Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Nellie Noo on April 12, 2022, 04:30:14 PM
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Ladies .. anybody else had covid recently ? Tested positive 2 weeks ago but still struggling with really bad fatigue … the tiredness is just awful . Can barely keep my eyes open and it feels like I'm walking through treacle . Is this normal two weeks after being infected ? X
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Hi
I had Covid last July and still suffer from fatigue. High dose vitamin C has helped x
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Oh ! Poor you !! How awful …
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Its awful … cant cope with sleeping during the day , so much to do ! But cant avoid it .. feel drained . Theres nothing mild about this strain ! 😳
May look into pro plus . Thanks x
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I think if your body is feeling so drained probably the best thing is to rest as much as you can, frustrating as it is. I'm sure you'll recover faster if you take it easy.
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It's a virus. It's what all viruses 'do', this isn't any different to seasonal 'flu. When I had it in March 1988 and again in March 1989, I slept; ached; felt weary for 10-14 days.
Listen to your body! If it wants rest, then rest. That is when the body repairs itself.
When tired I can sleep at any time of day as well as through the night. Keep hydrated. Take Paracetamol and sleep.
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Two weeks is early days, your body has gone through a battle and needs to recover. Dont under estimate covid, it might be a bit of a cold symptom for some but for most it's not. If you're at work still and can't rest during the day, go to bed as early as possible, eat as healthy as you can and take vitamins to supplement your diet until you feel better.
I was still working and we had just gone into lockdown the first time I had it so could work from home. Second time was this Christmas so off work anyway, but no way would I have been able to go back after 5 days negative or not.Take time off to recover if you need to, you dont want it turning into long covid.
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Thanks you so much ladies for your replies ! Yes .. i guess i need to be kind to myself , not easy when you're always bottom of the list . I can now really sympathise with my cousin who has thyroid and suffers from fatigue . Now i understand how different it is from just feeling tired . Yes … we shouldn't under estimate covid because this is horrible . Thanks ladies xxx
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My husband & I are both on week 3 and still drained. Talking to others who have had it, the consensus seems to be that it takes a minimum of a month to recover, even if you've had it mildly.
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Dorothy … thank you for this , as i was getting worried . My brother has it and all he has is a dull head . Its strange isn’t it how differently we all react. Right…, so feeling this bad two weeks in isn't so uncommon . X
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Nellie, I tested positive 3 weeks ago, still exhausted especially first thing! I feel low too but I’m having hormones issues on top. Isn’t it supposed to affect estrogen?? I’m taking an immune booster from Dr Wolz, he wud need to start working soon lol xxx
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Oh ! My hormones seem to have gone completely out of whack ! Was thinking it could be the covid !!?!
Am bleeding when i shouldn't , feeling low , and still obviously tired . And my tummy is really off ! Terrible reflux … how does covid effect oestrogen ?? Im on hrt so could it be that it has stopped working ? Jeez ! As if covid alone wasnt bad enough !
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It is well known that C-19 upsets hormone levels.
The advice is to rest as much as possible. It is affecting everyone differently.
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Yes covid does affect estrogen, think it’s related to immune system using it. I was affected badly by vaccine and was v slowly clawing my way back when I then got Covid so sweats, palps, low mood, headaches, anx came back full on! It’s a nightmare how all this impacts on hormones. Pharmacist who had Covid recommended that Dr Wolz zell oxygen liquid and a high vitamin C drink called URGENT - C (PRO-VEN Probiotics). There is a video on Covid & vaccine effects on Estrogen receptors by Nick Panay & Diane Danzebrink think on Utube. Hope this helps anyone struggling!
It’s doing my head in that’s for sure🥲xxx
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How does it effect hormone levels ?? Sorry to sound ignorant … but its something i haven't heard of x
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Sorry sweettooth .. just seen your reply .. no wonder i feel Terrible !
Thank you for the recommendations ! Xx
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Your welcome Nellie, know exactly how you feel. Hopefully we will get there v soon. Do post how you get on xx
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I will … thank you ! Not feeling so alone xx
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I had COVID in October 2020 and still suffering! Lethargy, aches and pains, tinnitus.........it's a nightmare! I've been referred to a COVID rehab clinic but in fairness, I don't really think they're any the wiser than we are.
I have found that I struggle to get to sleep but once I'm gone, it's hard to wake me!
I attempt to do a 1-2 mile walk daily and have started doing yoga/pilates classes - very difficult to get the motivation but I feel so much better once I've done it.
Tinnitus - that's another story - and one I'm just having to learn to live with.
Managing the joys of menopause and covid has been a huge challenge particularly as employers know little about both topics.
The only advice I would give from my personal experience is 'listen to your body' and if you can, meditate as much as possible to help rest your mind and body.
My thoughts and well wishes are with you and I hope you start feeling better soon.
x
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MLH .. so sorry to read your experience ! Thank you for your sound advice … im realising that the only answer is to do as you mention and listen to my body ! Hard sometimes but im guessing if i want to recover i need to rest . X
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Hi again,
Have you heard of oxygen therapy? Apparently good for long covid.
MLH that’s when the more serious variant was in the fore, sorry you are still struggling and I’m sure you will keep improving with time xx
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Sweet tooth , this has happened to me. Have you any idea how long recovery is . I'm not coping with progesterone so I'm guessing I'll have to stop hrt xx
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It was good read that others are suffering as well, I thought it was just me. I had C19 2 weeks ago, I have finished 3 days at work and am so tired I would cry if I had the energy! All I do is sleep and I am so breathless I feel like an old woman. Lets hope we all start to feel better soon xxxx
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Hi, I’m on day 8 and still testing positive. I’ve not had fatigue but the headache is still bad. I don’t think it’s affected me hormone-wise but I increased Oestrogel and testosterone just in case. How long were you all testing positive please?
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Hi, I’m on day 8 and still testing positive. I’ve not had fatigue but the headache is still bad. I don’t think it’s affected me hormone-wise but I increased Oestrogel and testosterone just in case. How long were you all testing positive please?
I was still testing positive for 8/9 days x
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Thanks mandss. X
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Thanks mandss. X
Are you feeling any better today V ?x
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I’ve just had 2 negative Covid tests and that was days 10 & 11. Still have sore throat & an annoying cough. Tiredness is awful too. Same thing happening with my hormones on HRT - bleeding when shouldn’t. It’s quite depressing but just have to think you’re getting better however slowly. We’re all impatient! Strangely my panic surges went away whilst I was quite poorly but now started back this morning - shame. Hope we all feel better soon. x