VuMedi: Dr Charles Shepherd: Long COVID & MECFS - Are They the Same Condition

Dr Shepherd (MEA Hon.Medical Adviser) talks about the overlaps between Long Covid and ME/CFS in a video aimed at healthcare professionals.

In this video, he explains the important clinical and pathological overlaps between ME/CFS and Long Covid and provides information relating to current research into both conditions.

VuMedi (where the video features) describes the platform as "a video education platform for doctors. Over 450,000 doctors use VuMedi to improve patient care and grow their practice."

[MissBlueEyeliner]

I wish all doctors were like Dr Shepherd.

[Anna-iftc]

It is frustrating that more attention was not paid, during the early stages of the pandemic, to the experience of the MECFS community and also the experience of countries who dealt with SARS-COV-1 in 2003-04 (e.g. post-viral experiences in Canada). It may have meant that those of us who contracted it in the earlier years could have had more understanding and help. Hopefully this will not be the case again.
Totally agree with using long covid as an umbrella term, and we need education for medical professionals that long covid has a variety of manifestations (and does not always involve respiratory issues).

[andrewlavey]

Wow! An excellent presentation, Dr. Shepard!

[july]

Really helpful overview of where research is at. Thank you

[HilaryRouchy]

Thank you for this presentation. I got mecfs from covid, and within one month was housebound and not been able to get out of the house for one year now. I also have POTS too Do you have any idea when treatment may become available

[francescachristy]

Good review thank you. I would add, greater practice and acceptance of mask wearing with good quality ffp2 and 3 grade masks in crowded indoor settings including health settings. There is good evidence now that they reduce risk of transmission. Having worn a well fitting ffp3 during over 100 hospital appointments for cancer treatment in 2022, I am personally convinced.

[janettrobinson]

Dr shepherd where is the evidence to suggest long covid is less likely if vaccinated ?