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Post-viral symptoms may persist for years

Jan 20, 2024
Jan 20, 2024

Graedons — Joe Graedon and Dr. Teresa Graedon
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Question: Twenty years ago, after an upper respiratory infection, I suddenly went from being a high-energy person to someone who could not get out of bed. I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow without experiencing PoTS.

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