Have You Had Long COVID-19?
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156159)
United States
October 7, 2022 5:20am CST
There are those who believe that COVID-19 is just like any other flu; and then there are those such as myself that believe there are more sinister, long-term effects from this disease. Some are so affected that they can't get out of bed.
Consumer Reports did an extensive article on long-term COVID-19 effects and found that 10-30% of those affected with it have long-lasting fatigue, change in smell or taste, shortness of breath, cough, headache, problems sleeping, cognitive dysfunction, etc. I know of at least three MyLot members and one of my husband's relatives who have had long-term effects after coming down with COVID-19.
How about you? Have you had COVID-19? Did you have any long-term effects from this disease?
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
I'm glad your niece and her baby are better. I'm glad that you and hubby didn't catch it.
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@LadyDuck (458085)
• Switzerland
8 Oct 22
@LindaOHio We are also glad. We always wore and still wear our masks inside.
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@wolfgirl569 (95134)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Oct 22
As far as I know I havent had it. There is a guy at the auction that is still on oxygen after having covid a year or so ago.
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@wolfgirl569 (95134)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Oct 22
@LindaOHio He is slowly getting stronger. But it has taken a long time.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
@wolfgirl569 A lot of people don't realize how bad COVID-19 can really be.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
That's terrible. I feel so sorry for him.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
7 Oct 22
That's good that you didn't have bad symptoms.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
I'm so sorry to hear this. COVID-19 is nothing to treat lightly!
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@lifecoachjerusalem (1103)
• Israel
7 Oct 22
I had two and a half weeks of COVID, but I do have a lingering nasel drip, so maybe it was a long term effect from COVID, there is no way to know about the actual long term effects of this virus. I also had a long bout with ear infections.
I
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
7 Oct 22
I am glad that you didn't have any lasting effects.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Oct 22
I had covid in August. For me it was mild. I suspect it has had some effect on Bob, cognitively, but it is hard to say with all the different illnesses and medicines he has had this year. I have a lot of fatigue due to fibromyalgia anyway.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you both feel better soon.
@Juliaacv (48420)
• Canada
7 Oct 22
I remember early on after the pandemic was identified, I told my hubby that I was so afraid of getting it.
I told him that I feel uncomfortable going out in public and touching any surface. I felt like I was losing my mind.
He heard me out, and put his hands on my shoulders and told me just never ever let your guard down. He told me that he knows how strong willed I can be and that if anyone can prevent themselves from getting covid it would be me.
I have never ever gone out without a masking since February of 2020. I have not gone to a shop where I would need to open a door or touch a cart without wearing disposable gloves. I have had both shots and both boosters.
Yes, I have hand sanitizer in the car, don't we all? But that is not the most preventative means of safety. Regular hand washing is, as well as physical distancing. I practice both.
Part of me is sad that over the course of the past 31 months I have not really 'lived' but then again, I am not kicking up daisies and hopefully there will be time for me to 'live' as I should outside of these 4 walls when it is safe again.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
7 Oct 22
I'm so glad you didn't catch it. I think one day it will mutate to the point where it is just a normal flu...at least we can hope!
@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope she gets better soon.
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@thedevilinme (3904)
• Northampton, England
3 Nov 22
I suspect long Covid is the immune system trying to recover
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
4 Nov 22
Could be. There are also some permanent effects unfortunately in some cases.
@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
When I saw my doctor on Thursday, she suggested that I wait until around Thanksgiving to get my flu shot. She says they only really last for about 3 months. This way you are covered for the worst flu months. Just sayin'.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (81983)
• Rupert, Idaho
10 Oct 22
I don't believe I have ever had it, although we may have had it and it just been like a cold. No long term affects though if we had.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
7 Oct 22
I was not tested when I had symptoms. If you remember, I mentioned here that I had home quarantine when I had those symptoms.
Have not felt the symptoms after I was well.
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Oct 22
Ever since all this craziness started I have been inside more than out and as far as I know, have not had Covid but I do know that now the weather is getting cooler I should try to get out and walk at least a couple of times during the week.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
7 Oct 22
I'm thankful I haven't had Covid (well, I might have had a mild case, but negative test), but my husband has had long Covid twice. Our kids had it at Christmas (no one knew at the time) and Dale didn't feel well for several months. He had a negative test, but was extremely tired and had brain fog.
His doctor did a blood test that confirmed he had Covid in the past. Then in May he caught it again, this time with a positive test. He's better, but still has fatigue and brain fog and sometimes just feels horrible for no apparent reason.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
I'm so sorry to hear this. COVID-19 is nothing to play with and has had serious consequences for many people.
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
7 Oct 22
Yes, i have long covid. Constantly experienced breathless after walking 2 flights of staircase, carrying boxes and fwalking. In the past i have no problem with that. I also had cough with phelgm that could go on for 6 months.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
8 Oct 22
I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you feel better soon.