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Feb 9

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Long COVID FAQ — covidCAREgroup Find answers the most frequently asked questions about Long COVID.

Long COVID prevention and treatment guidance — covidCAREgroup This article provides a comprehensive overview of Long COVID development, prevention and interventions providers and patients are using to minimize and manage symptoms.

Understanding Inflammation and Long COVID — covidCAREgroup Inflammation is thought to be the key cause and symptom of Long COVID. This article explains how this is happening and what you can do about it.

COVID Brain Fog — covidCAREgroup This article discusses post COVID brain fog and offers insights into possible causes with suggestions for managing this symptom.

Functional Nerve Disorder (FND) and Long COVID — covidCAREgroup Functional neurologic (nerve) disorder (FND) is a communication failure between the body and the brain. It can be difficult to diagnose and is often overlooked as a diagnosis. It refers to a group of common neurological movement disorders caused by an abnormality in how the brain functions.

Cranial Nerve Inflammation and Long COVID — covidCAREgroup Neuro COVID results in inflammation and dysfunction of the brain and nervous system and leads to conditions that disrupt multiple body systems including the organs, nerves, and tissues. Common symptoms include hormonal disruption, headaches, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog. This article explains neuro COVID and offers suggestions for interventions.

Micro-clotting in Long COVID — covidCAREgroup COVID affects the platelets in the blood, making them sticky and causing micro clots that affect the brain, fingers and toes, and internal organs. This article explains the process.

Self Care Basics — covidCAREgroup When we push ourselves too hard, our immune system cannot keep us healthy. This article gives practical advice on recognizing stress and what to do about it.

Recovery Information

Post COVID-19 Lung and Oxygen Issues — covidCAREgroup Many people who have had COVID-19 have experienced pulmonary (lung) complications and/or damage. Some have experienced neural complications causing central sleep apnea. This article discusses these issues and offers information on what to expect for treatment.

Long COVID & the Ears: What you need to know about tinnitus, balance, and hearing — covidCAREgroup This article provides an overview of the ear structure and how COVID can affect hearing, tinnitus, and balance, along with practicle information on steps you can take to manage symptom flare ups.

Deciding whether or not to get the COVID vaccine booster — covidCAREgroup This article offers a well-balanced overview of considerations for deciding whether or not to accept the booster, empowering you to make informed choices with objective, unbiased information.

Post COVID Cerebral Hypoxia — covidCAREgroup COVID-19 is causing issues in the control center of the brain that should be keeping the heart rate and oxygen levels in synch, leading to silent hypoxia. A lack of oxygen to the brain for longer than 3 minutes causes permanent brain damage. This article explains why this is happening and offers some ideas on interventions to manage this issue.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Long COVID — covidCAREgroup Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), one of the most common autonomic disorders, can present in a number of ways including postural tachycardia, dizziness, orthostatic (position change) intolerance, presyncope (feeling like you may faint, but you do not), and exercise intolerance.

Is my COVID test positive? — covidCAREgroup As COVID-19 continues to mutate and spread, many of us find ourselves repeatedly re-testing at home, but are unsure of what a positive test looks like. Any trace of a line is considered positive. This article explains how to do a home test properly and has pictures of actual positive home tests to help you figure this out.

Elevated ferritin levels in COVID-19 and Long COVID recovery - covidCAREgroup This article provides an overview of the condition hyperferritinemia, when iron stores in the body are high, posing a risk of organ damage. This is a common event after infections, including COVID, but often overlooked by primary care providers and cardiologists as it falls under the hematology category, but can be a factor in joint pain, irregular heartbeats, liver, kidney, thyroid and eye damage and more.

COVID-19 and Iron Deficiency — covidCAREgroup As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath. This article explains the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in long COVID.

Barriers to Long COVID Recovery: Hit or Miss with Electrocardiograms — covidCAREgroup Electrocardiograms — also called ECGs or EKGs — are often done in a doctor's office, a clinic, or a hospital room. EKG machines are standard equipment in operating rooms and ambulances. Some personal devices, such as smart watches, offer EKG monitoring.

What You Need to Know About Post Viral Syndrome & Diarrhea — covidCAREgroup Research conducted by covidCAREgroup in July, 2021 found that 52% of 750 respondents with Long COVID experience GI disturbances. According to news-medical.net, research on ACUTE COVID-19, patients consistently shows that 20-30% of adults with new onset COVID-19 report GI symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. In some cases it has shown to be the only symptom of an acute COVID-19 infection.

Post Viral Syndrome & Constipation — covidCAREgroup Post COVID inflammation can affect any organ, nerve or tissue. The Vagus nerve runs from head to toe and branches out to touch every part of your body. When the nerve branch that controls the intestine is inflamed, the organ cannot function properly. This article provides you with information you need to manage post COVID constipation.

COVID-19 facts about pregnancy, lactation, and vaccine recommendations — covidCAREgroup Many women have questions about the impact of COVID-19, long COVID and the vaccines will have on pregnancy. This review of scholarly resources and evidence base research answers questions about pregnancy, lactation, and vaccine recommendations in pregnancy.

How Low Oxygen Levels Affect Your Body — covidCAREgroup Learn how the body uses oxygen and the challenges post COVID complications may present.

How breathwork can help you recover from COVID-19 and Long COVID. — covidCAREgroup COVID-19 often affects the parts of the brain and central nervous system that control respirations, oxygen balance, and nerve function. This is an issue because oxygen is the only fuel neurons (brain cells) need. This article explains how breathwork can counter some of this my calming your body, allowing it to heal, and delivering more oxygen to your brain cells.

Histamine Release & Long COVID — covidCAREgroup This article explains the role histamines play in Long COVID, how they affect the body, what triggers the histamine cascade, and what you can do to counter them.

Can COVID affect eyes and vision? — covidCAREgroup An issue that has not received a lot of attention in COVID-19 and Long COVID discussions is that the virus can cause minor or major vision changes that may be temporary or permanent. This article discusses some of these issues.

Can COVID-19 Impact Nails? — covidCAREgroup This article provides information on the 5 most common skin and nail issues associated with long COVID. These are indicators of the histamine cascade, inflammation, hypoxia (low oxygen), micro clotting, and vascular (blood vessel) constriction caused by the cytokine storm (immune system disruption). This article contains graphic images.

The Root of Long COVID — covidCAREgroup What causes Long COVID? The disruption of the immune system, causing it to turn on itself, and leading to post COVID complications weeks, months and years after being exposed to the spike protein in the virus or the vaccine.

Coping

Long COVID Recovery Stories — covidCAREgroup For some with long COVID, adapting to a whole new lifestyle becomes necessary, but even then, it is important to focus on your successes and recognize that some days, just waking up is the day’s success.

Restoring Resilience and Long COVID Recovery — covidCAREgroup Are you surviving or thriving? This article discusses the resilience and strategies that people can use to get back to a place of thriving.

What’s Wrong with Me? — covidCAREgroup Many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time. This can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the initial illness was mild. People with this condition are sometimes called “long-haulers.” This condition is known as Post COVID Condition (PCC) or “long COVID.”

COPING WITH LONG COVID SYNDROME — covidCAREgroup This article discusses the uncertainty of Long COVID, how the unknown leaves people questioning their health care, how the fear it causes can affect the brain, and offers suggestions on overcoming the stress.

Finding balance for long COVID recovery — covidCAREgroup We tend to push ourselves too hard and the stress is killing us. LONG COVID is telling us we are not living healthy lifestyles. COVID looks for our vulnerabilities and takes advantage of them. This article talks about different stressors and how they affect the body.

The COVID Survivor’s Creed — covidCAREgroup Inspirational words by Kerri-Lynn Mainland Palermo, COVID Survivor and covidCAREgroup member.

Post COVID-19 Self-Care — covidCAREgroup When we push ourselves too hard, our immune system cannot keep us healthy. This article gives practical advice on recognizing stress and what to do about it.

Curbing fear, anxiety and depression with positive affirmations — covidCAREgroup COVID-19 can cause inflammation of the nervous system interrupting hormone regulation, including serotonin and melatonin absorption. This is a lingering symptom of the virus and will resolve with time and the proper medications. This article gives practical advice for reframing your mindset when you are feeling defeated by Long COVID.

988 Suicide Crisis Hotline — covidCAREgroup Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health crisis? Help is just a call or text 988 (US Only).

COVID-19 and Suicide Risk — covidCAREgroup COVID-19 can lead to depression, anxiety, and suicide. This is part of the illness and will get better with time. This article offers suicide resources for people feeling hopeless and for friends and family of someone needing help.

Run Toward Life: A message of Celebrating Life Every Day — covidCAREgroup Words of inspiration to help you through the most difficult days.

Disability

Important information about applying for disability benefits. — covidCAREgroup — covidCAREgroup Little attention has been given to the impact Long COVID has on the healthcare system, economy, workforce and community. This article provides information about the process of applying for disability and the documentation needed for social security disability and long-term disability.Neura Health Recorded Webinar: What to Know About Neura Health’s

New guidance released regarding Long COVID as a Disability — covidCAREgroup This article provides information about the process of applying for disability and the documentation needed for social security disability and long-term disability.

Nutrition

How can a low histamine diet help with COVID recovery? — covidCAREgroup Many have found that just a few simple diet changes can help relieve symptoms caused by post-COVID mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). This article talks about the low histamine diet and how it is helping people in their recovery.

Post-COVID food allergies — covidCAREgroup Many people with Long COVID are finding that they have new food allergies and sensitivities that bring on a lot of obvious allergy symptoms through mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) leading to histamine over production and inflammation of nerves causing organ dysfunction. There is also the brain-gut connection causing vagus nerve inflammation and that ties into depression and anxiety.

Post COVID-19 Nutrition — covidCAREgroup This article explains how mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), one of the root causes of Long COVID, affects the body and how nutrition can help improve symptoms.

Recovery Tools

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Resources

The Science Behind Formula C — covidCAREgroup Formula C has been clinically shown to alleviate Long COVID symptoms. Get an in-depth view of the science and pathophysiology behind Formula C and how it helps to alleviate Long COVID symptoms.

Stellate Ganglion Blocks May Restore Smell and Taste for Long COVID Patients — covidCAREgroup Stellate ganglion blocks are helping to restore a sense of taste and smell for Long COVID sufferers within 1-2 hours of the procedure, even in people who lost their senses 2-3 years ago. This article, written in collaboration with Dr. Shivani Chadha, discusses the procedure and what to look for when seeking treatment.

Low Dose Naltrexone for Post COVID Inflammation — covidCAREgroup Low Dose Naltrexone has been shown to be effective in treating the neural inflammation caused by post COVID condition. This article explains how LDN works to reduce inflammation in the brain and central nervous system by addressing the biological causes of dysautonomia, when the immune system turns on itself damaging nerves and organs. The information here can be shared with your doctor if they are not familiar with this treatment option. Get your 1st month supply at an 80% discount with code covidCAREgroup through the Pharmco pharmacy.

Fatigue and Immunocompromise in Long COVID could be Adrenal Insufficiency — covidCAREgroup The adrenal glands play an important role in a healthy immune system, but COVID-19 and other illnesses can cause adrenal insufficiency, a medical condition caused by chronic physical or mental stress that occurs when the adrenal glands are over worked and can’t make enough cortisol to keep up with the demand. It can be difficult to diagnose and is often missed.

Reduce inflammation with Red Light Therapy — covidCAREgroup Red light therapy (RLT), also known as photobiomodulation therapy is an emerging treatment that’s showing promise in treating post COVID inflammation. This scientifically proven therapy involves periodic brief exposure to red or infrared light, is a noninvasive, safe, and affordable method that is currently being used to treat inflammatory conditions. This article provides an overview of the treatment.

covidCAREgroup Talks: Post COVID Headaches — covidCAREgroup About 65% of our covidCAREgroup followers report experiencing headaches. This talk with Dr. Thomas Berk offers information about headaches and what to look for when seeking care.

Post-Covid Headache: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments — covidCAREgroup Since the pandemic began, we have been witness to many different neurologic manifestations of SARS-CoV-2. Unfortunately, many clinical providers are still baffled by this condition.

Telehealth for Headache and Migraine — covidCAREgroup The covidCAREgroup is working with Neura Health, a virtual neurology clinic connecting you with top neurologists in headache medicine. While no one has found a cure for Long COVID, this program may have some tools to help managing headaches.

988 Suicide Crisis Hotline — covidCAREgroup Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health crisis? Help is just a call or text 988 (US Only).

Children’s Health & Long COVID — covidCAREgroup As a nurse specializing in pediatrics, Nurse Laney has often used kidshealth.org to help parents and children understand healthcare and medical diagnoses. This is a great resource for teaching the community about medical issues and what to expect.

Free COVID home test kits for US households — covidCAREgroup Be sure to get tested if you don’t feel well, even if your symptoms don’t seem to fit in with the typical COVID-19 symptoms.

covidCAREgroup Community Collaboration — covidCAREgroup The covidCAREgroup specializes in education and Long COVID interventions. We bring resources to the community that are screened for validity. Our clinical team shares information that is supported by evidence-based research.

Using sanitizers and household cleaners safely. — covidCAREgroup One thing we have all learned through the pandemic is that clean hands and clean surfaces are extremely important in stopping the spread of COVID. But in order to do this safely, you need to understand more about the chemicals and how to use them safely.

News

How to Spot Quality Science - Don’t Fall for Hype — covidCAREgroup Learn the key factors in finding reliable unbiased research.

Long COVID research is making progress — covidCAREgroup This is an article review of the recently released article entitled Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations by Nature.com with contributions by Jon Lesko, covidCAREgroup Research Advisor.

FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Using Breath Samples with results in less than three minutes — covidCAREgroup As COVID-19 variants continue to emerge, the virus continues to wreak new havoc on society, although it may be quieter and more subtle than before. The new variant molecules are smaller and lighter in weight than the Alpha strain, meaning they can travel farther and remain suspended in the air longer than the original virus.

US National Research Action Plan on Long COVID — covidCAREgroup COVID-19 continues to present with mysterious symptoms and sequelae (ongoing health issues caused by the virus), and even after two years, we still know little about it. Researchers have made some progress, but more resources are needed to speed up the process. The US now has a plan to organize thoughts and goals for new research on Long COVID. We are still years away from a solution, but every step forward is progress.

FDA Monoclonal Antibody Guideline Changes — covidCAREgroup The covidCAREgroup strives to keep followers informed on new developments about COVID-19. There is a lot of information coming out about COVID-19 management and prevention, and it can be confusing. Data show the monoclonal antibody treatments are highly unlikely to be active against the omicron and later variants.

Delainne Bond https://www.covidcaregroup.org