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Jul 20Liked by Amy - The Tonic

Thank you sooooo much for sharing your recent medical updates and insights! I can’t get those tests or an immunologist but am super comforted by your share. Particularly the worry about getting cancer, as I see many close friends now dealing with it. I love your newsletter and it really helps me cope! ❤️ to you all! 🙏

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Thank you for reading and for letting me know that it helps you, Dagmar. That means a lot to me 🥹

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Aug 5Liked by Amy - The Tonic

Awesome links. Admit I dived into the celebrity link. The wikipedia list of notables is short by about a couple thousand I bet, but helpful to hear from the celebrities who are brave enough to talk about their experiences, too.

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I think you’re right. There have been a number of high profile athletes who have developed LC. Which leads me to the link I sent you in your DM.

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Little miss birdie with her avocado 🥹.

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Thanks for including my post here Amy! It was in great company, as always.

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Thank you for sharing about your MCAS (and possible HAT) journey! It’s something I don’t see written about often - and such a tricky condition to manage. I’ve been dealing with it since before Covid and feel like I’ve learned so much and yet am still lost a lot of the time. It’s that much of a beast. Working on a future post about my battle with it & what helps (and what doesn’t). Loved all the fun animal pics too!

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Ooh, is it weird to say I look forward to that post?

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I don’t think so… though I might be a bit biased!

I’ve been focusing alot on all the factors to maintain a baseline … because for years I was hyper focused on diet and avoided critical things like indoor air quality. I’ve learned alot in that time and hope it’ll help others!

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Jul 20Liked by Amy - The Tonic

Thank you for sharing about your appointment! That was all fascinating. And thanks for the podcast shout out - I appreciate you joining me for the next one. Isn't Dr. Laurie fascinating!!?

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That was such a great pod! Totally intriguing. That woman has lived a LIFE, boy.

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Jul 20Liked by Amy - The Tonic

Woo-hoo! Thanks for the Long Covid Weekly shout out, Amy! Below is a (sorry-so-clunky) link to the LC Weekly Database. We’re working on an instructional video - but…folks please poke around and let us know that you think!

https://cyclic-son-34f.notion.site/ab1793499aa34fea8bbc6d9d8be4e846?v=576220a795e24267a8df8f5a94e709b3

Thanks for your awesome post, Amy! And I reiterate: VOTE!

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Thanks for dropping the link here!

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Jul 20Liked by Amy - The Tonic

Amy, I am glad that your new immunologist was so helpful, and I hope that she continues to be a good provider for you. Loved your buffoon of the week and winner of the week - made me laugh and smile! 😊

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Jul 20Liked by Amy - The Tonic

Amy, I am glad that your new immunologist was so helpful, and I hope that she continues to be a good provider for you. Loved your buffoon of the week and winner of the week - made me laugh and smile! 😊

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Ha, I thought I’d go the less conventional route on those two this week. Glad you liked it 🤭

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