@truwomandi LC is not rare; many millions in the US suffer from it. Don't let some doctor push the bs.

Recent studies estimate that roughly one in six adults (about 15 to 18 million people) infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the U.S. develop long COVID. General population surveys by public health agencies show that roughly 5% to 7.6% of U.S. adults live with long COVID at any given time.

Key Estimates and Findings

Infection Rate: A large-scale multi-hospital study published in JAMA Network Open found that 16.3% of COVID-19 patients developed long COVID symptoms, with nearly 90% going on to experience new chronic health problems.

Population Prevalence: Public health tracking indicates that about 5% to 8% of all U.S. adults report currently experiencing or having experienced long COVID.

Underdiagnosis: Researchers note that standard diagnostic medical billing codes drastically undercount actual cases. Many patients receive treatment for specific chronic conditions (like metabolic, cardiovascular, or neurological issues) without being formally labeled with long COVID.