Tips on what to do about fatigue after Covid
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Pace yourself
Experts advise that you adjust the return to normal activities to your energy levels. Choose your priorities and focus on what you can do rather than what you can't.
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Return to exercise gradually
A gradual return to exercise may help your recovery, but you may need some support about how to manage or avoid fatigue afterwards. Some therapists – occupational therapists, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists – specialize in this. So ask your family doctor for a recommendation.
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Prioritize sleep
Rather than feeling guilty about sleeping so much, remind yourself that while you sleep, your body conserves energy and heals. Disrupted sleep patterns are an unfortunate COVID symptom. Having a strict bedtime, while also resting when you feel tired during the day, is important.
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Eat a range of nutritious foods
Loss of smell, taste and appetite from COVID can make this tricky. However, try to view food as a way of fuelling your body with both energy and the micronutrients it needs to heal. Be careful not to spend a fortune on unproven “remedies” that often look good in small studies, but more robust research finds make little difference.
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Monitor your fatigue
Keep a diary to monitor your fatigue, and look for a gradual improvement. You will have good days and bad days, but overall there should be a slow trajectory towards recovery. If you are going backwards, get input from a health professional, such as your GP.
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When you should see your doc
Most serious causes can be ruled out when your doctor asks about your symptoms and examines you. Sometimes your doctor will investigate further, perhaps by ordering blood tests. If your fatigue is getting worse rather than better, or you cannot care for yourself properly, you really should seek medical care.