Is there anyone else who's arthritis has got worse after having Covid?

oceanadvocate

Hi everyone,

First time poster here. I've lived with osteoarthritis in my ankle since I was 23 and have been really positive about my life and able to do most things, called my limp a "happy hop" to help inspire older hospital patients that they could walk faster than me and make them feel better.

However, the more times I got Covid, the worse my mobility got, it usually recovered after a couple of weeks, but during the last bout where I caught it after saving a hospital patient from falling out of bed on a night shift, I've never recovered.

What made me even sadder is that all the permanent staff were given Fit Masks to protect them but I wasn't.

Anyway, I've love to hear if anyone has had similar experiences as I feel really alone not being able to do the things I loved anymore and living with chronic pain.

Have a lovely day

Ellen

Hi @oceanadvocate Welcome to the online community.

Yes people have reported similar issues to you I did a very quick search for some relevant threads:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?domain=all_content&query=covid%20arthritis%20worse&scope=site&source=community

I am very sorry to hear you weren't given a good mask when you were helping people who were desperately ill during the pandemic.

Anyway lovely to meet you and hope you'll find the forum helpful 😊

Ellen.

oceanadvocate

Hi Ellen,

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it. It's so horrid to hear but also a huge relief to know that there are other people who have reported similar issues.

This is a huge weight off my mind, thank you so much for helping.

Have a lovely day Ellen :)

Maria