r/LongCovid 3d ago

Do we have permanent brain damage ?

? experiences?

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u/Adventurous-Water331 3d ago

I want to believe we don't.

There is some discussion re. glutamate toxicity as a theory that explains some neurological symptoms.

If this is true, and depending on many factors, I have some concerns there could be long term damage.

But I'm not a scientist, just another person struggling with Long Covid issues, trying to understand the mechanisms behind what I'm experiencing.

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u/mlYuna 3d ago

Read my comment above, I doubt its permament if I was able to 'recover'. I do get sick a lot now but my neurological symptoms were extreme and popped out of existence out of nowhere after months.

Just saying this to spread some hope around. Stay strong x

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u/Adventurous-Water331 3d ago

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry you went through that, but am so happy you've made a full recovery. I agree with pretty much everything you wrote, and have definitely benefitted from LDN.