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The #LongCovid experience & its perpetual cycle *dark yet accurate humour #Infographic #CountLongCovid #CovidAus #covidnsw #covidVic
TiredTara retweeted
Please - I implore you to familiarize yourself with signs & symptoms of Stroke for yourself & loved ones!
This could save a life.
#LongCovid
#WorldStrokeDay2026
#WorldStrokeDay
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ALT info graphic from American Stroke Association - Text listing stroke symptoms Women vs. Men Women: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, vision problems, trouble walking, lack of coordination, severe headache without known cause general weakness, disorientation, confusion or memory problems, fatigue, nausea & vomiting Men: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, vision problems, trouble walking or lack of coordination, severe headache without known cause
TiredTara retweeted
If you believe Covid is a respiratory virus you have some reading to do. A lot of reading. đź‘€
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/research/co…
TiredTara retweeted
Sounds pretty mild
Al Pacino says he passed out with COVID in his apartment, woke up to five paramedics in his living room, and was told his pulse had stopped
"I felt I left the Earth when I passed out."
"Next thing I know, I open my eyes and there's five paramedics in my living room."
"And they were my doctors, but I couldn't recognize them from head to toe."
"But they said, my pulse had stopped."
The last thing he remembers is asking the name of the guy filling him up with fluids. Then he wakes up to two doctors in what looked like space suits, and his first thought is that it looks like a film set. Fifty years in front of cameras will do that.
ft: @60Mins 60 Minutes Australia on youtube
Mild DEATH in Australia brought to you by eugenic biased politicians & equally dumb as rocks "health" leaders including those from Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology & Haematology 🫡
🇦🇺Australia: "COVID-19 was the leading cause of acute respiratory infection-related mortality for most of the period from 2020 to 2026"
#COVID19Australia #COVIDisNotOver #COVDisAirborne #Maskup
🧵2 Urgent care misdiagnosis, burning alive with welts so deep they've left me bruised & looking like a victim of assault, soft tissue & tendons so swollen they mimick Embolism.. Surprise Med adverse evnt form Cox2 NSAIDs Tcell mediated...
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome
Explanation:
Based on the symptoms described, the patient's presentation is consistent with DRESS syndrome.
DRESS syndrome is a severe drug reaction characterized by fever, rash, and multiorgan involvement, including liver dysfunction. It typically occurs 2-8 weeks after starting a medication.
Etiology:
DRESS syndrome can be caused by various medications, but the most commonly implicated drug is aromatic antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, and lamotrigine.
Clinical Features:
The patient's generalized rash, recurrence of fever, elevated white blood cells (WBCs), and impaired liver function tests are all consistent with DRESS syndrome.
Other possible clinical features include lymphadenopathy, eosinophilia, and involvement of other organs such as the kidneys, lungs, and heart.
Management:
The mainstay of treatment for DRESS syndrome is immediate discontinuation of the offending medication.
Supportive care, including close monitoring of vital signs, hydration, and management of organ involvement, is essential. Corticosteroids may also be used in severe cases to suppress the immune response.
What to Do Next:
1. Discontinue the suspected medication immediately.
2. Consider consulting a dermatologist or an allergist for further evaluation and management.
3. Monitor the patient closely for signs of organ involvement and provide supportive care as needed.
4. Consider initiating corticosteroid therapy if the patient's condition is severe or rapidly progressing.
5. Educate the patient about the importance of avoiding the offending medication in the future and provide alternative treatment options if necessary.
FAQS:
1. Can DRESS syndrome be life-threatening? Yes, DRESS syndrome can be life-threatening, especially if there is multiorgan involvement. Prompt recognition, discontinuation of the offending medication, and appropriate management are crucial to improve outcomes.
2. How long does it take for symptoms of DRESS syndrome to resolve? The duration of symptoms can vary, but it typically takes several weeks to months for the symptoms to resolve completely. Close monitoring and follow-up are necessary to ensure the patient's recovery.
3. Can DRESS syndrome recur if the patient is exposed to the same medication again? Yes, there is a risk of recurrence if the patient is re-exposed to the same medication that caused DRESS syndrome. It is important to avoid the offending medication in the future and consider alternative treatment options.
4. Are there any specific medications that should be avoided in patients with a history of DRESS syndrome? Patients with a history of DRESS syndrome should avoid medications from the same drug class or with similar chemical structures to the previously implicated drug. It is recommended to consult with an allergist or dermatologist for a comprehensive medication review.
5. Can corticosteroids be used long-term for the management of DRESS syndrome? Corticosteroids are typically used in the acute phase of DRESS syndrome to suppress the immune response.
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🧵Well this On Fire turned out quite Prophetic.. Looks like Ive lost my ability to take NSAID & aspirin type medicine.. huge burning welts so deep into tissue & tendons it leaves bruises. Could be Stevens Johnsons (SJS)/ Eosinophillia (DRESS)...
HIVES. Big Burning HIVES.
Just when you think you've gotten to know your body & accomodations for living w #LongCovid something else surprising rears it ugly head.
We just never know wtf is coming for us..
Long story short it doesn't matter what it is because Ive now lost medicines & have a nightmare journey ahead of me. I wont be here as much because as you can imagine im in alot of pain & my resilience is low af. Go gently everyone 🫶🏼
#LongCovidBagOfDickz
TiredTara retweeted
a pet’s death is harder because their love was the only thing in your life that was never complicated or conditional
TiredTara retweeted
No. #LongCovid is not just another term for post-viral fatigue syndrome. LC covers the broad sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which span all body systems
ME/CFS is also a disabling condition with multi-system manifestations. It's misleading to highlight only post-viral fatigue
Please read this for anyone who thinks ME is an “identity”. Many sufferers were once super fit/ athletic (their actual identity). The triggers are commonly glandular fever and/ or a virus/ illness. Covid was the big one; that’s why so many people are struggling with ME now. Long Covid is just another term for ME/ post-viral fatigue/ chronic fatigue syndrome.
TiredTara retweeted
Social media should come with the same warning as your car's side-view mirror:
PEOPLE ARE DUMBER THAN THEY APPEAR.
There's good reason why Support Groups for post Covid #LongCovid for endurance athletes took off in 2020-2022
Guess who's back.. my shady hives! Seemed immune mediated & Doxy helped for a while but now its looking more like a vascular urticaria .. wasn't planning on having purple cyanotic summer legs but here i am 🙄
HIVES. Big Burning HIVES.
Just when you think you've gotten to know your body & accomodations for living w #LongCovid something else surprising rears it ugly head.
We just never know wtf is coming for us..
TiredTara retweeted
A Sydney hospital study found SARS-CoV-2 RNA in 39% of air samples despite good ventilation (avg COâ‚‚ 614 ppm)
• ED: 80% positive
• ICU: 20% positive
• Virus found in air samples a week before an outbreak
Researchers suggest masks and air purifiers to reduce transmission.
ALT Title: "Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in aerosol and surface samples in high acuity hospital settings during community epidemic waves." By C Raina MacIntyre, et al. Infographic components: • Mixed sampling methods for pathogen detection: Aerosol pathogen surveillance, Swabs of surface/PPE/patient equipment, and Measurement of CO2 and PM2.5. • Diagnostic Testing: RT-qPCR for SARS-CoV-2 in ICU and ED settings. • Key findings: SARS-CoV-2 was detected in 39% of aerosol samples. The ED had significantly more detections than the ICU (80% vs 20%; p < 0.0027) and a higher mean CO2 level (669 ppm vs 522 ppm; p < 0.05). • Floor plan: Map highlights positive aerosol sample locations: 1 in the ED walkway, 6 in the public waiting room, and 9 in the acute care bay.
TiredTara retweeted
'...it all started with back-to-back Covid and glandular fever infections in the winter of 2021-22'.
The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day bbc.in/3TWaqpx
Australia is Anti Vax now.. Anti Health Equity & Access. Minister Butler has no brains & no health quals.
Hate em or love them SC2 vaccines save lives & lesson disability, also for those who can tolerate them do us all a favour by reducing community transmission
🇦🇺"Australians were getting this vaccine for free. Now they could pay up to $180"
"Australians could now pay anywhere up to $180 for a COVID-19 vaccination, depending on which pharmacy they attend, with one retailer telling SBS News it was unlikely to stock it at all."
ALT A close-up photograph showing a pair of hands wearing light-coloured medical gloves carefully applying a tan-coloured adhesive bandage patch to a person's upper arm following an injection. Headline text below the image: "Australians were getting this vaccine for free. Now they could pay up to $180". Description text below the headline: "It comes after an immunisation program shake-up, with providers now able to set the price at their discretion." Source link text: "sbs.com.au".
Hell YES! And the Australian NDIS patients.. the Revolution should be televised.. it's overdue just because maimed folk are easier to shit on
They're terrified that the long COVID version of this will happen. It's why they're denying COVID hoping the victims expire first.
youtu.be/nGrRrcBOaVs?si=RqD-…
TiredTara retweeted
Another Long Cđź«©vid / Post-Vaccination trial just got announced today, and while it finally targets the real underlying driver, it still exposes the massive blind spot in how pharma designs these studies
Invivyd and Mount Sinai’s SPEAR Study Group launched FLINTLOCK, a Phase 2 trial using a high-dose monoclonal antibody (VYD2311) specifically for Long COVID and Post-Vaccination Syndrome.
đź‘ŚThe Good:
It’s a major validation of what we've been saying all along—this isn't an "unexplained nervous system glitch" or lingering phantom. It's driven by the persistent presence of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein. They are using a massive "brute force" strategy (10x the standard dose) via IV and monthly injections to flood the system and neutralize circulating Spike.
🪤The Catch:
Look closely at how they’re measuring whether it "works": functional mobility tests, symptom surveys, and blood serum levels through Day 90.
👉 Zero tissue surveillance. No gut mucosal biopsies, no microvascular tissue sampling, and no bone marrow tracking.
👉 They aren't even requiring participants to have a confirmed baseline tissue antigen test to enroll.
My Take:
Flooding the bloodstream with high-dose monoclonal antibodies might act as a massive sponge by mopping up circulating Spike protein, clearing vascular endotheliitis, and giving people real symptomatic relief while the drug is in their system. That may be a win for quality of life temporarily.
But without tissue biopsies, a 90-day survey-based trial won't prove whether the hidden reservoirs in our marrow and gut are actually eradicated, or if the fire reignites once the drug clears.
I suspect the latter. It hasn't so far.
It’s encouraging to see researchers force pharma to target viral persistence, but until medicine starts measuring tissue mechanics directly, they're still only looking at the surface. We need biomarkers for tissue marrow and platelet persistence. That is the only way we will actually get somewhere with substance.
#LongCovid