Started just after moderately serious covid infection in March/April 2020 - first time got ambulance out n’ everything but as my heart rate was even, albeit high, I was referred to GP who eventually, after repeated bouts of tachycardia, prescribed beta blockers to be taken as needed.
Seems episodic, normally comes on for a fortnight or so, then fades away for a while. At first it came back every few weeks and now, almost 10 months later, there have been gaps of months. Back this morning with a vengeance though - as usual coming on after a shower. Night times and morning are worst and it often wakes me up from sleeping.
I’ve been referred to the cardiac clinic at the hospital for further testing but the appointment took ages to come through then was cancelled because of covid, so I still don’t know for sure if I have any actual damage to my heart, or if it’s just a post viral reaction which will take time to go away. That lack of clarity always adds to the stress when I get an episode as I worry it could be more serious. Hard to calm down when your heart is going bananas!
I also have chronic pain since covid, in my ribs, back and shoulder, but the doctor hasn’t connected it to the infection - I personally think its all long covid and is caused my inflammation-related. Hard to prove or disprove that without a referral though. Generally feeling fucked off and mightily frustrated that there’s no follow up care. Anyone else having similar experience?