Long COVID with fatigue and brain fog, a bit better after rest and restricting activity
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Aug 2024
In their words
- Now: Somewhat better
The past few days, I have definitely been feeling a bit better.
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Summary
A person developed long COVID after a COVID-19 infection in October 2023, with fatigue, debilitating brain fog, cognitive problems and head pressure that worsened over months. They were unable to stop school fully but took easier classes over the summer. By August 2024, after restricting activity and resting, they felt a bit better but still could not play guitar, play demanding games or tolerate loud music.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- Accutane · Worse
I was on Accutane for severe acne and the main side effect that I got from it was dry skin/lips, and excessive hair loss.
In context ↗ - Finasteride · Not said
I was on Finasteride for a whole year, and that's when I initially started noticing fatigue, and it got progressively worse.
In context ↗ - Minoxidil · Worse
I couldn't use minoxidil, because it made me extremely dizzy, lightheaded, and tired shortly after use. I tried both topical and oral minoxidil, but both gave me side effects.
In context ↗ - Dutasteride · Not said
Oh I was also on Dutasteride for like a month or two around the time I got reinfected with Covid which led to LC.
In context ↗ - Pacing and rest · Helped
I also restricted myself outside of school heavily. The moment I got home, I would take a quick shower, and sleep.
In context ↗ - Prayer · Not said
And I never let go of prayer.
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Approaches: Pacing
Adverse events
- Isotretinoin (Accutane)“the main side effect that I got from it was dry skin/lips, and excessive hair loss” In context ↗ Side effects
- Minoxidil (Rogaine)“I couldn't use minoxidil, because it made me extremely dizzy, lightheaded, and tired shortly after use.” In context ↗ Low blood pressure or fainting
- Finasteride (Propecia)“I was on Finasteride for a whole year, and that's when I initially started noticing fatigue, and it got progressively worse.” In context ↗ Made symptoms worse
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Brain fog
main ones being fatigue, debilitating brain fog, cognitive problems, and head pressure
In context ↗ - Headaches & migraine
head pressure. These symptom have gotten worse by the day
In context ↗ - Light & noise sensitivity
I was an avid heavy music listener, which I had to tone down due to sensory overload.
In context ↗ - Hair loss
Hair fall hasn't stopped
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