Do you have questions about recovery from Covid-19? - £200 voucher to be won

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We're no longer taking questions on this Q&A, Dr Zoe has answered some of your questions below!

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For some people, coronavirus and other respiratory conditions can cause symptoms that last for weeks or months after the infection has gone. We have invited Dr Zoe Williams to answer your questions on how to ensure a full and proper recovery for yourself or your loved one.

• Everyone who shares a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw.
• One lucky Mumsnet user will win a £200 voucher.
• Dr Zoe Williams will be back online later to answer a selection of your questions.

About Dr Zoe Williams

"Dr Zoe Williams is a well-known and respected media medic who also has experience in health, fitness and wellbeing, alongside her role as a GP. She is a national advisor to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) GP clinical champion network and also leads on work to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle with The Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also a new mum.”

Here’s what Masimo has to say

“We know how worrying caring for your children when they’re unwell can be. Our ongoing investment in technology, like the Masimo Masimo SafetyNet Alertᵀᴹ, is driven by wanting to offer peace of mind to those caring for loved ones who are recovering at-home from illnesses, such as covid or RSV, which is why we’re so pleased that Dr Zoe will be able share her wealth of experience and insights with Mumsnet users. Dr Zoe will be able to answer some of your question providing her expert advice on caring for little-ones in recovery, as well as tips for the devices you can use at home to offer reassurance on the journey”

So whether you’d like to know more about the technology that is available to monitor recovery, or you’d like advice on managing symptoms, share them on this thread for Dr Zoe.

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!

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I'm still suffering with Covid 4 weeks down the line. The first 2 weeks I was completely bedridden and felt very close to calling an ambulance. The last 2 weeks I manage to shuffle around my home and do some very basic tasks, but I'm suffering badly with fatigue and brain fog.

I've tried calling my doctor, but I'm just met with a 5 minute recorded message that's basically saying, if its anything to do with Covid then just phone 111 or an ambulance. I feel neither of these will meet my needs, should my doctor be more available to me right now?

I had covid a couple of weeks ago. It was very mild. At the end of the first week I got a very bad stomach ache and then my period (or what seemed like my period - light, brown bleeding) started 2 weeks early. I've been bleeding, lightly, for 2 weeks and have started what I think is my proper period now (it's heavier, and the colour has changed). This has never happened to me before - could it be covid - related (I've heard that it's not uncommon) or is it likely to be something else and worth keeping an eye on? Thank you

Is there any research planning on being done on lung functioning and any associated conditions for down the line as those qho have had covid age

I currently have covid for the first time. Luckily, it’s just like a cold for me. I was wondering if covid has been known to effect periods? I know the vaccine has for some people

@Lurleene @Vanillarose1 and anyone else suffering from post Covid tinnitus. Can I just offer some hope; I had Covid (and subsequent Long Covid) in 2020. Had horrendous tinnitus for c.18 months. Thankfully it has virtually gone now. Don't lose hope as I know how awful it is and the impact on wellbeing.

@Norugratsatall

Thanks for that. I live in hope.

My dc got Covid now has been diagnosed with asthma. Are the two linked?

What’s the best way to reduce a temp in under one’s?

Do children get long covid?

Does Omicron, which is supposed to cause less serious health effects, cause long Covid at similar rates to previous Covid strains?

What are the long term side effects that we need to look out for as parents to children aged three and under? Both male and female children.

What do you recommend as far as getting back to more activity post covid - what is a sensible ramp up?

I can smell and taste smoke, constantly, to the point where I can't sleep because I feel I'm suffocating. I'm struggling with less than 2hrs sleep each night.

Any tips to improve this?

Thank you @Norugratsatall, it's nice to have a glimmer of hope. It is my DH rather than me who has it and it's made him quite depressed, especially the thought that he may have it forever so he was very pleased when I shared your message

How long does it take to get your sense of taste back?

Does a long period recovering from a covid infection make a person more susceptible to other viruses?

Are children at risk of developing long covid?

I'm interested in knowing more about long covid. I realise it's early days, but what do you think this condition will look like in the future, longer term?

Is covid vaccination passed through breast milk?

Are there any vitamins that would help aid recovery from Covid? I often take vit C if I have a cold and wondered if a similar approach is worth taking for Covid.
Thank you!

Have COVID currently. Any idea of how long I'll be immune to reinfection?

At what point do my symptoms become Long Covid and is it worth seeing the GP about it? That is, is there anything they can prescribe to aid my recovery? Thanks

@littlese @MakeTeaNotWar
Yes, children can be affected by long covid, unfortunately. My ds still has problems nearly two years after covid infection, although I think he’s (hopefully!) a relatively rare case.

It can affect different children differently, so some may have fatigue, others will have neurological/inflammatory system problems and so on.

www.longcovidkids.org/ is a good website for more information and testimonials.

Do you envisage everyone being offered a booster say every 6-12 months and if so, what age groups are likely to be offered this?

If a child has had covid is there any known issues with reinfections? Could there be greater risk of long covid or serious complications with multiple infections?