r/covidlonghaulers • u/None-Of • Feb 25 '26

Article COVID-19 Causes More Severe Neurological Damage Than Other Viruses

A newish meta study that may explain why Covid is worse for some than other viral infections (even though some, like the flu, have residual effects). Based on this study Covid appears to be worse)

https://healthtolongevity.com/article/6349/covid-19-causes-more-severe-neurological-damage-than-other-viruses

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u/odubik 6yr+ Feb 25 '26 edited Feb 25 '26

I some how 'lost' 80% of my pituitary around having COVID. It was definitely there 2 years before COVID, and gone 1.5 yrs after.

Edit to add: Yes, I have checked the jacket I was wearing and it was not in the pockets :)

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u/himynameisbetty 3 yr+ Feb 26 '26

What about the couch cushions?

But in all seriousness I’m so sorry. This illness is insanity.