Doctor & Daughter Battle Crippling Long Covid

Long Covid, a condition where symptoms persist beyond 12 weeks after infection, is affecting an estimated two million people in the UK.

Stephanie deGiorgio, a doctor, and her daughter Alice, now 14, are among those experiencing severe fatigue, dizziness, and other debilitating symptoms, including Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).

Experts estimate that between 2.5 and 10 percent of those infected with Covid will develop long Covid, with increasing reinfection posing a higher risk.

While a third will recover, many face life-altering consequences, with some treatments like tirzepatide and remdesivir showing potential in ongoing studies.

The condition can affect every cell in the body, leading to changes in the gut, heart, and brain, and is increasingly recognized as similar to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

Despite the growing number of sufferers, access to effective treatment remains a significant challenge, leaving many, like Stephanie, frustrated with the healthcare system's response.