Long Covid Symptoms & Treatment in Dallas, TX

What are the symptoms of long covid?

These symptoms affect several different organ systems, but what do they have in common? The autonomic nervous system. These symptoms overlap in situations where there is a high sympathetic tone and a parasympathetic low tone.

General symptoms

Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life activities
Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort (also known as “post-exertional malaise”)

Aging

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Respiratory and heart symptoms

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath - while the sympathetic nervous system does dilate the airways, it can make it harder to breath due to extra work it puts on the breathing muscles.
Cough and chest pain
Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations)

Digestive symptoms

Nausea
Upset stomach
Diarrhea

Other symptoms

Joint or muscle pain
Rash
Changes in menstrual cycles

Neurological symptoms

Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as “brain fog”)
Headache
Sleep problems
Dizziness when you stand up (lightheadedness)
Pins-and-needles Sensation
Change in smell or taste
Depression or anxiety