An unknown but growing number of the 4 million U.S. COVID-19 patients say they can't shake symptoms ranging from fatigue to serious respiratory or neurological problems, often for months after diagnosis.
reported at least one lingering symptom, notably fatigue and trouble breathing.
Diana Berrent, who created Survivors Corps in March while isolating at home with COVID-19, estimates more than half of the Facebook group members who no longer test positive still experience COVID-19 symptoms. "The virus itself is a receptor that binds to the human body," said Dr. Makesh Madhavan, a fellow in the cardiology division at Columbia University Medical Center. Because the body has so many receptors, where the virus connects and inflames may depend on which organs already are compromised or factors still not understood, he said.
"Two days ago I passed out, was out for a few hours and when I woke up, my oxygen level was at 83," said Bishof. "I thought I was losing my vision," Campbell said. "I have four little ones and to wake up and not be able to see is just earth shattering.""Doctors said at this late stage, some people are testing positive again and some are testing negative," Campbell said. Although the virus is no longer active, some of her doctors believe she could be experiencing long-term effects. She was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome after months of battling the virus.
Doctor's responses were varied, he said. Some physicians were receptive and concerned, while others sent him home with little advice to offer after testing. Matikowski said she was exhausted for more than three months. Her symptoms also included sore throat, loss of smell and taste, leg cramps and twitches, fevers, a rash, hair loss and memory issues.
Matikowski tested negative for COVID-19 July 10 and was briefly ecstatic. Her relief was short lived, however, when she realized she still felt sick.Joel Hough, 56, of Manassas, Virginia is an active outdoors man who used to enjoy biking, sailing and flying his glider plane. Now, he misses all of that. Since his symptoms started April 29, he's traded his three-hour bike rides for 30-minute walks five days a week on flat ground. Overexertion causes a sore throat and sometimes a fever.
"Coronavirus support groups have enlightened me," Hough said. "The doctor rolls their eyes when you say you're in a support group, but doctors tell me nothing. Too many of them are overburdened and just don't know enough."Firefighter Kimberly Talmadge, 53, of Hamden, Connecticut has been sick with symptoms since April 3, reporting exhaustion, shortness of breath and sleep apnea. She and her husband were exposed working at the fire department.
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