A growing number of individuals who have received COVID-19 vaccines are reporting a range of symptoms known as “long vax,” according to Dr. Pierre Kory and Dr. Paul Marik. These symptoms include exercise intolerance, excessive fatigue, dysautonomia, numbness, brain fog, and neuropathy. Kory and Marik, part of the Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC), have opened a long COVID clinic where they treat patients with long vax.
At Kory's clinic, 70% of the patients have long vax and reported that their symptoms began shortly after receiving a COVID-19 shot. The symptoms of long vax are similar to those of long COVID, but often more severe, with more frequent small fiber neuropathy and dysautonomia. A study conducted by Yale scientists detailed long vax, which they referred to as chronic post-vaccination syndrome, in 241 people. The most commonly reported symptoms include exercise intolerance, excessive fatigue, numbness, brain fog, and neuropathy.
While long COVID has received extensive media coverage, the condition of long vax is often overlooked. Many individuals suffering from long vax experience debilitating symptoms and meet criteria for disability, despite being in good health before receiving the vaccine.
Scientific studies continue to emerge detailing the symptoms associated with long vax. In one study, more than two-thirds of those reporting long COVID symptoms had negative antibody tests, suggesting that they may not have had COVID-19. Another study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health found that 23 adults experienced severe tingling or numbness in their faces or limbs, as well as dizziness, intolerance to heat, heart palpitations, and other neuropathic symptoms within one month of receiving a COVID-19 shot.
A study conducted by Yale scientists on chronic post-vaccination syndrome or PVS found that the median time from receiving an mRNA COVID-19 shot to the onset of symptoms was three days. The most common symptoms reported by these individuals included exercise intolerance, excessive fatigue, numbness, brain fog, and neuropathy. Additionally, many patients reported experiencing mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and feelings of helplessness.
Despite the growing evidence of long vax and its impact on individuals' health, there are concerns that this information may be censored or disregarded by health agencies and medical journals. Kory and Marik believe that the focus on studying the effects of antiviral treatments for long COVID and long vax, such as Paxlovid, is misguided and that more research is needed to understand and treat these conditions.
The explosion of disability claims since the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines supports Kory's belief that long vax is behind this increase. Data compiled by Edward Dowd revealed that millions of individuals have experienced injuries, disabilities, and excess deaths following COVID-19 shots. This data raises concerns about the potential long-term health risks associated with the vaccines.
For individuals experiencing long vax symptoms, it is crucial to seek out holistic healthcare practitioners familiar with the condition. The FLCCC offers a guide called I-RECOVER, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to treat reactions from COVID-19 injections. Optimizing mitochondrial health through diet, minimizing electromagnetic frequency exposure, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also help in managing long vax symptoms.
