What is Post Viral Fatigue (PVF)?
As the name suggests, Post Viral Fatigue is a range of symptoms that remain long after then initial virus. It can have similarities to ME/CFS and Long-Covid.
What Are The Symptoms of Post Viral Fatigue?
- Muscle or joint pain
- Brainfog and concentration problems
- Headaches
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes
Common Treatments For Post Viral Fatigue
The underlying causes of PVF are not fully understood, therefore each symptom is often addressed in isolation with pain management.
Can I Recover From Post Viral Fatigue?
Yes. In Mind-Body terms, it is thought that Post Viral Fatigue can be one strategy used by the body to get our attention when emotional signals are being overridden. It could be described as the body ‘hijacking’ a virus attack as an opportunity to stop your body recovering until some additional underlying issues are addressed. The MindBody Reconnect programme has successfully helped many clients struggling with Post Viral Fatigue to rediscover their former self and move forward with symptom free living.
