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[loonarider]

Hi all,

I have recently read an interesting article about long covid. There is still a load more research to be done in this area obviously.

Anyway, I  believe I may have had covid back in March and ever since then have had a sore throat and cough that comes and goes since then to date, and really bad breathing issues to the point that even getting up from a seated position makes me out of breath - add to that chest pain that comes and goes and a racing heart beat that comes on especially at night.

Most recently (I think I had a seizure) after jolting up out of sleep with heart racing. My legs and arms were shaking uncontrollably, it was so strange and scary. I think it stopped after about 3 minutes.

Anyway, maybe my eye is off the ball and I'm chalking up all my symptoms to peri symptoms, but really it's long covid or a bit of both. The problem is that docs probably won't take it seriously if I mention it.

Check this article out and look at the symptoms. Fast heart rate, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and so on...

Does anyone else suspect long covid?

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/health/im-a-covid-19-long-hauler-and-an-epidemiologist-heres-how-it-feels-when-symptoms-last-for-months?fbclid=IwAR10iZsSnnyxL-BsPRO0853WsaEdumGoC6TR3s6vQfUhY_iufmECpdB9tEA

[loonarider]

You can pay for a test that can tell you if you have had Covid.
I think it’s quite expensive but might be worth it to settle your mind.
I have a friend who is suffering from long covid .
I think you have said you are suffering from panic attacks. Maybe after you have had your tests you might feel a bit more settled.

Yes, I was thinking of buying a test, may be worth it. At least as a process of elimination, what with all the symptoms I'm experiencing - it would certainly help.

Thank Franny!

[janeth]

My GP reckons I had COVID back last March and I have been suffering ever since with symptoms that are confusingly meno like, racing heart at night especially though I have non meno symptoms like loss of sense of smell and joint inflammation too. I started hrt in May because I thought it must be my hormones, now I wonder because it hasn’t helped the heart racing though perhaps it’s the dosage. It’s so confusing knowing what to focus on especially as long COVID is still largely a mystery. My GP has given me beta blockers but they aren’t helping with the racing heart and I’m wondering if I need more than 50g sandrena gel at night instead. It’s all very confusing!

[CLKD]

Morning.  For those who suspect Long Covid, do look at the various research that is being done.  There is a specific on line group too.  All symptoms should be charted so that we get a better understanding of what is similar to 'yuppy flu', which was dismissed for years until it became a recognised condition.

Of course, I can't remember the name of the group but your GP should be aware of it .........

[CLKD]

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