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Hi all. I’m looking for a little support. Over the past three years I feel my body has been breaking down. First my Achilles tendon tore, then my back started to throb and gradually got worse. Over the new year I contracted campylobacter food poisoning, over new year which has caused ibs symptoms and a wave of autoimmune reactions all down my right side, from joint inflammation to stiffness. I can barely walk now with my back and heel pain, I have palpitations, no appetite, I’ve lost 21lbs in 6 weeks, I have constant fatigue and my anxiety is through the roof. I have had to quit working and I feel I’m close to rock bottom. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Marysblue

That's a lot. Being unable to walk is terrible. My heart goes out to you. I hope things get better soon.

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curiousgenxer in reply to Marysblue

Thank you ❤️

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fauxartist

If you don't mind me asking ....did you ever have Covid?

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curiousgenxer in reply to fauxartist

Hi. Thanks for your reply. last year, I had COVID I think, not confirmed though . My tendinitis and joint pains began 2 weeks after the COVID vaccination. The campylobacter food poison have exasperated everything

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fauxartist in reply to curiousgenxer

Often after even a mild case of Covid you are left with recurring symptoms of joint pain, tiredness, and your immune system to fight off other illness is compromised. It's called Long Covid.

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catsrock

Oh no, that sounds so difficult. We are here to support you. I hope life gets easier soon.

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curiousgenxer in reply to catsrock

Thank you ❤️

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