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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 10h

My exercise physiologist said that was the advice ~15 months ago (my last infection). But there is no awareness of this amongst most of the public thanks to the ‘just a cold’ forced narrative.

Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 13h

Some of the articles in this thread still mention the dreaded CBT but at least there is caution against exercise & activity.

Long Covid Kids @longcovidkids.bsky.social · 15h

‘Guidance from the NHS emphasises that your symptoms could worsen if you've been under stress or if you're more physically active. It adds that people battling long-Covid should "not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist"’

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/he...

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 23h

I think that’s being kind. They must be awful now with less chocolate in them.

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

I grew up with penguins but eating a Tim Tam means that penguins are never the same again, they are below ordinary in comparison.

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Larry wins

Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 1d

The pariah formerly known as Prince

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

The two of them are dreadful & are welcome to spend time with each other but NOT at the taxpayers expense.

Twang 🍉 @twangmaker.bsky.social · 1d

It's a sad day that corrupt politicians are now allowed to fly to Gina Rinehart's lavish birthday party, and then claim it as a travel expense.

Pauline Hanson was a special guest of Gina.

We can only assume that Gina must be supporting One Nation.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol

Watchdog clears Pauline Hanson’s use of taxpayer funds to attend Gina Rinehart’s birthday party

Hanson’s office cites meetings with industry representatives and a One Nation party executive who later changed his name to Aussie Trump

www.theguardian.com

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Oh that’s no good! Perhaps you’ll be able to find a good one 2nd hand?

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Ooh haven’t heard of that.

Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

B*stards make it difficult. I’m hoping Tidal will be good, planning on giving it a try at some point. Meanwhile I have CDs 😁

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Unsurprising that it’s these two countries.

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

No one with credibility agrees with Dr Oz

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful picture of my home tow-un. Rarely does it look so good.

Jay Banbrooke @nbeliza.bsky.social · 17d

Currently moored in Kidderminster on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Anyone who’s travelled here will recognise this view, but with these wonderful autumn colours I just couldn’t resist!
#photography #boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive

Kidderminster parish church reflection in canal water surrounded by autumnal colours

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Kidderminster must be the most obscure venue for an Australian best.

Hypocaust @hypocaust.bsky.social · 6d

Best ODI figures by an Australian woman:

7-18 Alana King v SA at Indore, today
7-22 Ellyse Perry v ENG at Canterbury, 2019
7-24 Shelley Nitschke v ENG at Kidderminster, 2005

#CWC25
icc-cricket.com/tournaments/...

Australia vs. South Africa | ICC

icc-cricket.com

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

There is very little clinical care available unless you can afford to pay for it. Even less care available to those with severe & very severe illness. The people most ill get least help.

Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 1d

Mark: The critical importance of high quality research and translation to clinical care.

Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for taking the time to write such an informative thread @emergeaustralia.bsky.social I definitely check out the recording when it’s available!

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

Epic & essential thread for those navigating 🪫🪫🪫 MECFS, long covid & associated conditions in Australia ⬇️

Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to Emerge Australia’s #mecfs and #longCOVID Action Forum event in Parliament House, Canberra, today. Our event, “From stigma to science: educating for change” is live streamed. You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We will be live posting on this thread. 🧵

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 1d

I’m fortunate that income protection (for now) means I don’t have to apply for DSP, it is however not much more than DSP & things are tight. NDIS would probably help my quality of life but cognitively I don’t have capacity to complete the forms.

Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 1d

The NDIS and DSP are not designed to be navigated by people with energy limited conditions. The paperwork and decision making is often insurmountable.

Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 4d

Connections
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As much as I enjoy Connections it takes inspiration from one of my favourites Only Connect hosted by the superb @vcorenmitchell.bsky.social & here is the proof.

Top line of words from NYT Connections
Words in four boxes reading Only Connect Olive Branch

Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 7d

But yes generally smart devices aren’t much help to most, although for some they do help with accessibility more than older forms of automation.

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 7d

My bedroom AC was connected to my modem until NBN upgrade & it was great because I could switch on AC when I left work & room was cool by the time I got home. Post NBN couldn’t make it connect to the new modem & currently I’m not working anyway so the remote does exactly what I need it to.

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 7d

I spent ages trying to connect my air fryer to the internet until I realised it (connection not the air fryer) didn’t serve any purpose!

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 8d

I wonder if that’s what happened with me. My second infection coincided with the start of a slow, steady improvement in my baseline & less PEM. Whatever it was, I take nothing for granted & continue to do my best to avoid catching anything else.

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve had 1 reinfection & fortunately it didn’t make me any worse, might even have helped a little. I wish the same fortune for your friend.

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 8d

I hope she ‘gets away with it’. Being well enough to live even a little better feels like a double edged sword. The risks of infection increase the more you’re able to be a part of your community because very few others give a f**k

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Liz (TheLongCovidNurse) @thelongcovidnurse.bsky.social · 9d

I got hit while I was out for a walk on Monday, the magpie circled for a second go! Luckily I managed to escape without injury 🤣 I’m hemmed in on two sides by swooping birds this year 😆

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