Question 1

i have tested positive for covid-19, 11 days ago.my senses are almost back, temperature is normal but when i take a walk or shower i get tired and the shortness of breath is scary. i breath normally once i lie down for a min or 2?

Accepted Answer

Agree with Dr. F: If you have been free of fever for at least 3 days, you may resume your activities as tolerated. You do not need to get tested again.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, as tolerated, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 2

i am experiencing  fatigue, obesity, shortness of breath (time frame: gradual onset) (severity: mild) (worsened by: exercise or physical activity) ...
activity-walking into a store in there about five minutes walking out, i was feeling very tired. ?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: This could be any number of things - and should be properly evaluated by a doctor with questioning (history), physical exam, labs and studies. The list of possible diseases is long, but hopefully as you point out relatively mild in presentation. If you can't get an appointment with your primary doctor right away, you might want to connect with a Health Tap doc here for a virtual consult.

Question 3

i had recent gallbladder surgery and have been sick since nauseous diarrhea fatigue and some shortness of breath even when walking short distance  oth?

Accepted Answer

Postop: Shortness of breath following recent surgery is always of concern and should be investigated by the attending surgeon. Possible serious issues would be blood loss anemia, pulmonary embolism,fluid retention due to heart,kidney or liver issues or other lung pathology. 
 Nausea,diarrhea and fatigue are nonspecific unless very severe. Your surgeon will order appropriate tests and stool culture.

Question 4

when i bend over i feel everything rushes to my head n when i walk lile 10-20 feet i get shortness of breath for a short time?

Accepted Answer

Bending/walking: It is not unusual to experience blood rushing to your head when bending over. Walking 10-20 feet and getting short of breath is not normal if you are otherwise in good health. See your doctor for assessment. All the best.

Question 5

i have hyperension and am on medication for 6 months. i have been having shortness of breath for 2 weeks now after a short walk or climbing stairs.

Accepted Answer

See your : Physician as these exertional symptoms need further evaluation.

Question 6

i get really bad headaches and when walking upstairs or for distances i get a shortness of breath and extream nausea?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: These can be symptoms of worrisome problems. See your doc.

Question 7

i have had a dry sore cough, fever at night, runny tummy and tiredness like being limp aswell as shortness of breath in short bursts. these symptoms have been like this for the past 4 days now.

Accepted Answer

Flu vs COVID 19: In this time of the pandemic with those symptoms would recommend a COVID 19 test.

Question 8

postpartum fatigue , pressure in head dizziness shortness of breath . had every test normal ? feel so weak and blurry vision , short breathe .

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: Post-partum fatigue is not unusual. But, shortness of breath and blurry vision are concerning.  If you're very recently post-partum, there's still a concern for blood pressure related problems like toxemia (or pre-eclampsia/eclampsia).  Those can make you feel short of breath and dizzy. And being post-partum is also a risk for blood clot in your lung.  You should call your doctor and go to ER.

Question 9

i get winded-short of breath and fatigue so easily just after a five-minute walk - my heart has been checked there is no problem with any blockage. what else could it be? please help?

Accepted Answer

: At your age it is wonderful  that you exercise by walking. Your vitals are good so it must be normal at your age to tired and out of breath. Try walking with a portable oxygen tank to see if it helps.

Question 10

i get real short of breath walking and tired.i have to sit an rest a while.i have e regular pulse, and several stents, one in my upper chest .?

Accepted Answer

Angina: Your sympttoms indicate stable angina. If these symptoms have gotten worse, lately, go see your cardiologist.

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Why am I so tired and short of breath just walking a short distance

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I have tested positive for covid-19, 11 days ago.my senses are almost back, temperature is normal but when i take a walk or shower i get tired and the shortness of breath is scary. i breath normally once i lie down for a min or 2?

A member asked:

I am experiencing fatigue, obesity, shortness of breath (time frame: gradual onset) (severity: mild) (worsened by: exercise or physical activity) ... activity-walking into a store in there about five minutes walking out, i was feeling very tired. ?

A member asked:

I had recent gallbladder surgery and have been sick since nauseous diarrhea fatigue and some shortness of breath even when walking short distance oth?

A member asked:

When i bend over i feel everything rushes to my head n when i walk lile 10-20 feet i get shortness of breath for a short time?

A member asked:

I have hyperension and am on medication for 6 months. i have been having shortness of breath for 2 weeks now after a short walk or climbing stairs.

A member asked:

I get really bad headaches and when walking upstairs or for distances i get a shortness of breath and extream nausea?

A member asked:

I have had a dry sore cough, fever at night, runny tummy and tiredness like being limp aswell as shortness of breath in short bursts. these symptoms have been like this for the past 4 days now.

A member asked:

Postpartum fatigue , pressure in head dizziness shortness of breath . had every test normal ? feel so weak and blurry vision , short breathe .

A member asked:

I get winded-short of breath and fatigue so easily just after a five-minute walk - my heart has been checked there is no problem with any blockage. what else could it be? please help?

A member asked:

I get real short of breath walking and tired.i have to sit an rest a while.i have e regular pulse, and several stents, one in my upper chest .?

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