COVID19 can impact the body in a myriad of ways. We are still learning so much. I am sharing my journey with Covid19 to help with awareness of acute phase and “post-covid” symptom possibilities that are outside the typical list (but pretty common indeed when you start listening to other people’s stories – I saw “my story” repeatedly while reading other people’s story in a FB group of COVID survivors). I will also share the integrative medicine healing support that has been most helpful for my recovery, to help with insights that can be discussed with your medical professional team if you need more support with recovery. My story is a bit complicated because I have also tested positive for mold exposure (OTA mycotoxins) which also is very difficult on the nervous system, GI, urinary tract and mitochondria. Many of us with COVID19 sequelae may have underlying layers of concomitant issues that may also need to be addressed.
*note: after I recorded this video I again had a terrible two weeks of severe illness triggered by antibiotic use for a UTI. I again experienced ongoing electrolyte shifts that brought on severe weakness, nausea, debilitating fatigue. While being monitored by my GP, a cardiologist, and a urologist I underwent a week of consecutive treatment of IV saline and nutrient infusions with my naturopathic doctor as well as frequent acupuncture with my acupuncturist, broths/hot fluids/soups, deep rest, surrendered to other people taking care of me/allowed myself to receive help, resumed oral supplements once I was able, started gentle daily exercise as soon as I was strong enough. I am now fully recovered and well. Deep gratitude to all my care team and health heroes.
Symptoms I experienced:
March 2020
– “flu sx” – myalgias, chills, temperature dysregulation, fatigue x 10 days (didn’t think about COVID19 bcs I had no respiratory sx/SOB or cough)
– back pain
– abdominal pain
– frequent feelings of being lightheaded, head rushes, anxiety, panic attacks
– recurrent blood tests showing shifts in electrolytes – all other tests normal
June 2020
– daily muscle spasms began in my face, legs, arms, chest despite regularly taking minerals, electrolytes
+ mold mycotoxin urine test (Great plains laboratories)
July 2020
– SEVERE hair shedding began – continued until mid September
– work up by an endocrinologist showed no abnormal findings except abnormal electrolytes (low)
August 2020
– SEVERE intense cardiac sx: palpitations, racing heart/tachycardia, arrhythmia, dramatic pulse range fluctuations, (VT) – documented on event monitor
– 4 normal ekgs
– elevated resting pulse 99-130bpm x 6+ weeks
– wild BP swings up and down
– weakness/dizziness (blood findings low sodium potassium, phosphate)
8/24 + COVID19 nasal swab tets
WHAT HELPED ME:
Omega 3s
COQ10 400mg 2x daily
Electrolytes
Taurine
Arginine
NAC/GSH
Gamma tocopherols
Selenium
Tocotrienols
Vitamin C/bioflavonoids
Zinc
Quercetin
Lutein
Astaxanthin
Melatonin
Vitamin D/K2
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Covid-19 Survivors Corps
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