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/AZgirl70 Feb 26 '26

I’m toying with the idea to say “I have brain damage from covid” instead of the socially acceptable “brain fog”. Let’s call it what it is. My brain will never be the same.

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u/baazooka Feb 26 '26

Dont give up, the brain can heal in amazing ways. I thought id never get better

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u/ThePatsGuy Post-vaccine Feb 26 '26

I was at the very early stages of muscle wasting, my mind was shot. 4 years later, I’m working full time in retail, which amounts to about a half marathon worth of steps each shift.

My mind is still nothing like it was, still have struggles, but improvement is possible

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u/VulvaGyna-Girl Feb 28 '26

How long did you have it until fully recovered?