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Welcome to the Post-COVID Recovery blog. Most people fully recover from COVID-19 in 3 weeks. Some people continue to have symptoms much longer. These symptoms are varied and continue for varying lengths of time. The most common symptoms are fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, and a loss of smell and taste.
Follow the Post-COVID Recovery expert blog for the latest developments, research trials, resources, and information about the coronavirus, long-term effects, and recovery.
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Over the past two years, it has become clear that post COVID syndrome (PCS) is more than just fatigue and shortness of breath. Symptoms such…
Symptoms are only half of the picture when it comes to Post COVID Syndrome (PCS). The other half is how long covid affects a person’s…
Little did I know when Dr. Vanichkachorn from the Division of Public Health, Infectious Disease, and Occupational Medicine, contacted me with a quick question in…
After visiting with hundreds of patients with Post COVID Syndrome (PCS), we have learned a lot about the early steps in recovery. It turns out,…
Post COVID Syndrome is not just a group of symptoms. It is also a condition that greatly affects a person’s chance to live their lives,…
Troubles with anxiety and depression are common symptoms in long haul COVID. 34% of patients seen in the COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic…
There has been a buzz in the media about some exciting new research that has begun to unravel what may be causing Post-Acute Sequale of…
Naturally there is significant interest in medications to treat Post COVID Syndrome. Data about the safety and benefit of medications and supplements is currently insufficient…
Despite our best efforts, the COVID-19 pandemic continues. At this time, we should probably consider changing the name to COVID-21. With the rise of the…
In the spirit of guiding your well-being journey, I thought I would share a form of exercise that is for everyone, that can be done…
One of the common symptoms of Post COVID Syndrome (PCS) is also the most frequently overlooked. Trouble with thinking, commonly referred to as brain fog,…
Post-COVID symptoms are similar to those that have been seen after other viral infections. It is likely that these symptoms are driven by immune system changes following the COVID infection.…
It can take up to three weeks to recover from a COVID-19 infection. Mayo Clinic defines post COVID-19 syndrome as symptoms that continue four or more…
There are many different meditation practices and techniques that can be used and are based on personal preference which comes with regular practice. Just as…
This week, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released findings from a new study looking at the effects of Post Covid Syndrome (PCS) on…
One powerful tool that can be used to manage the stress of illness, including the anxiety, depression and fatigue that comes from having had COVID-19,…
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville offers a Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID (PASC) Clinic for symptoms after an infection of COVID-19 lasting longer than the usual 3-4 weeks…
The U.S. News ran a series of stories asking healthcare professionals to reflect on their experiences during the pandemic, asking "One Pandemic Question." Honored to…
People who have been infected with COVID-19 often experience symptoms long after their infection has resolved. Mayo Clinic has developed programs which may help improve some of these continued…
We have known for many years that nutrition is linked to immunity and severity of infections. People who are not well-nourished are at higher risk…
