POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia), in which the heart beats faster with the slightest change in position.
And above all, a weakened immune system, which makes frequent infections much riskier.
Dr. Cohen emphasizes: “It is not laziness. It is not psychosomatic. It is a genuine multisystem disease that is still poorly understood.”
Hope? There is a clue, but no cure yet.
We have now been in a pandemic for five years. There is still no officially approved treatment for chronic COVID-19.
The fight continues, but the road ahead is long. At the same time, she remains extremely vigilant to prevent a relapse and even avoids public places. Wearing a face mask is not an option for her, but a necessity.
A call to listen and acknowledge.
Millions of people are currently suffering from persistent COVID-19 symptoms. These are not always clearly diagnosed or adequately treated, let alone recognized.
Dr. Cohen’s story reminds us that one can be both doctor and victim. That one can know everything about a disease… and still be safe from it.
Are you or someone you know suffering from chronic COVID-19?
Share your story to break the silence surrounding this still-taboo disease.
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