Cannot stress this enough: if you think you have Long COVID: DO NOT EXERCISE.
I know it feels like you can, but post-exertional malaise means that the damage you do when you exercise you may not feel for a day or two. Exercising makes you WORSE. It causes damaging chemical reactions. And the first six months (when you probably haven't got a diagnosis) are your best shot at recovery, but only if you REST. Completely.
I despair when I see people say they think they have LC and then go jogging.
You are ONLY hurting yourself. I know it goes against everything you've been taught about exercise, but DO NOT exercise.
This is coming from someone who was encouraged to keep exercising and has now been sick for 11 years.
Don't do it! Whatever little bump you think you'll get as a benefit isn't worth it! Do. Not.
@Nazani I have no idea what that is. I'm sorry, as I say, I am not a medical professional I have shared a summary of what I know in response to others and pointed to th RemissionBiome Twitter account for more info. They have a huge number of links and accessible videos with information.
Th important thing to recognise is that th bodies of people with PEM start behaving like they are doing high-stress anaerobic exercise at th drop of a hat. Normal, non-exercise activities like reading and>
Dr Ro Smith
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