DEAR DOCTORS: I had the Omicron variant of Covid-19, and even though it was mild, I'm not back to normal. I am tired all the time, my joints ache and my sense of smell is still gone. I've been told that this could be long Covid-19. I thought that only happened if you got really sick. Why did I get long Covid-19? When will we see a cure?
DEAR READER: We are receiving letters from a number of readers who, after dealing with Covid-19, find themselves facing a new health concern. Technically known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or PASC, it's more commonly referred to as long-haul Covid-19, or long Covid-19. This refers to the symptoms that persist for weeks, and even months, after an initial coronavirus infection has passed.
