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by whiskey_ranger 6 days ago
Covid almost killed me. I distinctly remember feeling near death when the hospital attempted a last-ditch effort with a transfusion. I don’t remember all of the details, but I know that someone, somewhere, saved my life. And I’ve done fuck all with that gift — it’s been almost five years.

Personally, the only long Covid symptom I know of is that I have a coughing fit after every meal (and sometimes during). Some foods seem to lead to worse fits, but anything other than liquid will make me cough to some degree. Sometimes, it’s to the point that I see stars and nearly pass out.

All in all, I got off easy with Covid. It could have been worse.

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> coughing fit after every meal (and sometimes during).

This might be stomach acid aspirating into your lungs, from GERD or similar caused/exacerbated by Covid, and that may have negative consequences for your health apart from the coughing.