Hi...Some advice please if possible?
I tested positive for COVID on 6th January.I felt quite breathless and tired during the illness,but by 17th of January I felt a lot better and well enough to try a short 3km run/walk.I felt I was improving every day.However since Friday until now 27th January,I'm back to feeling breathless when moving about and sometimes when sitting.
In this still likely to be due to COVID,and how long can it take to get over it.
Thanks
Unfortunately many viruses and other illnesses can take many weeks to recover from and can be up and down depending what one does. Covid seems particularly like this. Those still suffering months on would be told it's long covid probably. But where you are now I'd think maybe just part of recovering from a virus. I guess all you can do is keep trying things gradually but allow yourself time between things.
Hi, I had Covid back in mid-December and am still recovering now. Like you, I'm able to walk/jog a fair distance but some days are better than others. I think it's just a case of listening to your body and seeing what each day brings. Don't push yourself if your body feels weak/fatigued that day. It could be months before we are fully back to normal.
Thankyou for taking the time to reply!It could be I have to take things easy.
I should have added that I went out for a run yesterday thinking I needed some proper fresh air.Mentally I felt good for it,but last night my breathing wasn`t to great..Thanks Again!
I often think it's harder for those who are normally very fit and active (whether post covid, post asthma exacerbation or something else), at least in a mental/frustration sense because you guys are used to be able to do these things and it must be kind of arghhhh when you can't.
I'm one of the unlucky long covid sufferers, currently at 10 months and still struggling. It's estimated that up to 10% of covid sufferers aren't fully recovered at 3 months.
I'm not saying that you will be the same, everyone's experience is different and the normal course is recovery in a few weeks. But I thought I might be able to give a little advice that I wish I had known early on.
Firstly, give yourself plenty of time to rest and don't push through. Don't try and exercise unless you are symptom free from the neck down. Being active is ok but take it gradually and start with short gentle walks. Build up really slowly. Sometimes the effect of activities aren't seen till the next day/days.
Speak to your GP for advice about the breathlessness, it may well be covid related but I've found that the residual inflammation from covid has significantly reduced my asthma control. If you track your peak flow this can help to work out what's going on, especially if you measure before and then 15 min after ventolin. If it's asthma or a combo of both then they may be able to adjust your meds.
Finally, recovery isn't always as linear as we'd all like it to be, you are still in the early days. Don't be too worried about a temporary setback or flare-up. Give yourself some time to rest, your body's taken a beating and maybe hasn't quite worked out how to get over it yet.
Finally, the asthma UK post covid helpline is fantastic.
I hope you feel much better soon.
My niece had rebound shortness of breath after her initial Covid symptoms. It was about 3 weeks after her recovery. It really spooked her, but it didn't last more than a few days. She went back to exercise gradually as she didn't want to exacerbate another flare. However, my sister had SOB throughout her long covid journey and is still experiencing some breathlessness, though it's not as bad as it was. She's into her 10th month but is getting around and only has occasional fatigue.
Hi Redmac.Was just reading your post some months ago about covid recovery. I'm in my 5th week and still not right. Constant headache. How are you feeling now?
Best wishes,
Joe
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