In the midst of this latest week, Dr. Al-Aly has spoken with the SSA, and was able to come to a conclusion with them, that Long-Covid is to be classified as a chronic medical condition has spoken with the SSA, and was able to come to a conclusion with them, that Long-Covid is to be classified as a chronic medical conditionThat is big for these like myself who’ve survived a Covid an infection, however have been struggling long-term issues. Whereas the physician has said he and the medical area are nonetheless studying extra in regards to the long-term results and attainable therapies, this can be a brand new issue for anybody making use of for incapacity (or interesting like I’m) resulting from not having the ability to work and even do a lot across the residence due to the fatigue or coronary heart points induced (or different issues akin to pulmonary issues).
The rationale I needed to put up this, as resulting from a buddy linking me to this Twitter/X thread, understanding what I've been going by means of for over a 12 months. I had been contaminated by the virus working on the airport in Orlando in 2023, and have been having points that a minimum of require being on beta blockers (arrhythmias, bradycardia, and never having the ability to be on my toes from it resulting from harmful quantities of disorientation associated to coronary heart palpitations).
If anybody right here on DKos is coping with lengthy covid and is making use of for incapacity/interesting a denial, or know others with it who’re, be sure you have your infections documented, in addition to ALL medical visits associated to post-infection signs. It could not finish the struggling, however understanding it's categorised as a continual situation by the SSA offers some hope for individuals who can't work anymore consequently.
