I have had Covid recently with just a stuffy nose and tiredness. My daughter and husband had it after me, but with more cold symptoms. None of us lost our sense of taste or smell. None of us had a fever. It was more difficult to stay isolated when we felt all the way healthy yet still tested positive. Now, one of my nieces has the virus, with more flu-like symptoms than we did. I cannot imagine the deep pain and suffering our family would have suffered had we not been vaccinated and boostered.. My father in law's uncle was 101, caught Covid on a Friday and was dead by Sunday. He was a robust man, lived alone in an apartment building, had a car, and was fully independent. My father in law was not permitted to go into the ICU unit to see or say goodbye to Uncle Charlie. He was not allowed to participate in the cremation or goodbye services, where he chose to have his uncle's ashes sprinkled on to the Bay of San Francisco. This was in November 2020. It was too risky and less was known about the virus. My dear friend has just recovered from Covid, but yet does not feel normal in many ways. I began to do some research on the long term possible effects of Covid 19 after one had tested negative again.
This information had come from the Mayo Clinic research studies.
Some people continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19. Understand the possible symptoms and risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome. Just know that new information is being discovered daily as the virus mutates in order to protect its life. So, as the science changes, we continue to report as we learn new things about it, and us.
Most people who get coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recover within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — might have symptoms that last a long time afterward. These ongoing health problems are sometimes called post-COVID-19 syndrome, post-COVID conditions, long COVID-19, long-haul COVID-19, and post acute sequelae of SARS COV-2 infection (PASC).
Post-COVID-19 syndrome involves a variety of new, returning or ongoing symptoms that people experience more than four weeks after getting COVID-19. In some people, post-COVID-19 syndrome lasts months or years or causes disability. Usually those with underlying conditions or weakened immune systems are more prone to the long term effects.
Research suggests that between one month and one year after having COVID-19, 1 in 5 people ages 18 to 64 has at least one medical condition that might be due to COVID-19. Among people age 65 and older, 1 in 4 has at least one medical condition that might be due to COVID-19.
What are the symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome? The most commonly reported symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome include:
Keep in mind that it can be hard to tell if you are having symptoms due to COVID-19 or another cause, such as a preexisting medical condition. It's also not clear if post-COVID-19 syndrome is new and unique to COVID-19. Some symptoms are similar to those caused by chronic fatigue syndrome and other chronic illnesses that develop after infections. Chronic fatigue syndrome involves extreme fatigue that worsens with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest.
Why does COVID-19 cause ongoing health problems? Organ damage could play a role. People who had severe illness with COVID-19 might experience organ damage affecting the heart, kidneys, skin and brain. Inflammation and problems with the immune system can also happen. It isn't clear how long these effects might last. The effects also could lead to the development of new conditions, such as diabetes or a heart or nervous system condition.
The experience of having severe COVID-19 might be another factor. People with severe symptoms of COVID-19 often need to be treated in a hospital intensive care unit. This can result in extreme weakness and post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event.
What are the risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome?You might be more likely to have post-COVID-19 syndrome if:
What should you do if you have post-COVID-19 syndrome symptoms? If you're having symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome, talk to your health care provider. To prepare for your appointment, write down:
In addition, you might benefit from connecting with others in a support group and sharing resources. Connecting with others has always helped me in any mental, emotional, or physical challenge.
Best,
KJ Landis
SuperiorSelf on YouTube
@superiorself on Instagram and Twitter
This information had come from the Mayo Clinic research studies.
Some people continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19. Understand the possible symptoms and risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome. Just know that new information is being discovered daily as the virus mutates in order to protect its life. So, as the science changes, we continue to report as we learn new things about it, and us.
Most people who get coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recover within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — might have symptoms that last a long time afterward. These ongoing health problems are sometimes called post-COVID-19 syndrome, post-COVID conditions, long COVID-19, long-haul COVID-19, and post acute sequelae of SARS COV-2 infection (PASC).
Post-COVID-19 syndrome involves a variety of new, returning or ongoing symptoms that people experience more than four weeks after getting COVID-19. In some people, post-COVID-19 syndrome lasts months or years or causes disability. Usually those with underlying conditions or weakened immune systems are more prone to the long term effects.
Research suggests that between one month and one year after having COVID-19, 1 in 5 people ages 18 to 64 has at least one medical condition that might be due to COVID-19. Among people age 65 and older, 1 in 4 has at least one medical condition that might be due to COVID-19.
What are the symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome? The most commonly reported symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome include:
- Fatigue
- Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort
- Fever
- Lung (respiratory) symptoms, including difficulty breathing or shortness of breath and cough
- Neurological symptoms or mental health conditions, including difficulty thinking or concentrating, headache, sleep problems, dizziness when you stand, pins-and-needles feeling, loss of smell or taste, and depression or anxiety
- Joint or muscle pain
- Heart symptoms or conditions, including chest pain and fast or pounding heartbeat
- Digestive symptoms, including diarrhea and stomach pain
- Blood clots and blood vessel (vascular) issues, including a blood clot that travels to the lungs from deep veins in the legs and blocks blood flow to the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
- Other symptoms, such as a rash and changes in the menstrual cycle
Keep in mind that it can be hard to tell if you are having symptoms due to COVID-19 or another cause, such as a preexisting medical condition. It's also not clear if post-COVID-19 syndrome is new and unique to COVID-19. Some symptoms are similar to those caused by chronic fatigue syndrome and other chronic illnesses that develop after infections. Chronic fatigue syndrome involves extreme fatigue that worsens with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest.
Why does COVID-19 cause ongoing health problems? Organ damage could play a role. People who had severe illness with COVID-19 might experience organ damage affecting the heart, kidneys, skin and brain. Inflammation and problems with the immune system can also happen. It isn't clear how long these effects might last. The effects also could lead to the development of new conditions, such as diabetes or a heart or nervous system condition.
The experience of having severe COVID-19 might be another factor. People with severe symptoms of COVID-19 often need to be treated in a hospital intensive care unit. This can result in extreme weakness and post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event.
What are the risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome?You might be more likely to have post-COVID-19 syndrome if:
- You had severe illness with COVID-19, especially if you were hospitalized or needed intensive care.
- You had certain medical conditions before getting the COVID-19 virus.
- You had a condition affecting your organs and tissues (multisystem inflammatory syndrome) while sick with COVID-19 or afterward.
What should you do if you have post-COVID-19 syndrome symptoms? If you're having symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome, talk to your health care provider. To prepare for your appointment, write down:
- When your symptoms started
- What makes your symptoms worse
- How often you experience symptoms
- How your symptoms affect your activities
In addition, you might benefit from connecting with others in a support group and sharing resources. Connecting with others has always helped me in any mental, emotional, or physical challenge.
Best,
KJ Landis
SuperiorSelf on YouTube
@superiorself on Instagram and Twitter
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