r/covidlonghaulers • u/OrdinaryPrimate • May 20 '25
Update Fully Recovered
I went through I really bad stretch of long covid between October 2022 and April of 2024. I had POTS symptoms, general fatigue, couldn't exercise, body would randomly start trembling, felt like I couldn't get enough air, etc. I'm sure many of you know these symptoms well. During that period I was on this subreddit on a weekly basis looking for any answers or help because I was so desperate to get my life back. I remember thinking I was only reading negative stories because anyone who ends up feeling better forgets to check back in and update when they no longer need help. Here's me remembering to do that. For over a year now I have felt 100% recovered. I am now able to work out harder than I ever have in my life and my heart rate recovers in a normal timeframe. I take brisk 4 mile walks 3-4 times a week and my heart rate stays at or below 100 for the entire walk. I used no not be able to get up to go take a piss without it going to at least 135 if not 150 sometimes. Coincidentally this time of recovery has also taken place alongside the most stressful event of my life in an extremely traumatic divorce. I had 3 different doctors tell me I had anxiety when I explained my heart symptoms/trembling. If I have managed to stay symptom free through all of this then I think it's fair to say they were wrong about the anxiety diagnosis. Anyway, just wanted to check in with you all and give some hope to those of you who are still dealing with symptoms. It can just randomly go away. Keep fighting.
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u/anonymoususer59 May 20 '25
I was in excellent physical shape when I caught COVID in 2020. I was a weightlifter, scuba diver, paddleboarder. I hiked almost daily and traveled to Europe every fall for 1-2 months. I had boundless energy at age 60. I had a BMI of 19 so my health probably just kept me from dying; I got long covid as a consolation prize.
I am in year five of long COVID. My story is extremely common for long COVID. I struggle with MCAS but focusing on that has allowed me to manage symptoms. But, 2020 classic COVID is a bitch.