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Yes, COVID Can Cause Long Term Problems. Here's What to Do.

Yes, COVID Can Cause Long-Term Problems. Here's What to Do.

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Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Long COVID is real. Data shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from the Household Pulse Survey (July/August 2022) show that more than 40% of adults in the United States have had COVID-19, and nearly one in three of them (approximately 30%) experience symptoms for more than three months after their original acute infection. Not all patients with long COVID are severely affected, but the report estimates that two to four million Americans are currently unable to work because of persistent COVID symptoms. 

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Memory Loss After COVID-19: Causes and Treatment

Memory Loss after COVID-19: Causes and Treatment

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Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Memory and attention problems are common in long COVID patients: A recent study showed that 70% of COVID long haulers experience memory and concentration difficulties for months after their initial disease. If you’re one of them, you might struggle to focus on work, forget where you left your keys, struggle to remember an acquaintance’s name, or space out unintentionally during a conversation. 

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Mild COVID Linked to Brain Damage: What That Means for You

Mild COVID Linked to Brain Damage: What That Means for You

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Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

COVID-19 can cause cognitive symptoms in some patients, such as short-term memory loss, difficulties concentrating, problems recalling words, and brain fog (a condition known as long COVID). While most initial studies focused on patients hospitalized with severe COVID symptoms, it became apparent that most long COVID patients developed their condition after only a mild case of COVID. 

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Post-Concussion Syndrome Dizziness: Causes & Treatment

Post-Concussion Syndrome Dizziness: Causes & Treatment

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Andy Clower, ATC

After headaches, dizziness is the second most common symptom patients experience after a concussion. Although this symptom often resolves by itself, it becomes persistent and debilitating for some patients. If patients experience dizziness or other concussion symptoms for more than three months, they may have post-concussion syndrome (PCS)

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Long COVID Headache Treatments (Beyond Medication)

Long COVID Headache Treatments (Beyond Medication)

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Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

If you’ve been experiencing headaches for weeks, or even months, after your initial COVID infection, you are not alone. Headaches are one of the most common neurological symptoms being experienced by COVID-19 long-haulers, and some patients even experience daily, persistent headaches. But they’re often just one of many symptoms long COVID patients report. Other common symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, gastrointestinal issues, and more. 

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Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery: Can You Recover from a TBI?

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Dr. Alina Fong Ph. D.

If you’ve experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it’s natural to want to know how long and how difficult your recovery is going to be. There are so many factors affecting recovery time — such as the specifics of the injury, gender, treatment options, and more. Remember, the length and extent of your recovery is unique to you. Recovery stories vary even between patients with similar injuries. 

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Post-COVID Skin Rashes, Weight Gain, Body Odor, and More

Post-COVID Skin Rashes, Weight Gain, Body Odor, and More

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Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the list of symptoms caused by the virus keeps getting longer. In addition to the most common symptoms of a persistent dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath, many patients experience an array of seemingly random body changes both during and after the acute phase of the disease. We’ll discuss a number of them, including but not limited to:

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What to Do When Long COVID Causes Erectile Dysfunction

What to Do When Long COVID Causes Erectile Dysfunction

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Dr. Jaycie Loewen Ph. D.

Many patients have heard of the most common long-term effects of COVID-19: symptoms such as breathing issues, brain fog, and constant fatigue. But there is mounting evidence that COVID-19 may also affect sexual health negatively in both men and women. Men who hadn’t previously had problems of this nature have started developing erectile dysfunction (ED) after their COVID-19 infection. 

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Eight long-haul symptoms of COVID-19

Eight long-haul symptoms of COVID-19

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Charlotte LoBuono

Most people who get infected with the coronavirus recover within a few weeks. However, some continue to experience symptoms weeks or even months after they are infected. They have what are known as long-haul symptoms of COVID-19. As such, they are sometimes called COVID-19 long-haulers. Sometimes, even patients who had a mild or asymptomatic coronavirus infection can become long-haulers.

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How COVID-19 Affects the Brain

How COVID-19 affects the brain

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Charlotte LoBuono

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests some COVID-19 patients will experience neurological signs or symptoms of the infection. Genetic material from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been found in the cerebrospinal fluid of a person with COVID-19. And the virus has been found in the brain tissue of patients who died of COVID-19, which suggests it can affect the nervous system.

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Rest and Concussions: Why Taking Brain Breaks Is Good for You

Rest and Concussions: Why Taking Brain Breaks Is Good for You

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Kathryn Severs BSN, RN

Have you ever gotten stuck in a task, set it aside for a while, and then discovered that it somehow seemed easy when you came back to it? If so, you’ve experienced the power of strategic breaks to re-energize your brain. If you’re recovering from a traumatic brain injury, these breaks play a vital role in revitalizing your brain throughout the day. 

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