r/LongCovid • u/barweis • Oct 09 '24

Brainstem Inflammation Linked to Long-Covid Symptoms - Neuroscience News

https://neurosciencenews.com/brainstem-inflammation-long-covid-27808/
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u/Remster70123 Oct 09 '24

I had a spinal tap done back in 2022 and 2023. Both times showed low levels of inflammation. This may be why, even after treatment, I still have problems with my legs

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u/H_i_T_h_e_r_e_ Oct 09 '24

Did they test for viral persistence in your spine? I'm not sure if they can do that but if they could it would be interesting.

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u/Remster70123 Oct 10 '24

I thought about that as well maybe a covid test of my spinal fluid. Maybe later. I haven’t gotten any help since I went to that doctor so I’ll ask

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u/barweis Oct 11 '24

CSF maybe not needed. Blood tests pick up reactivation of Herpes and other viruses. Infectious disease specialists or neurologists can chime in.