Covid for 4 weeks & still bed ridden. Anyone else had prolonged severe illness without hospitalization
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Hi,
I've had Covid19 for 4 weeks and if I had the energy I'd be tearing my hair out.
I've had 2 sets of prohylactic antibiotics to safeguard against bacterial infections, my temperature has been up and down but never higher than 38 the entire illness.
I've had severe neuropathy during the illness and some kind of night seizures accompanying the other more well publicised symptoms that mean my sleep is terrible also.
I went to hospital Day 14 after a week of seriously thinking I'm on death's door and my blood oxygen was good enough to be sent home for follow up at the Covid Hubs where they basically just take temperature, pulse and oxygen levels.
I was prescribed a 2nd course of antibiotics there as my temperature was still up and they are checking in on me every few days.
Meanwhile I am having one better day, then another terrible day, then a better day then a worse day..But 'better' is still bed ridden, just means I can breath well enough and not too dizzy to make myself my own cup of tea, have a shower and engage in some small talk with my family.
Everytime I have a good few hours I think, that must be me getting well now, but no, 4 weeks later and the last 24 hrs my breathlessness has been worse than it was for the previous 5 days..Am about ready to shoot myself.
Is there anyone else that's experienced being so ill with this virus outside of an ICU setting where it's carried on this long?
Even ICU patients are recovering in 3-6weeks .
Cannot understand why I'm not getting well yet.
I have no underlying health issues and I'm in my 30s.
I don't know if I still have Covid or if this is post viral inflammation and fatigue..There is no way of knowing as they are not testing community cases. Every doctor just says it's definitely Covid but I have no idea if I've passed the peak of the illness or if i should still be worried it could get worse.
Just feel it's going on forever.
Be great to know if there's any non hospital stories of people being sick, as in still unable to do a thing this length of time.
Thanks!
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Polly1951 Res35
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Hello..I just wanted to send a steralised hug . It cant be easy. You are doing all you can. Give yourself a hug too and say to yourself how well you have coped so far..it will go away. You are very brave. x
dave23597 Res35
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Hang in there buddy I went to the hospital twice and they sent me home cuz my oxygen levels were fine . That just means my heart and lungs are healthy enough to live. The anxiety is horrible . At some point in the day you will feel terrible but there are good moments as well. My favorites are when the doctors or nurses say "You are going to recover." There is hope but its a long recovery for a lot of people.
mary25726 Res35
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anyone get heart flutters like anxiety post covid????
comphunk mary25726
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Yes I do get sometimes, but they get relieved after you walk a little or do breathing exercise
mary25726 Res35
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anyone get heart flutters like anxiety post covid????
comphunk Res35
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Pretty much the same case as yours but with milder fever, very little cough but ongoing weakness for over a month now(having tested -ve as well).
My worry is the slight tightness in chest which comes whenever I exert a little or use pillows. Mindboggling side effects
james07095 Res35
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Hello,
Im starting my 5th week dealing with a covid infection that has also giving me pneumonia. I took antibiotics for 10 days but im still having shortness of breath and I also have a pressure sensation on my right lung. I'm not sure if anyone with Pneumonia has experience this symptom. It's frustrating as I feel good for a couple of hours but then the symptoms return. For some reason i feel better at night than during the day. My oxygen saturation has never dropped from 96% and the hospital did some blood test 12 days ago when they gave me the antibiotics and everything came back normal. Can someone let me know if they are feeling better? I know this post was made a couple of months ago but haven't seen if anyone has improved. Thanks for any info
susan48029 james07095
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Hi we all had covid back at end of March and your syptoms and treatment are the same as ours we had shortness of breath really tight chest, mucas, problems and pains on both sides of lungs we all had xrays some cat scans, all had antibiotics twice, digestive problems, sinuses trouble, fatigue, being out of breath this continued for 4mths plus and we all still suffer sine of these syptoms still. It does get better over time best to try not to be anxious and panic as it makes it worse. Keep in touch on here and were all try and support you.
lina52036 james07095
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Interesting, I also agree I feel better during the night than the day since having covid and dealing with the symptoms. My whole sleeping schedule is all thrown off now. Only thing you can do is try to sleep through it.
james07095 susan48029
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Thank you for your reply. Im on week 7 now. Just did some blood work and xrays only because im concerned about my kidneys since the right back pain or discomfort hasn't improved. Yes, I feel the discomfort makes me super anxious which doesn't help. I'll try to stay positive and your story has helped me tremendously.
james07095 lina52036
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I can't sleep during the day and sometimes i feel better keeping my body and mind occupied but when the discomfort returns I start feeling anxious and i can feel my heart racing and sometimes my need for air. I've noticed that doing breathing exercises make me feel worse during the day but they say they are necessary.
greg09849 james07095
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Trying to stay positive is very difficult since it is unknown when we will be feeling healthy again. I just wish I knew how long it will be so I can prepare myself. I am on week 9 and still severely fatigued. Hang in there!
jim90098 greg09849
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Greg,
I feel your pain, been there.
Other than the posters on pages 77 and 78 all contracted covid in March 2020 and are still suffering.
I know that is not what you want to here but it is what it is.
Take care.
lina52036 Res35
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This is me currently, feeling like it never ends. I experienced every symptom related to covid. Felt everyday was a surprised drawing of sickness. On top of that your anxiety is at an all time high and you have no appetite. You're unsure if you need to go into the ER since this is what is expected. Iam on the 3-4 week and the headaches, body aches, and chest tightness still lingers. Still very hard to get out if bed some days. I agree you have some good days where you are able to do more and feel some normalcy then next day you are back with symptoms. I retested after two weeks and I am still positive.... I think my employer thinks I am lying which is disheartening.
khanh04837 Res35
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Sad to hear from you. I know many Vietnamese people living in US , most of those with Covid-19 have survived treatment at home. We treat Covid-19 same as Flu in Vietnam. We use 2 ways to warm the body and help the blood circulate easily to transport Oxygen around the body, so it help your body fight with virus. ( of course you need to continue use your medicine as doctor instruction)
1- Sauna with essential oils such as lemongrass, lime leaves or peel, grapefruit, cajeput leaves... and ginger. Do every day. This method is VERY EFFECTIVE for people has recently infected. please keep body warm after sauna
2- Food: use a lot of onion, garlic in food. Drink hot water mix with lemongrass, ginger or cinnamon and tangerine peel. If you have fever, drink hot lemon juice.
In your case, I suggest you stew the chicken with a lot of onion bulb, some garlic and ginger, drink the soup, no need to eat meat. Drink the juices with high Vitamin C and make sure to warm the juice before drink
Wish you well soon.