I am a nurse. I believed this as I saw young nurses and the age group of our pts, labor and delivery with gut pain, nausea, elevated liver enzymes (HELLP-vs-COVID-19) The ACE2 makes perfect sense to what I’ve seen. I tested negative in the nasal test. I am still nauseous after 14 days. I do not typically have GI issues. I have an autoimmune compromise. I have a VIP MD, no one here is stool testing. So frustrating. Early I had shooting pain in my lower abdomen awaken me. Maybe mild fever, definitely chills and night sweats.Throat felt thick, ear pressure at times, mild dry cough at times, mental fog, Nausea and Exhaustion consistent! No one is listening. Thank you!
@@majo3423 sorry I just got away from the sight. I just wrote a comment this morning and it explains a little of how my issues have panned out. I still struggle with some gastro and fatigue. Very frustrating, how are you?
Father's Day 2021 it was extremely hot and I was at a water park with friends. Suddenly got severe stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness. I stayed out of the water, just sat in the shade and rested. This was the start of about 3 weeks of gastro problems, diarrhea, constipation, and compete loss of appetite. Had abdominal pain and excessive mucous/saliva in my mouth & throat all the time, ongoing headache & dizziness, fatigue and sensitive eyes. Never any vomiting. Had serious anxiety and panic. I had one day of temp at 98.4 (my normal temp is around 97.4) and loss of smell, not taste. I lost about 8 lbs over the 3 week period. I never knew whether or not it was covid (didn't get a test) bc I did not know gastro covid existed. Still don't know if I did... Never got any respiratory issues. My self care was probiotics, baking soda in water, very little food and lots of rest, lots of water. I did also meditate bc of the anxiety... Yes we need more research in this area!
This more or less confirms to me that I've had CV19. Stomach bubbling and churning and moving around for 10 days constantly.Constipated. No high temp no coughing. Constant headache also for 10 days. Pink eye too. Day 4 it went to my lungs. Could hear myself breathing and voice changed. Had to really breathe in to get my lungs full. Day 5 breathing became worse.Couldn't have a phone conversation without gasping for breath. It died down a couple of hours later and didn't get any worse I'm glad to say. I'm a fit healthy person 51years old.I seem to be over it now. Never in my life had anything that comes close. Stay safe people. Stay home for now.
@@wendybaptiste6834 No Wendy but the last couple of days of it it was more of a stomach pain but only in the mornings, it wore off as the day went on. I've spoken to many people on here who have had the burning sensation and dihareaa. There are many articles on the gastric side of it on here if you do a search.
Mike B I seem to be having your latter symptoms for about 7-8 days now. I’m having an upset stomach throughout the morning that passes through the day along with mild aches some head pressure but can’t call it a headache. Is there anything you take for the nausea? Thanks and bless!
@@diongrant9746 Hi Don. No I didn't take anything as it wasn't painful enough I didn't think. Alot of people say paracetamol. I had those symptoms for ten days. I feel alot better now I'm glad to say but not 100% yet. I think you just have to let it run its course. Be wary of the breathing difficulty if it starts. Hope you feel well soon.
If you didn't have a fever most likely wasn't covid, but when they get the antibody test going can get tested and find out. I would not assume you are now immune it could have been anything.
Had Corona Virus all OCT, and except 2 days, it was GI symptoms. Now in APRIL I have moderate IBS and it’s dreadful and impacts my life experience GREATLY. I will be going to a gastroenterologist ASAP. I’m just SO affected by major fatigue. I’m working at half capacity and am 🛌 forced to lay down as soon as I get home. I have lots of inflammation and pain, with malaise. I’m glad I found this You Tube.
We are so sorry to hear this. Please keep us updated and email us at iffgd@iffgd.org if you ever need any assistance. Hope you start feeling better soon.
Form May until the end of June I was sick. Tested (not properly as a nurse I recognized not going back far enough, only did one nare) I was negative. I start with mild cough, exhaustion, confusion, night sweats and chills, shooting pains, mild elevated temperatures, in bed for a couple weeks staring at the wall. Read and listened to everything, your information kept me sane. No stool test available. GI continued to be an issue, nausea and diarrhea, stopped eating until evenings. After I stopped calling my VIP doctor because it just gave up, he checked on me about week three. Because I was still sick I was sent for a CT and later an ultrasound because something was on my liver (turned out to be blood clot) they said normal for my age. Still having pelvic pain shooting to my back. I was referred to a GI doctor, stool test for everything but Covid-19. Found and treated H Pylori. Treated, gut is better but I still struggle with gastric issues, until this I had NEVER had gut issues. Could Covid trigger H Pylori that has been dormant for years? I still feel I struggle with fatigue and brain fog. So frustrating. My GI is not very sensitive to what I eat and drink. Thank you for your research. Justesenrn@netscape.net
I had Covid 12 months ago, it lasted for 3 months. Onset was GI followed by lung symptoms. 8 weeks back, I pushed myself too hard on my bike & had a recurrence of bowel problems and chestiness. This has persisted for 2 months! The way it feels is the same as when I tested positive for Covid, even though I have had 3 tests that have come back negative, tired when I wake up & low energy throughout the day, upset stomach - no real pain as such just discomfort and visiting the bathroom 4 x per day. I’m out of breath more easily & when I’m feeling tired start coughing quite a lot. Blood & stool tests normal! Waiting for results of CT scan & chest X-ray.
Had headaches week and a half ago. Sent home from work as safety precaution. Last week I have had stomach cramps along with headache and occasional slight fever.
Thanks a ton! I’m an ER doc in Chicago. Your words and some of the comments above were so helpful! I have got low grade temp, some slight alterations in smell, dysphagia, headache, and small intestinal weirdness. It’s kind of dysmotility and not diarrhea. I wanted to anticipate any respiratory issues. One of my colleagues is very ill now. Thank you. If it happens, that’s next. Ooh! Where is there stool testing?
I had Covid 19 and tested negative 12 later. Was still feeling off 4 days later when I got the same severe headache that started with Covid 19. Within a few hours the diarrhea started and went on for a full night and the following day through the evening. Bad stomach pain and night sweats. Some acid reflux but no vomiting although I wished that I could . Day 3 and I still don’t feel like eating and feel tired. I have been replacing electrolytes and trying to keep up my fluid. Since my partner had the same food I can’t see it being food poisoning. Certainly a mystery that I could have been that sick . I would be in perfect shape for a colonoscopy at this stage prep wise.
Ever since I had Covid in late November I’ve been having issues with my stool is kind of yellowish and bland from time to time and it really bothers me because my anxiety has been growing and I’ve been feeling with so much fear.
My COVID symptoms did a complete 360 started with nausea which I thought was car sickness. Then progressed to sinus pain fever then after a couple of days diarrhea, more fevers finally towards the end I got chest congestion and some dry cough. took two long weeks. It went all through my body.
I had Covid in Nov 2020, didn't have any GI symptoms until February. Now I have been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia with chronic blood loss, I have blood in my stools and urine. The worst part about it is that almost everything that I eat tastes like metal. My stools and urine smell like metal. I don't know what to do.
This is absolutely true and I hope everyone is finding relief. September 2020 will never forget I woke up, felt fine but something felt off. Had my first meal and everything was fine. Went to go brush my teeth for the second time and in a matter of seconds my stomach felt really and I mean INSANELY full! Out of nowhere this horrible and I mean horrible nausea overcame and felt like I was going to be sick. I ran outside to my garden thinking I was going to vomit and I just could not stop dry heaving/ retching. Like 20-40 times of non stop retching and not one time did I vomit. I was also burping so much you guys. I seriously thought I had cancer. This was the one time in my life I ever felt so vulnerable because doctors were absolutely useless. They said it wasnt covid. It sure was covid! My hematocrit was also insanely elevated 60% which is stroke and heart attack waiting to happen. My blood work kept coming back normal but my neutrophils were slightly elevated and lymphocytes were low so something was up. My EKG also showed right axis deviation and RBBB. ER kicked me out omg never in my life was I pissed off. But that dry heaving/retching…I have no idea how I made it out alive. It would not stop. By around March it sort of started to go away. But it was constant retching and never vomiting! It’s been a whole year and there are still mornings where I will gag/dry heave out of nowhere. Mind you, I never had reflux in my life but I did get diagnosed with chronic gastritis in 2018. Recently went to my cardiologist and everything is normal, ekg shows as if nothing happened to me. Hematocrit is at 47% insane. All those blood donations never dropped it down have to add that. I was so miserable you guys. This is coming from an athlete who never got sick with a cold or flu. I am 85% better but am so fed up with this burping. Anything I eat or drink and i’m burping so much still. Just happy the fullness feeling went away around mid February. This was some survival of the fittest ish I never ever want to experience again.
My husband is experiencing something similar. He was recently diagnosed with Covid, but he's complaining of severe stomach pains. Nothing seems to be helping. It's hard to keep him hydrated because the fullness in his stomach prevents him from drinking enough water. I also notice the constant burping.
Thank you for sharing you experience. I am only 3 weeks in and instead of getting better it feels like it’s getting worse. I keep thinking just another 2 days and I’ll be better …..I really hope your burping stops! It’s bugging me so much I have screamed and cried a few times today. I cannot escape this bloating, churning, twisting stomach pain ….any tips on reducing the burping please tell me!
I believe that I have it. I have been having stomach issues for weeks. My first week I had a fever of 100.3 nauseous, vomiting and diahrrea. The second week I felt okay but by the end of it I felt horrible. I was hospitalized twice within two weeks for dehydration. Along with bad headaches. On the second week I was tested via nose swab and it was negative. Its been over three weeks now, no fever, I still experience nauseous, and was finally able to eat a full meal with the help of smoking pot. And I feel so much better now that I am able to eat. My headaches are going away and I no longer need to nap for 2 hours.
I had it too...worst illness in my life. GI symptoms and many other commonly mentioned symptoms but no respiratory involvement. Three months it lasted. The medical system in my case was completely useless and the negligence felt deliberate. I will be confronting my doctor with this in a formal letter with copies to the medical licensing board and the state attorney general civil rights division. And I will never ever engage the medical system again for anything. In the future I would rather just die than consult them.
The residents of Windsong Care Center (nursing home) in Pearland who tested positive for COVID-19 do not have respiratory issues or fever.... only GI symptoms. My Father in Law is a resident, he is positive and only has GI issues. He has been having very intermittent diarrhea, less occasional vomiting. He has been quarantined in an area of the home and shares a room with someone who has COVID-19. Are the respiratory and GI considered different strains of virus?
@@carrietx3 yes it can but don't think it's affecting lungs. I get stomach pain after eating food and then feel some breathlessness. It seems as if just a little food in d stomach puts pressure on d lungs & heart. After walking feel better
Having intestinal pain for 2 weeks. Went to ER 3 times they run a CTScan X-rays and came out Normal. No infection, no X pylori. I’m stil in pain and Doctors are going to do an endoscopy and colonoscopy this coming week. I’m very frustrated
Hi Mendez, I have the diarrhea (2-3 times), abdominal pain, chest, back and ribs pain, stomach bloating and nose blockage. ER show no issues. Any update from endoscopy and colonoscopy?
I'm on day 11 of covid. Didn't get vomiting until day 10. Threw up and had one bout of diarrhea on day 10. Threw up once today day 11. No diarrhea. Still have occasional stuffy nose and chest congestion. Wondering how much longer this will last. 😒
Had diarrhea for 6 days pretty heavy. Fever lasted for 4 days. Stomach pain along with extreme fatigue lasted for about a week. Didn't have a normal stool for over 14 days. Tested at day 4 did a rapid test and a PCR which came back negative. I dont have a lot of faith in the tests especially the rapid test. No respiratory issue at all but did have occasional headaches.
I had the worst acid Reflux and it’s never happened before, it’s been off and on for 1.5 weeks. Major sign not to mention my skin breaking out in hives, bloating but when I threw up yesterday TMI my stomach went down 90% now I’m stuffy, headache off and on
@@angc1456Hi!! Yes but I’m consistently breaking out in hives all over my body for no reason and I’m waiting to see why but it really started directly after I tested negative for Covid everything just hitting me as far as skin problems just about
I had post-Covid19 bloating, loss of appetite, belching. GI issues. I actually had mild covid19 but 3 moths later, my stomach is still not functioning like normal.
Can you recommend post-Sars-Covid II gastrointestinal distress recovery behaviors? A friend is "Cleansing" and I don't think it appropriate, ever. I suggested just a low-carb high-fat diet with plenty of leafy greens and low-carb high-fiber vegetables.
Exactly, slow the spread and insitiute basic epidemological methods before opening up and hope for the best. OF spread must be figured in the calculus if we're sincere in our efforts to prevent morbidity and mortality. Dr. Spiegel is spot-on. Thank you for this important information.
You are not alone. Many doctors have noted that some people still feel GI symptoms months after having COVID. If your symptoms have changed or gotten worse be sure to speak with your healthcare provider about these changes at your next appointment. We hope you start feeling better soon.
I have accidentally shared food with a covid positive patient (before he was tested).. Within 24 hours, i had nausea, vomited and diarrhea. I took medication antibiotics and my diarrhea stopped 2-3 days completely. Today is my 7th day from exposure and no other symptoms yet.
Had covid in December, now its March and I'm down 32 pounds! I'm scared ..Doctors are running tests as my appetite is normal but weight loss still happening!
@@puneetdhingra094 I went on a Lego diet and lost 15 pounds, my enzymes are lower too..my exercise is just walking..finally cut out sugar, that was the hardest to do, lol!
I got body ache and muscle ache and I took vitamin tablet and dolo and these aches disappeared ... after a week with no symptoms I got tested positive for covid ...now I'm having tablets for covid, after the day I started taking tablets , Im bleeding during the stool... Is it because of the tablets or body heat or should I have to worry ?
Not sound gross but I need advice. Im not having a bowel movement at all . only low back pain needing to go but can't. Does this go away on its own? been positive since April 14 th
Ive had respiratory symptoms first. It's my 3rd day right now and I had diarrhea once yesterday and 3 x today. Could this be covid? Everything i'm seeing says that the GI issues start first in covid 19 but i've had some breathing/coughing issues before the diarrhea
Hello Leah S, we are not staffed by medical professionals; therefore, we can not legally provide you with medical advice. However, if you believe that you have been exposed to COVID-19, then you should get tested. Please let us know if you have any other questions, and we will be happy to provide you with helpful resources. Thank you for your comment. Let us know how it goes and if you start feeling better. We wish you well.
@@IFFGD Thanks, I'm getting tested tomorrow. It started with sweats/chills and a very slight fever and difficulty breathing when I'm doing things, even simple things that shouldn't cause breathlessness. Then the fever/chills went away and I had diarrhea for a day- now that went away but still have shortness of breath when doing things. (Oh and also a cough..) but my taste and smell are still there. Very strange- but getting tested tomorrow so i'll see!
I have had diarrhea for 2 weeks. Today is day 15. I have NEVER been this sick. I was tested for CoVId 19 and it came back negative but that was a nasal swab. I wish they would do a stool samplez
They would have discovered it with a stool sample. I myself specifically mentioned GI symptoms when I got ill and wanted to bring in a stool sample but I already knew they didn't care. So I was left completely alone with this. Unforgivable.
Rennie D hey hope your doing well. I have diarrhea for a month now. But the respiratory symptoms are gone for me already How are doing? Maybe you can share your experience with me we can exchange tips on this mater.
Primo Lim I have it for 4 weeks already but I was taking antibiotics for 9 days and side effects were diarrea but not the diarrea still there go to the bathroom 3 h 4 times sometime 2 times a day my stomach makes noises like groaning something like that’s a lot of gases
Fredy calderon bro can we exchange facebooks so I can talk share something that may help you. Add me up Primo Jude Lim. So I can share my symptoms day by day
I took a greyhound to see my family. When I got back home from the greyhound I got sick the next day. Started with diarrhea and then fever with body aches. I've never had diarrhea like that before ever. The fever is gone but now my stomach is hurting. It's slowly getting better. But this is weeks of recovering. It had to be covid.
I have the same problem . Got covid and same symptoms Michelle had. Fever and body aches are gone but abdominal pain is still here. How long does it go away?
@@jinasalcedo I think it depends on what you eat. Watermelon saved me until I slowly started eating solids here and there. Took a few weeks until I could eat normally without any pain after.
I've had a sore throat, diarrhea a headache very bad headache very bad headache and like sour bubbles are bursting inside my gut is what it feels like today's date 15 I guess I'm calling my doctor tomorrow thank you for the information I figured what it was but because I have no respiratory symptoms I was unsure I will let you know if I get tested
Michelle Zoske yes, please keep us posted, and let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. You can email us at iffgd@iffgd.org. We hope you feel better soon.
@@IFFGD I will do that. am doing fine now made it through. no test but interesting enough after I spoke w primary doc they referred me to call 211 with any ? called 211 asked if I need to find test place they said no but on news( local) when they were announcing covid # for that day they decided to add ( presumpted) # of cases to list and 14 people on that list. idk I feel something is just a little off on the count...so why do they even bother if not accurate? weird new normal but same old b.s.
Diarrhea with fever! 14 days ! Within 2 weeks of exposure! Lungs breath it in or G.I tract/via saliva. Inflammation of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, all g.i system !
Doctor, my mom had very low grade fever which started on 9th May with body ache. She started having low volume diarrhoea ( 4 times per day and flatus with stool) by 14th May. She was put on Azithral 250 twice a day from 10th through 14th. On 18th May she was tested positive for covid. She is currently on Oral rehydration and probiotics but diarrhoea/ occasional stomach has increased (6to 8 times a day). My mom is 71 and she has no other symptoms currently other than diarrhoea. Any suggestions?
Thank you a lot doctor for your explanation. I was tested positive on July 28 and negative on August 18. during these days I had a series of diarrhea streat for 10 days. after 14 day I steel have diarrhea once in a while and also rumbling and inflammation in my stomach still this day. I don't know for how long this will continue.
Addisu Gebremichael we are glad to hear that you are now negative but we hope that you start to feel better soon. Email us at iffgd@iffgd.org should you ever need any support regarding your lasting GI symptoms.
Luke Owen diarrhea was first and the last thing to get it out and this diarrhea it’s not watery stools it’s something different and still have some weird noises but never have respiratory symptoms at all just Gi
Hey Doc: I’ve had diarrhea for the last 3 days, but no other symptoms and no abdominal pain and only have to go to the bathroom once per day. No fever, no sore throat, no coughing. The one change I’ve made to my supplementation has been adding melatonin (5mg/night). Could this be the start of Covid, just a reaction to the melatonin or other?
MELATONIN GAVE ME DIARRHEA FOR 6MONTHS. STOPPING THE MELATONIN, YOU MIGHT CONTINUE WITH DIARRHEA FOR 2-3 WEEKS. TRUE. I HAD GASTRO PROBLEMS AFTER I STARTED TAKING MELATONIN FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. HAD TESTS AND MORE TESTS. DR never figured it out. I had to go by elimination of my OTC vitamins, etc.
@@judelimikaw burning sensation when I used the bathroom, but after four weeks it feels a lot better I an eating a lot of bananas, red apples, cucumber water ,carrot water, watermelon, oatmeal, oranges and I do not eat after six ,,,vitamin 7 seas cod liver oil capsules and vitamins d3 and I pray alot for healing in Jesus Precious name Amen and Amen
Became anorexic, must force my self to eat/drink milk to sustain. Had the 2 vaccines, but have autoimmune (lupus). Usually eat very well; dessert after every dinner. Now, 3 months in, stronger, but no true appetite. Could go all day on one glass of milk; i used to eat like a man lol. Went down a size and a half. Not pleasant...(PS---Was + for covid)
Same! I had terrible ongoing nausea that went on for about 5 days and I lost 5 lbs and could barely eat anything. I was taking zofran and immodium. My son threw up and had high fever and I should have, but I held back. It was awful!
I had direa for 4 months never have had this before 3days after second shot lost 30 pounds they said it was ibs no way it was either covid or vac that caused this no appetite
@Hritwik Kushwaha I feel better after one year very tired every 3 hours I am retired so thats OK legs hurt memory has improved and I am eating now thanks for asking
I am a nurse. I believed this as I saw young nurses and the age group of our pts, labor and delivery with gut pain, nausea, elevated liver enzymes (HELLP-vs-COVID-19) The ACE2 makes perfect sense to what I’ve seen. I tested negative in the nasal test. I am still nauseous after 14 days. I do not typically have GI issues. I have an autoimmune compromise. I have a VIP MD, no one here is stool testing. So frustrating. Early I had shooting pain in my lower abdomen awaken me. Maybe mild fever, definitely chills and night sweats.Throat felt thick, ear pressure at times, mild dry cough at times, mental fog, Nausea and Exhaustion consistent! No one is listening. Thank you!
Hello Janie,
Wanted to follow up. How are you now?
@@majo3423 sorry I just got away from the sight. I just wrote a comment this morning and it explains a little of how my issues have panned out. I still struggle with some gastro and fatigue. Very frustrating, how are you?
@@janiejustesen3087 Do you still have that earache because I have that now as well
Same
That’s exactly how I feel right now!
This Stomach issues and Covid19 is real! I am positive for Covid and my stomache has been the main issue!!
How long did it last?
@@meesh6075 Like 3 weeks
@@meesh6075 Still have stomache pain
Same. It is miserable
Yep. Going through it now
Father's Day 2021 it was extremely hot and I was at a water park with friends. Suddenly got severe stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness. I stayed out of the water, just sat in the shade and rested. This was the start of about 3 weeks of gastro problems, diarrhea, constipation, and compete loss of appetite. Had abdominal pain and excessive mucous/saliva in my mouth & throat all the time, ongoing headache & dizziness, fatigue and sensitive eyes. Never any vomiting. Had serious anxiety and panic. I had one day of temp at 98.4 (my normal temp is around 97.4) and loss of smell, not taste. I lost about 8 lbs over the 3 week period. I never knew whether or not it was covid (didn't get a test) bc I did not know gastro covid existed. Still don't know if I did... Never got any respiratory issues. My self care was probiotics, baking soda in water, very little food and lots of rest, lots of water. I did also meditate bc of the anxiety...
Yes we need more research in this area!
How are you feeling now that’s exactly how I feel!
@@UA-camrvid90 doctors now recognize gastro covid I believe if you need help/treatment. I hope you get well soon ❣️
This more or less confirms to me that I've had CV19. Stomach bubbling and churning and moving around for 10 days constantly.Constipated. No high temp no coughing. Constant headache also for 10 days. Pink eye too. Day 4 it went to my lungs. Could hear myself breathing and voice changed. Had to really breathe in to get my lungs full. Day 5 breathing became worse.Couldn't have a phone conversation without gasping for breath. It died down a couple of hours later and didn't get any worse I'm glad to say. I'm a fit healthy person 51years old.I seem to be over it now. Never in my life had anything that comes close. Stay safe people. Stay home for now.
Mike B gm did you had any burning
@@wendybaptiste6834
No Wendy but the last couple of days of it it was more of a stomach pain but only in the mornings, it wore off as the day went on. I've spoken to many people on here who have had the burning sensation and dihareaa. There are many articles on the gastric side of it on here if you do a search.
Mike B I seem to be having your latter symptoms for about 7-8 days now. I’m having an upset stomach throughout the morning that passes through the day along with mild aches some head pressure but can’t call it a headache. Is there anything you take for the nausea? Thanks and bless!
@@diongrant9746
Hi Don. No I didn't take anything as it wasn't painful enough I didn't think. Alot of people say paracetamol. I had those symptoms for ten days. I feel alot better now I'm glad to say but not 100% yet. I think you just have to let it run its course. Be wary of the breathing difficulty if it starts. Hope you feel well soon.
If you didn't have a fever most likely wasn't covid, but when they get the antibody test going can get tested and find out. I would not assume you are now immune it could have been anything.
Had Corona Virus all OCT, and except 2 days, it was GI symptoms. Now in APRIL I have moderate IBS and it’s dreadful and impacts my life experience GREATLY. I will be going to a gastroenterologist ASAP. I’m just SO affected by major fatigue. I’m working at half capacity and am 🛌 forced to lay down as soon as I get home. I have lots of inflammation and pain, with malaise. I’m glad I found this You Tube.
We are so sorry to hear this. Please keep us updated and email us at iffgd@iffgd.org if you ever need any assistance. Hope you start feeling better soon.
Did d GI doc find anything?
How r u now
How r you now
Form May until the end of June I was sick. Tested (not properly as a nurse I recognized not going back far enough, only did one nare) I was negative. I start with mild cough, exhaustion, confusion, night sweats and chills, shooting pains, mild elevated temperatures, in bed for a couple weeks staring at the wall. Read and listened to everything, your information kept me sane. No stool test available. GI continued to be an issue, nausea and diarrhea, stopped eating until evenings. After I stopped calling my VIP doctor because it just gave up, he checked on me about week three. Because I was still sick I was sent for a CT and later an ultrasound because something was on my liver (turned out to be blood clot) they said normal for my age. Still having pelvic pain shooting to my back. I was referred to a GI doctor, stool test for everything but Covid-19. Found and treated H Pylori. Treated, gut is better but I still struggle with gastric issues, until this I had NEVER had gut issues. Could Covid trigger H Pylori that has been dormant for years? I still feel I struggle with fatigue and brain fog. So frustrating. My GI is not very sensitive to what I eat and drink. Thank you for your research. Justesenrn@netscape.net
Blood clot on your liver, wow. My brother got a massive blood clot in his leg. He had rec'd J&J vax a few weeks prior.
I had Covid 12 months ago, it lasted for 3 months. Onset was GI followed by lung symptoms. 8 weeks back, I pushed myself too hard on my bike & had a recurrence of bowel problems and chestiness. This has persisted for 2 months! The way it feels is the same as when I tested positive for Covid, even though I have had 3 tests that have come back negative, tired when I wake up & low energy throughout the day, upset stomach - no real pain as such just discomfort and visiting the bathroom 4 x per day. I’m out of breath more easily & when I’m feeling tired start coughing quite a lot. Blood & stool tests normal! Waiting for results of CT scan & chest X-ray.
3 months!!! I thought covid incubation period is just 2 weeks.. i never knew it can last for 3 months..
Had headaches week and a half ago. Sent home from work as safety precaution. Last week I have had stomach cramps along with headache and occasional slight fever.
Thanks a ton! I’m an ER doc in Chicago. Your words and some of the comments above were so helpful! I have got low grade temp, some slight alterations in smell, dysphagia, headache, and small intestinal weirdness. It’s kind of dysmotility and not diarrhea. I wanted to anticipate any respiratory issues. One of my colleagues is very ill now. Thank you. If it happens, that’s next. Ooh! Where is there stool testing?
Very helpful. Experiencing some of these symptoms and wonder if there is info updated on same topic.
It’s June 2022, day 17 of having covid and still have stomach issues, really hoping this doesn’t go for months and just a few weeks!
I had Covid 19 and tested negative 12 later. Was still feeling off 4 days later when I got the same severe headache that started with Covid 19. Within a few hours the diarrhea started and went on for a full night and the following day through the evening. Bad stomach pain and night sweats. Some acid reflux but no vomiting although I wished that I could . Day 3 and I still don’t feel like eating and feel tired. I have been replacing electrolytes and trying to keep up my fluid. Since my partner had the same food I can’t see it being food poisoning. Certainly a mystery that I could have been that sick . I would be in perfect shape for a colonoscopy at this stage prep wise.
Thank Doctor God bless you for this information
Ever since I had Covid in late November I’ve been having issues with my stool is kind of yellowish and bland from time to time and it really bothers me because my anxiety has been growing and I’ve been feeling with so much fear.
Please help….how are you doing?
@@sagar203 I’m still the same. How are you?
@@RKamomil1 what else symptoms do you have?
Im goin through this now. Yellow loose stool, had a swollen lymph node in my neck
@@RKamomil1 what symptoms you are facing now
Have there been any updates on this since this video came out in April?
We will reach out to Dr. Spiegel to see if there are any new updates!
@@IFFGD great! Can't wait to hear.
My COVID symptoms did a complete 360 started with nausea which I thought was car sickness. Then progressed to sinus pain fever then after a couple of days diarrhea, more fevers finally towards the end I got chest congestion and some dry cough. took two long weeks. It went all through my body.
I had Covid in Nov 2020, didn't have any GI symptoms until February. Now I have been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia with chronic blood loss, I have blood in my stools and urine. The worst part about it is that almost everything that I eat tastes like metal. My stools and urine smell like metal. I don't know what to do.
That’s exactly how mine is, yes metal! How do you feel now?
This is absolutely true and I hope everyone is finding relief. September 2020 will never forget I woke up, felt fine but something felt off. Had my first meal and everything was fine. Went to go brush my teeth for the second time and in a matter of seconds my stomach felt really and I mean INSANELY full! Out of nowhere this horrible and I mean horrible nausea overcame and felt like I was going to be sick. I ran outside to my garden thinking I was going to vomit and I just could not stop dry heaving/ retching. Like 20-40 times of non stop retching and not one time did I vomit. I was also burping so much you guys. I seriously thought I had cancer. This was the one time in my life I ever felt so vulnerable because doctors were absolutely useless. They said it wasnt covid. It sure was covid! My hematocrit was also insanely elevated 60% which is stroke and heart attack waiting to happen. My blood work kept coming back normal but my neutrophils were slightly elevated and lymphocytes were low so something was up. My EKG also showed right axis deviation and RBBB. ER kicked me out omg never in my life was I pissed off. But that dry heaving/retching…I have no idea how I made it out alive. It would not stop. By around March it sort of started to go away. But it was constant retching and never vomiting!
It’s been a whole year and there are still mornings where I will gag/dry heave out of nowhere. Mind you, I never had reflux in my life but I did get diagnosed with chronic gastritis in 2018. Recently went to my cardiologist and everything is normal, ekg shows as if nothing happened to me. Hematocrit is at 47% insane. All those blood donations never dropped it down have to add that. I was so miserable you guys. This is coming from an athlete who never got sick with a cold or flu. I am 85% better but am so fed up with this burping. Anything I eat or drink and i’m burping so much still. Just happy the fullness feeling went away around mid February. This was some survival of the fittest ish I never ever want to experience again.
My husband is experiencing something similar. He was recently diagnosed with Covid, but he's complaining of severe stomach pains. Nothing seems to be helping. It's hard to keep him hydrated because the fullness in his stomach prevents him from drinking enough water. I also notice the constant burping.
Thank you for sharing you experience. I am only 3 weeks in and instead of getting better it feels like it’s getting worse. I keep thinking just another 2 days and I’ll be better …..I really hope your burping stops! It’s bugging me so much I have screamed and cried a few times today. I cannot escape this bloating, churning, twisting stomach pain ….any tips on reducing the burping please tell me!
@@stephgnar2656 how are you now? Hopefully much better?
I believe that I have it. I have been having stomach issues for weeks. My first week I had a fever of 100.3 nauseous, vomiting and diahrrea. The second week I felt okay but by the end of it I felt horrible. I was hospitalized twice within two weeks for dehydration. Along with bad headaches. On the second week I was tested via nose swab and it was negative. Its been over three weeks now, no fever, I still experience nauseous, and was finally able to eat a full meal with the help of smoking pot. And I feel so much better now that I am able to eat. My headaches are going away and I no longer need to nap for 2 hours.
Nelli M hey how many weeks are you suffering from the stomach issues? I think i have it too.
@@judelimikaw I suffered from stomach issues for about 4 weeks.
I had it too...worst illness in my life. GI symptoms and many other commonly mentioned symptoms but no respiratory involvement. Three months it lasted. The medical system in my case was completely useless and the negligence felt deliberate. I will be confronting my doctor with this in a formal letter with copies to the medical licensing board and the state attorney general civil rights division. And I will never ever engage the medical system again for anything. In the future I would rather just die than consult them.
@@KombuchaBabe sounds like it.
Nelli M wow 1 month. Mine is going is goinng for a month. Thank you for you tips and Hope your doing great!
The residents of Windsong Care Center (nursing home) in Pearland who tested positive for COVID-19 do not have respiratory issues or fever.... only GI symptoms. My Father in Law is a resident, he is positive and only has GI issues. He has been having very intermittent diarrhea, less occasional vomiting. He has been quarantined in an area of the home and shares a room with someone who has COVID-19. Are the respiratory and GI considered different strains of virus?
Can GI turn into Respiratory?
Out of the 56 positives in our father’s nursing home the staff is reporting only a few people have any fever.
They will b having good prognosis.
We will work on getting an answer to this question soon. Please look for a part 2 of this video next week.
@@carrietx3 yes it can but don't think it's affecting lungs. I get stomach pain after eating food and then feel some breathlessness. It seems as if just a little food in d stomach puts pressure on d lungs & heart. After walking feel better
Having intestinal pain for 2 weeks. Went to ER 3 times they run a CTScan X-rays and came out Normal. No infection, no X pylori. I’m stil in pain and Doctors are going to do an endoscopy and colonoscopy this coming week. I’m very frustrated
Hi Mendez, I have the diarrhea (2-3 times), abdominal pain, chest, back and ribs pain, stomach bloating and nose blockage. ER show no issues. Any update from endoscopy and colonoscopy?
@@msrnakka i have same symptoms, what is update. I hope you will be fine now
@@thepearl1981 what was your symptoms…..please help
How r u now
Did you gone through colonoscopy and endoscopy
I'm on day 11 of covid. Didn't get vomiting until day 10. Threw up and had one bout of diarrhea on day 10. Threw up once today day 11. No diarrhea. Still have occasional stuffy nose and chest congestion. Wondering how much longer this will last. 😒
Had diarrhea for 6 days pretty heavy. Fever lasted for 4 days. Stomach pain along with extreme fatigue lasted for about a week. Didn't have a normal stool for over 14 days. Tested at day 4 did a rapid test and a PCR which came back negative. I dont have a lot of faith in the tests especially the rapid test. No respiratory issue at all but did have occasional headaches.
I had the worst acid Reflux and it’s never happened before, it’s been off and on for 1.5 weeks. Major sign not to mention my skin breaking out in hives, bloating but when I threw up yesterday TMI my stomach went down 90% now I’m stuffy, headache off and on
Libra - are you feeling better?
@@angc1456Hi!! Yes but I’m consistently breaking out in hives all over my body for no reason and I’m waiting to see why but it really started directly after I tested negative for Covid everything just hitting me as far as skin problems just about
Thank you for asking how are you?
@@libralove2471 i´m feeling better thanks, but i still have reflux...
@@libralove2471 maybe covid?
I had post-Covid19 bloating, loss of appetite, belching. GI issues. I actually had mild covid19 but 3 moths later, my stomach is still not functioning like normal.
Same issue do you feeling stomach pain and cramp or noises from stomach
How are you now?
@@puneetdhingra094 how are u
Can you recommend post-Sars-Covid II gastrointestinal distress recovery behaviors? A friend is "Cleansing" and I don't think it appropriate, ever. I suggested just a low-carb high-fat diet with plenty of leafy greens and low-carb high-fiber vegetables.
Everything you said makes a lot of sense Doctor please you can study me
great information
What do you take for dirreah?
Exactly, slow the spread and insitiute basic epidemological methods before opening up and hope for the best. OF spread must be figured in the calculus if we're sincere in our efforts to prevent morbidity and mortality. Dr. Spiegel is spot-on. Thank you for this important information.
I tested positive w/Covid & had many symptoms, but after a month & half my stomach is still unhealthy!
You are not alone. Many doctors have noted that some people still feel GI symptoms months after having COVID. If your symptoms have changed or gotten worse be sure to speak with your healthcare provider about these changes at your next appointment. We hope you start feeling better soon.
I have now started Ivermectin 🤞
@@Abmoment has that helped?
@@mgsa5722 no.
@@Abmoment how are you now?
I have accidentally shared food with a covid positive patient (before he was tested).. Within 24 hours, i had nausea, vomited and diarrhea. I took medication antibiotics and my diarrhea stopped 2-3 days completely. Today is my 7th day from exposure and no other symptoms yet.
What about Candida? Is it possible it now is effecting healthy people?
Had covid in December, now its March and I'm down 32 pounds! I'm scared ..Doctors are running tests as my appetite is normal but weight loss still happening!
Please keep us posted and let us know if we can help you in any way. Please email IFFGD at iffgd@iffgd.org if you need assistance or information.
How r u now and where is the problem and are you fine now
@@puneetdhingra094 I went on a Lego diet and lost 15 pounds, my enzymes are lower too..my exercise is just walking..finally cut out sugar, that was the hardest to do, lol!
Sorry a keto diet..
@@mircas1964 thats strange if you are on keto diet its obvious you will loose weight why blaming covid for this
I got body ache and muscle ache and I took vitamin tablet and dolo and these aches disappeared ... after a week with no symptoms I got tested positive for covid ...now I'm having tablets for covid, after the day I started taking tablets , Im bleeding during the stool... Is it because of the tablets or body heat or should I have to worry ?
Did u get it tested d blood in stool?
@@mgsa5722 no .. drinking lot of water avoids blood automatically
Not sound gross but I need advice. Im not having a bowel movement at all . only low back pain needing to go but can't. Does this go away on its own? been positive since April 14 th
Parasite cleanse...you will definitely go after that.
Ive had respiratory symptoms first. It's my 3rd day right now and I had diarrhea once yesterday and 3 x today. Could this be covid? Everything i'm seeing says that the GI issues start first in covid 19 but i've had some breathing/coughing issues before the diarrhea
Hello Leah S, we are not staffed by medical professionals; therefore, we can not legally provide you with medical advice. However, if you believe that you have been exposed to COVID-19, then you should get tested. Please let us know if you have any other questions, and we will be happy to provide you with helpful resources. Thank you for your comment. Let us know how it goes and if you start feeling better. We wish you well.
@@IFFGD Thanks, I'm getting tested tomorrow. It started with sweats/chills and a very slight fever and difficulty breathing when I'm doing things, even simple things that shouldn't cause breathlessness. Then the fever/chills went away and I had diarrhea for a day- now that went away but still have shortness of breath when doing things. (Oh and also a cough..) but my taste and smell are still there. Very strange- but getting tested tomorrow so i'll see!
I have had diarrhea for 2 weeks. Today is day 15. I have NEVER been this sick. I was tested for CoVId 19 and it came back negative but that was a nasal swab. I wish they would do a stool samplez
They would have discovered it with a stool sample. I myself specifically mentioned GI symptoms when I got ill and wanted to bring in a stool sample but I already knew they didn't care. So I was left completely alone with this. Unforgivable.
Rennie D hey hope your doing well. I have diarrhea for a month now. But the respiratory symptoms are gone for me already How are doing? Maybe you can share your experience with me we can exchange tips on this mater.
Primo Lim I have it for 4 weeks already but I was taking antibiotics for 9 days and side effects were diarrea but not the diarrea still there go to the bathroom 3 h 4 times sometime 2 times a day my stomach makes noises like groaning something like that’s a lot of gases
Fredy calderon bro can we exchange facebooks so I can talk share something that may help you. Add me up Primo Jude Lim. So I can share my symptoms day by day
Fredy calderon i mean break down my symptoms day by day to you and you can share your's too
I took a greyhound to see my family. When I got back home from the greyhound I got sick the next day. Started with diarrhea and then fever with body aches. I've never had diarrhea like that before ever. The fever is gone but now my stomach is hurting. It's slowly getting better. But this is weeks of recovering. It had to be covid.
We hope you feel better soon. Please email us at iffgd@iffgd.org to let us know if we can help in any way.
I have the same problem . Got covid and same symptoms Michelle had. Fever and body aches are gone but abdominal pain is still here. How long does it go away?
@@jinasalcedo I think it depends on what you eat. Watermelon saved me until I slowly started eating solids here and there. Took a few weeks until I could eat normally without any pain after.
@@michellethompson6534 thank you for the tip. The ab pain is lesser now and everyday I get better. Be safe!
I've had a sore throat, diarrhea a headache very bad headache very bad headache and like sour bubbles are bursting inside my gut is what it feels like today's date 15 I guess I'm calling my doctor tomorrow thank you for the information I figured what it was but because I have no respiratory symptoms I was unsure I will let you know if I get tested
Michelle Zoske yes, please keep us posted, and let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. You can email us at iffgd@iffgd.org. We hope you feel better soon.
@@IFFGD I will do that. am doing fine now made it through. no test but interesting enough after I spoke w primary doc they referred me to call 211 with any ?
called 211 asked if I need to find test place they said no
but on news( local) when they were announcing covid # for that day they decided to add ( presumpted) # of cases to list and 14 people on that list. idk I feel something is just a little off on the count...so why do they even bother if not accurate? weird new normal but same old b.s.
@@michellezoske4714 hello how r u now is diarrhoea and stomach noises settled or not?
In my 3rd week of covid recovery I woke up to a shone that I had a condition called silent acid reflux (LPR) it is not good.
Diarrhea with fever! 14 days ! Within 2 weeks of exposure! Lungs breath it in or G.I tract/via saliva. Inflammation of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, all g.i system !
Yes I am hearing more and more about this. Nobody knew a few weeks before including me. I had it too.
How are you? Hope your doing ok. My gi symtoms took around 43 days before it went away. Hope your doing ok.
Primo Lim took me. Week I’m good back to normal now!
Anitha Gunda so 3 weeks in total? Wow good to hear that
Primo Lim not 3 weeks it’s was only. Week. It could have been food poisoning
Doctor, my mom had very low grade fever which started on 9th May with body ache. She started having low volume diarrhoea ( 4 times per day and flatus with stool) by 14th May. She was put on Azithral 250 twice a day from 10th through 14th. On 18th May she was tested positive for covid. She is currently on Oral rehydration and probiotics but diarrhoea/ occasional stomach has increased (6to 8 times a day). My mom is 71 and she has no other symptoms currently other than diarrhoea. Any suggestions?
How is your mother?
I lost my taste and smell...I also have dirreah this my 9th day....I suppose to get tested today
Thank you a lot doctor for your explanation.
I was tested positive on July 28 and negative on August 18. during these days I had a series of diarrhea streat for 10 days. after 14 day I steel have diarrhea once in a while and also rumbling and inflammation in my stomach still this day. I don't know for how long this will continue.
Addisu Gebremichael we are glad to hear that you are now negative but we hope that you start to feel better soon. Email us at iffgd@iffgd.org should you ever need any support regarding your lasting GI symptoms.
How r u now i am feeling same from last 6-7 months not getting any solution
Do you feel back to normal now?
@@UA-camrvid90 everything is cool now.
@@addisugebremichael3496 Good, so no lingering side effects? I’m on week 3 right now, hoping the symptoms don’t last for months.
I had diarrea for almost 4 weeks already just this symptoms and I tested positive on April 10 but only have respiratory symptoms for 2 days
Fredy calderon praying for you bro. Keep strong
How are you?
It has been about a month now, how are you feeling? Any better?
Did your diarrhea come before or after respitory symptoms? What respiratory symptoms did you have? Please reply
Luke Owen diarrhea was first and the last thing to get it out and this diarrhea it’s not watery stools it’s something different and still have some weird noises but never have respiratory symptoms at all just Gi
I hv diarrhea from almost month now. Taking antibiotics under doctor consultation still it's not gone
What's solution?
Kasa ho
Hey Doc: I’ve had diarrhea for the last 3 days, but no other symptoms and no abdominal pain and only have to go to the bathroom once per day. No fever, no sore throat, no coughing.
The one change I’ve made to my supplementation has been adding melatonin (5mg/night).
Could this be the start of Covid, just a reaction to the melatonin or other?
MELATONIN GAVE ME DIARRHEA FOR 6MONTHS. STOPPING THE MELATONIN, YOU MIGHT CONTINUE WITH DIARRHEA FOR 2-3 WEEKS. TRUE. I HAD GASTRO PROBLEMS AFTER I STARTED TAKING MELATONIN FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. HAD TESTS AND MORE TESTS. DR never figured it out. I had to go by elimination of my OTC vitamins, etc.
But there is a burning sensation
Wendy Baptiste That’s usually symptoms of IBS. I’ve had IBS long before Covid-19 so if yours just started then maybe his information is helpful.
@@VySharieff thanks but what did you used for the burning sensation,,I am drinking slot of water
Also having a burning sensation for 3 weeks . My doctor thinks it’s peptic ulcer
Wendy Baptiste what do you mean burning sesantion in the stomach? Or acid reflux? If your having this drink a glass of water and baking soda 1/4 tsp
@@judelimikaw burning sensation when I used the bathroom, but after four weeks it feels a lot better I an eating a lot of bananas, red apples, cucumber water ,carrot water, watermelon, oatmeal, oranges and I do not eat after six ,,,vitamin 7 seas cod liver oil capsules and vitamins d3 and I pray alot for healing in Jesus Precious name Amen and Amen
No fever no coughing
Became anorexic, must force my self to eat/drink milk to sustain. Had the 2 vaccines, but have autoimmune (lupus). Usually eat very well; dessert after every dinner. Now, 3 months in, stronger, but no true appetite. Could go all day on one glass of milk; i used to eat like a man lol. Went down a size and a half. Not pleasant...(PS---Was + for covid)
Same! I had terrible ongoing nausea that went on for about 5 days and I lost 5 lbs and could barely eat anything. I was taking zofran and immodium. My son threw up and had high fever and I should have, but I held back. It was awful!
I had direa for 4 months never have had this before 3days after second shot lost 30 pounds they said it was ibs no way it was either covid or vac that caused this no appetite
How are you now jayne?
@Hritwik Kushwaha I feel better after one year very tired every 3 hours I am retired so thats OK legs hurt memory has improved and I am eating now thanks for asking
@@jaynebailey okay....you will be good soon🌿
Yelllow loose stool
Is it watery?
Same. Undigested food as well. It sucks.