Menstrual cycles & covid

Did you know that many women with covid have abnormal menstrual cycles? Some don’t have periods for months. Some women, myself included, also have horrible cramps, even if normally they don’t have any cramps. Covid also affects blood vessels and blood coagulation. Women often are late OR don’t have their periods. Some doctors say it’sContinue reading “Menstrual cycles & covid”

When docs can’t help patients, covid support groups do

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/doctors-couldn-t-help-these-covid-19-patients-their-endless-n1208116 This is so true!!! 1 out of every 20 patients have lingering symptoms for many months, even young healthy people like me. Joining Fb covid support groups and the “Stack” text chat has helped me immensely. [Doctors couldn’t help these COVID-19 patients with their endless symptoms. So they turned to one another.Connecting with othersContinue reading “When docs can’t help patients, covid support groups do”

Reopening is extremely dangerous

https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/bars-and-restaurants-could-open-with-outdoor-seating-starting-may-29-under-new-guidelines/ I didn’t know I had covid for at least 2 weeks before I was diagnosed . I realize now that I had it weeks before I went to the ER bc I had random metallic smells and taste. I also had digestion issues. The week before I was diagnosed, I felt out of breathContinue reading “Reopening is extremely dangerous”

Possible good news supporting covid immunity

This is written by Jennifer Kasten, a pathologist with degrees in epidemiology and infectious diseases. She has also done field work in epidemic control. She just posted an article with good news about covid immunity. [One paper, two bombshells, and some staggeringly good news about immunity, vaccines, and protection against COVID. MIND YOUR Bs andContinue reading “Possible good news supporting covid immunity”

Tuesday, May 19th covid update. Positive thoughts

Tuesday Covid Update: yesterday was a very bad day. I basically had to stay in bed the rest of the day and constantly check my oxygen levels. For a couple hours, I had to lay on my belly. I just need to keep reminding myself it’s 5 steps forward 10 steps backwards. Luckily, I’m feelingContinue reading “Tuesday, May 19th covid update. Positive thoughts”