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How long does the body aches last
From what I've heard, based on folks I've known who came down with it, generally about a week to two weeks depending on the health of the person. You look extremely healthy given your picture so the duration will probably be shorter for you.

Probably the worst part is the shortness of breath and getting winded very easily that tends to linger with covid. It's very hard on the lungs.

Take care and get well soon.
 
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Body aches lasted about a week and a half for me. It was weird how my skin hurt for a few days too. My symptoms changed almost daily.
The fatigue is what really kicked my ass. Four weeks past first onset, I still have some head and chest congestion.
 
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I lost my sense of taste for a few weeks and had body aches for a few days.
I took naps and did light bodyweight workouts just to keep moving.
Stay hydrated and eat healthy.
Hope you feel better man.
 
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I came down with it late last January, 2020. Knew what it was after getting the antibody test, but thought it was a chest cold before that. I felt the exhaustion for a couple of weeks. Body aches, I controlled those with extra strength Tylenol. Had a major cough and congestion, but no different than any other chest cold I'd ever had. All that resolved after four weeks, which is also the course my colds general take anyway. I worked out lifting and doing cardio the entire time since I didn't have a fever. That made me feel better. Slept ten hours a night. That felt good. I think because I didn't lie around and rest the whole time, but rather increased my core body temperature daily, that might have made a difference in my recovery because a higher core temp can kill off viruses.

Best wishes.
 
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