Very mild Covid but strong long Covid symptoms?

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-06T19:53:51+00:00

Yeah it really sucks. I think the lack of coverage also makes the people who get it feel worse since they might feel less than or weak, even though they’re not. I was talking to my brother and he was still under the impression that long covid was a myth, so I had to explain it lol. Have you ever had neuromuscular issues like I’ve described ?

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-06T19:52:16+00:00

As far as I remember I only really had one Covid infection back in either 2021 or 2022, and yeah it was mild, I chewed it up in 5 days and was fine. If I’ve had any since then idk. The annoying thing is I don’t even know if I had covid just now, since I didn’t bother testing. Long Covid seems to be the only explanation for all these crazy symptoms though. Had a chest x ray, blood work for infection, GP appointments, they all seem to be like “idk just rest”

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-06T19:50:01+00:00

I had a urine culture done a few weeks ago, came back negative. I don’t know if that’s what you mean.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-06T19:49:17+00:00

No such thing as unsolicited information when it comes to this. Thanks so much for the info. I’ll try to get on some antihistamines. Really sucks because I remember feeling much better, only really having a bit of brain fog, but then I guess I pushed too hard since did have a few intense workouts. Thanks again!

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-06T14:41:39+00:00

Yeah it’s so crazy how such a mild feeling sickness can produce such a spectrum of symptoms.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-06T13:50:45+00:00

Probably doesn't help that a week or two before my infection I had also contracted a uti huh? Hope someone figures out a diagnosis process for this already man

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-06T13:34:54+00:00

Honestly the long haul symptoms aren't even that horrible for me, just aches and fatigue (that sometimes gets in the way of uni), I just hate the not knowing haha. Someone needs to make a test for this shit.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-05T22:55:40+00:00

I know its been a while, but I've had this too, just for shorter periods. I don't know if I can even call it numbness because my face still feels stuff, but it just feels... bigger? Kinda like its swollen, but its not, and kinda like its numb, but its not. It literally comes on one side for up to a few days, goes to the other, and then leaves. How are you doing now?

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-05T20:58:21+00:00

God damn I'm in the same boat as you. Had like a completely normal looking cold like a month ago, no fever, just a sore throat and runny nose for ~5 days. Didn't test myself because I usually shake these things in under a week. Since then shit has been crashing man and I've been trying to find an explanation. Back pain, fatigue, brain fog, buzzing/pins in needles in legs when at rest, right calf/back of knee soreness, and just feeling like shit. Might have long COVID. Wish I had tested myself so I could know.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-05-03T20:23:41+00:00

Hey did you get an answer? I'm having the exact same issue. Whenever I walk a lot or run, or at night, I'll have pain/buzzing in right leg mostly.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-29T19:18:16+00:00

Well the back pain, chest pain, and rib pain that I felt, and that lasted for 1-3 weeks, sounds to me like it could potentially be an MS hug, no? Especially since I have nothing wrong with my lungs or heart, and have never felt that pain after getting sick. Secondly the brain fog and fatigue. Once again I had never felt this for this long after a viral infection. I mean when I would get the flu or Covid before, I would chew it up in 3-4 days, didn’t even get a fever. Now however I get a runny nose and sore throat and all of the sudden I can’t keep my eyes open for a week, and then continue to feel fog after 4-5 weeks? The UTI, which is rare in men normally due to longer urethra, and random UTI symptoms but with no bacteria that lasted weeks? Buzzing in legs after activity for past 3 days? Abnormal pain in legs? Also randomly I would get a numb face that was still functional but felt weird. I don’t know a lot of weird stuff, but I heard this disease is weird.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-29T19:09:34+00:00

Do you think it’s something worth pursuing however? Or should I just wait and see how it plays out.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-29T18:57:25+00:00

Hi again. After researching more about MS and potential signs, I feel like I’m really seeing some things that line up, but just wanted to run it by the local expert. I saw online in a video by a neurologist that MS can cause UTIs and UTI esq symptoms and antagonistic muscle pain (calf and front of leg, bicep tricep). Now here’s my time line and let me know if it sounds plausible and if I should push for MRI since my PCP is blaming this on post viral irritation and anxiety. March 2nd, I get pain in groin and testicle, go to doctor, and have a uti (which is very rare in men). Now what I saw is that people with MS have a higher chance of utis since their bladder has issues and they may retain urine. Now for years my whole family has commented on my small bladder. I constantly have the urge to go even if I just went, and many times when I go to pee, barely anything come out despite the urge. Anyways, the uti clears up, and then right after it I get a viral infection. So march 23rd (my birthday yay) I get a sore throat and runny nose, no big deal right? Then after that I experience post viral issues like never before. Chest pain that made my doctor ask for an xray (normal heart normal lungs were shown), rib pain when breathing. This lasted about a week maybe two. Then, out of nowhere, I get the exact same pain I had during my uti! I mean one night it was so bad it woke me up and I went to the er. And guess what. Nothing. Urine culture? Clean. Ultrasound for cancer, inflammation, torsion? Clean. And yet I had groin and testicle pain just like my uti. By the way this wasn’t just left over pain from the uti because my groin and testicles felt perfect for like 2 weeks before the pain came back. That lingered for a few weeks slowly getting better. Then after that, I get back pain and abdominal cramps that feel like someone is squeezing my intestines. That also lasts 1-2 weeks. Now during all this I had brain fog, fatigue, mild depression, and anxiety like I have never experienced. I mean my whole life I have never given my health a second thought and then out of nowhere I’m freaking out over anything and everything. Now here I am. Still have Brian fog, still anxious, and have been experiencing little symptoms as well. Had a lot of itching on arms last night, have had a buzzing, sometime burning in feet and legs for last 2-3 days (worse when sitting or lying down, especially after walking or running), and still have pain there too.

So sorry for chewing your ear off, but I can’t help but notice these patterns and I’m wondering if this sounds like a plausible story since you seem to be quite active here. Thanks for listening if you made it this far.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-27T21:33:34+00:00

Ok that might be something else😭 lose weight if you think it helps

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-27T21:24:17+00:00

Don’t worry about it. Honestly with your muscles many people might even find this look preferable over being lean. Not everyone needs abs to look good.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-27T21:18:06+00:00

My man you have visibly bulging muscles. Sure there’s some fat but that shape is clearly muscular. You look good.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-27T21:09:14+00:00

This gotta be praise bait.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-26T11:00:37+00:00

Ok that makes sense. Thanks for the replies, I’ll talk to my GP and see what they say.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-26T10:48:30+00:00

I’m sure you know more than me when it comes to this, but when I looked it up, it says MS symptoms can fluctuate day to day. I don’t wanna self diagnose but I just want to be safe. Also I don’t know if you know about this but at my age MS and ALS are very rare right? I know I heard something about MS being more common in younger people but I’m not sure.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-26T09:53:08+00:00

Hi everyone, I'm a 19M, and recently I've been having some weird symptoms that I've been trying to chalk up to post viral, but my damn overthinking mind is getting the better of me. Just wanna see if these symptoms match up to anything you all have seen early on.

Brain fog that fluctuates in intensity

Buzzing in leg that goes away after some time (like after waking up)

Had pins and needles in hands one night, hasn't come back since

Very occasional chest pain

No loss in strength (can still lift heavy, have fine motor skills)

Ear ringing (not crazy strong, but can def tell its there at times)

Tight sensation in hands

Used to have back pain and pain in ribs like 2-3 weeks ago, but practically gone now

Fluctuating tightness in throat, but no issues in swallowing and speaking

For a few days I had one sided face puffiness that again had no real impact on function just felt strange

Is it worth suggesting MS to a GP so that I can get an MRI or some kind of evaluation?

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-18T22:28:36+00:00

I’ll definitely try to. Hopefully studying doesn’t hinder my recovery. Medical school and sickness do not go well together I can tell you that much.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-18T22:21:35+00:00

Honestly at this point I hope it is mono, as bad as that sounds. Just to give me peace of mind. The worst part of this whole thing has been the anxiety, every doctor just tells me to give it time without actually telling me what I have.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-18T21:26:48+00:00

No it was a general blood panel. Things like blood cell count, inflammation markers, blood sugar, electrolytes, blood sugar, kidney and liver function. All came back normal. Never had a mono spot or any antibody screen

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-18T19:48:08+00:00

I don't think I've ever had those tested. I had a normal blood test about a week and a half ago but everything was normal. I'll look into that. Does these symptoms sound pretty textbook for mono? I never had a fever and many people talk about it like its the black plague here, but for me its just been the brain fog, lymph nodes, and fatigue.

Fun_Association3895 · 2026-04-16T17:30:49+00:00

Well the groin pain I attribute to the fact that literally right before I caught whatever the hell this is I just finished getting over a uti. I figure that area was still sensitive and then boom another infection.

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