Category: Autonomic nerves

Dysautonomia and small fiber neuropathy in post-COVID condition and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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N. Azcue, R. Del Pino, et. al., Journal of Translational Medicine volume 21, Article number: 814 (2023)  Abstract Background Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and post-COVID condition can present similarities such as fatigue, brain fog, autonomic and neuropathic symptoms. Methods The study included 87 patients with post-COVID condition, 50 patients with ME/CFS, and 50 healthy controls (HC). The hemodynamic autonomic function was […]

COVID-19 Vagus Nerve Inflammation May Lead To Dysautonomia: New Study

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 Authored by Megan Redshaw  The Epoch Times AUG 2023 New data may provide answers for those experiencing persistent symptoms long after their bout with COVID-19 has ended. These may include fatigue, lightheadedness, brain fog, cognitive issues, gastrointestinal problems, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, or an inability to tolerate upright postures. A July 15 study published […]

Autonomic dysfunction in ‘long COVID’: rationale, physiology and management strategies

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Melanie Dani,  Andreas Dirksen, Patricia Taraborrelli,  Miriam Torocastro, Dimitrios Panagopoulos, Richard Sutton, and Phang Boon Lim Clin Med (Lond). 2021 Jan; 21(1): e63–e67.  doi: 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0896 PMCID: PMC7850225 PMID: 33243837 ABSTRACT The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented morbidity, mortality and global disruption. Following the initial surge of infections, focus shifted to managing the longer-term sequelae of illness in survivors. ‘Post-acute COVID’ (known colloquially as ‘long COVID’) is […]