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Post Covid 19 Pain in joints/muscles
Hi doctor,
I was tested positive on 13th Aug. I was asymptomatic although I had loss of smell and taste and poor appetite cos I was staying at Quarantine center and I didn't like the food. I was discharged on my 6th day which is on 18th August.
But now on 27th August since I have been discharged I've been experiencing weakness in the form of pain on my upper back and right shoulder. I had done suryanamaskar asanas and I'm guessing its because of that. My back muscles hurts on the sides after I do Pranayama as well.
Is it normal?
I have been having Vitamin C & Multi vitamin tablet, In 14 days I've taken vitamin D3 twice. Is it due to having multi vitamin?
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Dr. Dipak Ray
Rheumatologist
23 yrs exp
Kolkata
It is quite common to have multiple joint and muscle pain after any viral infection and can persist upto 3 to 6 months.
Take simple pain relief like paracetamol as needed basis.
But if no relief and particularly if any swelling of joints then please consult a Rheumatologist for assessment.
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello Practo User,
It is common to have these symptoms after the viral infection.
Continue vitamin supplements
Do yoga ,pranayam, and meditation.
Plenty of water or oral fluids.
No massage or external applications.
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It will take 4-6 weeks for complete recovery.
Regards.
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Dr. Shardul Madhav Soman
Spine Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Post viral infection myalgia is common, with covid it's also present
Keep doing physiotherapy that shall be helpful
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