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So many coronavirus survivors develop these long-term symptoms, which can be crippling
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/so-many-coronavirus-survivors-develop-these-long-term-symptoms-which-can-be-crippling/ar-BB1ejlM6?li=BBnbfcL

"The authors explain that COVID-19 patients experience neurological symptoms, including headache, altered consciousness, and paraesthesia (pins and needles sensation). Autopsies have revealed brain swelling and neurodegeneration. These are indications that the virus can lead to the development of “acute psychiatric symptoms and long-term neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19,” similar to what happens with other viral respiratory illnesses like SARS and MERS."
"The authors also point out that studies have shown some patients can develop a new diagnosable psychiatric disorder following the infection. The novel virus can directly impact the structure of the brain, with one study showing brain abnormalities in the bilateral thalamic, medial temporal lobes, hippocampus, and insular regions.”
"Some patients develop encephalopathy and reduced blood flow in the frontotemporal brain region after an infection. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) alone is linked with an increased risk of long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms, including epilepsy, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, cognitive problems, and dementia. The authors say that “long-term neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19 are currently unknown,” but that SARS and MERS studies can provide some insight into the psychiatric disorders that can appear following an infection with the novel coronavirus."

Unfortunately, I've become quite acquainted with a couple of the cognitive issues (memory loss and "brain fog") now after 12+ months since a Covid-19 infection and a history of Alzheimer's disease on one-side of my family's lineage. I sincerely hope this is not the beginning of a worsening scenario!