I would disagree that there is no such thing as "Long Covid." It makes complete sense that a serious infection like this can cause long-term, lingering symptoms. Infections can rewire our immune system, changing the thresholds for irritation, and can result in persistent inflammation. Ivermectin seems to be an effective treatment for some people for this.
The same symptoms can be found sometimes in people who have been vaccinated, so I would think that the spike protein and its interaction with ACE2 receptors is to blame.
I've seen more than a few people with new or exacerbated autoimmune issues after both the vax and the disease. And you can hear it in that lingering, non-productive cough that people will have weeks or months after fighting off the virus.
I would disagree that there is no such thing as "Long Covid." It makes complete sense that a serious infection like this can cause long-term, lingering symptoms. Infections can rewire our immune system, changing the thresholds for irritation, and can result in persistent inflammation. Ivermectin seems to be an effective treatment for some people for this. The same symptoms can be found sometimes in people who have been vaccinated, so I would think that the spike protein and its interaction with ACE2 receptors is to blame. I've seen more than a few people with new or exacerbated autoimmune issues after both the vax and the disease. And you can hear it in that lingering, non-productive cough that people will have weeks or months after fighting off the virus.