Post-COVID dysautonomia, particularly POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), leads to symptoms like dizziness and fatigue when standing. It often results from COVID-related inflammation or nerve damage. Daily life includes struggles with heat, exercise, digestion, and brain fog, requiring humor and adjustments, such as increased salt intake and hydration.
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Understanding Long COVID: More Than Just Deconditioning
Long COVID is a complex condition distinct from simple deconditioning. It presents unique symptoms like brain fog, nerve pain, and post-exertional malaise (PEM), where exertion causes severe fatigue. Autonomic dysfunction further complicates recovery, making exercise challenging. Research indicates it’s not linked to laziness or lack of fitness but involves systemic issues needing careful management.
Long Covid Journey 