257 - A COVID-19 Long-hauler Shares His Story

Jim Golen, a nurse in Minnesota, became sick with COVID in March of 2020. Nearly one year later, he still suffers from severe shortness of breath and brain fog and may have permanent lung damage. Golen talks with Stephanie Desmon about how he got COVID, the doctors who misdiagnosed him with anxiety and depression, and how long-haul COVID has completely changed life for him and his wife. Golen also speaks about support groups for long-haulers that have been helpful for him and one message he hopes everyone hears: Wearing a mask is an act of empathy and kindness. Read more about Jim Golen’s story in Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine: magazine.jhsph...
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[@neorich59]

This is the 2nd time today, I've heard a Long Hauler commenting on how they didn't have insurance, or couldn't afford to get a Chest X-Ray. What a world to have to live in. In the UK, the National Health Service has problems and they are legion, but I was able to get to hospital and have all the necessary checks/tests done and it didn't cost me a penny. I can't imagine living somewhere, where that's not the case.

[@kaylabryson1932]

We have medical for low income .. but they have to sign up

[@kaylabryson1932]

My son is a long hauler and has been treated like he has anxiety... nurse asks him if he has a good counselor for his anxiety .... it’s horrible !!!!! All is suffering and being treated so bad. We feel for you

[@sawlovesyou52]

Hard to believe that no one else has been on this site. This is the real information. It seems that doctors have become the last place to help these people.

[@JoButterwick]

I hope his treatment has been successful. A follow up interview would be good.

[@amelsabri469]

Stop eating sugar! go natural.