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I am now convinced I've had Fibromyalgia/Chronic fatigue syndrome for years but covid has seriously kicked it up a level making the symptoms worse.
I've suffered from chronic pain syndrome in my legs/hips for years, in fact since I was like 10 and has had a big affect on my life. As a result of chronic pain I've then mentally suffered as well, done CBT a few times as well. I've had countless sessions of physio and hydrotherapy.
Before covid was even a thing (Like 2-3 years) I've reported fatigue issues to my GP multiple times, I had IBS, concentration issues and chest pains. The GP's did ECGs and said I was fine. My rheumatology kicked me of the patient list, but got me physio and a sleep study (I have mild sleep apnea)
Jan 2020 I had the flu as well, my Father was the first one and did lose his taste and sense of smell.
Come April 2020 I was just getting out of breath walking in my garden and slight chest pains at the bottom of my lungs, the fatigue got worse. Doctor was like "You've not got symptoms of covid, but it could be covid, some of my colleagues have felt wiped out" Come June/July 2020 I took part in the NHS home antibody test and I had a faint line that indicated I had antibodies for covid-19, at this point things had gone back to normal for me.
Come December 2020, my concentration levels were the worst they've ever been. The brain fog was horrendous, I was now getting worse chest pains and feeling rather fed up with it. GP was doing nothing other than saying get a covid test. In the end I went to a walk in clinic and they thought I may have had clots on my lungs. Got sent to A&E (Yes sent to A&E during a pandemic, the worst place anyone can be) They came to the conclusion after looking at my medical record and symptoms I had Fibromyalgia/Chronic fatigue syndrome. I now take fluoxetine in the morning alongside my amitriptyline in the evening (been on it for 10+ years), I'm doing a lot better but do have days where I've got no get up and go, it got worse in 2020 and I think covid made things worse. Also interestingly my mother ME, so do wonder if there is a genetic factor.
I've suffered from chronic pain syndrome in my legs/hips for years, in fact since I was like 10 and has had a big affect on my life. As a result of chronic pain I've then mentally suffered as well, done CBT a few times as well. I've had countless sessions of physio and hydrotherapy.
Before covid was even a thing (Like 2-3 years) I've reported fatigue issues to my GP multiple times, I had IBS, concentration issues and chest pains. The GP's did ECGs and said I was fine. My rheumatology kicked me of the patient list, but got me physio and a sleep study (I have mild sleep apnea)
Jan 2020 I had the flu as well, my Father was the first one and did lose his taste and sense of smell.
Come April 2020 I was just getting out of breath walking in my garden and slight chest pains at the bottom of my lungs, the fatigue got worse. Doctor was like "You've not got symptoms of covid, but it could be covid, some of my colleagues have felt wiped out" Come June/July 2020 I took part in the NHS home antibody test and I had a faint line that indicated I had antibodies for covid-19, at this point things had gone back to normal for me.
Come December 2020, my concentration levels were the worst they've ever been. The brain fog was horrendous, I was now getting worse chest pains and feeling rather fed up with it. GP was doing nothing other than saying get a covid test. In the end I went to a walk in clinic and they thought I may have had clots on my lungs. Got sent to A&E (Yes sent to A&E during a pandemic, the worst place anyone can be) They came to the conclusion after looking at my medical record and symptoms I had Fibromyalgia/Chronic fatigue syndrome. I now take fluoxetine in the morning alongside my amitriptyline in the evening (been on it for 10+ years), I'm doing a lot better but do have days where I've got no get up and go, it got worse in 2020 and I think covid made things worse. Also interestingly my mother ME, so do wonder if there is a genetic factor.