My Bout with COVID-19

My Bout with COVID-19

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, I tested positive for COVID-19. I had headaches, fevers, chills, nausea, dizzyness, extreme fatigue, a very "metallic" taste in my mouth, coughing, and severe congestion. Then, after "isolating" and "quarantining" for a week, I felt much better, and I was "cleared" by the Maryland Department of Health. 

And yes, I was vaccinated and "boosted," so I think otherwise it could have been much worse. 

But it ain't over . . . 

Unfortunately, and although I am "functionally healthy," I continue to experience "post-covid effects." It hasn't been that long (just about two weeks) since I tested positive, and I'm not sure if this will be a long-term thing, but folks, this is "real."

These are my lingering symptoms:

1) Extreme fatigue (this gets even worse after physical or mental effort (“post-exertional malaise”).

2) Fevers.

3) Difficulty with breathing and shortness of breath (on top of my occasional bouts with asthma). 

4) Difficulty thinking and concentrating (some call this “brain fog”). - I think this is why last week I hit myself in the face with a picture frame while moving things!   

5) Headaches.

6) Dizziness when standing-up (lightheadedness).

7) Change in smell or taste (I have a horrible "metallic taste"). 

8) Agitated depression and anxiety.

9) Occasional diarrhea.

PLEASE, get vaccinated, wear masks when necessary, and follow all the recommended mitigation protocols!!!

The health you preserve might be your own (or that of a a loved-one who may suffer greatly from this awful scourge)! 

Apparently this may be me . . .

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html