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  • Abnormal movements
  • Allodynia (skin sensitivity, especially sensitivity to light touch)
  • Amplified pain syndrome (AMPS)
  • Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
  • Back pain
  • Burning pain
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Decreased immune function
  • Deep aching “bone crushing” pain
  • Diabetes
  • Dysautonomia
  • Extreme fatigue/tiredness/lack of energy that interferes with daily life
  • Fever and chills
  • Functional neurologic disorder (FND)
  • Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
  • Multisystem inflammatory disorder (MID-C)
  • Neurologic pain
  • Repeated viral and/or bacterial infections
  • Sleep problems, including insomnia, extreme daytime sleepiness, and restless leg syndrome
  • Symptoms that worsen after physical or mental activity (post-exertional malaise)
  • Weakness
  • Brain fog/difficulty concentrating, remembering, or focusing (described as feeling "separated from the world")
  • Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND)
  • Headaches
  • Lightheadedness and/or dizziness upon standing/vertigo
  • Memory loss
  • Mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression
  • Mood changes
  • Moodiness
  • Neurological tremors
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Phobias/fear of specific things
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Seizures/tremors/non-epileptic seizures
  • Sleep disorders
  • Thoughts of hopelessness and even suicide
  • Tics (verbal and other)
  • Tingling, numbness, and nerve damage
  • Blurry vision
  • Hypersensitivity to light
  • Inability to focus eyes
  • Loss of visual acuity
  • Dizziness or vertigo
  • Ear pain or pressure
  • Hearing loss
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  • Stuffy nose
  • Loss of taste or distorted sense of taste
  • Loss of smell or distorted sense of smell
  • Choking sensation
  • Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
  • Dry mouth or throat irritation
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis
  • Hoarseness
  • Lump in the throat sensation
  • Neck pain
  • Sore throat
  • Tightness in the throat
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath and/or difficulty breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Chest Pain
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat
  • Fainting
  • Blood clots/microclots, and blood vessel issues
  • Changes in urination
  • Interstitial cystitis (IC)
  • New or worsening overactive bladder (known as Covid-19
  • associated cystitis (CAC))
  • Raynaud’s syndrome
 
  • Swelling in legs or feet
  • Raynaud’s syndrome
 
  • Changes in menstrual cycle
  • Female infertility
  • Long-term decline of ovarian health including premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)
  • Reduced male fertility
  • Worsening premenstrual symptoms
  • Complicated menstrual cycles that may include a combination of symptoms ramping up after ovulation and before menstruation. These may include nerve pain, brain fog, migraines and facial pain, to name a few.
  There is also a chance that in the future Long Covid could lead to what is commonly seen in adults with Long Covid:
  • Possibility of higher risk of preeclampsia
  • Possibility of higher risk of preterm birth
 
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Changes in appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Heartburn
  • Changes in stool color
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Gluten intolerance/allergies
  • Gastroparesis
  • Food intolerances
  • Rashes
  • Hair loss
  • Skin color changes (e.g; red, white, or purple skin color changes)
 
  • Muscle aches
  • Joint pain
  • Reduced mobility

When Symptoms Don’t Fit a Test

Many adults (and children) with Long COVID feel dismissed or lost in the system. Lab tests may come back “normal.” Scans may show nothing. Yet your symptoms are persistent and real. This can make it hard to get a diagnosis, let alone meaningful help.

“The lack of recognition today does not mean your experience isn’t real. Your role as an advocate is critical—seeking answers, connecting with others, and refusing to accept dismissal can make all the difference,” says Dr. Katinka van der Merwe, the Founder of Spero Clinic and Creator of the World’s Leading Neurologic Rehabilitation Program.

You know your body. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.

How the Spero Clinic Helps Adults with Long COVID

At The Spero Clinic, we approach Long COVID as a neuroimmune disorder—meaning it affects both your nervous system and your immune function. We’ve developed a cutting-edge, non-invasive Neurologic Rehabilitation Program that targets the autonomic nervous system, with a special focus on the vagus nerve and limbic system, two critical regulators of inflammation, mood, energy, digestion, and immune signaling.

Instead of masking symptoms with medications, we work to reset and rebalance the body’s internal communication systems. Our treatment is tailored, holistic, and often succeeds where other approaches have failed—especially for adults who have been told “this is just your new normal.”

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Disclaimer: The information written on this website is designed to provide helpful information on various conditions and the subjects discussed. This website is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition or to replace the advice of your physician(s). The author of this website does not claim to treat, diagnose or cure Long COVID, CRPS, EDS/POTS, AMPS, or any other specific condition or infection. The Spero Clinic treats the central nervous system only, often resulting in the body being able to heal itself.
You should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to your health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician(s).

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CRPS treatment clinic patient Bria with dr.katinka