so I got covid again (as a long hauler)... my experience + how to prevent Long Covid

[@firefly930]

Thank you so much for talking about this. The majority of people out there just do not understand the long term repercussions of Covid.

[@77tubuck]

I's the "vaccines" that are causing the sickness.

[@EarlyBirdie82]

We’re in the midst of the biggest outbreak since the start of the pandemic, where it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people will catch Covid and no one is talking about it or doing anything to prevent it!! I’ve already had it twice and ever since the second time I feel that my chronic fatigue has gotten so much worse. This is something we need to take seriously. Thank you for raising awareness!

[@EmilyRose4343]

Thank you for all of this. Im a caregiver to my two high risk disabled parents and can not tell you how much people showing covid aware content means, especially when people hardly mask anymore, which really makes so many who are disabled still have to live like its 2020.

[@karina_salas]

There are also so many other sicknesses going around right now, whether it’s the cold, the flu, or COVID please still test yourself even if it doesn’t “feel” like COVID. I recently had a cold and I stayed quarantined and masked up, even after testing negative for COVID, because being sick in general sucks and I didn’t want to get my family sick. I just wish everyone else was as considerate. The amount of people that are sick and still going out unmasked is insane to me.

[@MeghanRienks]

yes! the whole “oh it’s not covid so it’s fine” …like i dont want strep or the flu either!

[@4maybeso]

This is so important...I see more and more people downplaying covid lately, and it's making me worried.

[@alycigelnik3231]

As someone with POTS (and probably long covid) that is losing a lot of relationships again since nearly no one I know will take any covid precautions or mask, it means a lot to see someone I have been following for years and years (pre nose job vlogmas lol) talk about this. I'm about to go catch up on a ton of your videos knowing this. Thank you Meghan :)

[@MeghanRienks]

ugh im sorry Aly. it’s really hard to be disregarded by people who claim to care about you. ❤

[@kateelmendorf7923]

as an immunosuppressed girlie, I've had covid 3 times (about 10-12 months apart) and I've been lucky to have paxlovid every time.... I'm pretty sure its the only reason I didn't end up having long covid so I am very thankful.

[@faithfrenes382]

I have looked into this and I’m pretty sure I have it. No one understands unless they go through it. I got covid first time last August and I’ve felt different ever since, I just recently barely started feeling better from the “out of breath” feeling and my heart pounding. I was given inhalers and thankfully haven’t felt the need to use them recently. That fatigue after covid is no joke. Never had a problem pushing through fatigue before, went to Disneyland in October for 2 days, first day wiped me out and the second day I opted for a wheelchair. It’s so hard on mental health too in those times to not get frustrated too. Thanks for talking about this 🥲❤️

[@meg.hart28]

I wish so badly that I had this video in early December when I got Covid. It was the second time, however, my symptoms were a thousand times worse and I had no clue what to do except what “felt right” at the time. I had a huge issue with my heart rate rising, and only in the past week has it gotten better, which I am so so grateful for. It’s wild to me, but also so typical, that people aren’t talking about the numbers right now. It’s horrendous out there, and the behavior of the doctor who tested me and her nurse was appalling. I appreciate you continuing to talk about this, meanwhile everyone else pretends it’s all back to normal 🤦‍♀️

[@Mary.andersen19]

I had covid in December 2021. The WORST symptoms were the headache and fatigue. I'm not one to complain and stay in bed when I'm sick, but that headache and fatigue were so bad that I couldn't even open my eyes for 5 days. I'm STILL dealing with the fatigue. Glad you're feeling better.

[@asianshell]

Same I had it Dec 2021 and I couldn't do anything but lay in bed for 2 weeks straight. My head was not having any of anything, it was terrible. The only longer lasting effect of covid was lost of taste and smell, which very slowly came back but it took a year. My husband was fine after a few days with taste and smell returning too. I was so bitter because I am very certain he caught it from work since his job requires him to work closely with other people, while I work from home and don't go out a whole lot.

[@alexiabettencourt7535]

My boyfriend's brother came back to our state for Christmas, and was clearly sick. Despite him telling us "I refuse to believe I am sick again", seeing him chugging DayQuil was definitely a sign to stay our distance. Well, two days later every single family member has Covid and it is very clear where it came from. It sucks because obviously no one wants to miss their family on the holidays, but at the same time people seem to forget that the pandemic is still going around. We just started feeling better about a week ago, but I was very scared it would turn into long Covid after 12 days and still having symptoms.. Very sorry to see you also got sick Meghan, these tips are great and definitely helpful. Feel better everyone

[@budgejudge5245]

I believe everything you say and you're definitely not crazy. The reason i know is that ive experienced most of ypur symptoms and many more myself, ive been through it with the vaccine now with the virus. My most debilitating symptoms include epigastric pain and discomfort, nausea, no appetite, fullness, fatigue, hearing loss and chronic tinnitus. I had the pots, palpitations and pain after the vaccine. Im 9 months in with this now, i had symptoms for 18 months after the vaccine. Im glad you're doing much better now. Hopefully i can recover again because this takes ypu to dark places. Its so upsetting how much gaslighting the medical world give us x

[@ourownenemies]

Meghan you are an absolute gem, I got covid this week and because of this video I was able to temper my expectations and know how to cope with that horrible aftertaste from the meds 😅 also the way that how yours developed was how ours did too, he was unwell first and then I was like NOOOOOPE and stayed away 😅

[@kaileerenae9719]

I have had Covid 1 time and I did feel terrible, but I never had shortness of breath or trouble breathing. Taking a shower made me feel better, it always has anytime I’m sick with literally anything. I will say though that I have also had the flu before and even though I felt like I had been hit with a bus when I had Covid, it wasn’t as bad as when I had the flu. So maybe my symptoms just weren’t severe enough to be affected by taking a shower. I think because my body hurt so bad, taking a warm shower helped loosen up my muscles so that it was easier for me to move.

[@ChristineGomez-e4k]

I'm not one to complain and stay in bed when I'm sick, but that headache and fatigue were so bad that I couldn't even open my eyes for 5 days. I'm STILL dealing with the fatigue. Glad you're feeling better.

[@courtland6227]

I literally just tested positive yesterday for the first time. I tested negative 3 times on Monday and still didn’t feel right so I tested again yesterday. I’m finding taking a shower isn’t too bad. I’m probably not resting as much as I should be though. The paxlovid taste isn’t as bad as the dry mouth feeling. I had just gotten the latest covid vaccine/flu shot on the 6th and ended up with covid on the 17th so that was a strange phenomenon 😅 Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m glad you’re feeling better now!

[@staggsfarm]

I have a weak immune system due to other medical issues and just got covid for the 4th time. It really wears on you.

[@calise8783]

I developed POTS after having Covid in 2022. It started while Iill and never improved. Just a few weeks ago, I got Covid for the second time 2023/24. All my symptoms have resolved. I’m shocked and thrilled. Both times were similar though the second felt more like a light but exhausting cold with no runny, just dry, stuffy nose. What you called Covid sinuses which reminded me of the first time.I only tested to protect others over the holidays. I was shocked it was Covid though the “covid sinus” feel definitely gave me pause. Both times I needed no meds, just lots of test and low dose ibuprofen for the headaches/feverI. ’m thrilled I feel normal again.

[@MsEmzRox]

As someone who just got covid for the second time today after getting long covid two years ago, what great upload timing

[@mirroronthewall6995]

I thought I had COVID and I honestly still think I do but my test have come out “negative” but I have been sick with a common cold as the doctor put it for weeks now and my daughter has still been sick and it feels like this time around it. I really pay to focus on like taking all of the things that my body needs to feel better, but also really slowing down and just not over exerting myself and being OK with resting, which is crazy because it’s like what you’re supposed to do when you’re sick and are unwell but in my mind it was like no this is not how I’m fighting this virus. Yet I couldn’t do anything because it only made it so much worse. So thank you for normalizing literally just resting and recovering when you’re sick, unwell, and just generally I’ll.

[@marshmallows5641]

Keep testing! The current strains are harder to pick up on a rapid test. For more accurate results test 48 hours apart.

[@FitChickGlows]

I agree with @Marshmellow5641 these later subvariants can evade rapid home tests. As the spike proteins are a lot more different from when they made these tests with the earlier variants. The last time I had Covid my rapid tests could not pick it up. It’s called being Covid Negative. I can tell the difference between when I have Covid and a common cold. Some symptoms overlap obviously but others present quite differently and still others I ONLY get with Covid. … Just the fact that every time you exert yourself even in minor ways you flare/relapse is classic Covid. Rest, rest and more rest to allow your body to kick the virus out. And also, not allow it to dig deeper in your body causing long Covid.

[@Jordan.samples]

Hi! I’m not a doctor - but I’ve worked at a clinic that works to prevent long haul covid. I recommend doing research on the use of Exosomes via Nebulizer or IV. We’ve seen amazing results in helping patients prevent long haul covid or help them out of their symptoms. There is a way to help via regenerative medicine but I feel like a lot of people do not know that these treatments are available!

[@JustKristenHere]

Long Covid POTS here too 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ I got a prescription for managing my POTS and I’m able to most days function almost normally when I was feeling so awful from it before. Here’s hoping your symptoms continue to improve, and thank you for bringing more awareness to long Covid! ❤

[@misschubbun]

I feel incredibly lucky to have had covid with very minor symptoms. Much less than when I have normal colds. This sounds absolutely horrible. I hope you recover to 100% this year!

[@lanak99]

Thank you for sharing your experiences!! It’s so valuable and I’m so glad to hear you’re recovering well!😊

[@iSkylar]

Tbh, when I had it in October, I literally sat on a stool while cooking dinner. I couldn't stand up without being dizzy or my back and legs tensing up. Meanwhile my roommate just had a cough for like a week.

[@Kelliemarie126]

I watched your story on NYE and not 2 hours later my husband tested positive for Covid 😑 I’m so happy I knew about your experience with it. Both of us just vegged for like 10 days

[@_taylor1997]

Thank you So MUCH for making this video! I just got covid for the 2nd time as well and I was so frustrated and scared about the chance of developing long term covid. Honestly going to watch this again and takes notes LOL

[@cassidym.7687]

Thanks for talking about this. We are currently having a huge surge and a lot of people are about to be/are already infected. Everyone should be masking any time they leave the house.

[@vincebuzzurro9713]

😢

[@teresamarie710]

I had covid 3 times. First time in 2020 was the worst, 2022 wasn’t too bad, 2023 I was 7 months pregnant and SO freaking sick. I get that panicky thing when you start to feel sick and you have it. The first time I got it in 2020 I was so so so sick. I was hospitalized. I have lupus so I take such a long time to get better.

[@pc24681]

Hello any idea how you caught Covid and was yours symptoms mild moderate or severe?🙏🏽

[@LanieandMatt]

Watching this on July 8th 2024.. I have POTS and currently have COVID for the 1st time… I’m on day 5 and I feel horrible! Thank you for all your help!

[@caro0258]

Meghan THANK YOU for using your platform to model thoughtfulness, safety, and solidarity, and for speaking the truth about Covid. I'm so glad so many people will be able to hear this since there is so much Covid minimization and misinformation. First goal is avoiding infection, and second goal is assuming the position of a potato for as long as possible if you get infected. Sending you gratitude, health, and solidarity!

[@ashleyconnell5987]

Yes, thank you SO much for talking about Long Covid and your journey with it! It is SOOO important to have it out there with the loads of misinformation out there!

[@SquishyChristal]

Glad you’re feeling better. My time with Covid last year I laid propped up in bed watching Laguna Beach and The Hills while eating lots of Italian icees. The part that I remember that was so strange is you get a burst of energy but once you start a task you suddenly feel terrible. I always listened to my body and would immediately lay down when i felt bad. Even in the middle of dishes which was difficult because once I start a task I have a hard time stopping unless I complete it. Sending love to everyone going through Covid right now. ❤

[@itsmecandicemarie]

My neighbor has been sick since before Xmas & doctors just keep blowing him off telling him it's a cold. His wife lives with Long Covid fatigue & has for years now. Thank you for talking about this. MASK UP, FOLKS!

[@DavidCaudle-n4m]

no vaccinations for me no "Covid" for me. You lot worked it out yet? Like it's not very difficult if you have your own DNA still intact

[@smarmydom]

I am currently recovering from Covid too 😓 This is my first time having it and I’ve been down for almost two weeks now. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, it’s no joke!!

[@smarmydom]

I got put on paxlovid too and I could not drink enough water, my mouth felt soooo dry

[@ourownenemies]

I hope you have a swift full recovery love, I’m sorry you’re dealing with this! Take care & take it easy 💕♥️

[@michaelamccracken1285]

I use teladoc my insurance covers it for so many visits. When I got Covid the first time I made an appointment and they called me within 5 minutes and they instantly gave me meds. Amazing experience

[@rosecat5638]

The covid headache was the worst part for me and many others I’ve talked to. Just a constant headache that waxed and waned in severity of pain but was at minimum just annoying enough to never be able to ignore or get rid of. I’m a migraine suffer as well as my mother and bf and all of us got covid at some point and all had a “different” headache, not a migraine but more than a headache as it wouldn’t go away. Mine stayed for weeks after I was better, and I’m not sure if my bf is still having complications of long covid a year later or not, headaches the doctors can’t seem to do anything about or find cause for after many tests. It sucks to be in the early stages of something like this in the world where we just don’t yet know enough it all

[@72capri]

Sorry to hear about your reinfection. With all your symptoms, has shortness of breath been one? It has been a problem for me for the last 5 months now. I have been to docs, and they see nothing wrong to be causing it. But do agree it could be a long covid symptom.

[@julialove9163]

watched this video this morning, sinuses felt spicy by noon, headache at 3, tested positive at 5 🤪

[@marloflanagan7421]

No Covid for me, but New Years day, I came down with Bell's Palsy. I was wondering why my dinner kept falling out of my mouth! Good times. I hope you two are back to "normal" soon!

[@misschubbun]

Hope you have a speedy recovery. Dont forget to tape ur eye shut when u sleep on the side that it’s affecting your face! ❤

[@bryanaperry8760]

Me too. My partner and i keep passing it back and forth ever since December. I was supposed to have a surgery this month and it keeps getting pushed bc of my covid. So frustrating, and i am so tired of being sick.

[@sahltyy]

i have lupus and when i had covid it was something else im praying for you though fr i had no fever but i was out (i had paxlovid but had to wait a while because im on so many medications)

[@merrynhopkins1162]

I did those 2 things Not showering 7-10 days when I was really sick and I just lay on my lounge all day watching tv when I could 😀

[@Pandaluver67899]

long covid terrifies me! Thank you so much for your tips

[@DavidCaudle-n4m]

This should terrify you more www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/deceased-covid-19-vaccine-recipient-payments-and-funeral-costs-you-can-claim-through-covid-19?context=55953

[@CodCats]

My mom got covid in may 2022 and was sick for 2 years, she’s finally better but doesn’t really go anywhere for fear of getting sick. It was as if it was the first day of the flu everyday for 2 years, horrible… and she’d cry all the time asking when she’ll get better, it was the saddest thing ever. 99% of people have no idea the seriousness of covid, wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I’m 27 and I was off work for 1 month and sick for 2, it behaved different than the flu

[@katiel3248]

watch out for the covid rebound with paxlovid, my dad tested neg after 5 days and then got it again two days later for another week and a half :(

[@_sarah.garza_]

I got Covid the end of last year as well and took the paxlovid and I kid you not I woke up from my sleep in the middle of the night because of the taste and I immediately threw up because the taste was soooooo bad. I was trying to use cough drops or gum or anything to get rid of it and I couldn’t even take the second day of the medication. Honestly don’t know how you were able to get through the whole thing. Would never wish that upon my worst enemy

[@Rohini489]

Wait, you have merch? Where can we get it?! Also, thank you for discussing your COVID symptoms. I had similar symptoms that you had. I ended up going to the ER 5 times and passing out from increase heart rate. I am better now but I wish I could have taken more time off from work.

[@humantohumanpod]

When is your merch dropping!? I love this sweater!

[@CarysGM]

How awful! I haven't ever gotten Covid, I also have been told I should not get another booster since the last booster I got in 2021 put me in the hospital with chest pains. This garbage being passed around makes me want to never leave the house.

[@DavidCaudle-n4m]

safe and effective www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/deceased-covid-19-vaccine-recipient-payments-and-funeral-costs-you-can-claim-through-covid-19?context=55953

[@marniefriedman9564]

I had back to back Covid (the new strain), I suspect that I had a mild case from a rehab center at the very beginning of Covid. I cannot think, I shake mentally and chest tightens. I wish I could speak with you. I almost feel like giving up. I cannot do anything without tiring and sitting down. Oh I also know that I have ADD and my PTSD worsened.

[@jenniferw1595]

Mask?

[@marniefriedman9564]

@@jenniferw1595 I was totally vaxed and I followed masking.

[@queenestherworld780]

Heyy lol i luv ur vids hope u get better from covid u slay meghan

[@cchip4660]

Ugh I got covid for the first time this Christmas and it was so painful. I couldn’t eat or drink anything for a few days because of my sore throat. And now I’m just fatigued weeks later. It’s awful.

[@sarahtuhro]

thank you so much Meghan seriously 💖

[@itsmecandicemarie]

The HELP Committee meets this week in a hearing on Long Covid funding! CONTACT YOUR REPS!!

[@itsmecandicemarie]

www.help.senate.gov/hearings/addressing-long-covid-advancing-research-and-improving-patient-care

[@cutseygymnast]

I would love an updated video on your symptoms from POTS and and any tips you have on living life with it and what you have found the most helpful and the most harmful

[@MeghanRienks]

my POTS symptoms are pretty textbook! one of my biggest triggers is temperature, so i wear layers to avoid getting too hot & ones that are easy to take off quickly! i also take beta blockers everyday & those have CHANGED my life. i make sure i have somewhere to sit if we go out, and i don’t often run errands alone or on weekends bc standing in lines spikes my HR. its really just focusing on pacing myself, not standing in one place, temperature control, electrolytes, food, water & meds! i deff need to learn what my other triggers are, so that’s my next goal!

[@Fashionbyale]

Tesssalon perles are older than my grandmother but it’s nice to know that it works ! I refuse to take them cause … grams remedy

[@alexisjones2045]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Have you gone to and physical therapists that specialize in POTS and/or Heds? Would love to hear your experience if so!

[@KatieBethRose]

Did she say she has hEds in another video? I have hEDS and pots so im curious

[@ifyougiveamouseaprozac]

i have a weak gag reflex now compared to before, i can't hold my toothbrush in my mouth or brush immediately after eating, but that's just from undergoing surgery 3 times in under a year.

[@jenny3236]

I have COVID now for the second time I’m glad you uploaded this. I just have a REALLLY BAD HEADACHE & hot cold chills can someone help with the headache it’s hurts so bad to my neck .

[@LorraineEvans-f9u]

There are also so many other sicknesses going around right now, whether it’s the cold, the flu, or COVID please still test yourself even if it doesn’t “feel” like COVID.

[@KasmiraAnne]

Love the insight your sharing, everyone is different so I wish there was a bigggg disclaimer of that.

[@MeghanRienks]

yes this is just my personal experience!

[@outroseok]

I'm convinced I have COVID rn, thought it was just a common cold until I lost my taste and smell. Gonna get tested tomorrow.

[@kim_tremblay7]

wait is gagging really a long covid symptom because i can barely brush my tongue anymore and it happened so randomly. i'm starting to wonder if this is the reason. does anyone have any tips because i am STRUGGLING. i also gag around most food, even food i like. also did anyone's skin change post covid? i'm suddenly so sensitive to all skincare and my skin is dryer than ever. i'm very cautious with skincare ingredients and which actives do not pair together.

[@MathildeG]

I worked during my second covid infection (from home but still) and I have long covid 😭

[@allisongrubbs366]

Doesn’t sound like you rebounded after Paxlovid. That and the bad taste were the worst side effects for me.

[@savingpeace8452]

Oh I didn’t know that about the shower I couldn’t firgure out why I got sick after showering especially if I washed my hair my glands would swell in my head and neck which was bizarre it’s happening again this time with covid. I’m lucky I didn’t get long covid and I’m sleeping and resting so much this time because I heard that can make long covid more likely but I was having showers and baths because I thought it would help me sweat it out and the steam would help my sinuses and chest

[@litzimendoza6512]

girl for the headache - i just did a long gua sha routine in the shower and it worked wonders!!!!

[@pc24681]

I have been very blessed to never get Covid because I don’t be exposed by lots of people on a daily basis!

[@imboredwhatsnew]

Thank you for the information!!! Hopefully I don’t need it but I attended a big funeral this weekend (masked and separate) so I’m crossing my fingers but I know I’m not special. Stay safe everyone ❤

[@kahpatt]

I love that Saltburn was included on your list of brain mush

[@MeghanRienks]

so mushy

[@jenniferw1595]

Sorry must apologize. At the very end you say wear a mask and get masked. Thank you for saying that! Former infectious disease nurse now with Long Covid.

[@byfifi]

the best way to prevent covid is masking in public! no lunches, no brunch, eating etc in public, even if there’s only a few people there. you never know who was in the place before you! so sorry about your long covid but it will get worse if you get reinfected over and over 😢

[@NorseButterfly]

I'm sharing this for friends right now!

[@bluecali4na]

I have long covid and developed POTS. Im 30 and it just is getting worse.

[@strawberrypanda13]

all of your tips are amazinggg. i also got pots from covid (aug 2021) and i'm starting my first post-grad job soon. really interested to see how things go, especially with covid everywhere right now. if i do get covid you can bet your ass i'll be chilling tf out for as long as possible like you talk about. i'm glad paxlovid helped so much

[@ashleypanka]

"the smell of room" i am screaming i absolutely get what you mean

[@styledosage784]

love this! so helpful

[@nicole.your.museee]

the merch has not launched 😂

[@MeghanRienks]

i tried i swear lol

[@dannydanny9875]

I got covid twice, along with other stomach problems. Yuck.

[@Hershiesxox]

When is she not sick/ complaining lol

[@MeghanRienks]

facts

[@JessicaLopez-i2r]

I had long COVID and I'm boosted but I had anemia in the past so I'm just weak

[@koco1417]

I had covid last week. I wish I have this information then 😅 Definitely a different experience from the first time I had it but still not a fun time

[@FaithBetta]

A bunch of people I know got Covid over the holidays but it was, like, cold symptoms.. none of the classic symptoms. I was so nervous to catch I again. Still testing negative and it’s been almost 2 weeks so I think I’m good.

[@emmypets]

Honestly I found just having COVID made everything taste and smell absolutely horrid. I could only eat specific things as I had no appetite. It was the worst sickness I had in years. I couldnt go up my stairs in my house without being out of breath and having heart palpitations. Im 28 years old...

[@emmypets]

Also my friend recently got COVID and literally broke her rib from coughing...

[@McGiggleBicky]

10/10 agree get better soon

[@SleepyBakedCustard-cw2pf]

Thank you for talking about it

[@Doolaidman]

what is long covid?

[@vincebuzzurro9713]

It’s where those who are continually Vaxxed continue to create the spike protein that makes them sick, but of course it’s always easier to blame it on the outside, then take self accountability. if one stays healthy, they can minimize however, if they take too many of these poison shots, then it is hard to reverse, especially their state of mind is based in fear and trusting the science😢

[@AnthonyCarrasco96]

Damn you’re something else these days

[@elmaaa3]

the only way to prevent long-covid is to not get covid. thanks. for sharing this and reminding it's still reasonable to take precations.

[@kindman-mu3gi]

I am your viewer from Iran, thank you for your videos It is great ❤❤❤❤❤ ‏‪11:40‬‏

[@TheCrazydazy17]

You rock girl ❤

[@limeonthecoconut]

Lol 😂 poison dart juice

[@_diet_coke]

Have you considered going to a naturopath or functional medicion docotor for all of your health ailments? Best of luck.

[@rinipaullal2463]

💜💜💜

[@taraoconnell7820]

I really hope there will be a plot twist and the reinfection causes the original long covid to be gone

[@MeghanRienks]

i hope so too!

[@Doug00666]

I went through 3 covid so far and it not a cold or flu

[@lmt16]

It's as simple as you've had it before so your immunity to it is stronger.

[@MeghanRienks]

it’s literally the exact opposite

[@lmt16]

@@MeghanRienks no it's not. I'm a nurse and my husband is a doctor lol you're always beyond misinformed

[@MeghanRienks]

@@lmt16 lmao of course you are babe.

[@bostic-fy8lb]

Nice