Navigating Long Covid with technology, research and information
The Geek’s Guide To Long Covid offers information on how to use technology like apps and wearables to collect data, monitor your health and self-advocate with medical staff. Plus general info and news on Long Covid.
A detailed look at Long Covid – how it’s defined and a list of symptoms. Includes extensive and researched discussion of the possible causes of Long Covid.
We discuss the current treatment options for Long Covid, including possible drug treatments and procedures for both the cause and symptoms of Long Hauler PASC
Is it possible to recover from Long Covid? A look at recovery rates documented by research, plus some recovery stories.
Wearables, trackers, watches and devices are a handy way to get objective health measurements. Here’s a list of the most useful wearables for Long Covid.
Documenting Long Covid symptoms and other health measurements is much easier with these apps. Plus recommended apps for meditation, HRV, heart rate monitoring and sleep
One pacing strategy for Long Covid is heart rate monitoring. Here’s how to do it with wearables and apps.
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a handy way to measure how your body is coping. Here’s how to track your HRV.
How to calm the nervous system and improve HRV when you have Long Covid. Tips to improve heart rate variability and reduce stress.
Orthostatic intolerance and POTS are common in Long Covid. Here’s how to document it.
Pacing is one way to cope with Long Covid, especially if you have fatigue. Here’s how to pace.
Deep breathing can help with stress, HRV and more. Here’s a list of exercises plus useful breathing and biofeedback apps.
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) is an experimental treatment. How to do it, what devices to use.
People with Long Covid can prevent re-infection with the help of air quality CO2 monitors. Here’s a list of some CO2 meters..
A collection of all the scientific research articles used by this site. Handy reference guide.
Being geeky can be good for you. The Geek’s Guide to Long Covid intro. Plus, personal recommendations.
Long Covid is new. You need to be ready to advocate for your own health. This means being informed, articulate, assertive and armed with useful data…
An important part of advocating for your own health is documenting it. Here’s what to document and the best ways to keep track of data.
It helps to be informed. Here’s how to do your own research and how to avoid misleading or unproven info. Includes a list of trustworthy sources.
A handy listing of Long Covid Resources like patient advocacy sites, research and medical sites and advice and tips.
Recent news articles about Long Covid featuring new research plus human interest stories, opinion and more.