Slow Covid Recovery

[Utballa]

Hello,

I am 21 days post Covid diagnosis and I am struggling to get back to normal. I am exhausted when I walk semi far distances. I have pressure in my head and my chest feels restricted. I am sure my history of afib is causing my recovery to take a bit longer. I had an ablation last March, so I am thankful that I am feeling good in that sense. But I can’t seem to shake this restricted feeling in my chest. I am currently taking a one a day vitamin. I have also heard that B12 may help with energy. If anyone else is struggling with this, I feel your pain and frustration.

[mjames1]

Sorry you're feeling so bad. Recovering from Covid can be a long journey for some of us. Wish I could offer more advice than listen to your body and don't try and do too much, too soon. I felt better after a few days, did a workout and then relapsed. I was a zombie for over a month. The chest tightness can be part of the package, however best to alert you doctor now to your symptoms, so they can follow up properly.

Jim

[Utballa in reply to mjames1]

Thank you for the advice Mjames. Yep I didn’t even know I had Covid and I was working out because I had mild symptoms resembling allergies. I wonder if that set me back. Then once I found out I was exhausted from then on. Now I can’t do much without wanting to collapse. Ugh! I am trying my best to be patient. I have a doctors appointment on Wednesday. Hopefully he can suggest something.

[tokenwelshman in reply to mjames1]

Completely agree with Jim. If you overdo things now, you risk your recovery taking far longer (from what I have read). In the absence of any meaningful treatment for long COVID, pacing and rest are critically important. Take care and I hope you recover really soon.

[Snowgirl65]

Sorry to say, it took about a month after Covid for my chest pressure and congestion to go away; three months for my energy to return. May I suggest that you get plenty of sleep and don't exhaust yourself trying to do things that tire you out. Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

[Utballa in reply to Snowgirl65]

Thank you! You are right. I didn’t have a cough but I was congested. I thought I got all of that stuff out. Maybe it’s still lingering. I will rest and give it about a month.

[waveylines in reply to Utballa]

Rest up Utballa. Your body needs plenty of rest. It's still recovering and you have to give it time. Took me three months before I felt normal again. Glad you've got doctor checking your chest. Hope you feel better soon..

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