“Long COVID” – A new and hidden crisis

<p>Not everyone with COVID ends up in hospital. Sufferers are beginning to report a disturbing post-viral syndrome of deep, extended fatigue, weakness, “brain fog”, anxiety and weird physical sensations that they’re calling “Long COVID”. <strong>Paul Garner</strong> of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine tells <strong>Naomi Smith</strong> about his own strange and debilitating ten-week experience with Long COVID –&nbsp;and explains why employers and medical professionals need to take it seriously.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>“I felt very fatigued, with brain fogs, my heart was racing… it felt like my life was draining out of me.”</li><li>“I used to do an hour of intense yoga regularly. Now I do 15 minutes and I’m floored for two days.”&nbsp;</li><li>“This disease messes with your head. I’ve woken up in a very low mood, in tears…&nbsp;then later in the day I’ll be fine.”</li><li>“This is very similar to ME and long-term fatigue…&nbsp;And patients are not being believed by employers and health professionals.”&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Presented by Naomi Smith. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producer Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Alex Rees. </em><strong><em>THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production</em></strong></p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>