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Is There Any Connection Between Parkinson’s And Long Covid?

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Nantucket, MA
June 2, 2024
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Yes it you get them at the same time.

June 3, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in July of 2023. My symptoms began 7 years ago and long story short she told us I was in early stage 3 and I would probably be in a wheelchair in 3 to 5 years. At that time I had already had the first, second and third shot. I had also had 2 cases of covid, both were nuthin burgers, a wave of nausea and a headache for about a week. January 12th I was rushed to the ER with a 103° temperature. This was the first of 4 total trips as well as 1 visit to my home by the EMS. I was ill for almost a month. Since then I have had increased symptoms and was told by my doctor that I am now in early stage 4. We just bought a mobility chair because I can no longer walk any distance.
Cause and effect???? We'll see.

June 2, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Personally my approach is that it is important to avoid getting covid and so far so good knock on wood.
SARS-CoV-2 infection is considered responsible for the development of parkinsonism. However, the mechanism by which COVID-19 triggers neurodegeneration remains to be determined
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC98....

Links between COVID-19 and Parkinson’s disease/Alzheimer’s disease: reciprocal impacts, medical care strategies and underlying mechanisms
Links between COVID-19 and Parkinson’s disease/Alzheimer’s disease: reciprocal impacts, medical care strategies and underlying mechanisms
June 2, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

"Although COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system, it has been associated with a range of neurological symptoms, including confusion, memory problems and seizures. Furthermore, COVID-19 may contribute to the development of parkinsonian features, including tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia"
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10....

SARS-CoV-2 and Parkinson’s Disease: A Review of Where We Are Now
SARS-CoV-2 and Parkinson’s Disease: A Review of Where We Are Now
June 2, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Parkinsons was around long before Covid was thought about.

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