My infection months before came and went mildly, but it soon became obvious that my sluggishness and pain were not caused by caffeine, thesis stress, or hangovers. It was Long COVID.| The Sick Times - Chronicling the Long Covid crisis
Now it’s been four years. And this thing — this invisible thing — is still here. Every morning is a gamble. Will I wake up with energy? Or will my legs feel like stone? Will I be able to focus? Or will my thoughts float around like lint in the air, impossible to catch?| The Sick Times - Chronicling the Long Covid crisis
Last fall, I went on a trip to Ireland, traveling thousands of miles from my home in Illinois. I encountered many obstacles on my journey, but in the end was able to balance my energy and disability with some enjoyable ventures. I’m happy to report that I achieved my goal.| The Sick Times - Chronicling the Long Covid crisis
What do you call a system that doesn’t believe you’re sick until you’re dying? While emergency clinicians are trained to handle acute medical situations, many lack even a basic understanding of Long COVID and related diseases, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).| The Sick Times - Chronicling the Long Covid crisis
The last thing I thought before I smashed, face first, into the New York City sidewalk, was, Dang, my wife's going to want me to start taking my cane with me everywhere I go. But mostly, I was worried one of my neighbors would watch me tumble over and go limp.| The Sick Times - Chronicling the Long Covid crisis
