Long Covid, MD

Nov 13 2024 34 ep. 36 mins 10
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Explore paths to Long Covid recovery with Dr Zeest Khan, a Stanford-trained physician who is battling the disease herself.  On “Long Covid, MD” she translates complex medical research into actionable steps for meaningful recovery. Dr Khan empowers patients with science-backed insights, demystifies the health care system,  and shares her personal journey navigating new limitations. Whether you or a loved one has Long Covid, tune in to gain clarity and learn tools to maintain a meaningful life after diagnosis. Discover hope, understanding and  resilience on every episode of Long Covid, MD.

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#33: Long COVID, Grief, and Post-Traumatic Growth - A Conversation with Mental Health Counselor Paige Zuckerman

Nov 13 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textAsk me a question at speakpipe.com/longcovidmdIn this conversation, Dr. Zeest Khan and certified clinical mental health counselor Paige Zuckerman discuss the critical role of therapy for those dealing with chronic illness and Long COVID. They explore the stigma surrounding mental health, the importance of understanding grief and fear in the context of medical loss, an

#32: "Science as a Collaborative Team Sport" Reflections on RECOVER-TLC

Nov 05 2024 38 mins  
Send us a textRecord a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/LongCovidMD How is the United States using federal funds to find a cure to Long COVID? Today, with the help of prominent guests, I reflect on the recent RECOVER-TLC workshop, which will influence the direction of Long COVID in the United States. The workshop was hosted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Di

#31 October Rundown: Pacing and the Push-Crash Cycle

Oct 30 2024 19 mins  
Send us a textSend me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/LongCovidMDThis is the audio voiceover for my October Substack article, an overview of my month living with Long COVIDThis month I discuss how I was took on big projects without severely crashing. We discuss the ways I pace, even when it looks like I'm pushing.Join the community on Substack. Longcovidmd.substack.comFollow

#30: Using Biometrics to Manage Long COVID, with Visible CEO Harry Leeming

Oct 23 2024 41 mins  
Send us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan and Visible founder Harry Leeming discuss the innovative use of biometric tracking in managing long COVID and other chronic illnesses. They explore the significance of heart rate variability (HRV), the role of wearable technology, and the importance of pacing in symptom management. The discussion also highlights the impact of

#29 Answering Your Questions!

Sep 26 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textToday I'm answering questions from listeners and online friends. We discuss:-How to find a Long COVID doctor-Best(?) meds to use during a COVID infection-Pediatric LongCOVID -Dental work and anesthesiaLeave me a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/371091/1/5ftvm7bekf0v0vrjSupport the show here:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5EAAQUNVKP3K?ref_=wl_sha

#28: Occupational Therapy for Long COVID, with Amy Mooney MS OTR/L

Sep 12 2024 47 mins  
Send us a textOccupational therapist Amy Mooney focuses her practice on people with fatiguing diseases like ME/CFS and Long COVID. She joins me to discuss how occupational therapy can be a valuable addition to your recovery program. Finding ways to engage in our lives, to do the things we want to do, is at the heart of occupational therapy.Amy shares how she has modified her practi

#27: Long COVID Life Update

Sep 05 2024 23 mins  
Send us a textToday I share an update on my health (all good things) and what I do to recover when I push myself too much, overdo it, and have post-exertional malaise.Follow me on X @doctor_zeest

#26: Long Covid's Impact on Global Health Equity, with Dr Rachel Hall-Clifford, PhD

Aug 29 2024 43 mins  
Send us a textDr Rachel Hall-Clifford is a medical anthropologist and a global health expert who has done extensive field work to improve systemic health inequities around the world. When she developed Long Covid after an infection in 2022, those systemic failures became a personal issue. Dr Hall-Clifford wrote a powerful article on her experience with Long Covid and the role wealt

#25: Metformin For Long Covid

Aug 22 2024 30 mins  
Send us a textLongCovidMD.substack.comLongCovidMD.comIn this episode of The Medicine Cabinet series, I explain how Metformin, a drug we often associate with diabetes, helps acute covid and may help Long Covid.Metformin is an old, relatively inexpensive medication that has many established off-label uses. I explain its mechanisms of action, who it might be right for, and I discuss t

#24: Where in the World is Long Covid?

Aug 15 2024 9 mins  
Send us a [email protected] podcast, like Long Covid, has a global reach. Whether we see one another or not, we are part of a new community. And this community, while struggling, is pretty amazing. Today I highlight the diverse location of listeners, to remind you that you are not alone in your struggle. Did I give your town a shout-out? Did I miss it? Fo