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Science YouTuber physicsgirl (Dianna Cowern) stands for the first time in 2 yrs

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Re: Science YouTuber physicsgirl (Dianna Cowern) stands for the first time in 2 yrs

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Post by tednoob »

My sister had ME/CFS after she had a burnout after her second kid. She was never permanently bed ridden but sometimes had to spend days resting or recovering after strain. She's not well today, but much better than at her worst. There wasn't really an accepted diagnose for it when my sister got it, and she had to fight to be recognised as sick.

I do wish Dianna the best recovery and future progress.

Re: Science YouTuber physicsgirl (Dianna Cowern) stands for the first time in 2 yrs

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Post by TechTechTech »

pogue wrote: post #2

What was wrong with her? Some type of long Covid or something?

Yes, Wikipedia: In July 2022, Cowern reported that she had developed long COVID. She was hospitalized in March 2023, as her symptoms similar to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome continued to worsen, leaving her unable to move

Re: Science YouTuber physicsgirl (Dianna Cowern) stands for the first time in 2 yrs

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Post by triyambakam »

I would say we don't really know if it's so called Long COVID. I mean that I have taken care of an ME/CFS sufferer long before COVID was around. So it's a set of diseases grouped by their similar symptoms. Autism and ADHD seem similar in that regard

Re: Science YouTuber physicsgirl (Dianna Cowern) stands for the first time in 2 yrs

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Post by tednoob »

nickhodge wrote: post #7
pogue wrote: post #2

What was wrong with her? Some type of long Covid or something?

Severe ME/CFS. I am a carer for my wife who has this forgotten & hidden disease. I am so glad Physics Girl is getting better with rest!

It seems it is not just rest but that she had some procedure done as well. https://youtube.com/shorts/ndhu7uo3PrI?si=pPzpDk4lLw3eRf0j

Re: Science YouTuber physicsgirl (Dianna Cowern) stands for the first time in 2 yrs

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Post by proto-n »

triyambakam wrote: post #8

I would say we don't really know if it's so called Long COVID. I mean that I have taken care of an ME/CFS sufferer long before COVID was around. So it's a set of diseases grouped by their similar symptoms. Autism and ADHD seem similar in that regard

The "so called Long COVID" really just means "I got covid and I remain unwell in some way, long term". I'm not sure it needs to be questioned if those two qualifying things are given. Very well might be the same thing as ME/CFS, or might not, I don't think we have a conclusive answer yet about what causes either.
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