Nov 06 2024 45 mins
Recent studies reveal one in five COVID survivors face long-term effects, with some research suggesting rates as high as 50% of those infected experience lingering symptoms. These statistics underscore an emerging health crisis that threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide. As hospitalizations and death rates decline, the prevalence of Long COVID paradoxically continues to rise, presenting a complex challenge to medical professionals and researchers alike.
In this episode, Dr. Eric Gordon and Dr. Suzanne Gazda dive deep into the neurological impacts of Long COVID, a multi-system illness with far-reaching consequences, illuminating the vast array of symptoms, from cognitive issues and brain fog to neuropathy and neuromuscular diseases.
They explore the puzzling persistence of the spike protein in the body, its interaction with ACE-2 receptors, and a crucial mystery: SARS-CoV-2 is the only known coronavirus with a prion arm. This unique characteristic raises vital questions about why this virus differs so dramatically from others, particularly in terms of its post-viral effects.
Join us as we unravel the complexities of Long COVID's neurological impact and its implications for global health.
Episode Highlights:
- The emerging neurological health crisis following SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Understanding the complex mechanisms of this multi-system illness
- Major neurological post-COVID symptoms: cognitive issues, brain fog, fatigue, seizures, and neuromuscular diseases
- The persistence of spike proteins in ACE-2 receptor sites and its implications
- Research on persistent lingering spike protein associated with COVID
- Prions: their mechanisms and challenges for the body
- Studies showing similarities between “chemo brain” and “Long COVID brain”
- Available testing
- Treatment approaches offering hope amidst this unfolding health challenge
Listen in to learn more :
(03:45) Rising Concerns About Long COVID
(08:28) Inflammatory Triggers in Neurologic Patients
(20:07) Key Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Treatment
(28:37) Treatment Approach for Complex Patients
(35:48) Cost of Long COVID Recovery Centers
(42:40) Hope and Compassion in Long-Haul COVID
About Suzanne Gazda, MD
Dr. Suzanne Gazda is a neurologist based in Boerne, Texas, with over 20 years of practice experience. She is affiliated with Methodist Hospital-San Antonio and specializes in treating conditions such as Alzheimer's dementia, non-Alzheimer's dementia, and multiple sclerosis.
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** This information is not to be taken as medical advice. Always consult your practitioner before making any changes to your treatment.