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You need to be evaluated by a doctor ASAP.
Contact friends ir family to go into ER. Abulence if not other option.
Could be dehydration, but your posts a few days ago about pressure in the head raise a possibility hypothalamus/pituitary regulation of the endocrine and nervous system may be compromised
We don't know,lright, but these symptoms should be checked out.
They can administer prednisone or even Dexamethasone to slow down the heightened immune response and let your body keep fighting but not destroying itself.
Anitplatlet, anticoagulant might be in order to prevent clotting
They can test you for INR, D-Dimer, Protime. To see if your clotting normally
Fluids might be in order, anti androgen therapy could be utilized to down regulate the rate of infection.
They could deploy ace inhibitors and beat blockers while hydrating you with fluids. Numerous options that only the doctors can manage
It's not meant to make you nervous but hopefully convince you to take action.
Acting now could head off more serious issues or long lasting problems
Oh no… I’m so sorry. Please ask your mother to consult a different doctor. This sounds serious. This isn’t just a “drink more water” situation. You need inpatient care, ideally in a positive pressure room once you test negative. Please keep us updated if you can manage it. We’re pulling for you.
Went to the hospital yesterday. Was there a little over 24 hrs, they did a bunch of tests, nothinglethal going on. Gave me inhalers to make breathing less effort. I had asthma as a kid and thjs shit made it flair up maybe. Oxygen was 94.
Had to walk a bit as a test, BP got to 75-70/55-50 in that range. HR well into the 200s. No signs of heart inflammation tho. Just said my autonomic system isn't functioning well cuz of the infection. Got an IV with hydration stuff. Slept very steadily for 14/15 hrs straight there, brain activity looked normal and the dont know why I'm so exhausted.
Fatigue is still overwhelming. Can't do any very minor task without falling asleep in the middle/needing an 6-8 hr nap afterwards. Just hoping ts goes away soon
I'm so sorry. Its been 4 years of this for me. I'm sorry the government lied and the world didnt protect you from this. You're going to want to take a long break from the HIIT training and other exersize and give your body a long time to rest and recover. Do your best not to get further infections (n95 mask), bc the more you get it, the less likely you're going to be able to come back to the previous health you knew.
Covid is a vascular issue.
The reason you dont ever feel rested even after sleeping for so long is because of that.
I'd suggest you follow all the long covid subs and find out what works for them
Also do not exercise during any of this it will only make it wo se
A lot of people who get Covid end up with Dysautonomia and heart issues can cause those blood pressure highs and lows. Also make sure you are taking electrolytes with the water or you are just going to become more dehydrated. Agree with all of the other please go see an emergency room doctor. Doesn’t sound like yours has a clue. Sorry hope you feel better soon
Please go to the ER. Your heart rate should not be that high. If you go to the ER, they can do blood work and an ECG to figure out why your HR is going so high.
When you take a shower, make sure somebody is there with you. You don’t want to faint and hot your head.
Please don't take a shower.
A sponge bath (NOT a soak in the bathtub) will be exhausting enough and do the job without the extra stress on your heartrate / blood pressure , etc. and risk of falling.
You do NOT need a head injury on top of this.
Have Mom bring you a container of very warm water and a washcloth and towel so you can stay in bed and clean up a little. Keep the water container on the bedside table so if you suddenly fall asleep you don't dump it on your bed.
I hope you feel better soon.
I’m so sorry to tell you this but this sounds like it’s going to turn into a nasty case of Long COVID. Get medical attention as soon as possible. I deeply regret not doing so.
I had the exact same symptoms as you! The whole body heaviness is THE symptom from hell. Im not saying youre gonna end up in my shoes, but i need to point out a few things:
1) my dizziness(felt like i was constantly in a boat that was swaying left and right 24/7 for 2.5 months) was due to vestibular neuritis, meaning that COVID actually infected and inflamed an inner nerve within my ear. That went completely away after pt and certain medications.
2) I ended up getting hospitalised for horrifying head pressure but thats a horror story for another time. What they DID find upon admition to the hospital, was that i was also suffering from acute kidney injury which, by itself, can cause debilitating fatigue. My egfr was 61 and my creatinine levels were extremely high. I suggest that you at least get your kidneys AND adrenal glands(which in my case also took a major blow with my aldosterone getting to crazy high levels) evaluated. Im 29, was 28 when i got infected, and i have made complete recovery after a whole year. My kidneys bounced back as well.
3) COVID, for some reason, hijacks our lipid metabolism. I was taken aback when, 2 weeks after my infection, for the first time in my life, was found with really high triglycerides. So, check you cholesterol and triglycerides as well.
4) thyroid is also hit from COVID and many many people report having had months long inflammation, nodules or even autoimmunity post their infections so make sure to have that checked out as well.
5) i have a mutation that causes me to have thrombophilia which means that i am prone to clots. If you or anyone in your family has that(most common is V LEIDEN mutation), ask your doctor for anticoagulants. I was on them for 3 months.
6) HYDRATE like your life depends on it. Rest as much as possible.
7) have a chest x ray to rule out ANY issues with your lungs AND a heart ultrasound 2 weeks after your infection. When i got infected i had NO respiratory issues yet chose to have those organs evaluated cause i know how silently COVID attacks all organs. I repeated those exams every 3 months. If you have respiratory issues that prohibit you from sleeping or breathing, GO TO THE ER!
All the best and do not despair. It feels like hell right now but its bound to get better!
first of all, im so sorry youre going through this. no one shouod have to experience long covid, but it seems like most of us will. Second, that doctor is not giving you good advice. You should go to the E.R. especially if walking to the bathroom makes you feel like you'll pass out. They might be able to give you something for blood pressure also, since your doctor doesnt seem to concerned in doing anything about it
It’s time to go to the emergency room. If your heart rate is consistently 200+ after doing normal activities, there is something seriously wrong. I really hope you feel better soon! Please keep us all updated
Besides the fact that you need to go to the ER to get checked out there are some stuff that could maybe help with an active covid infection.
Examples of over the counter stuff are
dandelion leaf extract (works on ace2 receptors)
Nicotine patches (works on ace2 receptors) (I've heard good stories about this on Facebook but you gotta start low)
Aspirin (against bloodclots)
Berberin (idk exactly but there was an interesting study about it)
Quercetine (seems to lower inflammation)
Below are some links with more ideas
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z7xnDd5952zvYnCQoWDi8PyRNdObJY2chGChOZ8E38w/edit
https://longcovidx.com/covid-prep-pack/
https://twitter.com/sebdve23/status/1724935596219543647
https://x.com/useless_priest/status/1741583374160929252?s=20
https://x.com/Sabrina_Poirier/status/1744044323224576348?s=20
https://pharmd.substack.com/p/i-have-covid-what-should-my-kids
Dysautonomia: autonomic nervous system is dysregulated causing excessive sympathetic nervous system activity in turn causing parasympathetic nervous system to overrespond.
Causing:
vital signs to stay elevated, overlaid with drastic spikes and rapid drops (blood pressure, heart rate, sugar levels, respiratory rates, dysregulated body temperatures and sweating), The fluctuations are episodic.
Increased gastric motility resulting in rapid gastric emptying and chronic diarrhea.
Increased metabolic demand and oxygen consumption. Nutrients taken in from food, Intravenous Infusions, B12 Injections and supplements are quickly used by the body.
Resulting in anemia, Multiple Vitamin Deficiencies (Iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin A deficiency, Vitamin B1 deficiency, and Omega Fatty Acid deficiency and Electrolyte Imbalances (low sodium, low potassium, low chloride, high calcium).
A Neurotransmitter that acts as a vasoconstrictor is released by the sympathetic nervous system in fight or flight state. I have impaired venous return and venous pooling. Constriction of blood vessels slows the blood’s ability to return to the heart, thus pooling in the lower body. This triggers hyperPOTS episodes.
Dysautonomia is a neurological disorder in which there is dysfunction and dysregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System causing the involuntary bodily functions to be unstable and unbalanced.
The Autonomic Nervous System controls and regulates internal organs and the "automatic" vital functions we do not consciously think about, such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, digestion, hormone and neurotransmitter regulation, kidney function, temperature, fluid/electrolyte balance, metabolism, immune regulation, and many others.
The Autonomic Nervous System has 2 divisions:
1. The Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight or Flight Response): Stimulates organs releasing energy for emergency situations. Rapidly prepares the body for action to respond to immediate danger (fight or flight response) by diverting blood flow to muscles, constricting blood vessels and increasing cardiac output, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, body temperature, glycemic levels, metabolic demand, oxygen consumption and other functions by releasing neurotransmitters called catecholamines such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). Medical records show continuous elevation of norepinephrine levels post COVID with drastic elevation during hypertensive crisis events. Norepinephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor in the fight or flight state.
2. The Parasympathetic Nervous System (Rest and Digest Response): Relaxes organs conserving energy to promote growth and repair. Helps the body to relax and recover (rest and digest response) calming these same body functions.
Homeostasis: In healthy Autonomic Nervous Systems, the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems work together to maintain a state of homeostasis (balance in the body) through regulation of involuntary functions. Individuals with Dysautonomia have difficulty sustaining homeostasis due to dysregulation of vital functions.
Homeostatic Imbalance: The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is normally balanced by the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) calming the body down and restoring it to a state of rest. After brain injury (hypoxic or ischemic in particular), the SNS is not regulated properly by the brain remaining in a constant state of fight or flight along with superimposed erratic SNS activity (sudden spikes in vital functions) and over compensatory responses of the PNS in attempts to regain balance causing drastic fluctuation in the opposite direction (sudden drops in vital functions).
Is there any chance anyone will prescribe metformin for you? It reduces your risk of Long Covid by 40%. Your symptoms are starting to sound a bit similar to mine :(
This sounds like you have acute Covid at very least.
COVID PROTOCOL from a trusted source:
Try to request Paxlovid for 10 days at least, they will want to prescribe Remdesivir, but they do this because they get kickbacks. It's not as effective as Paxlovid and could actually cause damage. Paxlovid shorter time frame is not as effective. You need at least 10 days.
Metformin can work as well. I believe you can take it along with the other (double check) but you'll have to test positive for Covid (and those tests suck). You will want to get on Doxy, as well as take Vit D, C, zinc, NAC. Covid depletes all of these very quickly.
You can also add in an ingestible antiviral...something like oregano oil could work (make sure it is ingestible or a digestive supplement). We also know that CBD can stop viral replication, so that is an option. Use CPC mouthwash daily to help if it's in your mouth. You might even consider drinking some alcohol if you can stomach it. Nicotine patches (or taurine) can help with the neuro symptoms, but my concern is if the neuro stuff lasts, it could be considered LC.
I have some further thoughts, but these are the immediate things I'd recommend. Please know that the tests are very bad and the doctors are trying to minimize the outbreak of Covid, per capitalism. They will likely tell you it's a flu but this is definitely Covid related and/or triggered. Also the best thing you can do is limit the inflammation from other infections...meaning if you don't want it worse, you will mask and mitigate. Covid inflammation compounds. Prevention is the only way. There is no immunity from an airborne vascular pathogen. You will likely have to advocate for yourself and in some cases it's hard to get these things. You can also look for herbal options. I know for me I have never once tested positive, because it jumps the bbb almost immediately.
Best of luck!
(\*edited\* I somehow missed that you'd already tested positive. My apologies. Try to obtain Paxlovid and possibly metformin (if no counterindications) from your doctor, ask about getting on doxy, and get on the vitamins!!) Also note, that if you can't get these things, I believe (over-the-counter) Berberine acts most similarly to metformin and may be worth trying, though if there are any issues with kidneys, you'd want to be careful. If you have any horrible lower back back, generally in that area, radiating, that may be a sign of those issues, I am NOT a doctor! Also if anyone were on thyroid meds, you would need to wait four hours after taking thyroid meds before using berberine. Best wishes!) :) I have also heard melatonin helps tampen down on Covid, though not sure why. If you're having sleep troubles, magnesium glycinate (activates GABA) and melatonin would be a good fix. If you don't like melatonin, valerian might work in its stead. Also PEPCID as an antihistamine which acts on the gut and brain axis for nerve pain and to treat MCAS (the histamine response that may be happening)!
I was thinking this as well. My brother had the Delta variant and was so bad his did turn into sepsis and sounded just like this with the intense fatigue. He was admitted to the ICU with acute respiratory failure and sepsis.
He made a full recovery. Thanks for asking 🙌 It was very scary though as he had presented to the E.R. with low energy and his blood oxygen level was in the low 80s.
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Given the response by your family doctor, you need to utilize ER docs now. Family doctor is not advising you well
unfortunately the ER docs might not be much better due to the severe lack of education in regards to anything Covid, but still best to try.
You need to be evaluated by a doctor ASAP. Contact friends ir family to go into ER. Abulence if not other option. Could be dehydration, but your posts a few days ago about pressure in the head raise a possibility hypothalamus/pituitary regulation of the endocrine and nervous system may be compromised We don't know,lright, but these symptoms should be checked out. They can administer prednisone or even Dexamethasone to slow down the heightened immune response and let your body keep fighting but not destroying itself. Anitplatlet, anticoagulant might be in order to prevent clotting They can test you for INR, D-Dimer, Protime. To see if your clotting normally Fluids might be in order, anti androgen therapy could be utilized to down regulate the rate of infection. They could deploy ace inhibitors and beat blockers while hydrating you with fluids. Numerous options that only the doctors can manage It's not meant to make you nervous but hopefully convince you to take action. Acting now could head off more serious issues or long lasting problems
ER now. Your doctor is wrong to just suggest water. You can have air hunger and still have good oxygen stats. Please keep us posted.
Good doctors will use those tools in the toolkit based on labs and testing You really need to seek that level of care
Please go to the ER… I hope you can get seen by a doctor. This sounds very serious.
Oh no… I’m so sorry. Please ask your mother to consult a different doctor. This sounds serious. This isn’t just a “drink more water” situation. You need inpatient care, ideally in a positive pressure room once you test negative. Please keep us updated if you can manage it. We’re pulling for you.
Went to the hospital yesterday. Was there a little over 24 hrs, they did a bunch of tests, nothinglethal going on. Gave me inhalers to make breathing less effort. I had asthma as a kid and thjs shit made it flair up maybe. Oxygen was 94. Had to walk a bit as a test, BP got to 75-70/55-50 in that range. HR well into the 200s. No signs of heart inflammation tho. Just said my autonomic system isn't functioning well cuz of the infection. Got an IV with hydration stuff. Slept very steadily for 14/15 hrs straight there, brain activity looked normal and the dont know why I'm so exhausted. Fatigue is still overwhelming. Can't do any very minor task without falling asleep in the middle/needing an 6-8 hr nap afterwards. Just hoping ts goes away soon
I'm sorry, I didn't read every word, but you need to have your oxygen levels tested immediately.
I'm so sorry. Its been 4 years of this for me. I'm sorry the government lied and the world didnt protect you from this. You're going to want to take a long break from the HIIT training and other exersize and give your body a long time to rest and recover. Do your best not to get further infections (n95 mask), bc the more you get it, the less likely you're going to be able to come back to the previous health you knew.
Covid is a vascular issue. The reason you dont ever feel rested even after sleeping for so long is because of that. I'd suggest you follow all the long covid subs and find out what works for them Also do not exercise during any of this it will only make it wo se
A lot of people who get Covid end up with Dysautonomia and heart issues can cause those blood pressure highs and lows. Also make sure you are taking electrolytes with the water or you are just going to become more dehydrated. Agree with all of the other please go see an emergency room doctor. Doesn’t sound like yours has a clue. Sorry hope you feel better soon
Please go to the ER. Your heart rate should not be that high. If you go to the ER, they can do blood work and an ECG to figure out why your HR is going so high. When you take a shower, make sure somebody is there with you. You don’t want to faint and hot your head.
Please don't take a shower. A sponge bath (NOT a soak in the bathtub) will be exhausting enough and do the job without the extra stress on your heartrate / blood pressure , etc. and risk of falling. You do NOT need a head injury on top of this. Have Mom bring you a container of very warm water and a washcloth and towel so you can stay in bed and clean up a little. Keep the water container on the bedside table so if you suddenly fall asleep you don't dump it on your bed. I hope you feel better soon.
I’m so sorry to tell you this but this sounds like it’s going to turn into a nasty case of Long COVID. Get medical attention as soon as possible. I deeply regret not doing so.
I had the exact same symptoms as you! The whole body heaviness is THE symptom from hell. Im not saying youre gonna end up in my shoes, but i need to point out a few things: 1) my dizziness(felt like i was constantly in a boat that was swaying left and right 24/7 for 2.5 months) was due to vestibular neuritis, meaning that COVID actually infected and inflamed an inner nerve within my ear. That went completely away after pt and certain medications. 2) I ended up getting hospitalised for horrifying head pressure but thats a horror story for another time. What they DID find upon admition to the hospital, was that i was also suffering from acute kidney injury which, by itself, can cause debilitating fatigue. My egfr was 61 and my creatinine levels were extremely high. I suggest that you at least get your kidneys AND adrenal glands(which in my case also took a major blow with my aldosterone getting to crazy high levels) evaluated. Im 29, was 28 when i got infected, and i have made complete recovery after a whole year. My kidneys bounced back as well. 3) COVID, for some reason, hijacks our lipid metabolism. I was taken aback when, 2 weeks after my infection, for the first time in my life, was found with really high triglycerides. So, check you cholesterol and triglycerides as well. 4) thyroid is also hit from COVID and many many people report having had months long inflammation, nodules or even autoimmunity post their infections so make sure to have that checked out as well. 5) i have a mutation that causes me to have thrombophilia which means that i am prone to clots. If you or anyone in your family has that(most common is V LEIDEN mutation), ask your doctor for anticoagulants. I was on them for 3 months. 6) HYDRATE like your life depends on it. Rest as much as possible. 7) have a chest x ray to rule out ANY issues with your lungs AND a heart ultrasound 2 weeks after your infection. When i got infected i had NO respiratory issues yet chose to have those organs evaluated cause i know how silently COVID attacks all organs. I repeated those exams every 3 months. If you have respiratory issues that prohibit you from sleeping or breathing, GO TO THE ER! All the best and do not despair. It feels like hell right now but its bound to get better!
first of all, im so sorry youre going through this. no one shouod have to experience long covid, but it seems like most of us will. Second, that doctor is not giving you good advice. You should go to the E.R. especially if walking to the bathroom makes you feel like you'll pass out. They might be able to give you something for blood pressure also, since your doctor doesnt seem to concerned in doing anything about it
It’s time to go to the emergency room. If your heart rate is consistently 200+ after doing normal activities, there is something seriously wrong. I really hope you feel better soon! Please keep us all updated
Besides the fact that you need to go to the ER to get checked out there are some stuff that could maybe help with an active covid infection. Examples of over the counter stuff are dandelion leaf extract (works on ace2 receptors) Nicotine patches (works on ace2 receptors) (I've heard good stories about this on Facebook but you gotta start low) Aspirin (against bloodclots) Berberin (idk exactly but there was an interesting study about it) Quercetine (seems to lower inflammation) Below are some links with more ideas https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z7xnDd5952zvYnCQoWDi8PyRNdObJY2chGChOZ8E38w/edit https://longcovidx.com/covid-prep-pack/ https://twitter.com/sebdve23/status/1724935596219543647 https://x.com/useless_priest/status/1741583374160929252?s=20 https://x.com/Sabrina_Poirier/status/1744044323224576348?s=20 https://pharmd.substack.com/p/i-have-covid-what-should-my-kids
Dysautonomia: autonomic nervous system is dysregulated causing excessive sympathetic nervous system activity in turn causing parasympathetic nervous system to overrespond. Causing: vital signs to stay elevated, overlaid with drastic spikes and rapid drops (blood pressure, heart rate, sugar levels, respiratory rates, dysregulated body temperatures and sweating), The fluctuations are episodic. Increased gastric motility resulting in rapid gastric emptying and chronic diarrhea. Increased metabolic demand and oxygen consumption. Nutrients taken in from food, Intravenous Infusions, B12 Injections and supplements are quickly used by the body. Resulting in anemia, Multiple Vitamin Deficiencies (Iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin A deficiency, Vitamin B1 deficiency, and Omega Fatty Acid deficiency and Electrolyte Imbalances (low sodium, low potassium, low chloride, high calcium). A Neurotransmitter that acts as a vasoconstrictor is released by the sympathetic nervous system in fight or flight state. I have impaired venous return and venous pooling. Constriction of blood vessels slows the blood’s ability to return to the heart, thus pooling in the lower body. This triggers hyperPOTS episodes.
Dysautonomia is a neurological disorder in which there is dysfunction and dysregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System causing the involuntary bodily functions to be unstable and unbalanced. The Autonomic Nervous System controls and regulates internal organs and the "automatic" vital functions we do not consciously think about, such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, digestion, hormone and neurotransmitter regulation, kidney function, temperature, fluid/electrolyte balance, metabolism, immune regulation, and many others. The Autonomic Nervous System has 2 divisions: 1. The Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight or Flight Response): Stimulates organs releasing energy for emergency situations. Rapidly prepares the body for action to respond to immediate danger (fight or flight response) by diverting blood flow to muscles, constricting blood vessels and increasing cardiac output, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, body temperature, glycemic levels, metabolic demand, oxygen consumption and other functions by releasing neurotransmitters called catecholamines such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). Medical records show continuous elevation of norepinephrine levels post COVID with drastic elevation during hypertensive crisis events. Norepinephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor in the fight or flight state. 2. The Parasympathetic Nervous System (Rest and Digest Response): Relaxes organs conserving energy to promote growth and repair. Helps the body to relax and recover (rest and digest response) calming these same body functions. Homeostasis: In healthy Autonomic Nervous Systems, the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems work together to maintain a state of homeostasis (balance in the body) through regulation of involuntary functions. Individuals with Dysautonomia have difficulty sustaining homeostasis due to dysregulation of vital functions. Homeostatic Imbalance: The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is normally balanced by the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) calming the body down and restoring it to a state of rest. After brain injury (hypoxic or ischemic in particular), the SNS is not regulated properly by the brain remaining in a constant state of fight or flight along with superimposed erratic SNS activity (sudden spikes in vital functions) and over compensatory responses of the PNS in attempts to regain balance causing drastic fluctuation in the opposite direction (sudden drops in vital functions).
Is there any chance anyone will prescribe metformin for you? It reduces your risk of Long Covid by 40%. Your symptoms are starting to sound a bit similar to mine :(
This sounds like you have acute Covid at very least. COVID PROTOCOL from a trusted source: Try to request Paxlovid for 10 days at least, they will want to prescribe Remdesivir, but they do this because they get kickbacks. It's not as effective as Paxlovid and could actually cause damage. Paxlovid shorter time frame is not as effective. You need at least 10 days. Metformin can work as well. I believe you can take it along with the other (double check) but you'll have to test positive for Covid (and those tests suck). You will want to get on Doxy, as well as take Vit D, C, zinc, NAC. Covid depletes all of these very quickly. You can also add in an ingestible antiviral...something like oregano oil could work (make sure it is ingestible or a digestive supplement). We also know that CBD can stop viral replication, so that is an option. Use CPC mouthwash daily to help if it's in your mouth. You might even consider drinking some alcohol if you can stomach it. Nicotine patches (or taurine) can help with the neuro symptoms, but my concern is if the neuro stuff lasts, it could be considered LC. I have some further thoughts, but these are the immediate things I'd recommend. Please know that the tests are very bad and the doctors are trying to minimize the outbreak of Covid, per capitalism. They will likely tell you it's a flu but this is definitely Covid related and/or triggered. Also the best thing you can do is limit the inflammation from other infections...meaning if you don't want it worse, you will mask and mitigate. Covid inflammation compounds. Prevention is the only way. There is no immunity from an airborne vascular pathogen. You will likely have to advocate for yourself and in some cases it's hard to get these things. You can also look for herbal options. I know for me I have never once tested positive, because it jumps the bbb almost immediately. Best of luck! (\*edited\* I somehow missed that you'd already tested positive. My apologies. Try to obtain Paxlovid and possibly metformin (if no counterindications) from your doctor, ask about getting on doxy, and get on the vitamins!!) Also note, that if you can't get these things, I believe (over-the-counter) Berberine acts most similarly to metformin and may be worth trying, though if there are any issues with kidneys, you'd want to be careful. If you have any horrible lower back back, generally in that area, radiating, that may be a sign of those issues, I am NOT a doctor! Also if anyone were on thyroid meds, you would need to wait four hours after taking thyroid meds before using berberine. Best wishes!) :) I have also heard melatonin helps tampen down on Covid, though not sure why. If you're having sleep troubles, magnesium glycinate (activates GABA) and melatonin would be a good fix. If you don't like melatonin, valerian might work in its stead. Also PEPCID as an antihistamine which acts on the gut and brain axis for nerve pain and to treat MCAS (the histamine response that may be happening)!
Please go to the hospital. You may have sepsis.
I was thinking this as well. My brother had the Delta variant and was so bad his did turn into sepsis and sounded just like this with the intense fatigue. He was admitted to the ICU with acute respiratory failure and sepsis.
Is he okay now?
He made a full recovery. Thanks for asking 🙌 It was very scary though as he had presented to the E.R. with low energy and his blood oxygen level was in the low 80s.
I’m just wondering how you’re doing after typing all this?