Some Covid Survivors Have Antibodies That Attack the Body, not Virus

It’s less likely to be lupus or an autoimmune disorder, but instead MCAS/MCAD, which is lifelong, and cannot be cured. If you don’t have autoimmune symptoms, but you’re experiencing any combination of shortness of breath, tachycardia, skin rashes, fatigue, dizziness, etc., and it comes and goes, you may have developed MCAS.

Its flare-ups can only be managed, and potentially avoided by restricting exercise and learning about what triggers it for you.

MCAS has a huge number of symptoms which vary greatly by person. It also explains why some people “get better”; In reality they’re just between flare-ups, and will likely have symptoms return.

MCAS can be tested for when you’re not experiencing symptoms.

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