The Latest Research & Viral Persistence | Long Covid Q&A

In this Q&A session with the Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group, we cover everything from the latest research landscape, to viral persistence, how to get the best from your GP, and a huge selection of questions from fellow long haulers, covering everything from chances of recovery two years in, to how to pace effectively and avoid crashes. This is an edited version of the talk - the full recording is available here:    • Q&A on Long Covid with Gez Medinger   ------------------------------------------------------ Before I caught Covid in March 2020 I was a filmmaker. I’m not well enough to go back to work yet (shoot days are brutal), but I’ve decided to indulge my passion by breaking down the hottest recent films and TV shows (from an insider’s perspective with 20 years in the industry) to describe exactly how they work. Sound interesting? Then subscribe to my second channel! ( @thescriptflip ) Here are some links: 5 Reasons Why Top Gun Maverick Crushes the Original | Film Director Breaks it Down:    • 5 Reasons Why Top Gun Maverick Crushes the...   Why Succession Shouldn't Work at All, But is Somehow the Best Show on TV:    • Succession Shouldn't Work at All, But It's...   ----------------------------------------------------- The Long Covid Handbook (Oct 2022), by Gez Medinger and Professor Danny Altmann and published by Penguin Books is now available in paperback, ebook and audiobook. A singular resource that brings together everything patients, clinicians and academics have learnt about the condition since early 2020, as well as lessons from sufferers and researchers of ME/CFS and other chronic conditions. It offers world leading expert advice on understanding, managing and treating Long Covid. The Long Covid Handbook is available from the following links: US: https://a.co/d/0gvkJCU UK: https://amzn.eu/d/9KjurGb CONTENTS: 0:39 Patient Led Research 5:45 The Latest Research for LC 8:50 Viral Persistence 12:50 Getting the Best Care 17:25 Pacing - Art or Science? 21:30 Purpose of The LC Handbook 23:50 Conflict Writing The Book 27:00 Your Questions Answered