Covid-19 and Long-term Recovery

Most of the world has been working on the assumption that when a person recovers from Covid-19, everything just goes back to normal. As the pandemic progresses though, we're learning about some patients who experience long-term complications from the disease.

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Stan Muller -- Director, Producer
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[JohnnyFlips]

God bless the world and may we heal as a whole!!!

[rachelpetree]

Since recovering I am always so hot and my heart beat spikes when I’m doing minor tasks, my eyes randomly burn, and fatigue is lingering. Praying to just feel normal again. 🙏🏼

[eleni]

I’ve been sick with suspected covid-19 for over 10 months now. I’m 17 years old and before the pandemic, I exercised and competed 5-6 times a week and had never been to a hospital. I had almost never been sick. Today I have lots of symptoms but the worst are extreme fatigue, tachycardia, leg pain and chest pain. My saturation isn’t healthy either. It went down to 87% when I did a 6 minute walking test at the hospital.
I hope it gets better for everyone soon!

[Tee-xtcv]

Sometimes I get social distancing fatigue, but then I see videos like this and it makes me feel like all the precautions I'm taking are worth it. Thank you for this great video!

[mikaelacash]

I got COVID in March, was hospitalized in April, and now have pulmonary failure and have to use a non-invasive ventilator. COVID is no joke, people. Stay safe.

[tinktink]

I’m 52 and on day 18 after being tested covid positive. Never went to the hospital during the worst of it, and often think that with the extreme nausea I should have but was to weak to even consider it. I still do not have taste or smell, low grade on and off fever, fatigue and shortness of breath. I minute I feel like I’m getting better, then the next I don’t. Extremely frustrated. Just today now I have diarrhea which was never an issue. My body just feels off and always tired, even though at night And during the day I feel so tired, just can’t get quality sleep. Really hope that this residual ends soon as it affecting both mental and physical health. Just thought I would share my experience as most of us watching this video are searching for answers. Prayers for all.

[tiffp]

I had covid in March and now have the antibodies. Initially I lost my smell and taste (anosmia) but now I’ve been experiencing parosmia for months and I hear this can last years. This has altered my smell and taste especially with coffee 😭😭😭, chocolate, peanut butter, meat, onions, garlic and many environmental smells. It’s a terrible chemical smell and many people aren’t even aware of this side effect.

[pamelaclary]

I tested positive on January 5th, 2021.i was sick for awhile.real bad.i eventually started feeling better.i tested negative on the 19th of january but after that i started feeling terrible again, like 2 days later.i went back on the 25th and tested negative again.the next morning i called 911 and the parmedics came and took me to the er where they ran test on me and told me im not fully recovered and its going to take awhile.im feeling bad and down today as well but i continue to 🙏 pray.and for everyone.

[dianabuenrostro]

I had covid in December fever for a week then into the 7th day started expiring panic attacks that lasted all day very affair anxiety was externally scary and on the 19th battle thoughts and the fear of losing it by then I thank God for helping me deal with these thoughts and fears. I will continue to pray for others and myself.

[nc]

I was tested positive and had it for 3 weeks till i tested negative. Went back to work and it was hard to breathe. My heart was racing too. Its just weird. I don't like it.

[jmsamortin]

God Heal My Father.In this hard time, I know this challenges and problems we will passed this with the help of prayers.🙏❤️

[bookwormwebgirl]

My husband had a respiratory infection in April. He never got a positive test, but we were in the ER twice for shortness of breath. 4 months later he was still struggling with shortness of breath and fatigue. Finally saw a pulmonologist and got him on a bronchodialator, and he's doing much better! Still struggling a bit, but he can function at near normal levels.

[jannelbarraza]

Hi, everyone I had COVID-19 in Dec 2020. I had 103 fever, pneumonia, headache, and fatigue. I thought I was going to die. But I kept 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. The after effects suck. I have trouble with extreme fatigue, a lot of pressure in my chest, ( like I can't breathe).😩my memory sucks now.. but when I start to think negative. I just immediately start 🙏🙏🙏🙏 and I ask God for strength 💪🙏. That's how I get thru my days. And I feel peace. I 🙏🙏for anyone who is struggling or lost a love one. COVID-19 took my aunt and uncle, ( they were married) they passed not even 2 weeks apart. Keep ur head up everyone. We will get through this💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏. I love u all . Even though I don't know u personally. Muah oxoxooxox 😘😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗stay blessed 🙌🙏✨❤💖♥

[sutt]

8 days at home with Covid.
Rushed into hospital 5 days
Been home for 2 weeks.
Lungs feels trashed. Still fatigue and cognitive function is way off.
35 years old none drinker smoker and not fat.
No idea how long this will take but it for some people is a real experience.

[ganimhoward]

“Did you enjoy this episode???” Hell no! A lot of news I did not want to hear. But I guess it’s better to be educated and know what’s real or not.

[smproductions]

Can personally vouch for this. Diagnosed with COVID about two months ago, and had very mild chest pain and nausea. But now, my chest pain has worsened and could be due to blood clots around the lungs (awaiting further tests).
To those who have recovered, pay attention to your symptoms! Just because you're cleared doesn't mean you're in the clear.

[feroztahmid]

I have recovered from the virus but can’t study or focus on my goals and I guess it’s brain fog. So frustrating and feels bad

[JaimeM]

I tested positive last Monday had a headache and congestion lost my taste now it's Sunday don't have any pain no more congestion no more headache and I have regained my taste and my smell. You can't tell me God is real.

[stephie._.]

God please bless and keep the person reading this safe. Lord God help us during these times and heal us in your loving arms as you embrace us in your loving arms. Lord please protect us from this virus and get us back to our lives as we knew. Lord in your name we pray amen 🙏❤🥺

[furatceylan]

i think this topic is something generally overlooked in diseases and injuries of almost any kind: long term/ permanent effects.
it´s not nice to think about it, because you get confronted with your mortality and the simple fact that our bodies are not perfect.
"perfect recovery" is what we all assume when we learn that a disease is "curable" - many curable diseases have some nasty, long term or even permanent effects.
some organs, like the heart and lungs can recover, but it takes a pretty long time and will probably never be as healthy as it was before. sad, but true.