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I’m sorry you’re suffering. I too have Long Covid, since December of 2022. My symptoms have gotten better since having the virus, but I believe my first symptoms began after the very first Covid Vaccine. I detected a metal taste in the back of my throat after receiving it. It wasn’t until I actually caught Covid, the virus, that I lost my taste and smell on day 2 of the virus. I also had the usual symptoms, balance issues, stuttering, body tremors, which I still have on occasion if I push myself too hard, fatigue which is much better. I still don’t have my taste or smell, but my other symptoms are better. I also went to the Northwestern Covid Clinic and saw Dr. Koralnik, the Chief of Neuro and Infectious Disease and he told me that I would not be getting my taste or smell back if it’s been over a year! I’m choosing not to listen to him! Is that the person you saw? I don’t know how 2 people with Long Covid can be told different things? I think they’re just guessing at this point, which doesn’t set well with me. We are tough like you said, but it’s getting very old!
My rheumatologist has asked what year I had first covid and first/second covid vaccine. He is seeing different severities of LC depending on which Covid strain clients had. I was diagnosed with autoimmune LC with liver and lung involvement and Telangiectasia. My first Covid infection (mild case) was fall of 2020 which was the Delta strain. I received my vaccines in 2021 spring...Phizer. I am 58 y/o female who smokes. I have a history of high blood pressure and obesity. I have had 4 Covid infections since...seems like each time I have it, it is a worse case.
Jane - a wonderful essay on LC!! Thank you, and I’m glad you’re feeling better.
I’ve been to NMH LC Clinic (Aasheeta Bawa) who had me tested for sleep apnea (negative) and said they treat LC with Amantadine and one other med. that I can’t remember. Yes - a terrible long list of side effects that seem worse than my fatigue, dizziness, weak legs, neuropathy and occasional nausea. Apparently you wouldn’t recommend pursuing that route. I’ll just try that peanut butter regimen. Did Dr. Karolic (head neurologist?) tell you that Amantafine would help with fatigue? neuropathy? muscle weakness? love life? ANYthing?
Please write again; your account enlightening to all of us, I’m sure.
Best wishes, Jane,
Stuart