Posted by admin in on October 3rd, 2024
No special preparation is required. You may want to eat a light meal and drink plenty of water before the infusion. Also please make sure to tell us about any medications or allergies.
Posted by admin in on October 3rd, 2024
At PIM, iron infusion typically takes 15 – 20 minutes. However, for your own safety we will monitor you for a period after the infusion. It’s best to allow 45 minutes to one hour for your appointment.
Posted by admin in on October 3rd, 2024
If you are like most of our patients, you can return to your normal activities as soon as you leave our clinic. If you feel tired or lightheaded, we recommend you rest and take things easy for a day or two.
Posted by admin in on October 3rd, 2024
It can sometimes take a couple of weeks to feel the full benefits of an iron infusion.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is by its nature a chronic, long term condition, with symptoms lasting at least six months. It is not always related to a viral infection.
Post-viral fatigue syndrome occurs after a known viral infection, and may resolve in less than six months.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
The primary symptom is overwhelming fatigue that is not relieved by rest. You may also experience muscle and joint pain, headaches, difficulty concentrating, or poor sleep.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
The exact cause is not fully understood, but it is believed to result from the body’s immune response to a viral infection. The immune system may continue to be overactive or dysregulated even after the virus has been cleared.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
Post-viral fatigue is a condition where a person experiences persistent fatigue and other symptoms following a viral infection. It can last for weeks, months, or even longer after the initial illness has resolved.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
There is currently no cure for long Covid. Some patients recover over time, others struggle.
Treatment focuses on managing symptoms. Treatment methodologies include medication, diet and exercise, pulmonary rehabilitation, mental health support, injectable nutrients and lifestyle modifications.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
Possible causes of long Covid include ongoing inflammation, immune system dysregulation, organ damage from the initial infection, and viral persistence in the body.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
Anyone who has had Covid may develop long Covid. It seems to be more common in women, older adults, and those with pre-existing conditions. Omicron variant seems less likely to lead to long Covid than other variants.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
Some people have symptoms for a few weeks. Others find that symptoms persist for several months or even longer.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, chest pain, joint and muscle pain, sleep disturbances, headaches, heart palpitations, loss of taste or smell, anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal issues.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
Long Covid, also known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to symptoms persisting weeks or months after a Covid infection.
Symptoms vary between individuals. Usually they last for more than 12 weeks, although they may fluctuate over time.
Posted by admin in on September 18th, 2024
We determine this individually for each patient, depending on your unique situation.
