DEAR DOCTORS: I had the Omicron variant of Covid-19, and even though it was mild, I’m not back to normal. I am tired all the time, my joints ache and my sense of smell is still gone. I’ve been told that this could be long Covid-19. I thought that only happened if you got really sick. Why did I get long Covid-19? When will we see a cure?
DEAR READER: We are receiving letters from a number of readers who, after dealing with Covid-19, find themselves facing a new health concern. Technically known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or PASC, it’s more commonly referred to as long-haul Covid-19, or long Covid-19. This refers to the symptoms that persist for weeks, and even months, after an initial coronavirus infection has passed.
These symptoms include the exhaustion, joint pain and loss of taste and smell…
