Long Covid, got the T shirt so now what?

[Julia121]

Not sure where this is supposed to go so any MOD assistance much appreciated.




Does anyone know what the plan is for those who've had the first hit of Covid and come out of the other side? I can't find any advice other than what's been given to those who have current symptoms. There should be a plan even if it's just a 'we are still devising a plan so check back' type plan.

Can we go out now within the same restrictions as everyone else? can we get through airport screening Covid tests and travel? can we go food shopping because we're not classed as vulnerable for deliveries? So far the only feedback I've received is keep warm and drink plenty of fluids

[Riley Blue]

Lots of links to information and support here: https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=l...

[campionissimo]

i'll let you know, am seeing my doctor on thursday, got an antibody test, chest xray and bloods being taken. My long covid symptoms are chest pain, tiredness, and a cough I've had since I had covid in early march.

[poo at Paul's]

campionissimo said:

i'll let you know, am seeing my doctor on thursday, got an antibody test, chest xray and bloods being taken. My long covid symptoms are chest pain, tiredness, and a cough I've had since I had covid in early march.

st, sounds a bit grim. Fingers crossed for you this week and onward

[stackmonkey]

Same here, still got the sore throat from April, Can't talk for more than an hour without needing painkillers
Lung capacity reduced even more from my 'normal' and it took months to get some semblance of fitness back.

Have had bloods and Chest X-ray to no useful benefit..

[popeyewhite]

Long Covid - is that a thing now? I think I've had Long 'Flu (about 5 years ago) - couldn't get back to running for 8 months. Certainly had Long Cancer - can't taste food properly, saliva glands don't really work, bone problems, haven't regained fitness in three years. Also had Long Brain Tumour - had memory loss and quite devastating psychological effects for 10 years. I'm not trying to undermine the seriousness of any long-term Covid condition, I'm just pointing out that many illnesses can scar you for years/life in different ways.

[Julia121]

stackmonkey said:

Same here, still got the sore throat from April, Can't talk for more than an hour without needing painkillers
Lung capacity reduced even more from my 'normal' and it took months to get some semblance of fitness back..

I've got a tickley throat which comes and goes and breathing still not 100% but quite ok for normal getting about. My symptoms improved once I started going out into the garden and doing some work. Since June for me.

stackmonkey said:

Have had bloods and Chest X-ray to no useful benefit..

There, right there is the problem I'm having going to get it checked out. What's the point unless they are going to say something meaningful? I feel it's more going for comfort than anything constructive. I don't want to go down on record as being diagnosed then being officially told I have to stay isolated till the four horsemen of the apocalypse turn up with tea and scones.

Nobody seems to know what we are supposed to be doing and let's be fair there's tens of thousands of us now. Boris is back at work so can we?

popeyewhite said:

Long Covid - is that a thing now?

Yep, (my experience only - others differ) you get the first hit which feels like flu then after five or six days it clears up. Then about ten days later when you think you're over it some of the symptoms come back. It clears up again and you're just thinking it's done and dusted and it's back. You then realize it never really went away.

Riley Blue said:

Lots of links to information and support here: https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=l...

Thanks for the info Riley Blue and trust everything works out well for you Thursday campionissimo

[SlimJim16v]

It can take some people 4 to 6 months to recover. However it's so new, we don't know if a minority may be permanently affected.
The most important thing is to rest, not push yourself, or you could make it worse.

[mrtwisty]

A colleague of mine has been suffering lasting effects since April. I listened to this today and found it very informative https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mzms