What do I need to know about Long-Covid-related Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Mental Health Changes? 2023 Gross et al

[Andy]

Introduction

Many people who became ill with COVID-19 continue to experience symptoms over long periods of time. Generally called “Long COVID,” this condition has been given a more formal medical name: Post-Acute Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2, or PASC. There are many symptoms associated with Long COVID. This paper focuses on only three of them, in order to be able to cover them in depth: fatigue, brain fog, and mental health changes. This paper offers suggestions on how to manage these symptoms, where to go for help, and how to talk about what you are experiencing to find the support and understanding you need.

Open access, https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(23)00154-5/fulltext

 

[Trish]

There's quite a lot about which professionals to go to and what they can do for you, and about self care strategies. Some of it good, some not so good, and some completely unrealistic. It does mention PEM and saying within your limits, but also encourages aerobic exercise within your limits and gradually increasing activity. Seems to me to suggest there's more that can be done than is realistic.