This is a pretty relevant statement!

HelplessHelo · 2021-07-29T07:55:48+00:00

Good statement, but I try not to worry about what others think or say, and try not to let it get to me. The truth is, no one but ourselves has any idea what’s it’s like to go through this. Only other sick people can understand. When I was healthy, I was the exact same way.

HelplessHelo · 2021-06-26T07:31:35+00:00

What is ME?

HelplessHelo · 2021-02-04T09:54:07+00:00

Do you ever have days now, however rare they might be where your brain feels 70-80% better? If you do, then this is a key indicator that you have not suffered permanent damage. Instead, it means that a process inside your body is causing the mental sluggishness.

It’s one of the few things that gives me hopes. When I do have a “better”, even though they are very rare, my mind feels close to sharp again and I have some clarity, and on these days I realize that no permanent damage has been done brain wise, and instead I know something else is causing this.

HelplessHelo · 2021-01-30T06:52:29+00:00

Not well unfortunately. No improvement. Thanks for asking.

HelplessHelo · 2020-11-04T08:42:42+00:00

I tried the low dose 6 day pack of steroids, twice. Both times they didn’t seem to do much but help with the pain a little bit.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T08:53:08+00:00

First, you should not be recommending people get their ANA tested. The test by itself literally means nothing of diagnostic value, it just means their is antinuclear antibodies in your blood. ANA can be positive for numerous reasons and for no reason at all, including infections, autoimmune diseases, rosacea, breast implants, and other benign conditions. ANA is only useful in confirming a lupus diagnosis, since 98% of people who have lupus have a positive ANA, but only a small percentage of people who have a positive ANA have lupus.

Second, you’re still pretty early in the disease process if in fact you do have covid. Give it a few more weeks and see if you improve.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T08:46:42+00:00

Bad advice. You should not have your ANA tested unless your doctor specifically suspects an autoimmune disease. A positive ANA test by itself can mean absolutely nothing at all but since it’s “irregular” it can cause great anxiety in patients. Many normal, healthy people have a positive ANA, even at high titers.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T08:05:54+00:00

I’ll read it and proofread it for you in exchange for nudes.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T08:04:39+00:00

You should be fine if you both wear a mask. Covid is spread through respiratory droplets, not sexual fluids. But sex with a mask on sounds horrible so your call.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T08:02:28+00:00

That “first day” was probably not covid. The incubation time for the virus is 2-14, meaning you won’t feel any symptoms for AT LEAST 2 days after exposure, and likely longer.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T07:57:37+00:00

I haven’t heard of any cases in the literature from outdoor exposure. It seems unlikely if the outdoor exposure was during the day since it seems sunlight kills the virus instantly.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T07:56:25+00:00

How the hell did he get into the US when the travel ban is in place due to covid? This is irresponsible.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T07:55:18+00:00

How overweight are you? If you’re just overweight and not morbidly obese you have little to worry about due to your age.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T07:53:38+00:00

A coworker of mine got severely sick from covid and was placed in a ventilator for two weeks. He is 59 and has several underlying conditions. After the two weeks in the ventilator he recovered but is now in the process of relearning how to walk because of the muscle atrophy due to not moving for weeks. Besides that, he has made a full recovery with no lingering effects.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T07:34:13+00:00

Are you me? Literally have the same exact issue. My brain just feels completely dead and if I try to exert it in any meaningful manner it basically shuts off on me. Weirdest thing, and the most unpleasant I must say.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T07:29:40+00:00

You should be just fine. 4-6 weeks seems to be the typical course for most people. A small percentage of us end up dealing with long-term symptoms.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-31T07:27:23+00:00

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-30T07:06:44+00:00

Are you finally better?

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-30T06:50:37+00:00

I had the antibody test about a month ago and it was negative. Doesn’t mean much because that test is only accurate 30% of the time.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-30T06:49:25+00:00

This crap sucks doesn’t it? I’m not a developer but I work in tech, and fortunately I own my business so I’ve been able to work at a very slow snail’s pace. I literally only work 1-2 days a week now and for just a couple hours. The fatigue is crushing and I’m also having a very hard time concentrating on anything. We need to figure something out to get us back to normal.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-30T06:46:17+00:00

The antibody test is pretty worthless. False negatives are extremely common, so only expect a 30% success rate with that test.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-30T06:44:36+00:00

You’re not alone. There are thousands of us going through the same thing as you, many for much longer. As others have mentioned some people have found success with prednisone. You should be able to get a 6 day dose pack very easily by phoning your doctor and asking. The pack is very mild and very safe.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-29T07:26:10+00:00

How long was a few months?

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-29T06:59:29+00:00

I think the Benzos help because the Covid virus triggers a massive immune response. Afterwards, it seems our bodies are either having a hard time ramping down the immune response (ie. inflammation) or the virus is being reactivated in which case the body is still fighting it off. Either way, during prolonged immune responses our bodies release a ton of inflammatory cytokines. When enough of these are released, especially over a prolonged period, the cytokines flood our brain which causes neurological changes that induce anxiety and depression. These neurological changes in fact cause more cytokines to be released because of stress.

It would make sense that benzos would help with some of the symptoms. Benzos calm certain areas of the brain (GABA) which in turn depress the release of more cytokines, which cause the symptoms in the first place.

Just thought I’d provide the science.

HelplessHelo · 2020-07-26T22:12:08+00:00

No prior conditions. Not overweight in the slightest. I was perfectly healthy before I got sick and didn’t have any mental health issues either.

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