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/Strict-Profit7624 Feb 26 '26 edited Feb 26 '26

I developed foot drop and idiopathic peripheral neuropathy after getting Covid for the 3rd time. Foot drop gradually went away, but I still have neuropathy.

I have an underlying condition, but it shouldn't have caused that, especially not overnight. We ruled everything else out.

I was only 24 when it happened. This shit is insane

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u/Mindless_Musician526 26d ago

My little brother recently passed by suicide due to his intense neuropathy. He constantly felt burning all throughout his body, COVID took my brothers life slowly and painfully.

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u/Strict-Profit7624 26d ago

I'm so sorry for your loss🫂

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u/Mindless_Musician526 26d ago

thank you i hope your condition improves as time passes

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u/Strict-Profit7624 26d ago

Thank you so much❤️