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> the number of people with crippling long-term effects is minimal The thousands of of reported "long haulers" is troubling. While not crippling, feeling tired

> the number of people with crippling long-term effects is minimal The thousands of of reported "long haulers" is troubling. While not crippling, feeling tired and feverish every day for months does not sound pleasant. It also raises awareness that viruses in general (not just Covid) could potentially help explain long term lingering health issues.

mmmeff 6y ago
I'm a long hauler. Caught COVID in March. Still suffering. 28 years old. AMA.
- burlesona 6y ago
  Which symptoms are still going?
- just-juan-post 6y ago
  Tell us what your doctor says about your condition. Note I am NOT asking what you think your condition is. I am asking what your doctor is saying.
- taigi100 6y ago
  How bad was your acute phase? Was it like a bad common cold or did you require hospitalization? Also, what symptoms do persist and how bad would you say they are? In what ways is your quality of life affected?
just-juan-post 6y ago
The "thousands" of SELF-REPORTED long haulers. Can you show us any evidence of this happening to "thousands" of people besides the article in the Atlantic? The article that only speculates that there are thousands? AFIAK the Atlantic article said there were thousands in a Facebook group but the Atlantic did not dig into how many in the group had symptoms or were just there for support. Besides 1 off "dog bites man" stories the Atlantic article I see little reason to continue to suppress regular day to day life for something like this. You and others can howl all you want but the reality is the numbers are not on your side. The EMOTIONAL argument is on your side ("think about the children!") but you have almost no imperial evidence and continuing this lifestyle due to what possibly might happen or what happen to less than one one hundredth of a percent of the population is pure madness. Suppress the many to save the the .00001% from long term complications. Pure, weapons grade insanity.
- francisofascii 6y ago
  I am not arguing for suppression. I do want more answers to our health related questions and better testing and diagnoses. Anecdotally my daughter and I were sick a few months ago, (Covid negative), and she and I continually had mild fevers. She is still suffering. We still are continuing with our lives, but it would be nice to understand why.
- rz2k 6y ago
  > You and others can howl all you want Maybe you meant to post this to another online community, but people don't generally talk that way here. Franciscofascii was not "howling".
- macintux 6y ago
  CDC says 1/3rd suffer for months. How does that play into your logic? https://bgr.com/2020/07/27/coronavirus-symptoms-return-after-recovery-cdc-fatigue/ https://bgr.com/2020/07/27/coronavirus-symptoms-return-after...
manmal 6y ago
CFS has long been suspected to be caused by an immune deficiency, causing hard to detect chronic EBV/strep/... infections that result in the manyfold problems affected people have.

mmmeff 6y ago

I'm a long hauler. Caught COVID in March. Still suffering. 28 years old. AMA.

burlesona 6y ago
Which symptoms are still going?
just-juan-post 6y ago
Tell us what your doctor says about your condition. Note I am NOT asking what you think your condition is. I am asking what your doctor is saying.
taigi100 6y ago
How bad was your acute phase? Was it like a bad common cold or did you require hospitalization? Also, what symptoms do persist and how bad would you say they are? In what ways is your quality of life affected?

just-juan-post 6y ago

The "thousands" of SELF-REPORTED long haulers. Can you show us any evidence of this happening to "thousands" of people besides the article in the Atlantic? The article that only speculates that there are thousands? AFIAK the Atlantic article said there were thousands in a Facebook group but the Atlantic did not dig into how many in the group had symptoms or were just there for support. Besides 1 off "dog bites man" stories the Atlantic article I see little reason to continue to suppress regular day to day life for something like this. You and others can howl all you want but the reality is the numbers are not on your side. The EMOTIONAL argument is on your side ("think about the children!") but you have almost no imperial evidence and continuing this lifestyle due to what possibly might happen or what happen to less than one one hundredth of a percent of the population is pure madness. Suppress the many to save the the .00001% from long term complications. Pure, weapons grade insanity.

francisofascii 6y ago
I am not arguing for suppression. I do want more answers to our health related questions and better testing and diagnoses. Anecdotally my daughter and I were sick a few months ago, (Covid negative), and she and I continually had mild fevers. She is still suffering. We still are continuing with our lives, but it would be nice to understand why.
rz2k 6y ago
> You and others can howl all you want Maybe you meant to post this to another online community, but people don't generally talk that way here. Franciscofascii was not "howling".
macintux 6y ago
CDC says 1/3rd suffer for months. How does that play into your logic? https://bgr.com/2020/07/27/coronavirus-symptoms-return-after-recovery-cdc-fatigue/ https://bgr.com/2020/07/27/coronavirus-symptoms-return-after...

manmal 6y ago

CFS has long been suspected to be caused by an immune deficiency, causing hard to detect chronic EBV/strep/... infections that result in the manyfold problems affected people have.