Long COVID symptoms persist weeks or months after initial infection and can affect multiple organs. Common symptoms include over 200 symptoms which include fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive issues (“brain fog”), chest pain, and joint pain. Other possible effects are sleep disturbances, heart palpitations, and mental health issues. The severity and duration of symptoms vary widely among individuals.
E19 Listen to Chimere Sweeney’s gripping story of resilience with long COVID. From healthcare gaslighting to finding strength in community, Chimere sheds light on underrepresented experiences in her journey toward recovery.
E18 The Cardiovascular Effects of Long COVID. Dr. Erica Spatz dives into COVID-19's long-term cardiovascular impacts, uncovering risk factors by blood type, essential prevention strategies, and cutting-edge rehabilitation insights.
E17 Dysautonomia, POTS, ME/CFS & Long COVID. Join Long COVID: The Answers as Prof Ric Arseneau unpacks long COVID's impact on dysautonomia and POTS, debunks psychiatric myths, and shares expert strategies for effective diagnosis and management. Watch now!
E16 Professor Michelle Harkins MD discusses post-COVID breathing issues, exploring symptoms, causes, and effective management strategies to help understand and address long-term respiratory challenges.
LCTA Advisor Dr Daniel Griffin MD, PhD provides an explanation of Long COVID
E15 Mental Health in Long COVID with Dr. Thida Thant. Discover expert insights on comprehensive care, patient collaboration, and effective mental health strategies for managing Long COVID symptoms, particularly in ICU survivors.
E12 Join Dr Amy Proal as she explores how SARS-CoV-2 disrupts the immune system, triggers viral persistence, and contributes to chronic symptoms in Long COVID, revealing key mechanisms behind this complex condition.
E11 Explore the transformative power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Long COVID recovery with Prof. Jim Jackson. Discover mindfulness, growth, and community in healing.
While Covid-19 is now the 10th leading cause of death, it it still more severe than the flu.
The presence of persistent migraines in long COVID highlights the enduring neurological impact of the virus, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions and ongoing research to address the diverse challenges faced by individuals on the journey to recovery.
