Brian VastagJul 29, 2024

Someone I know who is chronically ill recently contracted #covid because a healthy person she trusted didn't tell her about being at an indoor event.

They both got COVID. The healthy person bounced back. My chronically ill friend? Now sicker than she ever was and no way to know if her downturn is long term or permanent.

That's what it's like now. If you're already chronically ill the world is a dangerous place and healthy people generally DGAF.

Show threadBrian VastagJul 29, 2024
I should also say that, yes, plenty of healthy people are allies. But I don't think many of them can really empathize with what it's like to be chronically ill & it's hard for them to understand that a covid hit can mean permanent decline.
Show threadBrian VastagJul 30, 2024
My friend is now experiencing severe neurological symptoms while battling covid. It's awful.
Show threadAlex BallJul 31, 2024
@brianvastag My wife (who has CIDP) woke up paralyzed after getting Covid in the hospital two years ago. Still functionally quadriplegic now. People really don’t realize the potential consequences and damage.
Show threadBrian VastagJul 31, 2024
@polarweasel That sounds very challenging.
Show threadAlex Ball
@brianvastag It is indeed. Good luck to your friend, and I hope the healthy person smartens up a little!
Jul 31, 2024 at 4:02amWeb