Is it normal, I had Covid 8 months ago and I still feel like I can’t breathe sometimes the same thing happens to my boyfriend?

[pink_and_inlove]

I don’t know if it’s anxiety but I feel a shortness of breath pretty often even when I’m chilling. My boyfriend says that he gets the same thing but it goes away. Mine eventually goes away too. I’m not sure if this means that I should go to a doctor. I told my dad but I don’t think that he cares about me meanwhile if it happend to my 12 year old brother they probably would’ve rushed him to a hospital or something he just told me that I needed to do a checkup and he never asked me how I felt again. I told him dad I feel like I can’t breathe and he told me that it was fatness and some people can’t have additional weight not even a few pounds 😭

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I also haven’t gotten my sense of smell back yet but my boyfriend has

[VIVANT]

I was like that nearly two years after. I’m just now starting to get my stamina back. I still get out of breath doing simple stuff tho 🥺😒

lots of people have long term symptoms eventually go away. The unlucky it doesn’t go away but I think that group is way worse off in an obvious way.

Someone who had legit long covid not just feeling off, says his symptoms retracted after the vax. I felt better for a month and a half after the vax but then I felt same as before which was after I originally got covid. 🤷🏻‍♀️

hope you all feel better 🤗

[pink_and_inlove]

I got vaccinated too and it was weird because after getting vaccinated I couldn’t stop coughing I even woke up because of all the coughing and my coughing sounded like a smoker’s even though I’ve never smoked before it was weird

[Truthatanycost]

It's probably caused by the 'vaccine'...

In fact, every single person I know that had that 'vaccine' tells me they had no side effects. But when I compare their health before and after, I note several. What people don't seem to realise is that once you take those 'vaccines' your body slowly degenerates, your immune system weakens and inflammation continues to grow over several months. The healthier you are, the longer it takes. The more active you are, the longer it takes. I suggest you take a look at your blood pressure and use an oximeter on your finger to check blood oxygen saturation.

Your problems are likely caused by damage to the blood / blood vessels , in particular the hemoglobin's ability to pick up oxygen. Don't forget the inflammation of the heart too.

[pink_and_inlove]

But my boyfriend doesn’t have a vaccine. It sucks because I was forced to get one even though I didn’t trust it

[Truthatanycost]

Being forced means we still had the option of standing up though. What could they do if all of us refused? Too many of us roll over.

When I was first around people that had been 'vaccinated' I used to become sick until my immune system (and other precautions I took) adapted. The same happened to a friend too. I knew they were the cause because I had not been sick for decades, and felt better when I stopped being near them.

They say that 'vaccine' shedding is an anti vax myth... but if you have some of the older vaccines they tell you to stay away from certain people for a few weeks...

I've noticed that people that had it have a damp clothing sort of smell around their bedroom / house. If things ever get bad, or you see the truth. Let me know because there are things you can do to counter the damaging effects.

[pink_and_inlove]

When I first got the vaccine, a week later I got crazy raspy coughing that kept me up at night like if i smoked or something it was pretty bad but after a while it disappeared though

[Truthatanycost]

I notice you talking about masks. I suggest you go read some of the thousands of (RCT) randomly controlled trials done on them and note the results.

[Nightroads]

My first bout with Covid in Nov 2019 i had, fever, cough, fatigue and loss of smell and taste. persistent cough and shortness of breath for six months after, smell and taste didn't return till July 2020. Second bout is Apr 2020 no symptoms, just positive test. Third bout in Jun 2020 lost smells and tastes for four months, no other symptoms. Fourth time, delta strain, October 2021 no symptoms just positive test. Its different for every person and every time.

[Nightroads]

So in summation i was without smell or taste from Nov 2019 till i got it back for a weekish in July 2020 and lost it four another three and a half months. Finally getting it back permanently till Dec 2020. Over a year of wasted flavors and smells.

[pink_and_inlove]

Wow that’s crazy maybe the same thing will happen to me

[Nightroads]

I have heard of the loss lasting up to two years after initial infection because the are still waiting for it to return. But percents are in favor of it returning between a month and one year.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Nightroads How did you get it in November? I thought it didn't come out until December?

[Nightroads]

@Jamie05rhs its was in America as early as September, especially Alaska. Lots of China flights in and out. One blood sample from a journalist taken in September 2019 in California popped hot for covid. Though it wasn't tested for it till Spring 2020. Didn't get coverage because it would screw with the time line news media had established.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Nightroads Very interesting!

[SecretsofKB]

Nurse here. I have heard of chronic issues, such as shortness of breath, persisting months after the person is officially Covid-free. There is nothing wrong with visiting with your doctor if you are concerned.

[pink_and_inlove]

It sucks because i got it from the only person that i hung out with. I got vaccinated but none of them did and his family doesn’t even go out with a mask on I don’t get it 🤦‍♂️ His mom hasn’t gotten covid or a vaccination and she’s a nurse but she still goes out with a mask to make things worse she is about 64 years old but I always just assume that she knows more that me since she’s a nurse? Isn’t that wrong though that none of them wear a mask? His dad is the one that gave it to us because he didn’t wear a mask while getting his haircut.

[SecretsofKB]

I work in a department that has been working with Covid patients almost exclusively since the start of the pandemic. All of my coworkers wear their mask and are vaccinated because we have seen what happens when you don't.

That being said, I know plenty of other nurses that don't wear their masks... it pisses me off more that I can describe it... they should know better.

[pink_and_inlove]

She wear a mask at work I believe but she doesn’t wear it when we go to super markets or movie theaters which I find weird that none of them wear it

[SecretsofKB]

That's annoying honestly. I'm vaccinated and have my booster. I still wear a mask when going into any building for any reason. I'm more relaxed in an outdoors setting, but that is even a recent thing for me.

I get being tired of Covid and all of the crap that comes with it, but stuff like that just prolongs it even longer.

[BeMuse]

The fact that you still have issues with you sense of smell points to neurological damage. You might have had some trauma to the olfactory nerve and/or left or right phrenic nerve... That said most peripheral nerve damage would repair after about 2 months, so you might have a longer term inflammation/autoimmune issue. If you took the vaccine, you could possibly be dealing with something like Guillain-Barré syndrome.

[pink_and_inlove]

Yeah a few days after getting it I almost fainted at work, I couldn’t walk, and the guy at work told me that I was blue.

[BeMuse]

Well Guillain-Barré syndrome can last several years even when actively treated... I don’t know if you are experiencing any of the other symptoms. You might want to look into it and talk to a doc. It’s a lot more common with covid and the experimental covid vaccines then they’d have you believe.

[pink_and_inlove]

My right eye was twitching a lot yesterday but only yesterday

[BeMuse]

That's probably just from eye fatigue or some minor irritant... Bigger indicators would be fatigue and muscle pain... People that have Guillain-Barré syndrome often will be ok to act as normal for a bit. Then they get worn out and short of breath and need to rest. The reason I say look into it is because you’re talking about peripheral neuropathy with the lost of smell that has stretched out 8 months after covid with breathing issues... Obviously there is something else going on beyond initial nerve injury. You’re a bit young for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Sjögren Syndrome... That said, being overweight can contribute to feeling short of breath as can being deconditioned from living a sedentary life-style. I know a lot of people that were locked down may have put on pounds and ended up sitting around at home during this entire fiasco. That wouldn’t account for the loss of smell though...

[t-8900]

Now I'm glad I got vaccinated back when I did. I used to be really skeptical but hey my neighbors parents both died from it, my aunt had 3 co workers die from it. And now I'm reading your post. Might have been the best thing I ever done was getting it. Also quit smoking around that time too so that should also be of assistance.

[pink_and_inlove]

It sucks because i got it from the only person that i hung out with. I got vaccinated but none of them did and his family doesn’t even go out with a mask on I don’t get it 🤦‍♂️ His mom hasn’t gotten covid or a vaccination and she’s a nurse but she still goes out with a mask to make things worse she is about 64 years old but I always just assume that she knows more that me since she’s a nurse? Isn’t that wrong though that none of them wear a mask? His dad is the one that gave it to us because he didn’t wear a mask while getting his haircut.

[pink_and_inlove]

I still wear a mask because I don’t want to give covid to people even though I’m vaccinated

[t-8900]

Ya thats a good example of why we should all be getting it. You can't force it but still you're just playing with fire. I got the shit for my dad. I wanted to protect him. Why wouldn't they want the same for y'all? 🤷‍♂️

[pink_and_inlove]

I feel like his mom is being foolish and I remember how worried I was about her getting it thank God she didn’t but I don’t know maybe she knows what she’s doing

[t-8900]

What's the point of not getting it at this point other than based on some conspiratorial quackery?

[pink_and_inlove]

I don’t know why they’re not vaccinated but knowing how she is she’s probably paranoid about it she worries a lot

[t-8900]

Do they subscribe to
Alex Jones? 😂

[pink_and_inlove]

Lol probably not most of them don’t even have a social media

[t-8900]

Well all's not lost them. Do you live in a deeply red state or something?

[pink_and_inlove]

Yesss and they used to be trump supporters 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ An Indian from Trinidad is a trump supporter🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ That’s something that I’ll never understand how his family supports Trump

[pink_and_inlove]

I’m pretty sure he supports trump too 🤦‍♂️

[t-8900]

I support Trump too. 🤭😂🤣👌👍👍

[pink_and_inlove]

Lmao whyyy

[t-8900]

Because he's better than the alternative by a country mile. He's bu no means perfect but I loved his foreign policy especially dealing with North Korea, China, and Iran. Biden wants to bring back the Iran nuclear deal which is an abso joke. Plus after leaving our people in Afghanistan along with all those weapons I can't fathom how he still has support. Honestly aside from Tulsi Gabbard, Corey Booker, and like 1-2 other Dems I think their whole party is useless. While I find about 70% of republicans also useless. But that means imho there are still more decent pubs in office then Dems arm

[t-8900]

Sorry for typos I really hate this phone

[pink_and_inlove]

Ok that makes sense and I feel bad for Afghanistan

[t-8900]

If we had a policy in place to block trade with china like Trump wants we wouldn't even have had covid here. At least not like how we ended up with it.

[Shizunk]

Difficulty breathing can be a lot of things, I get it from tight overworked back muscles, often I don't notice anything is wrong until I start having trouble breathing. Anxiety makes that a lot worse too.
But not having sense of smell back yet very much suggests some form of long covid and you should definitely see a doctor about that either way.

[Shizunk]

Though if you spend a lot of time sitting, do not completely discard general fitness, muscle imbalances even the "fatness" can contribute to very mundane issues that result in feelings of shortness of breath. I had problems like that for years not knowing that it was my computer doing it to me...

[burlen]

I am sorry for the symptoms you are experiencing. It's disheartening your loved ones are not taking your symptoms seriously.

It seems you have what is now called long covid (post-viral syndrome). See online support groups like reddit. com/r/covidlonghaulers or bodypolitic. slack. com of thousands of people with similar symptoms and more.

[horsenrhinounicorn]

A lot of insurances have a consulting nurse you can call on the insurance card. I you can get the advise from a good doctor. https://www.verywellhealth.com/breathing-exercises-post-covid-5192842

[yofuknutz]

Okay if you have health benefits that gives you free o t c products get yourself a pulse oximeter carry around with you the next time this happens take your pulse oxygen rate I took a medication and sometimes let's just say I have to run downstairs to take my blood pressure and pulse to make sure I wasn't bottoming out once I knew I was not bottom out I was able to breathe in and out and chill.

[AviatorTom]

The SARS-2 virus that causes COVID-19 typically attacks lung cells, and can leave some cells permanently damaged. So yes, you could still be having some breathing issues. That's true of any disease (like the flu or a bad cold) that affects your lungs or bronchial tubes.

By the way, most people don't realize that the flu and common cold are coronaviruses, not that different from the virus that causes COVID-19.

[DJB72]

The long term Impact covid has is still being processed. It's a year since I last tested positive but I have fatigue, brain "fog", etc. I was in a coma 3 months and on a ventilator most of that time.

There's nothing "normal" about Covid or the recovery. If you're still having issues like shortness of breath then see a pulmonologist who specialises in Covid treatment.

[FunkyMonkee]

My neighbors entire family had it a year ago and they took Robitussin CF to get rid of it. He still says he can't really taste food, yet. There''s a video or two on YT about that issue. It's something to do with some nerves in your nose that are keeping you from smelling or tasting what you SHOULD be.

[GhostMochi]

Covid affects every person differently. Some people will get Covid and recover fine, ridding themselves of all the symptoms. Others will not have Covid anymore, but may still experience long haul Covid symptoms. My whole family got it, but my brothers and I all recovered okay. My mom and dad still experience the symptoms you and your boyfriend are experiencing. I think it really all just depends on how your body handles it.

[ChiTown33]

It most likely is something you're manifesting via a panic attack or whatnot.
Take slow... deep... breathes... in... through... the... nose... out... through... the... mouth.
This is breathing exercises that'll actually improve you oxygen saturation. It slows your breathing by forcing you to breathe deep.

[Jessica405]

It is long covid. It can last a very long time, well over a year. Luckily, my partner got through covid in 2 or 3 weeks. I ended up with this long covid for 5 months after recovery from covid itself. I am still not fully back to how I was, even after about 8 months. I am getting there, though.

[raven6933]

I've heard that it crystalizes the lungs. I'm not sure if or anything can be done. That's no father. You need to see a pulmonologist the sooner the better. You need to take care of you, never depend on others.

[OnTheLevel]

I'm not sure we understand what "normal" is regarding COVID recovery. I've heard of prolonged symptoms though so I don't think what you are experiencing is unique by any means.

[pink_and_inlove]

My boyfriend has the same thing he said so I guess it isn’t unique

[kqueen]

shortness of breath could be permanent after covid. We don't really know how long the symptoms will stick around. What you're describing isn't too unusual

[Daniela1982]

I have not had the jab and feel perfectly fine. I just don't trust a hastily created vaccine that did not have the required trials. I hope these problems pass and are not long lasting.

[sawno]

Happens to me to but has been happening prior to the outbreak. It can be a result of wearing the mask, being inside to often in a poorly ventilated room or stress side effects.

[Manchild2018]

Can I ask you something? Did you have a covid test or you just assume it was covid?

[pink_and_inlove]

I took a test

[Manchild2018]

Did you lose taste and smell and have these breathing problems after you got the test? That swab going up the nose like that is not normal. I am sorry that you are having breathing problems. It seems that everyone I know who got sick bad with covid were not bad before the test then got real sick after. I don't trust it at all.

[pink_and_inlove]

I was actually bad before the test but after that I didn’t feel sick just lost my taste

[Manchild2018]

8 months ago and still breathing problems you need to see a doctor.

[bulletbob555]

Doesn't happen to all Covid paitents but enough that it sorta normal. What do you think of the people that say its like a bad cold

[pink_and_inlove]

It depends on the person for me it wasn’t that bad my fever only lasted 30 minutes but for my boyfriend he kept on having a fever over and over again

[SelinaK]

"Long COVID" it stays for... well, I don't know how long. But it's normal. One of my coworkers is having the same issue.