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.
Anxiety, a pervasive mental state, involves excessive worry, fear, and apprehension about future events. It manifests physically and emotionally, often leading to restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and heightened arousal. Treatment may involve therapy, medication, or coping strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Difficulty Breathing or Dyspnea in Long Covid. Individuals experiencing this symptom may feel short of breath or struggle with respiratory discomfort even when standard oxygen measurements appear within the normal range.
E7 Explore Long COVID's impact on patients and primary care, with tips on effective consultation preparation, physician evaluations, red flag symptoms, and the role of allied health professionals in recovery featuring Professor Michelle Harkins MD.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing. Symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, and sometimes fainting. POTS affects blood circulation, leading to inadequate blood flow to the brain and other organs. Read more >
E6 Todd Davenport discusses the overlap between Long COVID and ME/CFS, emphasizing differing pathogens, bioenergetic dysfunction, and diagnostic challenges, while advocating for patient history, symptom validation, and pacing strategies for management.
E5 Personal Long COVID Story & Advocacy ft. Gez Medinger In this episode, Gez Medinger discusses the complexities of Long COVID, the differences in vaccine responses, and the need for a more holistic medical approach. He also highlights his research, shared on YouTube and in his book, "The Long COVID Handbook," and the need for
Brain fog is a non-medical term used to describe a sensation of clouded thinking. It is one of the most common symptoms of Long COVID and since we now have scientific evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can damage the brain some scientists are saying that the symptom should be referred to as a “BRAIN INJURY” OR “COGNITIVE
How to talk to your Family Doctor to get a Long Covid Assessment.
There over 200 widely varying symptoms associated with Long Covid. Why is this? Find the answers in our Accredited Podcast with Dr Amy Proal, Microbiologist.
Gastrointestinal issues in Long COVID often include symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. These issues are linked to disruptions in the gut microbiome and alterations in serum metabolites
