Chikungunya joint pain coming back — how long does recovery actually take?

I’m a 28F, 163 cm, 71 kg. I developed chikungunya fever on August 8, 2026, with severe fever and body/joint pain. The pain was so bad that walking and normal movements were difficult.

It’s now September, and although the fever is gone, I still have significant joint pain, especially in my hands/fingers, feet and ankles. I’m still limping when I walk.

I was prescribed Medrol and completed the course. I felt almost completely fine for one day after finishing it, but the pain returned. I’m now taking HCQ (hydroxychloroquine), but my hands and joints are still painful.

For people who’ve had chikungunya:

How long did your joint pain last?
Did your pain return after finishing steroids?
How long did HCQ take to help?
When were you able to return to exercise/yoga/gym?
Did anyone develop persistent inflammatory arthritis?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, especially from people who had chikungunya recently. I’m getting anxious about how long this will last.

When can I jump without pain 😭