What happens if you contract COVID-19 but never fully recover? This is the reality for Long COVID patients, who face a condition that lacks a standard diagnostic test, treatment, and scientific consensus. Long COVID patients also face stigma when friends, family and medical providers underestimate the severity of the condition. On top of that, these patients often face challenges accessing disability benefits. In this episode, explore what we know about Long COVID — and other elements that remain a mystery. The Vitals team sat down with Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author that has covered all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic including reporting on the existence of Long COVID. We also learned first hand, from Margot Cage and Charlie McCone, what the reality of living with Long COVID looks and feels like today.
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:: Ed Yong :: Ed is a journalist who covers COVID-19 and Long COVID. Yong won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is also a New York Times best selling author and currently reports for The Atlantic. https://edyong.me/
:: Dr. Margot Gage :: Dr. Gage is a social epidemiologist, assistant professor at Lamar University, and a Long COVID patient. https://www.margotwitvliet.com/
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00:00 Intro 01:39 What is Long COVID 02:46 Ed Yong, reality of Long COVID today 04:14 Margot Gage talks about her Long COVID diagnosis 04:59 Charlie McCone talks about his Long COVID challenges 05:51 What it's like living with Long COVID 07:53 Similar to other medical gaslighting examples 09:04 Who is most vulnerable 11:40 Recovery is possible
