Long Covid

2024 - 3 - 15

Living with Long Covid: A Never-Ending Battle

CDC data - Healthcare advocacy - International Long Covid Awareness Day - Long Covid - Long Covid symptoms

Discover the struggles of millions living with Long Covid. Find out how the condition continues to affect daily life.

Living with Long Covid has become a reality for millions of people, with symptoms that persist for years. Despite the CDC's relaxation of isolation recommendations, nearly 18 million Americans could be facing the daunting reality of long-term health issues. The alarming rise in long Covid cases emphasizes the need for increased awareness and support. Scottish health boards, like NHS Grampian, have been urged to allocate more resources to tackle the growing long Covid crisis.

On International Long Covid Awareness Day, the spotlight is on the debilitating symptoms that include brain fog, fatigue, and pain. Experts shed light on the challenges of diagnosing and treating Long Covid, while patients share their personal journeys. Children are not spared either, with up to 5.8 million kids reportedly suffering from the long-term effects of Covid. Amanda Goodhart's experience with her young son, Logan, underscores the lingering impact of the virus on children's health.

Despite efforts to raise awareness, public trust has been questioned due to the politicization of the term 'long Covid.' Advocates and patients are taking a stand, lobbying in Washington and Detroit for better understanding and support. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is championing the cause in Congress, pushing for expanded access to treatment and research funding. The scientific community acknowledges a 'revolution' in understanding Long Covid, highlighting the significant progress in comprehending this complex condition.

In a surprising twist, some media outlets have downplayed Long Covid Awareness Day, challenging the existence of the condition. This controversy only fuels the determination of advocates and patients to fight for recognition and support. The ongoing battle against Long Covid continues, with individuals and communities uniting to address the challenges and stigma associated with this chronic health issue.

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I'm living with long COVID like millions of Americans. Please, don't ... (USA TODAY)

It's been three years, and I continue to wake up feeling tired, nauseous and dizzy, immediately planning when I can lie down again.

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'Alarming' rise in Americans with long Covid symptoms (The Guardian)

CDC data shows nearly 18m people could be living with long Covid even as health agency relaxes isolation recommendations.

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Most Scottish health boards have used less than half long Covid ... (Original 106)

Ministers have been warned to “change tack” on long Covid as figures show NHS Grampian spent just 13% of its long Covid funding.

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Millions of Americans are affected by Long Covid. (Psychology Today)

Today is International Long Covid Awareness Day, and the millions of people struggling with life-altering symptoms of Long Covid need us to pay attention.

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Long COVID Symptoms: Experts and Patients Explain Fatigue, Brain ... (Today.com)

What are long COVID symptoms? Brain fog, fatigue and pain are common. Experts explain long COVID tests and how long it lasts and patients share their ...

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Up to 5.8 million kids have long COVID, study says. One mother ... (CBS News)

Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.

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Weaponising 'long Covid' damaged public trust (UnHerd)

So the suggestion this week by Queensland's Chief Health Officer that we should abandon the term “long Covid” has set the cat among the pigeons. Dr John ...

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Patients, advocates come to Washington for Long Covid Awareness ... (WDBJ7)

On Friday, dozens of ...

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Detroit lawmakers mark Long COVID awareness day by visiting ... (Michigan Advance)

The mobile health unit opened in December through a partnership between People.Health, Moderna, Team Wellness Center and other community organizations to offer ...

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On Long COVID Awareness Day, Pressley Keeps Up Fight for ... (Representative Ayanna Pressley)

Pressley Has Led Efforts in Congress to Expand Access to Long COVID Treatment, Invest in Research, and More. WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna ...

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Scientists say there's been a 'revolution' in understanding long ... (ABC News)

Miquette Abercrombie sitting on the steps of parliament with a sign hanging behind her that says. Miquette Abercrombie says long COVID changed her life. (ABC ...

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'LONG COVID DOESN'T EXIST' scream the corporate media. Well ... (The Canary)

In London & on social media, Long Covid Awareness Day was a positive and inspiring event. So, enter the corporate media to try and trash it.

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Online tool for Long Covid support (University of Southampton)

A website to support people living with Long Covid is launched today, Long Covid Awareness Day, by a research team led by a Southampton professor with ...

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Long COVID Awareness Day: As People Suffer, Little is Understood (Contagionlive.com)

Today serves as a reminder to everyone that there are still no diagnostic tests or FDA-approved treatments for the post-viral condition.

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The effect of long Covid on 3 Lancashire women (Lancashire Telegraph)

Long Covid sufferers in Lancashire have called for better co-ordination of their care and more compassion from society as they fight a daily battle…

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'Long Covid left me housebound': Lancashire sufferers tell their ... (Lancaster Guardian)

Long Covid sufferers in Lancashire have called for better co-ordination of their care and more compassion from society as they fight a daily battle against ...

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'Long Covid left me housebound': Lancashire sufferers tell their ... (Pendle Today)

Long Covid sufferers in Lancashire have called for better co-ordination of their care and more compassion from society as they fight a daily battle against ...

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The World's Moved On From Covid. Some Of Us Can't (Rolling Stone)

As Covid is increasingly treated like any other respiratory disease, those of us with lingering symptoms are being left behind.

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North-east long Covid sufferer's access the healthcare issues raised ... (Grampian Online)

Scottish Conservative MSPs Alexander Burnett, Tess White, Liam Kerr and Mr Lumsden signed a declaration of support at Holyrood. And later, during a debate on ...

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