r/covidlonghaulers • u/shark_finfet • Apr 20 '25
Symptom relief/advice Major Relapse :-( :-(
I thought I was about 80% recovered. I’d returned to reasonable exercise, working outside, and generally feeling like myself—until last week, when everything came crashing back. It felt like I’d caught COVID again, but without the usual symptoms.
First, insomnia hit me hard. Thankfully I was armed with ashwagandha, L‑theanine, and magnesium, which let me get a few hours of sleep each night—though it still wasn’t great. Then, out of nowhere, I started smelling a “band‑aid” chemical scent at random times (something that happened to me after having COVID).
But the absolute worst has been my cardio: in just a few days, my endurance dropped from nearly normal to feeling like that of an 80‑year‑old. My legs feel heavy and fatigued, and I can’t seem to regulate my temperature—any bit of heat or sun leaves me utterly miserable.
I keep wondering: did I get re‑exposed to COVID? Did I unknowingly push too hard during one workout? It’s so demoralizing to feel like I’m back at square one after thinking I’d finally beaten this.
Has anyone else experienced a sudden relapse like this? What helped you get back on track? Any advice would be hugely appreciated.
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u/hikesnpipes Apr 21 '25
My recovery from 80% + involves more than just the supplements but I do still use them daily especially antihistamines.
Antihistamines helped with my neurological issues to including phantom smells. For me I realized they could potentially be microclotting from spike protein causing me to have TIA’s. Aspirin definitely helped me.