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Are These Lingering Symptoms Typical?
Question: I am a 46 year old female who came down with covid 9 days ago. I have one vaccine and took a 5 day course of paxlovid. Most of my initial symptoms have gone headche, bodyaches and bad sore throat. I am left with great fatigue, a clogged ear/head feeling and occassional night sweats. Are these lingering symptoms typical? What can I do to speed up recovery. I am very nervous!
Brief Answer:
there is a way you can feel better
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
although after having taken paxlovid there is not much more you can do about covid (since you seem to be getting better), you can only try to alleviate the symptoms. Sometimes some of the symptoms may get better with paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Please keep in mind that these drugs won't speed up recovery. They will only reduce the severity of the symptoms. Some patients experience prolonged symptoms. We can't change that. The good thing is that most of the acute symptoms seem to be resolving, which probably means that you're not in danger of serious complications.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
there is a way you can feel better
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
although after having taken paxlovid there is not much more you can do about covid (since you seem to be getting better), you can only try to alleviate the symptoms. Sometimes some of the symptoms may get better with paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Please keep in mind that these drugs won't speed up recovery. They will only reduce the severity of the symptoms. Some patients experience prolonged symptoms. We can't change that. The good thing is that most of the acute symptoms seem to be resolving, which probably means that you're not in danger of serious complications.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Is it typical to have significant fatigue and if so how long can it generally last. I have also noticied an increase in my heart rate especially when moving around. Could that be due to a bit of deconditioning I have been laying around this past week just taking a shower can be very draining. Are there steps I can take to increase my energy levels? One last question I am prone to panic attacks which is not helping the cause is it ok to take metoprolol and clonazapam together?
Brief Answer:
please read the complete answer
Detailed Answer:
Fatigue is a very common symptom of COVID-19 and it may last from a few days only to even a few months. Usually, it's more severe during the first days of the illness and it gradually wears off thereafter. If you're having shortness of breath during physical activity, then you should check your oxygen saturation as COVID-19 may affect the oxygen supply to the blood. Sometimes paracetamol or a NSAID may help with the symptoms. Drinking enough fluids is important as well.
Regarding your question about the panic attacks: if you've used this combination in the past then it's probably safe to use them again now. Otherwise, you should know that using them together may sometimes result in a drop in blood pressure, although in most cases it's not going to be very serious. Metoprolol on its own may also reduce the heart rate, so if you're having less than 60 beats per minute you should avoid taking it.
please read the complete answer
Detailed Answer:
Fatigue is a very common symptom of COVID-19 and it may last from a few days only to even a few months. Usually, it's more severe during the first days of the illness and it gradually wears off thereafter. If you're having shortness of breath during physical activity, then you should check your oxygen saturation as COVID-19 may affect the oxygen supply to the blood. Sometimes paracetamol or a NSAID may help with the symptoms. Drinking enough fluids is important as well.
Regarding your question about the panic attacks: if you've used this combination in the past then it's probably safe to use them again now. Otherwise, you should know that using them together may sometimes result in a drop in blood pressure, although in most cases it's not going to be very serious. Metoprolol on its own may also reduce the heart rate, so if you're having less than 60 beats per minute you should avoid taking it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks for your help
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Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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