Dr. Jana Friedly discusses post-exertional malaise in long COVID patients and the muscle abnormalities observed. She emphasizes the importance of pacing, prioritizing, positioning, and planning (the four Ps) in managing post-exertional malaise. Dr. Friedly also mentions the potential role of SSRIs in treating long COVID symptoms, the challenges of disability claims, and the need for healthcare providers to listen and believe patients' experiences.

This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast focuses on dysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in long COVID. The hosts, Tiffany Walker and Anita Chopra, discuss the challenges of diagnosing and managing POTS in long COVID patients. They are joined by Dr. Cindy Shibao, an autonomic disorder specialist, who provides insights into the diagnosis and treatment of POTS. The conversation covers the different phenotypes of long COVID, the symptoms and workup of dysautonomia, and potential treatments for long COVID POTS. Dr. Shibao also discusses ongoing research on treatments for long COVID POTS.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the diagnosis and management of long COVID with Dr. Fernando Carnavali, an expert in the field. They cover topics such as recognizing long COVID symptoms, ordering diagnostic tests, addressing emotional distress in patients, and the proposed definition of long COVID. They also highlight the underrepresentation of minoritized groups in long COVID research and emphasize the importance of education and awareness among healthcare professionals. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and approaches to caring for long COVID patients.