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Some COVID Survivors Are Being Diagnosed With Severe Tinnitus
27May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Some COVID Survivors Are Being Diagnosed With Severe Tinnitus

In Las Vegas, professionals are learning that there is a growing concern about the lingering impact on patient’s hearing for those suffering from Covid Long Haulers. This ailment is called tinnitus. Studies show that anywhere between 5-15% of patients will get tinnitus after their infection and 3-8% will have sudden hearing loss.  Even though this might be a small number nationwide, the impact on these patients’ lives is still huge and impairing on their everyday lives. Recently Kent Taylor, the CEO of Texas Roadhouse committed suicide due to severe tinnitus after being diagnosed with Covid Longhaulers. There is no known cure for Tinnitus. To read the full article, Click Here
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Opioid Being Prescribed For COVID Long Haulers
27May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Opioid Being Prescribed For COVID Long Haulers

In Denver health experts have witnessed a common way doctors are treating COVID Long Haulers and it is drawing concerns over the use of opioids. A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis and the Department of Veterans has shown a high rate of COVID Long Haulers  patients are receiving opioid treatments. These are easy to prescribe, but will also create another pandemic. A pandemic of substance abuse.  This should not be the first line of defense to treat the pain of COVID-19. To read the full article, Click Here
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Managing COVID Long Haulers
26May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Managing COVID Long Haulers

After contracting COVID-19 people experience both physical and psychological effects. Doctors are now working on a multifaceted approach to treat the long term effects of COVID-19. Currently there is no formal diagnosis of long COVID because symptoms are variable, ranging and associated with varying degrees of autonomic dysfunction. Thus there is limited evidence on how to treat common COVID-19 symptoms. Management of persistent symptoms require multidisciplinary input and primary care. Patients need to be “heard” and taken serious with physical and psychological symptoms from COVID-19. Also a medical review and referral is needed for continued support to get the specialized treatment that is needed for these long-term effects of COVID-19. To read the full article, Click Here ...
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Marines Undergo COVID Long Haulers Study
26May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Marines Undergo COVID Long Haulers Study

Our marines are protecting the country in another at Camp Pendleton. Over hundreds Marines are taking part of a two year study of the effects and symptoms of COVID-19.  They are taking part in the CHARM study which stands for COVID-19 Health Actions Response Marines. Our soldiers are getting prodded poked and tested to better understand how Marines can fight off the virus and future virus. The study has currently been underway for one year and will continue for two years until May 2022.  To read the full article, Click Here
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New clinics in North Texas are also treating children for Long Covid
26May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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New clinics in North Texas are also treating children for Long Covid

More than a year into the pandemic and there are still a lot of unknown factors for Long COVID. Symptoms range from mild to severe and there is no one rubric for which one can diagnose Long COVID.   The World Health Organizations estimates that 10% of  COVID cases still show symptoms past 12 weeks after testing positive for the virus. A recent study estimates that up to 20% of cases have lingering symptoms for at least 30 days and the same study found that 27% of patients had lingering symptoms for more than 60 days.  In the United Sates, there are about 33 million reported cases and Texas has 3 million of those cases. Additionally it is becoming clear that children may exhibit long-term COVID-19 symptoms too.  There have been over 3,000 cases of multi-in...
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This Clinic Is Helping Long Haulers
25May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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This Clinic Is Helping Long Haulers

Persistent symptoms is a big concern after COVID-19 and the Falcon Clinic in New Hartford is treating long-haulers that are seeking treatment for the long term effects that follow.  Dr. Chmielewski from the Falcon Clinic uses a technique called “the viral infection protocol treatment” and it’s an osteopathic approach of helping the body heal from within. The viral infection treatment works with the sympathetic nervous system, the lymphatic system and its drainage. To read the full article, Click Here
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COVID-19 Affects Athletes?
25May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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COVID-19 Affects Athletes?

Athletes who contracted COVID-19 could could have sustained a devastating blow in their final stretch of their preparations for major competitions like the Olympics that are coming up this summer.  While athletes may be able to return to training within 20 days after the contraction of COVID-19, it could take much longer than that. The virus may hinder athletes in different ways. Some may go back to training and experience a full recovery while others are still struggling with symptoms such as fatigue. Researchers are suggesting pooling symptoms and severity of those in clusters in three groups to figure out an appropriate time frame for return to athletic competition. To read the full article, Click Here
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Could “Long Covid” Outlast The Pandemic?
25May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Could “Long Covid” Outlast The Pandemic?

A full recovery from a mild case of COVID-19 can be “frustratingly elusive” for many. Many patients are experiencing that weeks and months after initially contracting the coronavirus are confronting a wide range of health problems. As doctors and researchers are trying to “measure the duration” let alone depth of what is now being called “Long-COVID” a growing number of specialized “long-hauler” clinics are opening to treat and better understand patients and their lingering symptoms. To read the full article, Click Here
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Life As A Longhauler
24May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Life As A Longhauler

In Arizona, many are observing the lingering effect of the coronavirus pandemic for long-haulers. Last December the National Institutes of Health received 1.15 billion dollars in federal funding to study long COVID syndrome and the goal is to develop effective treatments over the next four years.  Studies show that at least one out of ten healthcare workers who got COVID are still dealing with health issues and according to the CDC the lingering symptoms include: ·      Fatigue ·      Brain fog  ·      Headache ·      Loss of smell or taste ·      Dizziness ·      Heart palpitation...
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Her Heart Raced For Over Month, Finally This COVID Long Hauler Gets a Diagnosis!
24May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Her Heart Raced For Over Month, Finally This COVID Long Hauler Gets a Diagnosis!

Months after Covid, Jennifer Minhas developed symptoms that would not go away. Fatigue, brain fog, and a rapid heartbeat. She noticed that symptoms were most prevalent when she was lying down and stood up. Doctors tests ruled out everything and they couldn't figure out was wrong. Finally, Jennifer got a diagnosis. To read the full article, Click Here
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