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dryad

Updated 1y ago

Struggling with Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Long COVID

Hi, I've had long covid for about six months now. I recently (about a month ago) got covid again and my symptoms are now predominantly gastroentestinal and I'm having a hard time making myself eat bc it hits randomly. any advice for this? how is the recovery for you?

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Panda_Rose

2y

That sucks that you got it twice. I haven’t had any gastro issues, but I am aware of carbohydrate specific diet being helpful for those with irritable bowel. Fasting is healing to the body so I wouldn’t force yourself to eat- just listen to your body. Bone broth if you have the energy to make some 😊
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Xiuli

2y

I have gastro issues too! If I haven’t eaten in a few hours, then I “make” myself eat. Sometimes, my body will come to its senses and remember it is hungry. I have changed my diet and have found that helps. Eating fermented foods helps too!
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dryad

2y

thank you both! I'll have to try the broth. (: and xiuli I do the exact same thing, I've heard foods with probiotics/fermented foods are helpful so I'll try upping that as well!
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Nebhuskergal

2y

I first had Covid In march 2020 and have had an array of health issues since, about a month ago I got Covid again and my ibs flares came back with a vengeance… my doc for now has me eating gluten free and a lot of chicken and rice and fresh veggies and fruit. It has helped a lot, but I am not a fan of gluten free haha
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tiny1

2y

Gastrointestinal problems have been one of my worst symptoms, both during and since Covid. I started taking VSL #3 probiotics and it seems to helping a lot. I’m also going to start focusing on eating fermented foods to help my poor gut along. I hope you are able to find relief! 💕
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Zoey_Val

2y

I have had such a hard time eating as well. Have had long Covid over a year now and have lost so much weight. I try eating smaller portions throughout the day and foods that are fairly easy on my stomach that has helped.

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