The HuffPost asked five women who are suffering from post-COVID-19 syndrome to share their stories. All five women recovered from the initial COVID-19 virus but continue to experience chronic side effects even as long as 9 months later. Individuals experiencing debilitating symptoms long after their bout with COVID-19 are known as long haulers. Long haulers experience symptoms such as chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle pain, cardiac issues, brain fog, and anxiety. Doctors still don’t know why some people become long haulers and some do not, but it is clear that even young and healthy people with only mild cases of COVID-19 still end up suffering from long-term effects. One of the most frustrating aspects of the syndrome is that patients feel invalidated, and HuffPost’s interview gives voice to these particular women.
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