Covid Fatigue Recovery

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Just because the hospital sends you home, does not mean you are completely healed.

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After reading several sources, all of which I cannot remember now, I am summarizing the information to help others.

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What is Covid Fatigue?

https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/managing-the-effects/effects-on-your-body/fatigue/

Fatigue is very common after viral infections, such as COVID and normally it settles after 2 or 3 weeks.

However, in some people it can linger for weeks or months.

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351

COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Most people who have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recover completely within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery.

These people sometimes describe themselves as "long haulers" and the conditions have been called post-COVID-19 syndrome or "long COVID-19."

These health issues are sometimes called post-COVID-19 conditions.

They’re generally considered to be effects of COVID-19 that persist for more than four weeks after you’ve been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.

Older people and people with many serious medical conditions are the most likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms, but even young, otherwise healthy people can feel unwell for weeks to months after infection.

Common signs and symptoms that linger over time include:

· Fatigue

· Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

· Cough

· Joint pain

· Chest pain

· Memory, concentration or sleep problems

· Muscle pain or headache

· Fast or pounding heartbeat

· Loss of smell or taste

· Depression or anxiety

· Fever

· Dizziness when you stand

· Worsened symptoms after physical or mental activities

· Marianne’s addition – brain fog

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Organ damage caused by COVID-19

Some adults and children experience multisystem inflammatory syndrome after they have had COVID-19.

In this condition, some organs and tissues become severely inflamed.

Blood clots and blood vessel problems

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Basic cause of Covid Fatigue is INFLAMMATION!!!

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You need:

Anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprophen. (I take 2-3 gel capsules of 200 mg each twice a day with food.)

Anti-inflammatory foods

Energy Foods

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Anti-inflammatory foods

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/13-anti-inflammatory-foods

Berries

Fatty fish like salmon

Broccoli

Avocado

Green tea

Bell peppers

Mushrooms

Grapes

Turmeric

Olive oil

Dark chocolate / cocoa

Tomatoes

Cherries

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Foods to avoid:

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Energy Foods

Beets	water
bananas	dark chocolate
fish	yerba mate
brownies	goji berries
sweet potatoes	quinoa
coffee	yogurt
eggs	edamame
apples	avocadoes
hummus	seed ( chia, flax, pumpkin)
lentils	green tea
oranges	oatmeal
strawberries	nuts
leafy green vegetables	beans

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Drink lots of water!

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Also, nutritional supplements like omega 3 oil, vitamin C and D, and NAC can be helpful.

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Hope you get better soon!

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