Is weakness after Covid normal?

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user0512 · 04/05/2022 10:08

My dad who has a heart condition and diabetes has Covid about three weeks ago.

He still feels quite weak. Is this normal?

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user0512 · 04/05/2022 10:37

Anyone?

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LightningAndRainbows · 04/05/2022 10:42

Yes but worth chatting to the GP just to be safe

user1471556818 · 04/05/2022 10:45

Yes sadly it's quite common but would get him to check with gp due to his pre existing conditions as both can cause tiredness

billyt · 04/05/2022 11:28

Yes, it is a side effect unfortunately. I'm a reasonably fit male but I'm still easily exhausted two weeks after having Covid.

But as previously said, it never hurts to be safe and I would get him checked, if only for peace of mind.

Hope there's nothing to worry about.

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user0512 · 04/05/2022 11:42

Thanks everyone. I've also got him a appointment. I don't know why, I was under the impression that if you've been vaccinated you don't feel the symptoms after the two weeks ...

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zafferana · 04/05/2022 11:48

I felt quite fatigued for about four weeks after having Covid and I'm a middle-aged woman, fully vaxxed and a regular runner, so reasonably fit.

Given your dad's heart condition, he should be checked out if he's feeling weak, because it might not be Covid that's causing it.

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