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

Neura Health is a virtual neurology clinic staffed by board-certified neurologists. Members can schedule same-day or next-day video appointments, chat 24/7 with their care team, get ongoing support via weekly care coaching sessions, and track headaches to understand personal triggers. 

More from Thomas Berk, MD, Medical Director of Neura Health

Since the pandemic began, we have witnessed many different neurologic manifestations of SARS-CoV-2. Unfortunately, many clinical providers are still baffled by this condition. We wish we knew more about how it works but it’s still very early. The science is evolving as the virus changes, and the societal impact of vaccines has to be taken into account.  Patients who have been infected with Covid often complain of brain fog, depression/anxiety, shortness of breath, insomnia and headaches, among many other symptoms. 

Post-Covid Syndrome

Colloquially known as “Long Covid,” this set of symptoms can continue even after testing negative for the virus. “Long haulers” are patients with post-Covid syndrome, who experience many neurologic symptoms including: 

• Brain fog

• Depression/anxiety

• Shortness of breath

• Dizziness

• Light-headedness

• Insomnia 

• Headaches

• Temperature dysregulation

• Sensory changes including tingling 

• Tremor

• Seizures

Who Should Treat Your Post-Covid Symptoms

Not all doctors are as familiar with the subtleties of these diagnoses, and if your headaches are difficult to treat, or have not responded to initial treatments, you should consider seeking out the opinion of a headache specialist to reconsider your treatment options. 

Because post-Covid neurological symptoms vary in nature, a team approach may be necessary to ensure you get the most comprehensive care possible. This may mean that you have an epilepsy specialist treating your post-Covid NES, a headache specialist treating your daily headache, and a neurologist treating your tremor and dizziness. All are familiar with the latest research and treatment options and would collaborate to ensure you receive the care you deserve. If you don’t have a specialist for your Long Covid symptoms, you can meet with one via video conference using Neura Health.

About the Speaker:  Thomas Berk, MD is Medical Director of Neura Health, where he actively treats headache patients every day. He is a neurologist and headache specialist based in New York City. He has over 12 years of clinical experience, having graduated from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 2010. He completed his neurology residency at NYU as well and is a board-certified headache specialist, having completed a headache fellowship at the Jefferson Headache Center. He was formerly a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine He is an emerging leader of the American Headache Society and has been on the Super Doctors list of rising stars for the past five years.

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