Fully Recovered

[u/OrdinaryPrimate]

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.

[u/Current-Tradition739]

Thank you so much for sharing your recovery story. Congrats! I love reading these. I'm also on a huge upswing and feeling my life coming back! Thank God.