Thread by @LongCovidKids

Minimising the experience of children living with #LongCovid has an ongoing impact on those suffering.

"This is Daniel. He is 16 - LC for 16 months.
Due to ongoing stomach pains, he is scared of eating & now has an eating disorder too, skin & bone"

#LongCovidKids #ChildHealth

"This is Poppi. She is 7 - #PIMS March 21 after #Covid19, she was so poorly in @AlderHey for 2 weeks. Poorly ever since.
Reinfected in Feb 2022 at school - now worse than ever. Drs haven't a clue what's wrong with her I, want my little girl back"
#LongCovidKids

Meet Emily Saville
"battling Long Covid since September 2021. Fit and well with no underlying health issues before. Now uses a wheelchair when going out of the house due to chronic fatigue and is relearning to walk again"
#LongCovidKids @lou_sav

This is Vinnie age 4 .
"27 months since his initial covid infection. Since then. Numerous trips to A&E. 3 hospital admissions & 2 emergency ambulance trips. Many medical appointments. Over half of his life spent suffering. Before - a perfectly healthy little boy.
#LongCovidKids

Meet Connie age 11 Long Covid 7mths.

“Top left image happy go lucky child Sep 21. Suffers with joint pain, mobility, fatigue, brain fog, palpitations & now anxiety 🧡”

#LongCovidKids

This is Jacob.
“ he came into contact with Covid March 2021 age 10. Turning 12 this week. His life is physio, resting, part time education & working on recovery. Covid isn’t “mild” for everyone”

#LongCovidKids #itshappening

Meet Victoria (12) “she was an avid baker, doing her Bronze Medallion Award in Lifesaving, dog walker, cello player, Guide. A very busy life.

Now, she's a shadow of her former self and can't manage much at all”

#LongCovidKids @BorisJohnson

Meet Ollie, he is 9.
“Ollie has had Long Covid/ME Since Dec 2021. He suffers pain and exhaustion every day and still manages to smile 😍. He’s my little hero xx”
#LongCovidKids