I don't experience 'brain fog' as described by others, but my cognitive issues does include focusing/concentrating. I feel ill/nauseous during this time. It feels like a lack of power/energy that isn't available to go on until I lie down, blank everything out and rest for at least an hour.
Same blood pressure, same heart rate but the flow in the brain is impaired - heart failure is not only about the heart but the brain too.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ehf2.13128
If nothing else, COVID-19 represents a unique opportunity to study post-infectious autonomic syndromes, research which will hopefully lead to greater understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of POTS.
...It's official. (The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is called Covishield in India) https://thehindu.com/news/national/serum-bharat-biotech-covid-vaccine-applications-put-on-hold/article33290974.ece…
The application for Covaxin was rejected too.
India's drug regulatory agency reportedly rejected the application for emergency use authorization for the Oxford/AstraZeneca covid vaccine for lack of data.
(The manufacturer in India is the Serum Institute of India, not AstraZeneca)...
"The exact cause of ME is unknown, but, a viral trigger is strongly suspected" They can't call themselves 'experts' on ME either. It's quite well known now that a viral or bacterial triggers ME, at least over 70% pwME have reported this.
POTS population is 90% female. They don't yet how it will affect the long-COVID population because COVID affects children and adults in a different way.
In medical terms photophobia means extreme sensitivity to light. I used to get migraines years ago, my medical record listed 'photophobia'. It is a bit odd though.
@Jonathan Edwards
No, she STILL has ME based on what she wrote: ""Simple actions like showering, brushing my teeth or making food have become monumental tasks. My Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is worse. Minimal activity increases my symptoms which makes it...
@Jonathan Edwards
In the article she is describing herself as having ME. I posted the quote above.
She had surgery and now she is suffering from ME and long-Covid?
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