Why You Still Feel Sick After COVID

In today's episode, Haylie Pomroy shares a conversation with Dr. Nancy Klimas, Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, focusing on long COVID—particularly the role of the spike protein in persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Dr. Klimas provides a clinical definition of long COVID and neuroinflammation, outlines the mechanisms behind post-exertional malaise, and explains the significant overlap in symptom presentation between long COVID and ME/CFS. She also discusses the observed rise in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) following COVID-19 and offers guidance on how patients can effectively communicate with their healthcare providers about their symptoms. In addition, she highlights ongoing monoclonal antibody trials at the institute and how these therapies may help target and clear persistent spike protein from the body. Understand why symptoms can persist after COVID-19 and what may be driving them—tune in to Fast Metabolism Matters.   Dr. Nancy Klimas, a clinical immunologist by training, is the director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, who has allotted her life to helping other people find cures for their complex illnesses that were once considered helpless. She works with her fellow medical experts in researching and analyzing the deeper causes of such diseases, particularly on the neuro-immunity side, to provide the best option suited for every single case or story they handle.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancyklimas     Twitter: https://x.com/ngklimas?s=20      Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy