Is it possible to be suffering from long COVID when I’ve never had COVID?

My nose bleeds every day.
I don't think it's vaccine related, but it never used to bleed.
I wake up with a bloody nose every morning, and the soft part of my lips, inside, has just decided to follow suit.
I knew it was bad when a visitor texted me and said he was pleased to see me looking a bit better, and wearing my nice red lipstick. (I wasnt wearing lipstick)

Four of my friends in their late 60's/70's have recently suffered very severe nosebeeds requiring cauterisation and one hospitalised for 3 days. I have suffered one fairly mild nosebleed recently too. None of us have a history of nosebleeds and this has happened since we had our last CV jab. We are all beginning to wonder if they are related to the vaccination in any way. The Medics have no idea - well if they have - they are not letting on. Has this happened to anyone else.

I have most of the symptoms of Long Covid, following what was diagnosed as 'a chest infection' - particularly breathing difficulties. This was December 2019.

HannahLoisLuke

shysal

I had similar symptoms when suffering from polymyalgia rheumatica. I suggest you insist on talking to your doctor.
I hope you improve soon.

I’ve had that since Aug 2019 and was thinking the same. Get tested to see if your inflammation markers are raised.

I agree, ask to be tested.

shysal

I had similar symptoms when suffering from polymyalgia rheumatica. I suggest you insist on talking to your doctor.
I hope you improve soon.

I’ve had that since Aug 2019 and was thinking the same. Get tested to see if your inflammation markers are raised.

Hi Nannan2 yes please check with GP re. Warfarin, Ive just had a look online and it's not very definitive. I wouldn't like it to harm you in any way. No problem about the questions, it's good to share the knowledge.
If you get the go-ahead to use it with warfarin the recipe is as follows -
Fresh ginger approx equivalent of 2 chunks, each about as big as your thumb - doesn't matter if a bit more or less - peeled and roughly chopped, 2 medium apples, any variety, again roughly chopped but don't include the cores, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of black Nigella Sativa seeds topped up with half pint of water and whizzed in a nutribullet or blender.
Take a large shot in the morning and again just after teatime. It's a bit of a brisk mixture and will make you go ooof! then oooh! if you're anything like me when the ginger kicks in
The seeds are also known as kalonji and are used quite a bit in Indian cooking and home made remedies. There is also oil made from them but personally I prefer the seeds. There may be some Nans of Indian heritage on here who can supply more ideas on their uses. They're available from most Asian food shops if you have one nearby or online from the usual (Amazon).
Even if the seeds are not suitable for you the rest of the mix is a good tonic in itself. Hope it does you some good.

MissAdventure

It's hard to know what to do, isn't it?
I'd have it, if I was offered, which I think I should have been.

It just seemed too soon after the last one in December.

Oh dear. Age brings all sorts of things with it doesn't it. All I would say is that all of us should raise our health concerns with a GP. Your blood tests could be tweeked to include other tests. Could be a host of reasons why symptoms occur and sadly health symptoms don't fall into one size fits all. Good luck and hope you start to feel better soon.

It's hard to know what to do, isn't it?
I'd have it, if I was offered, which I think I should have been.

I've deferred the fourth one, hope I've made the right decision.

I just felt mine, and there was an electric shock type pain exactly where the needle must have gone.

It's just a bit achey sometimes, right in the muscle.
(not from over-exertion or weightlifting)

Still?
Mine had a big lump on it for ages, and every now and then it got itchy and a bit sore.

I think it's gone now (not my arm!) but it may have blended in with everything else that's wrong with me.

MissAdventure

People do have reactions to the vaccine.
Rare, but it happens.

Yes, it does.

I felt ill after the booster but kept testing negative.
Three months on my arm is still uncomfortable.

People do have reactions to the vaccine.
Rare, but it happens.

Have you been put on any new medication? It's possible that your symptoms could be side effects. They absolutely definitely cannot be due to the COVID vaccines.

i had similar symptoms when I, unknowingly had glandular fever.

As ithers have said ring 111, or go to a minor injuries centre.

yes it sounds like long covid. You might have had covid and not known. On good, hospital expert- based authority, it has become increasingly difficult to accurately test for covid. PCR tests are no longer reliable and have been giving many false negatives. There are very many with long covid, this underlying feeling of being tired, achy and generally feeling unwell

Because i presume if gov't have 'cancelled everything' then they may have cancelled 111 too? Just guessing.?

Why is it not possible to get through to 111. I wasn’t aware of this.

Nanee49- this concoction you make?where do you get Black Nigella seeds please?& How much ratio of what to what please? Is there a certain time best to drink it?& How much to drink at a time? Sorry for all the questions- but as 'help' goes it sounds good.(i will of course ask pharmacist or gp first if Black nigella seeds etc are ok for me as I'm on warfarin) but if ok then i may give it a try.

Yes Misadventure that was me without a doubt, some 3/4 weeks later I had to leave a restaurant around 6-7pm just to go home… just because I felt exhausted

ALANaV Contrary to popular myth, the air on planes isn't totally recirculated. Approximately 60% is drawn from outside and 40% cleaned by very efficient HEPA filters. If it was totally recirculated, it would quickly become stripped of oxygen, especially on long haul flights. Everybody on board would suffer from lack of oxygen, high CO2 levels, dizziness, fainting and this includes the crew! Heaven help us if that was the case!

If you truly believe that travelling makes you ill, there is a simple solution that would also reduce your personal carbon footprint at a stroke!

Of course if travel is essential for your work, that's a different matter, but being so ill after travelling can't be conducive to doing your job!

Good luck Luckylegs- let us all know how you get on!?

My chest felt as if it wasn't expanding enough for me to take in enough air when I originally had "the lurgy".
Every time I thought I was in the mend, it came back. It took ages to shift.