Long hauler Freya Sawbridge started the New Zealand Covid Long-Haulers Facebook page.
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The long haulers , as they call themselves, continue suffering from the effects of the virus long after they have cleared it from their system.
They can experience a bewildering array of symptoms, crippling fatigue and brain fog being among the most common, but also severe breathlessness, heart palpitations, chest pain and badly aching muscles or joints.
Many feel they are not being heard or supported, with some being told by their own doctors that there s nothing wrong with them.
Jenene Crossan was diagnosed with Covid-19 in March last year and spent four traumatising days in hospital.