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Post-COVID Syndrome is real

Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Nov 15, 2023 | Replies (123)

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Hi @nant, I'm sorry that your doctors are unfamiliar with post-COVID syndrome (PCS). Mayo Clinic recognizes PCS as real. You may find this information about post COVID recovery and PSC from Mayo Clinic experts helpful when advocating for your care:
– Post COVID Recovery blog https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/post-covid-recovery/
– COVID for providers https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/provider-relations/covid-19-resources-for-providers

I'm also tagging fellow COVID longhaulers @cilla21 @stoneydintheloo @rebalancemassage @kcartier @mjay8 @judyh147 @lauriekh @lynn27 @nataliem @jeanniesroom @ritesh to join you in this discussion. You can read some of their stories and tips in this related discussion:
- Any tips to help recovery for a COVID Long-Hauler?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/long-hauler/

Post-COVID recovery can be a long road. I can imagine that you're frustrated and worried about the future. Have you discussed options with you HR department regarding a longer recovery period?

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I'm very fortunate I work for a company that provides short term disability for their employees. I've exhausted all of my available Fmla, I believe we everyone in America is given three or four months of fmla job protection. My employers disability program kicks in along side fmla and pays us a percentage of my wage which helps tremendously. I only have about 30 days left of disability before I go on long term, also offered by the company I work for. Contact your hr department and see what services they offer,,you might be surprised. I've missed over 6 months out of the last 12 from long haul and or vaccine injury. I and my dr believes I may have developed Guillen Barr syndrome from either covid or the j and j. I went back to work three months after acute covid then work offered the j and j vaccine and I became sick two weeks after. I work in warehousing which is simply too physical for the symptoms I'm dealing with. They could lay me of or fire me legally since I'm out of fmla but my company is so short on employees, many dealing with the same issues as myself, I feel my job is secure. But most definitely keep hr in the loop with your progress and see what services are available. Fortunately the job market is booming so worst case scenario you'll find other employment but most importantly take it easy and give yourself the time to fully heal! Covid long haul is very real!