The Science Behind How the Coronavirus Affects the Brain | WSJ

New research could help explain why thousands of Covid-19 survivors are facing debilitating neurological symptoms months after initially getting sick. WSJ breaks down the science behind how the coronavirus affects the brain, and what this could mean for long-haul patients. Illustration: Nick Collingwood/WSJ
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[@davidprothro6763]

I felt mine go up my brain stem. I was down for about 6 months and often thought I wouldn’t make it. The inflammation in my brain would cause pressure in my optic nerves and letters would be missing from words. I took large amounts of CBD which seemed to relieve the inflammation and slept most of the day everyday. About two months ago I got better and haven’t had another relapse. I’ve been taking lion's mane mushroom powder every morning with my tea for about 4 months, and that has helped tremendously. I even played a game of chess on my computer and managed to stay focused the whole game.

[@user-zl9vw1zw8k]

curious, were you tested for Muiltiple Sclerosis?

[@jonathangraham6412]

Did you ever go through a period of feeling like your brain was swelling and difficulty speaking?

[@davidprothro6763]

@@jonathangraham6412 No, the cbd seemed to slow down the inflammation and stopped more damage. Then, it was just about repairing the damage. I have started taking lions mane. I took a powder form in my morning tea from Amazon, and now have found someone who grows the mushrooms and I made a tincture for myself. Also, my son had a seizure three weeks ago, so he’s taking it to see if it helps him.

[@davidprothro6763]

@@user-zl9vw1zw8k no, but the symptoms are gone now.

[@BIGTONY2132001]

Two and a half months after my first covid19 symptoms I have mild memory loss, taste and smell not back to normal yet and episodes of irregular heartbeat. My case was so mild I thought it was just some allergy bothering me. Another symptom, I wake up with a horrible burning smell in my nose three to four times a week. I call it the bully virus because it seems that it goes straight for your weak parts. Wish all who is sick a speedy and normal recovery.

[@notsogreen]

@rubetube92 that burning smell is VERY common in Covid19 longhaulers. you won't hear allergy sufferers complain about a burnt toast odor

[@BIGTONY2132001]

@rubetube92 because my wife works at the University of Chicago and in meetings with doctors who are seeing a wide spread of unusual symptoms in healthily normal people such as myself with no health problems until I had covid 19. I may even take part in a study

[@BIGTONY2132001]

@rubetube92 and both my wife and I were tested positive

[@draganie]

I'm sorry you're dealing with that :( I'm nearing the two month mark myself and covid's left me with an often racing heart and struggling lungs and sometimes still makes me sick to my stomach. I'm fatigued and have trouble focusing on the days my organs don't work as well (I have a little oxygen/heartbeat meter to keep track), and I have started dropping things a lot lately. Sometimes things taste off for a day. Thanks for the well wishes--I hope you feel better soon as well.

[@BIGTONY2132001]

@@draganie Funny you mention you drop things a lot more now, I'm a mechanic and I have noticed that also, it seems that I lose the awareness of what's in my hand, looking at it or not, I drop tools often now, hmmm strange. Thank you, It seems that I'm getting better but at a very small percentage weekly.

[@zackabee5498]

Well they’re basically describing an autoimmune disease. Neurological, psychological, physically drained.... I’ve experienced these symptoms for 6 years... I couldn’t work for 2 year and had no support from nobody not even the state..

[@BookofProverbs]

I’m sorry to hear this, praying for you.

[@operasinger2126]

Hope you're doing better.

[@catm4993]

Maybe this will help people start caring about these issues

[@NectarineSoup]

That exactly what I thought. It sounds like Addisons disease.

[@janedoe6704]

have you been diagnosed with CFS?

[@joeblankenship377]

I haven't even had covid, and I wish I could be who I was pre-covid.

[@unsettledonpurpose]

Looks like others have mentioned it, but add my voice to those skeptical about the real cause of these issues when you have isolated everyone, made it so people haven't seen other people's full faces in almost a year, made hugging and close contact taboo or even illegal, closed venues for entertainment, eliminated millions of jobs, discouraged people from being outside in the Sun and fresh air, made people dependent on government handouts, ratcheted up the fear, violated their freedom of movement, freedom of association/assembly, freedom of speech, and sovereignty of their bodies, circumvented Constitutional law by enlisting businesses to enforce unconstitutional mandates, destroyed countless small businesses, all while exacerbating wealth inequality and the crime of public debt which conscripts the unborn to pay for debts incurred by politicians who want to be re-elected. "Rights aren't rights if someone can take 'em away... They're privileges -TEMPORARY privileges." -George Carlin

[@sarahwilliams5585]

Hello

[@lindaaurora6017]

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[@owen3363]

I wanted to trade crypto but got confused by the fluctuation in price

[@krystenstewart9775]

I heard his strategies are really good

[@iVaasuReddy]

I got covid with mild symptoms. i though i was completely out of it. I applied for my masters. Got into uni. Now i am unable to recall my subjects and theories. My concentration levels are dropped. I am Emotionally unstable with anxiety and fear. 😥😥

[@warfighter1988]

Are you serious or not?

[@iVaasuReddy]

@@warfighter1988 yes...😔

[@danielalexander2739]

How long ago did you have covid? Has anything changed since you posted this?

[@m1ngylemon468]

Same

[@railwayboysrinu6736]

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[@bobstroud9118]

I’ve been living with the long term effects of polio that I had back in 1953, when I was not yet four years old. All the brain symptoms are similar to what I’m experiencing. I didn’t know about the long term affects until thirty five years after I “recovered “ from my initial illness.

[@jessicaabney5449]

My grandfather also had Polio as a child (he's 79 now) and he's starting to experience similar issues (along with physical therapy for his hips that were affected). It's an area of research that has so much yet to be discovered.

[@rndmfella1874]

polio causes mainly physical deformation.

[@jayshree1545]

Get to know the science fact behind mask: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX_JlaCJrMqEipI

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

@@jessicaabney5449 I treated people with post-polio syndrome 30 years ago. Wasn't news to us then, and isn't news to us now. We know a lot about it. But docs won't be very helpful. No drugs really work. Sometimes bracing helps. So does adapting your home or car. Physical and occupational therapists can help.

[@ChristianF15cher]

I hope that someday science is able to rid the world completely of Covid19. If we can destroy smallpox, polio, and rinderpest as a species then I have no doubt that we can. Unfortunately, antivaxxers exist.

[@newbeginning8134]

I'm in tears right now because I'm going through the same thing

[@rqb6731]

Feeling high, latency on movement, strongly reduced hand eye coordination(ate ramen and kept missing my mouth), barely being able to walk, fast heart beat, losing feeling in skin(not completely and its coming back throughout the day) and being extremely hot, blurry vision/lagged vision Sound familiar?

[@ThisIsWhereTheFunBegins8588]

@@rqb6731 Did you get any better?

[@rqb6731]

@@ThisIsWhereTheFunBegins8588 yeah, i think i was sick for like a week or two, it was nuts tho, like nothing else id ever experienced b4 Its funny me and my mom had it at the same time so we were both livin slomo for a bit Was both funny and scary

[@davidmangen1912]

Try high dose of prednisone for 4 days.

[@michelbruns]

"my brain doesn't work most of the time" -half of the us population

[@ridindirty1301]

you must be talking about the lefty half 😘

[@mrburns805]

@@ridindirty1301 the right in the US doesn’t understand that it has been radicalized and weaponized to fight against their own best needs in order to serve the interests of corporations. They are fed lies about a threat of domestic communism from their leaders and regurgitate them without critical thought. They don’t even understand basic political policy. It’s pretty scary how much they have given into low effort thinking just to appease one narcissistic and petty man. I pray that the party can return from the brink of its radicalization even if I disagree with its core principles. There is no threat of socialism in the United States. There is, however, a massive threat of corporate authoritarianism that has the entire political establishment in its grasp.

[@RichardHorpe]

honestly, 99.9% of the US population

[@RichardHorpe]

@Steve N i'll sacrifice myself too if it makes you feel better. 99.9% still stands.

[@coronavirusisacommunistchi845]

The Ancient giant Red Dragon Satan spews rivers of evil unclean froglike spirits that leap from its mouth. The Entire Earth opens its mouth and swallows the Rivers that flow from the Dragon’s mouth. The Book of Revelations: 12:15-17, 16:13. 12:3 and 12:9 precisely identifies Satan

[@nightowl16201]

This is such scary crazy journey. I’ve muddling along for over a year. I have cognitive issues, brain fog and short term memory. It really feels like dementia. I feel like I’m 90yrs old, and I’m only 64! I have poly neuropathy that’s got worse most of the time I can’t feel my legs.

[@Ishid9duu288u]

Uh oh.. i got Covid and now I have no symptoms but something feels off like how the video describes.. I'll consult a professional

[@Sam-fy3mb]

Thanks for notifying us

[@mrgod5139]

Relax

[@Real_The_Goof]

My head keeps having pressure.. had Covid in 2020.... this year and in fact, a few months ago i started getting sharp pains all over my head, and now there's pressure.. and confusion and difficulties thinking.. it's scary and no one can tell me anything..

[@Lori-kv4ue]

so sorry to hear this , it is now over 2 years for me , pressure headaches on the top and back of my head, sometimes burning too, check for blood clotting, you could have micro clots in your brain , green tea pills are very good for your brain

[@davidmangen1912]

Try high dose of prednisone for 4 days.

[@davidmangen1912]

Try high dose of prednisone for 4 days.@@Lori-kv4ue

[@Zack13245]

Probably it’s a brain cyst. I know someone who had same symptoms but didn’t know what it was at all. Brain fog, unable to concentrate, memory problems… I suggest you to go on Xray of your head if they will find it in the brains.

[@cece8650]

New neurons can be formed. I'm praying for new neurons. I had Covid in January. Brain inflammation. Tremors and weakness that went away fairly quickly. Memory fog that seems to be improving, but not entirely gone. I search for words and they do come after a pause. Sometimes I switch similar sounding words (like inflation for inflammation), but that too is disappearing after 5 months. My spelling of words is worse. I read outloud as an exercise. I play word games. Trying to stimulate those functions in my brain. I'm better, but not 100%. Also cut out sugar and trying to eat low inflammatory diet. I do intermittent fasting, which can promote neuron development. Best wishes to everyone struggling with this neuro stuff.

[@lorit.3007]

look into the Vagas Nerve ..REALLY look in all places .. not 1 artical but several.. There are also several things that can aid us NATURALLY..dont rely on Drs they are all sleeping.its like talking to robots that need new programs..i know I lived through it .

[@druellapartee2010]

I FEEL You!… I HATE what COVID-19 has down to my Thinking Ability!😢😩😩😩

[@kdub9918]

I’m a long hauler (March 2nd) and I also have generalized anxiety disorder so dr.’s literally won’t listen to a word I say. No matter the circumstance everything is just your anxiety. Trust me anyone who’s a long hauler knows what I’m saying when I say the way our memory is affected is insane, I feel like a different person post and pre-COVID. My reading comprehension is terrible,my spelling has dropped off drastically I literally had to ask Siri how to doll the word “wet” it’s like when a word is on the top of your tongue and you forget but it happens all the time and multiple times a day. Even long term memories have vanished and the emotions that were attached to them. I feel like I have Dementia. I’m a 37 yr old man I got COVID at 36 just 2 weeks before my 37th birthday and my brain is not the same, and I can get completely out of breathe incredibly fast. It’s scary and I hope and pray no one reading this has ever feel what this is like. STAY SAFE! EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU’RE BEING OVERBOARD YOU’RE NOT! 🙏

[@bolnol5419]

Are you sure covid caused these symptoms? There are a lot more diseases that are a lot more likely to cause those symptoms

[@draganie]

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with these symptoms I hope you feel better soon :c

[@numerosgriegos]

I'm going through the same thing, it's desperate, have you improved?

[@kdub9918]

@@numerosgriegos Not by much. My reading comprehension and memory are better which gives me some hope my breathing isn't the best I just get very short of breath after doing very minor excercises even walks outside. I pray you feel better and just know there are a lot of ppl going through this. You ever need to ask me anything please don't hesitate. #prayersup

[@numerosgriegos]

@@kdub9918 Thank you. !! my question is about the brain fog, how did it improve? progressively? how did you realize?

[@catalinadelarosa4718]

I had severe Covid. 2 months after recovering from covid, I woke up with a man whose name I cannot recall. He turned up to be my husband. That is how covid can affect your brain. This is just one of my brain fog experience

[@jjevans1693]

We're you vaccinated prior to getting covid?

[@catalinadelarosa4718]

@@jjevans1693 Had no vaccine not because I don't want to but because of limited supply of vaccines then, they schedule the vaccination per place. Unfortunately I had covid before my vaccination schedule. During my stay at the hospital, almost 85% of those confined of covid had no vaccine

[@jjevans1693]

@@catalinadelarosa4718 Sorry to hear that. I hope you have a full recovery.

[@TheBushRanger.]

Did you recover?

[@catalinadelarosa4718]

@@jjevans1693 Thank you. Just had my booster shot and the nurse who interviewed me prior to vaccination had shared had the same experience as mine but in the hospital. While assisting an operation, he forgot the name of his teammate and it bothered him so much. He was relieved knowing that he was not alone and that this brain fog is not (hopefully per study) not persistent. Thank you again and stay safe

[@NectarineSoup]

The symptoms of long covid sound astonishingly like the symptoms of Addisons disease. Is it possible that the extreme immune response is so rapid that an autoimmune response occurs in the adrenals?

[@strickenbaseballseries6894]

Nope. Not possible.

[@Horesmi]

A friend of my grandma went berserk after falling into coma for three days. He beat up two nurses and then could not remember that.

[@KAFaye-nk5tl]

uh, coma can do that because while he might have just woken up, he could be confused and/or agitated.

[@paulbraunstein2290]

I believe this, actually; viruses do have a tendency to affect the brain since many parts of the brain that affect the CNS are the same regions that affect thought/mood/perception/focus.

[@deepachaudhury4336]

After taking my second dose of COVID vaccine I have suddenly started getting anxiety and panic attacks and have been depressed. I’m really in a terrible mess for the last 6 months.

[@ashleyriosrizo]

How are you now Deepa?

[@deepachaudhury4336]

@@ashleyriosrizo Thanks for asking 😊 It’s as bad. I am very anxious in the daytime it gets a little better by evening but I’m able to sleep early however for just about 5 hours. Earlier I would get a good full nights sleep.

[@ashleyriosrizo]

@@deepachaudhury4336 I'm so sorry! I to was struggling with panic attacks and insomnia. It was torture. I finally decided I had to see a doctor and try medicine. He prescribed me Mirtazapine and it had helped alot. Are you open to that?

[@Itsunclegabby]

​@@deepachaudhury4336 You mentioned symptoms after being vaccinated. Now, have you had Covid? What do you think made you feel that way?

[@deepachaudhury4336]

@@Itsunclegabby No I have not had Covid.J still have bouts of anxiety and depression. I think some kind of effect to some part of the brain.

[@augistineaquinas3325]

well thank god I do not have these symptoms. i was sick but I was still working and writing A LOT

[@deefarhei3617]

it's a risk, doesn't mean everyone will have it.

[@brandielee7971]

Be very thankful. I got covid and then a month after I "got over it" i still had dizzy spells, brain fog and then I gained a permanent hesrt condition. :/

[@danielalexander2739]

@@brandielee7971 how did you suddenly gain a heart condition? What did you feel. I’m super curious

[@javiermontes905]

I had a major headache

[@cheyennetorres9756]

@@brandielee7971 did your heart start racing for no reason? This is happening to me my heart rate gets up to 150 my legs and arms get tingly my arms go numb and I can’t move them I feel like it’s hard to take a breath even though the doctors are saying my oxygen level looks good. I’m getting like a burning warm sensation in my chest throat when breathing. I feel horrible and I’m so scared but the doctors keep telling me everything looks fine and chalks it up to anxiety attacks.

[@jessicaabney5449]

My boyfriend who's an EMT has suffered from an autoimmune disease all his life. People don't believe him when he experiences symptoms which is so frustrating. I'm hoping future research into this will help educate the general population ... and that they become more understanding of what others have to suffer through

[@Stardust...4445]

Me too know the pain of autoimmune

[@janetpattison8474]

Well,I hope he didn’t get Covid-19. I have long Covid after 1&1/2 years, and as u said ppl think you’re making it up. Check out Dr. Brooke Goldner on YT, she accidentally healed herself of lupus & now helps others w/ a highly effective, & affordable green drink protocol.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Yes 👍✋👍✋👍👍✋

[@Timetravel1111]

That sucks, he knows and that’s what you have. Utilize homeopathic or other medications ?

[@DonZenOfficial]

Never forget that our entire government at every step this year, turned their backs on every one of us. I hope we all learn that the worst thing we can do is blindly support ANY party or ANY politician. Time we treat them the way we were meant to. We are private citizens, they are public servants. For some reason we keep letting them get away with this.

[@brianholihan5497]

You forgot that Trump gutted Obama's pandemic response program, and that Trump was completely negligent in the first 6 months of the outbreak. You're either a troll or COVID has wasted your memory.

[@nancyreid2416]

Im with you on this, we need to rise up and sort the evil lot of them

[@svt283]

They are killing us

[@1957Babbs]

I wonder if any of these people got helpful advice on how to recover from an illness. You need more rest even after you feel fine. You need Vit C in large amounts. You need sunshine. You need some sense of getting back to "normal" which has been impossible. Our medical professionals don't tell people these things once the symptoms are gone.

[@maxalberts2003]

I don't know who "your medical professionals" are, but my family doctor provides all the advice you mention in your post. The problem in the United States is that most people don't bother to GET a family physicians and see him or her on a regular basis. Yet one more example in a long list of reasons why American public health is in the moribund condition it's currently struggling with.

[@justicecrying]

Even without having covid, I am already experiencing these neurological symptoms.

[@jayshree1545]

Get to know the science fact behind mask: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX_JlaCJrMqEipI

[@Ljosi]

You had asymptomatic covid

[@dsdcp]

You think you did not get covid, but you did.

[@cj-bd3ql]

Wait till you get it then let me know how your talking

[@huwutao8726]

Plot Twist its not Covid! Its just bad luck

[@TruthTriumphs786]

I get palpitations and a fluttering feeling in my heart. It beats very fast, which starts all of a sudden and I feel dizzy. I get cramps on my left side. I get dizzy even when I go out and I get out of breath and feel like I will faint or pass out. This feeling drives me crazy. I am even scared to go out

[@TruthTriumphs786]

@Kim Williams I am okay dear, Thanks for your concern... Hope you get well soon... God bless you

[@idaperdana7878]

This is so me right now , been looking for an answer !! Went to ER twice all the said everything looks good , getting tired and frustrated to see doctor and specialist not that I don’t respect them the appointment wait is so long and still cant find the answers!! now I’m scared to do what I use to love to do, afraid to go anywhere and driving this is sucks!!!! I want my life back

[@davidescobedo7146]

Have you recovered? If so how long did it take? I’m currently going through this and it’s terrifying. I’m scared to go out as well

[@MrSillenomis]

Vaccine?

[@TruthTriumphs786]

@@MrSillenomis Yes

[@jjevans1693]

What about the effects of the vaccine on the brain after getting covid.

[@sarahs7669]

Omg pls this is a science video, not a conspiracy nonsense video.

[@jjevans1693]

@@sarahs7669 Yes, and science is never wrong. Wake up.

[@sarahs7669]

@@jjevans1693 conspiracy nonsense, on the other hand, is always right. That’s what you’re suggesting. Pls get some help. Professional help.

[@jjevans1693]

@@sarahs7669 You're the reason they get away with lies. Congratulations.

[@sarahs7669]

@@jjevans1693 you believe selfish lies and you want other people to believe selfish lies and you’re breaking society and opening the door to autocracy and fascism. Congratulations.

[@shellcshells2902]

Severe infection with cytokine storm in November 2020... today is December 18, 2023 and I'm still so affected by debilitating long covid.

[@CultofThings]

Should try lions mane mushroom

[@therealdeal3672]

The graphic of the nasal bulb region in yellow perfectly illustrates the area of my sinuses that have felt dry and damaged ever since I suffered a significant covid infection. It has never gone back to how it felt before. It always feels dry and even though I mostly have my sense of smell back it does sometimes inhibit My olfactory experiences and taste experiences. I know that virus got in my brain through there. Watching a video like this helps me not feel so alone. Long hauler. Infection began early March 2020. Twice vaccinated once boosted. The vaccine has helped my symptoms improve. But I still have many lingering symptoms and I too wonder when, if ever, the effects of covid may go away completely.

[@DustMan8vD]

Ironically people stuck in their homes for 9 months also show all of these symptoms.

[@Longrange1116]

@Dennis Roach ? ur wrong

[@bolnol5419]

@Dennis Roach no he didn't "prove your point" because you didn't have one to begin with

[@bolnol5419]

@Dennis Roach no you don't because you just blindly believe everything mainstream media says without question

[@bolnol5419]

@Dennis Roach ok so if you don't believe mainstream media then why are you are you arguing with other people that don't?

[@bolnol5419]

@Dennis Roach I meant arguing

[@alexandrasmith4393]

Long COVID is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. The symptoms are basically the same as any other neurological disease.

[@DaicyMiaLuv2]

Thanks for that sign & symptoms..

[@nandinib5534]

Kids are also experiencing this. Start building awareness for this please. It's NOT mild in kids.

[@PamelaJohnson-xt8hu]

I've being dizzy for the past months, every time I chage position (turn around) in my bed, I get dizzy, not that hard but if I keep my eyes open I see everyting moving, it last for about 8 -12 seconds.

[@jcstang8952]

Inner ear issues most likely. Get it checked out.

[@PamelaJohnson-xt8hu]

@@jcstang8952 I know thank you.

[@brandielee7971]

I had that after getting covid too. It eventually calmed down some after about four months, but by then I'd already gained a permanent heart issue from having covid

[@SystemCrasher113]

Same

[@naomi5061]

Mine last all day 😵‍💫

[@pauldunne5230]

I think the people who get cv in the brain are people who express ACE2 in the brain. But the system is missing so many with on set MS or mono and I’d imagine a higher risk with the jib too?

[@LiftandBeer]

Alright we can't blame covid for every person who is "cognitively impaired" in Ohio. That was going on long before covid.

[@sarahwilliams5585]

Hello

[@nicolettecoetzee7339]

And what about brain fog after vaccines?

[@tedrohe9048]

I was good with this until Tedros from The WHO came up briefly. That guy covered up for the #CCP. He should step down.

[@tinasworld2705]

I cried with her . This is what I am going Thru I have IIH & A widening Aneurysm

[@draganie]

I hate that every video about long haulers uses the word 'permanent'. I refuse to let this be my life forever... >< I have dreams--my body has to heal eventually!

[@fedfin3869]

The only hope is investing more money in biomedical research

[@ThisIsWhereTheFunBegins8588]

Did you get any better?

[@draganie]

@@ThisIsWhereTheFunBegins8588 I'm not 100%, but I'm not stuck in bed all day every day anymore and am well enough to finally try getting a part time job! Wish me luck--I actually start this week! Hopefully I have the stamina to manage it.

[@Jaykob181]

So that must be what’s going on with the vaccinated reactions too. Seems to be a lot of neuro problems.

[@robertbernard651]

I've determined I have covid induced Parkinson's, the symptoms are slightly different than non viral induced, I have a medical degree and could have a PhD in neurology based how many hours I've studied this

[@Djeff82]

2 years later dealing with neurological issues .. my short term memory/ Brain fatigue. I have extreme fatigue and shortness of breath.

[@lynnchoots6200]

How are you being supported? Or do u work?

[@freebutterfly102]

Major headaches and eye throbbing and blurred vision. This all started after mild covid. I’m vaccinated and boosted and a month and half later got Covid from family member. My eye pain is so bad and headaches are awful

[@freebutterfly102]

First had heart flutters and skipped beats with dizziness and lightheaded. Had ekg and holter monitor that verified my heart was fluttering. After about a month that went away but headaches remained. Each time I think I get exposed again, my eyeball pain starts. It goes away with time then a. Monrh later comes back. 3rd rebound eyeball pain. My headaches come and go throughout day, so weird. Just for CT Scan and showed only swelling on neck glands (typical of virus) I was normal pre Covid.

[@dadandsoladventures3111]

My daughter contracted covid twice. 1st was in march and 2nd is now. She is 10 years old. The symptoms are high fever, bad headaches, body pain, painful throat, clogged noise and fatigue. She can still smell and has a big appetite. She is on a 9 days medication. I just hope her body can handle everything. I might have her do a general check up once she is cured. Take care everyone.

[@JAY-bb7yc]

I have the same symptoms and recently been affected 1st time 😔 I hope your daughter recovers quickly and well.

[@Itsunclegabby]

@@JAY-bb7yc Check out mullein leaf, bromelian, and try to cut out dairy if you haven't already. I hope you're doing alright.

[@jrman413]

How is she now?

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I follow a KZbinr that got Covid months ago. Sure he survived and if you didn't know him you wouldn't realize what happened, but now it's like he is not even the same person. You can tell he has fatigue and extreme frustration. He struggles to find the words to talk, he used to be happy and quick with his words. He has completely changed, it's like he is a different person in the same body. Sure you can survive Covid but you won't be the same.

[@numerosgriegos]

the youtuber recovered?

[@MultiDell90]

which youtuber ?

[@ElonMasks]

We are so close to a zombie apocalypse

[@theothertroll]

Some people are having cravings for brains with worcestershire sauce ~

[@buddybestor]

Brah...you've been watching a lot of horror movies? lol

[@kellyanneree3252]

The demons are certainly trying!

[@sarahwilliams5585]

Hello

[@kashunwhitworth8946]

Resident evil could be real lol

[@SystemCrasher113]

Caught it in December and I am still struggling with the Brain numbing headache fog..... Staying hydrated has become an issue and I have to Drink electrolytes everyday to Fight off the symptoms.

[@gardenmenuuu]

Did you recover from fog??plzz reply,i want to know whether people do recovrr

[@fifun8479]

U recovering pls reply

[@lynnchoots6200]

How are u now

[@potatomatop9326]

Title: Homer Simpson: stupid, i'm immune to that

[@mwj5368]

I'm 68 and today is 5-19-22. I had CoVid two times! 11-3-20, moderately, then first time available J&J vac 3-6-21, Moderna booster 11-11-21, then CoVid or variant with different but serious symptoms (meaning for me the variant wasn't "weaker" as they say) 2-5-22. I don't know if I need more boosters and holding for now. Let me know if I should. I think memory loss some and for a while typing things, certain words like "the" as "eht" or 'and" as "dan", or the "ing" verb ending like "tossing" as "tossgni" and sometimes unexpected words backwards like "both" as "htob". I don't have to worry about the word "radar" ha! Also having to stop and think before doing some little thing where before I didn't have to like which valve nozzle to use with my bike tire pump. About 2 weeks ago around 7 days of morning headaches I didn't have before. I am not sedentary and commute by bicycle. Mainly I feel normal and pray for all a full recovery!

[@Carolina_girl86]

I’ve been battling this since the past 10 1/2 months.

[@lucasmccormick9473]

Do you have any links to supporting documents or are we just to take your word??

[@deborahcavel-greant6155]

How many do you want? 1st page of returned documents when I do a search using keywords "COVID-19 and Brain fog" Ceban F, Ling S, Lui LMW, Lee Y, et al Fatigue and cognitive impairment in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Behav Immun. 2022 Mar;101:93-135. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2021.12.020. Epub 2021 Dec 29. PMID: 34973396 Hugon J, Msika EF, Queneau M, et. al. Long COVID: cognitive complaints (brain fog) and dysfunction of the cingulate cortex. J Neurol. 2022 Jan;269(1):44-46. doi: 10.1007/s00415-021-10655-x. Epub 2021 Jun 18. PMID: 34143277; PMCID: PMC8211714. Asadi-Pooya AA, Akbari A, Emami A, et. al. Long COVID syndrome-associated brain fog. J Med Virol. 2022 Mar;94(3):979-984. doi: 10.1002/jmv.27404. Epub 2021 Oct 24. PMID: 34672377; PMCID: PMC8662118. Schou TM, Joca S, Wegener G, Bay-Richter C. Psychiatric and neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19 - A systematic review. Brain Behav Immun. 2021 Oct;97:328-348. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2021.07.018. Epub 2021 Jul 30. PMID: 34339806; PMCID: PMC8363196. Calabria M, García-Sánchez C, Grunden N, et al Post-COVID-19 fatigue: the contribution of cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms. J Neurol. 2022 Aug;269(8):3990-3999. doi: 10.1007/s00415-022-11141-8. Epub 2022 Apr 30. PMID: 35488918; PMCID: PMC9055007.

[@chadcarpenter2302]

Took them a year to figure out what it does to the brain but it took how long to see the effects from Concussion's

[@fpshimanshuyadav171]

When she cried I felt that

[@stoms8238]

This is very real. I want to get back to work.

[@calideeholmes6822]

I too have lingering effects... 5 mos ago I came down with covid...wasn't hospitalized... Worst week of my life... Nausea... Dizzyness... disorientedCoughing... Slight fever...omg... I had to hold onto furniture and lean onto the wall to get from point a-b.. Omg not to mention the ringing in my ears..each symptom reoccurs seperately... The brain fog is the worst... I have to write down my thought before I put it into action... Its that bad.. A simple thing like going to fix something to eat is a major issue if I don't write it down..I can look at an object right in front of me and look away for a sec and turn around and its not there(it is but I don't see It) SMDH and the dizzy spells are indescribable... Every freakin' day smh... I am able to manage these now but it's a challenge... Glad I stumbled across this post it's good to know I'm not going crazy.

[@ashleyriosrizo]

I'm so sorry your going through this. Your not going crazy. How is your memory now?

[@calideeholmes6822]

@@ashleyriosrizo it’s about the same... I would have to say my Dad God rest his soul faired better with Alzheimer’s than with what I have.. some days are better than most... it’s a challenge... thanks for asking... right now the dizziness is off the hook... it occurs randomly... my blood pressure is fine.... my sugar levels I am no longer type 2 are 80 -98 daily average... the Tinitis about once or twice a week... my hair loss patch is growing back... I’m managing.

[@ashleyriosrizo]

@@calideeholmes6822 Praise God! I'm so glad to hear your doing better. Keep on pressing into Him. He will sustain you. ❤

[@calideeholmes6822]

@@ashleyriosrizo AMEN?!

[@naborarce8270]

After covid, it's hard to connect to my higher self.

[@LiveArtPresents]

I understand. And cvoncur

[@malikkoroma1090]

I thought I was the only one😭

[@livenow13]

Wow same here. I just wasn’t myself... so much so my fiancé broke up with me.

[@tamara1234567ful]

My dreams aren’t the same , I can’t feel that spiritual connection with the other side of reality I used to able to feel . I feel like I’m fake it’s insane

[@livenow13]

@@tamara1234567ful I am sorry to hear. Praying for you!

[@hivemindconcussion2173]

BRAVO! Decades of social engineering brought us to this and it will take decades of deprogramming to get us out. This is us now. The ball is in our court!

[@shankar0015]

im covid positive, still have sleeping problem. the long time without sleeping is 3 days straight. now slowly recovering...

[@lynnchoots6200]

How are you now

[@paulwolf3302]

This is actually encouraging to me. I was under the impression that the coronavirus did cross the blood brain barrier in some way, maybe via the nerves in the nose as you show, but with the virus actually going into the brain and causing a brain infection. I like your idea better but am not sure if this is proven either way.

[@sarahwilliams5585]

Hello

[@fedfin3869]

Covid19 (as well as other viruses) does cross the BBB

[@Penny-bt4gc]

Did you get a nasal swab done? That’s how it crosses the blood brain barrier.

[@toordog1753]

It crosses the blood brain barrier after a test and the barrier is damaged.

[@radmediatv]

the audio levels are quite inconsistent

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

I'll never be the same. I lost nearly everything that mattered to me. Only thing left is my award-winning book series. But other than that, I don't have much interest in anything else anymore. Existence is just too exhausting, stressful, complicated, and unfulfilling. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@eduardoalejandromartinezca3868]

When u caught the virus? I feel the same

[@pinend-stockupwithlarryjon1888]

glad to know we are both on the winning team

[@kimberlywilson7470]

I lost my hearing and no wear hearing aids, no prior history with hearing. And I have lost taste and smell for 2.7 years. Migraines, etc.

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video.

[@alexanderyangov767]

I can hardly feel emotional fluctuations anymore since this year, not sure if it is caused by virus or something else, but it kind of improved my cognitive ability

[@zoltarzoltar4199]

Yes, I am of the same persuasion in the cognitive ability. I seem to be able to understand things that would have been complex to me before.

[@lelelew2735]

Mine is the opposite things that were once simple are now complex I can't think beyond a thought anymore.

[@lindatullos9430]

It sounds like the limbic system responsible for social interactions and emotions was shut down partially freeing your higher cerebral from some of emotional programming that keeps you from figuring things out. It may be interesting to see how you use this and how the people around you respond to that.

[@Carolina_girl86]

Are there any supplements that can help with this?

[@Davidjparkdo]

This is excellent

[@icamefromthestars7647]

I think this is the same problem our mainstream media is suffering from!?!?

[@ridindirty1301]

yep it's either covid or TDS

[@axem.8338]

Makes sense!

[@gardenmenuuu]

Did u get better?

[@ryanfrizzell736]

Thanks for the video. Now I know more about COVID-19.

[@erinwickware8066]

I have neurological symptoms post covid but no brain fog. Tingly nerves everywhere and migraines.

[@theekshanabandara9293]

That's very horrifying!

[@MasonsTurtle]

Yup, another reason why I am afraid of the virus.

[@Ljosi]

My coding ability is gone. I will apply for assisted suicide in Switzerland this year

[@fifun8479]

@@Ljosi no why u doing this.

[@fifun8479]

@@Ljosi pls don't do this.

[@sandrawheeler1521]

I have cfs/ ME the symptoms are the same. As both triggered by a virus

[@abhichintapalli7444]

Thanks, Chyna

[@user-wl8cq7mq8w]

I just had a low temp of 101.5, headaches, cold/hot flashes, either sleep all day or not and i barely ate, i lost a bit of my sense of taste and smell, i took two extra strength Tylenol and was better within 2 days. I’m actually proud to say i’m a survivor or covid ☺️

[@aftersexhighfives]

hahahahahahhahHaha Just wait. you'll only live to about 60, and the last 5 years will be very very painful. congrats. celebrate 30 hard. because that's your midlife birthday now.

[@bolnol5419]

It's not really a achievement because almost everyone who gets it survives just fine

[@bolnol5419]

@@aftersexhighfives you seriously think covid can lower your life expectancy?

[@user-wl8cq7mq8w]

@@aftersexhighfives I’m here for a good time not a long time

[@joel.759]

Congrats for getting over it dude 👍

[@CNsays]

I had same issue for 3 months. Couldn’t think.

[@zyzzin6950]

How are you now? Im also experiencing this.

[@CNsays]

@@zyzzin6950 I am fully recovered now. It took me about 5 months to get back to normal. Don’t lose faith, I did a lot of mind tasking work, games and activities to try and push through the fog.

[@gardenmenuuu]

@@CNsays did you feel that your vision is blurred like not seeing anything whether near or far clearly?i feel no fog when i close my eyes,is it ann eye problem or brain fog?please help

[@CNsays]

@@gardenmenuuu I felt both, had to get glasses prescribed (never had to before), and had to get get an MRI of the brain for this issue. I have felt better since then. Hopefully, you shall overcome this.

[@PATHAN_writes19]

@@CNsays Did you getting your normal life back ???

[@udawyma1682]

How do PCR tests and actual covid vaccines affect CSF Leaks which kill and debilitate???

[@colorado841]

I have an autoimmune disease which is triggered by eating wheat, but is similar to long COVID. There are similarities between deaminated gluten proteins and certain proteins that can be on the surface of the cells. Avoiding all drugs such as caffeine and alcohol helps some. Also boosting zinc magnesium, vitamin d and vitamin a, adding gar gum fiber and drinking water at night.

[@pretentiousprogressive1949]

It seems to have eliminated critical thinking and increased mass hysteria.

[@lucasmccormick9473]

That’s actually the Glyphosate the govt just using Corona to cover it up.

[@jacobgoins1773]

Videos like this giving people reasons to live in fear. Odds are, you’re gonna be fine.

[@davidspencer6263]

Think positive …exercise as much as possible ..Lightly at first…When your lockdown finishes walk 10 km a day slowly at first ,not necessarily all at once. Sit occasionally. So walk where it is convenient to sit ..The walking will start to get you fit so it’s a start to a new and fitter life …

[@fusecircuit9235]

What should i do to prevent the problems?

[@jamesliston5693]

You made my anxiety go to top of the roof 😟😥

[@gardenmenuuu]

did you feel that your vision is blurred like not seeing anything whether near or far clearly?i feel no fog when i close my eyes,is it ann eye problem or brain fog?please help

[@Speakupok]

A year later and i still get migraines,,, i even grew a streak of gray hair ☹️. I guess i should be blessed im alive but i feel like i have aged like 10 years.

[@garysmith789]

My wife has cognitive impairment. She has had four vaccinations. She has also had Covid 4 times. What I want to know is it the vaccines or the disease or both.

[@HeroesAndHeroiness]

I have a theory that bird flu/SARS gave me a form of long covid before it was a thing. Getting covid as well 10yrs+ on only made me more confident of my theory. Idek who to try and talk to regarding research?

[@KirisutonoNeko]

Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, maybe. I wonder if that’s all long covid really is anyway.

[@Tyese917]

this is so real i am trying to recover and my head hurts every day i cannot focus my eye cannot focus im scared to drive because i feel like i can’t think probably this is REAL 😭

[@O.R.L.A.N.D.O.]

How are u now?

[@gardenmenuuu]

Did you recover from brain fog??i am having it and i hope you can understand my anxiousness on wjen does it go away,if you are reading this,your reply would mean a lot ,thanks:)

[@gardenmenuuu]

@@O.R.L.A.N.D.O. Did you recover from brain fog??i am having it and i hope you can understand my anxiousness on wjen does it go away,if you are reading this,your reply would mean a lot ,thanks:)

[@Tyese917]

I did recover using the lymphatic system flush i feel mostly normal and it took some time

[@O.R.L.A.N.D.O.]

@@gardenmenuuu Eventually I was diagnosed with pmdd. It had nothing to do with covid but I was put on meds for my pmdd and I think the meds is what helped with my brain fog. I am no longer experiencing brain fog.

[@sammj5638]

I have a long history of auto immune disorder which I manage. Permanent headaches for six months after having Covid. I'm currently getting tested for vasculitis. I get out into the sun as much as possible. Take tumeric with black pepper for the curcumin, high vitamin D, zinc for cellular repair and omegas. I would do sport when I'm able but have been rather exhausted since Covid. I'm back training now, 30 mins a day. Slow and steady. I'm so determined to be well especially for my daughter. Blessings to you all. 💙 🙏💜

[@PATHAN_writes19]

How are you now ? Did you recover fully and get your normal life back ???

[@sammj5638]

@@PATHAN_writes19 Hello Anjum, hope your well. Thank you for asking. I'm still waiting to see the neurologist. I haven't seen much of a change but hoping once I've been taking the tumeric and training for about 6 weeks I'll see changes. Covid has been exhausting but I'm determined to get my fitness back. Hope you're having a good day. Take care. Blessings. 💙🙏💚

[@rocketman2010]

@@sammj5638 Hey man hw r u now plzz reply

[@sammj5638]

@Rocket Man Hello Rocket Man, thanks for asking. I hope you are well. I'm doing OK. I've got about 4-6weeks before I see the neurologist. I'm back training 6 days a week now, which makes me happy. As sport has always been part of my life. So mentally and emotionally the sport helps. I've tried different medications with no change. I'm hoping it's long covid as it's rather worrying if it's vasculitis. I'm optimistic that with good nutrition and the right care things will improve. Take care.

[@PATHAN_writes19]

@@sammj5638 I m suffering with post covid brain fog and slow memory since January. What should I do to overcome this ? Plz suggest

[@kaylanadrous3301]

Currently have Covid, this is my first time getting it and it’s terrible. My mood swings are insane and I just don’t feel like myself anymore

[@ghassenbohli4056]

Anxiety ?

[@kaylanadrous3301]

@@ghassenbohli4056 yes but to be fair I’ve had a panic disorder since I was young so I’m not sure if it’s my pre-existing condition or if the Covid is making me anxious

[@carolkerylow1586]

My son had covid and almost died.Its been 1 year and4 months and he still can't see well his balance is way off.He can't stand for long periods and is still very weak and shakey.The prognosis is not good for him ever getting any better.

[@MrDTFlol]

I have lagging in my decisions, all covid symptoms are gone. I think I just need therapy.

[@gardenmenuuu]

Did your brain fog go away??plzz reply

[@gardenmenuuu]

did you feel that your vision is blurred like not seeing anything whether near or far clearly?i feel no fog when i close my eyes,is it ann eye problem or brain fog?please help

[@parkersovr1595]

Nootropics might help out.

[@varunentertainmentnetworks2670]

I was affected with Covid-19 Recently, I am vaccinated and it was only a mild fever and cold. Will my Brain & memory be affected? Will it affect the Brain in all cases including mild ones that get cured in just 2 days?

[@k-dramagoodmorningseoul]

Hi! How are you? _ The year 2020 is coming to an end when everyone had a hard time. Good job. I hope the infectious disease will be resolved in the new year and everyone will be healthy and happy. Thank you. Happy New Year. ^O^

[@Dwika34]

Get that vaccine fast

[@ridindirty1301]

nfw

[@pavelsaenz59]

No mention of people suffering chronic disease in these cases?

[@ihope79]

Anyone getting severe Nasol inflammation months after covid, ive seen several ENTs , Allergist and they cannot explain why

[@traiandanciu8139]

I see at some patients after SARS COV2 a tendency of erytrocyte aggregation like coin rolls at low blood temperature. That , theoretically increase blood viscousity.(immunoglobulins induced) To decrease blood viscousity may be N acetylcysteine are a solution, between others.?

[@user-tb7iz1vf7p]

This is serious guys. I know someone who now has fatigue from time to time after catching covid.

[@TheMallyjoe]

Not getting outside or low vitamin d causes the same thing.