Long Covid more common in white, middle-aged women

[whitefishbay]

I read this in the Times Covid news: "Long-term Covid-19 symptoms after hospital treatment are more common in women, the middle-aged and white patients, according to the Phosp-Covid study. The study, led by the National Institute for Health Research Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, looked at just over 1,000 patients sent to hospital in the first wave."

I also read tinnitus can be an after effect of covid19. I have a bit of the hearing issues and never had C19. Gotta love this year.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

The 20 symptoms of COVID-19 to watch out forMarch 18, 2021

A year ago we knew little about the new viral disease that was sweeping the world, which quickly became known as COVID-19.

At first, it looked like the main symptoms of coronavirus infection were a high temperature and a persistent cough. But it soon became clear that there was more to COVID than cough and fever.

Thanks to the millions of daily health reports logged by 4+ million contributors to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study, we now know that there are more than 20 different symptoms of the disease.

Of course, having one or more of these symptoms does not mean it’s definitely due to COVID-19, as they can also occur with other illnesses. However, these symptoms have been reported more often by people who have a positive test than those testing negative.

Here’s a list of the symptoms we know about so far. Follow the links to find out more about what each symptom is like, how common it is, and what other symptoms you’re likely to experience alongside it:

1. High temperature (fever)

2. Chills or shivers

3. Persistent cough

4. Loss or change in smell (anosmia)

5. Loss or change in taste (dysgeusia)

6. Headache

7. Unusual tiredness (fatigue)

8. Sore throat

9. Sudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people

10. Skin rash

11. Changes in the mouth or tongue (COVID tongue)

12. Red and sore fingers or toes (COVID fingers/toes)

13. Shortness of breath

14. Chest pains

15. Muscle pains

16. Hoarse voice

17. Diarrhoea

18. Skipping meals

19. Abdominal pains

20. Runny nose

Symptoms of long COVID

There are lots of symptoms you can have after a coronavirus infection.

Common long COVID symptoms include:

extreme tiredness (fatigue)

shortness of breath

chest pain or tightness

problems with memory and concentration ("brain fog")

difficulty sleeping (insomnia)

heart palpitations

dizziness

pins and needles

joint pain

depression and anxiety

tinnitus, earaches

feeling sick, diarrhoea, stomach aches, loss of appetite

a high temperature, cough, headaches, sore throat, changes to sense of smell or taste

rashes

[whitefishbay in reply to DorsetLady]

A virus that has it all (except no one wants it).

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to whitefishbay]

Certainly does...although some still believe it doesn't exist!

[Constance13 in reply to DorsetLady]

That gets up my nose every time I read it. I also say (aloud) "I hope you get the virus". (I'd give it to a lot of rheumies too).👿😈

[piglette in reply to DorsetLady]

Sounds like PMR and side effects of pred!!

[whitefishbay in reply to piglette]

middle aged woman can deal with it.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

That's what I thought ...

[whitefishbay in reply to PMRpro]

Motto of Middle Aged Women everywhere: Get on with it.