Newer to this aspect of long COVID discussion: when it began (early April 2023 after COVID end of March), it was less pronounced and I was more concerned about the "seen" issues (lymphedema, rashes) than my gut. In the last weeks, the increase in what seems to be phlegm but was coming after eating anything and now is just being produced from my stomach, has been miserable. Advised two of my docs. Neither had any idea. AND they are waiting for my in-person visit w/ the LC Clinic in 10 days.

That the symptoms are worsening and the gut pain is not exacerbated by food or other factors has made me more exhausted and even less able to work. My spouse is far more kind that I fear I'd be if the circumstances were reversed - and yes, I'm fortunate. The pain is so severe that even walking is more difficult.

I'm on pain management meds (for other medical issues) and they do help the gut stuff but am limited in what I can take.

Any new answers? I've not yet seen a gastro since the worst of this began this past week. OH and the burping! I did that little - well, in public - but now it just keeps coming. It would be amusing if it weren't awful.

Thanks to all those here sharing stories - and treatments that at least we can mention to our docs IF those docs are even reading about LC.