ahimsa6d ago

Reminder for Long Covid Awareness Day:

Some research studies have found many Long Covid cases meet diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. And many of those folks never recover.

Your risk of getting Long Covid goes up with each COVID infection. The best way to avoid Long Covid is to avoid getting a COVID infection -- get the vaccine/booster, wear a mask, improve ventilation, etc.

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#LongCovidAwarenessDay #LongCovid #MEcfs #CovidIsNotOver #MaskUp

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Related article:

"NIH-funded study finds cases of ME/CFS increase following SARS-CoV-2"

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-funded-study-finds-cases-me/cfs-increase-following-sars-cov-2

"… new incidence cases of ME/CFS were 15 times higher than pre-pandemic levels.

These findings provide additional evidence that infections, including those caused by SARS-CoV-2, can lead to ME/CFS.

Post-exertional malaise, orthostatic intolerance, and cognitive impairment were the most reported ME/CFS symptoms among participants in the infected group."

#LongCovid #MEcfs

NIH-funded study finds cases of ME/CFS increase following SARS-CoV-2

ME/CFS is a complex, serious, and chronic condition that often occurs following an infection.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Mar 16 at 1:02amWeb