Thank you, emo. They think it's lipedema - which is, they say and I've read, inherited but no one on either side of my family had it. I had an horrific rash on one leg and ankle as a result of COVID. PCP sent me to ER - twice - once they thought it was cellulitis; then an 'unknown skin condition' - alas, no one did a culture of it. Then dermatologist; then, a year later, an extensive ultrasound bec they thought lymphedema. And there is more. There is no cure or real treatment. It can get progressively worse but there are no specialists in my area - a major US city! or any that have yet been found elsewhere. And even if there were....

YES! Those who equate COVID with flu are annoying. The statistics of who is now getting and expected to get COVID are those in the 65+ age group. Those who are not getting boosters are in the low percentages in all age groups. It's as if the pandemic never happened. With the latest (since FLiRT) variant (XEC), the expected surge again this winter may be worse because of too few boosters.

I encourage people and try to explain that long COVID stinks and it's not worth chancing it.

Your note is so appreciated. Your frustration and mine are being heard and by too few PCPs and even specialists. I think I read more than many of them.

Here's to better.