Today, Explained Your long Covid questions, answered
Sep 7, 2022
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, a leader in rehabilitation medicine specializing in long COVID, joins advocate Hannah Davis, co-founder of the Patient-Led Research Collaborative. They engage in a deep dive into the baffling symptoms of long COVID, like debilitating fatigue and brain fog. The conversation highlights urgent needs for better treatments and supportive community advocacy. Personal stories from survivors illustrate the condition's grip on daily life, underscoring the pressing need for recognition within healthcare systems.
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Long COVID's Definition
- Long COVID has no agreed-upon definition, making diagnosis and treatment challenging.
- Symptoms vary widely, from fatigue and brain fog to cardiac and respiratory issues.
Debilitating Fatigue
- Adhita Mukherjee from San Jose, California asks about long COVID symptoms.
- One patient described long COVID fatigue as 100 times worse than cancer fatigue.
Rest and Recovery
- Rest and avoid overexertion when recovering from COVID.
- Pushing yourself too much can worsen long COVID symptoms.