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Covid Survivors: What long term effects have you had after recovery?

Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:23 pm
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
21088 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:23 pm
Coworker of mine’s husband had it back in late May and had flu-like symptoms for about 3 days. Took the rest of a week for him to get back to what he thought was full strength.

But now it’s August and he still can’t exercise without feeling like he’ll faint and he can’t catch his breath if his heart rate gets up. She also told me that he has random moments every other day or so where his heart races and takes about five minutes for it to calm down.

He’s 40, white, and in good shape FWIW.
Posted by LoneStar23
USA
Member since Aug 2019
5837 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:24 pm to
Ran out of toilet paper
Posted by OldmanBeasley
Charlotte
Member since Jun 2014
11232 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:25 pm to
My penis lost a couple of inches in length
Posted by FulshearTiger
Member since Jul 2015
5295 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:25 pm to
Can we really call anything a long term effect at this point. It's only been a matter of months.
Posted by Boo Krewe
Member since Apr 2015
9810 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:26 pm to
im worried bout my heart and lungs

Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
112709 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:26 pm to
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t’s August and he still can’t exercise without feeling like he’ll faint and he can’t catch his breath
Same here



Never had covid though
Posted by barry
Location, Location, Location
Member since Aug 2006
51421 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:27 pm to
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and in good shape FWIW.


What does this mean, because I've seen lots of people use this phrase for people who are 50lbs overweight and eat like shite.
Posted by Breesus
Unplug
Member since Jan 2010
69549 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:28 pm to
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in good shape F
quote:

can’t exercise without feeling like he’ll faint and he can’t catch his breath if his heart rate gets up.


Mmmhmmm
Posted by Baers Foot
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Member since Dec 2011
3935 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:30 pm to
He should get that checked out by a cardiologist. Viruses can cause heart arrhythmia issues, not just COVID-19.
Posted by Springlake Tiger
Uptown
Member since Aug 2006
15531 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:30 pm to
I’ve developed ulcerative colitis right after. 42 yo male with zero health issues. Might be related. Might be coincidence.
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
21088 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:31 pm to
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What does this mean, because I've seen lots of people use this phrase for people who are 50lbs overweight and eat like shite.



Nah he’s legit in decent shape. He’s not a fitness guru or anything but how many Americans are? Seems silly to cast off testimonials because they aren’t the equivalent of professional athletes.

He’s a typical dad who has a running group and is thin.
Posted by thadcastle
Member since Dec 2019
2843 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:32 pm to
I had diarrhea for like a week and half straight. Do you think I had the Rona?
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
57618 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:32 pm to
My 59 year old brother got it, shat it out, and has no long term effects.
Posted by barry
Location, Location, Location
Member since Aug 2006
51421 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:34 pm to
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Seems silly to cast off testimonials because they aren’t the equivalent of professional athletes.



Ok, there is a big difference between professional athletes and what I described.

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He’s a typical dad who has a running group and is thin.


Obviously not the case.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
72514 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:34 pm to
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Seems silly to cast off testimonials because they aren’t the equivalent of professional athletes. He’s a typical dad who has a running group and is thin.


Problem is for a lot of the testimonials they aren’t thin or in running groups. They’re supposedly “completely healthy” and then you see they’re 25+lbs overweight.


FWIW it took me a solid 6 weeks to get back to my prior level of running/lifting fitness after flu B back in January and it wasn’t hot as hell. I was fully functional but my energy levels for real exertion just really lagged.
This post was edited on 8/10/20 at 4:40 pm
Posted by barry
Location, Location, Location
Member since Aug 2006
51421 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:35 pm to
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They’re supposedly “completely healthy” and then see they’re 25+lbs overweight.


What we consider "completely healthy" especially in the south is ridiculous.
Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
21274 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:36 pm to
Coworker of mine had it, along with his wife and teenage daughter. He’s 40-50 range and said it wasn’t as bad as his worst cold, though he was very tired. They all recovered within 10 days, and are all fine. They took vitamin D3 and some other over the counter immune boosters their doc recommended, Elderberry and Pepsid. He does work out daily, and his wife and daughter are also pretty active.
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
37026 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:38 pm to
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He’s a typical dad who has a running group and is thin.



Dang. My step dad had it, he's 70, and he still ran 4 miles a day and stuck to his weight lifting schedule while sick.

He is in good shape but eats like shite.
Posted by cable
Member since Oct 2018
9735 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:38 pm to
weird - I gained a few
Posted by Boo Krewe
Member since Apr 2015
9810 posts
Posted on 8/10/20 at 4:44 pm to
I can't get appointment with a cardiologist
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