@HappyWorkingMummy I've been badly fatigued for most of the time, and while I was also dizzy, had no appetite (and lost half a stone that I can't afford to lose in those first 10 days), couldn't concentrate, was short of breath, had a blinding headache, my legs gave up the ghost, was nauseous etc as well, it was the fatigue that kept me away from work.
Most symptoms started to ease quite suddenly a week or so ago, thus the start of the phased return. I was only ever spoken to by a GP once at the start, who seemed sympathetic but not at all concerned and signed me off for 2 weeks. After that I just kept applying for further sick notes and getting another 2 weeks at a time. I've seen another GP recently who referred me for blood tests and a chest x-ray but again seemed generally unconcerned. Can't say I blame them at this point though. I can be referred to a long covid clinic at 12 weeks post positive (self) test, and think I might need it. I'm very lucky to have a very supportive boss, despite my absence leaving them all in a pickle, and full sick pay, as the stress otherwise might have finished me!
But I know I've just been very unlucky, as I've not read any other especially recent stories of this kind of reaction to the new variant, despite searching high and low. I'm glad to be alone in this!
I hope you feel better soon x