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Low peak flow and dizziness

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SmileMoreTalkLess · 15/03/2022 20:57

I’m really worried my doctor has missed something so I’d be really grateful to hear what other people think.

I had covid a few weeks ago. It was my third time having it and it seemed quite mild in comparison to my previous experiences. I don’t think I was really over having it the second time back last September as I’ve been quite lightheaded since then so I was surprised to have such few symptoms this time around. Then, 2+ weeks after the positive test I developed a chesty cough. I went to see the doctor last Friday who said I had tachycardia, low blood pressure and a peak flow of 130. They initially suggested a D Dimer but then changed their mind and prescribed antibiotics. I’ve been on the antibiotics for 4 days but I feel more breathless and have painful ribs on the right hand side and a tight chest. I feel dizzy and breathless whenever I do anything more than resting. I went back to the doctor today and my best peak flow was still 130. The doctor said this is likely due to covid and it could take 8 weeks to get better. I feel like something is really wrong but I don’t think the doctor will be happy with me calling them up again.

Am I just being unnecessarily anxious or should I be asking the GP for further checks?

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Dotdotdotdashdashdashdotdotdot · 16/03/2022 08:03

Have they done any blood tests at all? I’m sure I’ve read somewhere about people having low iron after covid. Low iron can cause dizziness.

www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/managing-the-effects/effects-on-your-body/dizziness/

SmileMoreTalkLess · 16/03/2022 08:17

Yes, they did test for iron and also thyroid last week. They were normal.

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