listen and believe . I will see what I can do with the information you gave me . Thank you so much. It's much appreciated

oopps a lot of good resources in Dallas . Not food :/

I too was an avid exerciser, a pleasure stolen by COVID. I can now manage up to 10 minutes at a time down from 55 to 60 minutes pre covid. I walk in my house up to 10 minutes at a time, I rest and an hour or 2 later I get up and do another 7 to 10 until I total 40 minutes a day 6 days a week. I'm not getting real cardio but I am burning some of the calories. So far I've been able to minimize the weight gain. Perhaps you can try multiple sessions a day to burn calories.
I hope this helps.