In this episode of The Desperate for a Diagnosis Podcast, host Laura Nozicka sits down with Gen Z, Emma Smith, a 25-year-old freelance journalist, to discuss her ongoing journey with long COVID. Emma shares her experiences battling chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, and various other symptoms, and navigating through the healthcare system, encountering numerous doctors, and facing significant personal challenges. She touches on the initial misdiagnoses, the lack of empathy from some healthcare professionals, and the support system that has kept her going. Additionally, Emma talks about her passion for climbing, writing, and her plans to establish a support group for young people dealing with long COVID. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the continuous search for answers.

Get in touch with Emma!

Her Instagram and X are @3mm4sm1th and her Medium is @eesmithy

Link to Emma's Article "Ten Doctors, Two States, One Invisible Illness"

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