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post 1610816241 07-16-2020, 07:09 PM
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3 months after recovering from COVID I still can’t workout...

I had a moderate case of COVID, took about 4-5 weeks to recover and had some pretty bad respiratory symptoms.

I still cannot exert myself or workout, I get winded extremely easily and end up with a severe headache, sometimes getting tunnel vision and nearly blacking out. It seems as though my lungs are just not getting enough oxygen into my body.

I’m wondering if there’s effects that just won’t ever go away like this, or even potentially lead to other complications over time. Recovery isn’t so simple brahs.
post 1610816341 07-16-2020, 07:10 PM
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Are u lieing?

How come most others are not experiencing such issues that have gotten over it
post 1610816381 07-16-2020, 07:10 PM
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Sorry to hear that brah :/
post 1610816451 07-16-2020, 07:10 PM
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did you have pneumonia?
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post 1610816531 07-16-2020, 07:11 PM
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Data shows u rnt alone, but that won't stop ppl from pretending nothing like this happens.
post 1610816561 07-16-2020, 07:11 PM
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post 1610816671 07-16-2020, 07:12 PM
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“It’S jUsT fLu bRo”

Ya no thx jeff. I will pass.

I know people I knew who have died, and some that lost 30% lung capacity.
post 1610816691 07-16-2020, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted By SteadyFlexOnU
Are u lieing?

How come most others are not experiencing such issues that have gotten over it
How many people have even been recovered for 3 months?


There are no long term studies. *******.
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post 1610816811 07-16-2020, 07:13 PM
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Have you tried breathing exercises? They may seriously help you get oxygen into your lungs more effectively.
post 1610816831 07-16-2020, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted By SteadyFlexOnU
Are u lieing?

How come most others are not experiencing such issues that have gotten over it
I wish.
Originally Posted By Ratfish
did you have pneumonia?
No, it developed into bronchitis though.
post 1610816981 07-16-2020, 07:15 PM
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go get lung tests done

could just be mental as stupid as it sounds.

if they test your lungs (spirometer etc) then you'll know what the damage is
post 1610817001 07-16-2020, 07:15 PM
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70k+ daily new cases in US, what's going on down there brahs?
post 1610817011 07-16-2020, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted By HayZues
How many people have even been recovered for 3 months?


There are no long term studies. *******.
Yeah when I got COVID I was among the first ~50k or so reported cases. I also believe I had it again just a week or 2 ago but very mild. Almost identical symptoms to the first time but it didn’t progress past those initial first few days. I’m pretty convinced immunity only lasts a few months.
post 1610817051 07-16-2020, 07:15 PM
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Sorry to hear brah

All the best for your recovery
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post 1610817061 07-16-2020, 07:15 PM
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Hang in there dear, I'm so sorry you're still dealing with this. I know it doesn't take your frustration away but you aren't the only one. Did yours turn into pneumonia? My understanding is that it can take 6+ months for you to really start getting back to normal.
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post 1610817271 07-16-2020, 07:18 PM
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Sorry to hear that man. Hope you overcome it completely.
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post 1610817311 07-16-2020, 07:18 PM
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We know nothing about long term effects of this virus,
people saying “it’s just flu bro” should be the guinea pig to try vaccines on. Srs.

Who knows whether this virus has a dormant period, can mutate, etc?
post 1610817361 07-16-2020, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted By allianc3
I wish.



No, it developed into bronchitis though.
seems like lung scarring or some kind of long term decrease in function would be unlikely
Originally Posted By allianc3
Yeah when I got COVID I was among the first ~50k or so reported cases. I also believe I had it again just a week or 2 ago but very mild. Almost identical symptoms to the first time but it didn’t progress past those initial first few days. I’m pretty convinced immunity only lasts a few months.
it would be more like you've had it for a few weeks then, gnome saiyan?
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post 1610817371 07-16-2020, 07:18 PM
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sorry to hear - good luck mate

lungs are able to regenerate quite well - even heavy smokers, after quitting, get a good deal of lung function back

perhaps try light swimming, it might help
worse things happen at sea
post 1610817771 07-16-2020, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted By VOXisA***4353
recent reports from those in medicine have trended towards moderate-severe cases of COVID-19 and lung damage from such can take 1-2 years to fully recover. It's lung tissue damage.

ignore the alt username....i have a bone to pick with someone.....
can you just fukk off, whoever you are
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post 1610817861 07-16-2020, 07:22 PM
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You could have permanent damage. Mine took like 3-4 months to recover. During that time I felt out of breath with just going for a walk. Maybe yours will get better. I would see a doctor and see if you need a pulmonologist referral

Also I would buy an incentive spirometer and look up how to use it. It will help. Also take as deep of breathes as you can and hold them for a few seconds a few times an hr to prevent atelectasis
post 1610817891 07-16-2020, 07:22 PM
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Wishin u well big dawg
post 1610817921 07-16-2020, 07:23 PM
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Covid can cause permanent damage, usually to your lungs. Get checked ASAP
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Originally Posted By VOXisA***4353
recent reports from those in medicine have trended towards moderate-severe cases of COVID-19 and lung damage from such can take 1-2 years to fully recover. It's lung tissue damage.

ignore the alt username....i have a bone to pick with someone.....
thats just pure speculation

op needs to go get his lungs & heart checked out if he hasn't already. there's no other way to know
post 1610818151 07-16-2020, 07:25 PM
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wish all the *******s screaming 'panicels' would enter this thread and realize u dont need to die in order for it to fuk u up permanently


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Originally Posted By allianc3
I wish.



No, it developed into bronchitis though.
u might have acute asthma. i had bronchitis and pneumonia and almost died as a kid, i had acute asthma for a year or more afterwards. had to use inhaler

the good news. i recovered
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Imagine having a virus and going to a public gym risking everyone in there. You deserve to be executed you drug addicted bastard.
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Been 4 months for me, I was hospitalized with severe pneumonia from the Covid and have been having similar symptoms OP.

Just had a CT done on my lungs 3 days ago and they look great though. I do have a. Blood clot that appeared 3 weeks ago though that I’m currently taking thinners for that they believe is Covid related
post 1610819251 07-16-2020, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted By MaesterSeymour
Imagine having a virus and going to a public gym risking everyone in there. You deserve to be executed you drug addicted bastard.
It’s called a park. My gyms aren’t even open. Why are you such a nasty person?
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