''Long COVID has similarly been disputed among medical...

''Long COVID has similarly been disputed among medical professionals as well as in the community.''

the medical community and the general community have a long history of disputing realities - merely because they can't see why or don't have evidence (or in the case of helicobacter pylori - even disputed it for years WITH evidence)

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helicobacter pylori
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Lyme like disease

god knows the amount of times that doctors have disbelieved patients who go to them with symptoms (and in many cases signs) and been told that 'it's all in your head'

when we have thousands upon thousands of cases being reported on things - my opinion is that there's probably fire where there's smoke -

doctors are often needy people who 'need to be right' and if they can't come up with a diagnosis - they basically blame the patient - an exhausted and fragile patient is an easy mark for incompetence or people who have a psychological need to be in control

a few other examples


1. Multiple Sclerosis (MS): In the early 20th century, MS was often dismissed as a psychological disorder or "hysteria" until its organic nature was established.[1]
2. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): For decades, CFS was considered a psychosomatic illness or "yuppie flu" until research confirmed its biological basis.[1]
3. Fibromyalgia: This chronic pain condition was long disregarded as a "non-disease" until the 1990s when its physiological mechanisms were better understood.[1]
4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): IBS was once thought to be a psychosomatic disorder or "nervous stomach" before its organic roots were recognized.[1]
5. Parkinson's Disease: In the early 19th century, Parkinson's was considered a form of paralysis agitans or "shaking palsy" until its distinct pathology was identified.[1]
6. Epilepsy: Historically, epilepsy was often attributed to demonic possession or mental illness until its neurological basis was established.[1]
7. Postpartum Depression: For many years, postpartum depression was dismissed as "baby blues" or a sign of weakness until it was recognized as a legitimate mental health condition.[1]
8. Gulf War Syndrome: The cluster of symptoms experienced by Gulf War veterans was initially denied but later acknowledged as a real condition with potential environmental causes.[1]
9. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS): MCS, a heightened sensitivity to chemicals, was long considered a psychogenic disorder until research found physiological mechanisms.[1]
10. Celiac Disease: Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, was once thought to be a rare childhood condition until its prevalence in adults was recognized.[1]
These examples illustrate how diseases and syndromes that were initially dismissed or misunderstood can gain acceptance and recognition as scientific understanding advances.[1]

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1122847/
[2] https://www.bbc.com/future/article/...eases-the-mysterious-syndromes-without-a-name
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4302336/
[4] https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/munchausen-syndrome/overview/
[5] https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/munchausens-syndrome/

and lately Lyme like disease and now Long Covid

there were thousands of people reporting Lyme like diseases about - and all they had was resistance from 'caring' professionals --------------- caring -my arse

Whilst there is no conclusive evidence that the bacteria causing classical Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) is present in Australia. However, there are reports of an emerging "Lyme-like" illness or syndrome in Australia with similar symptoms to Lyme disease, but the causative agent remains unknown.
Some key points:
- Over 500 reports of an Australian Lyme-like syndrome have been published, but diagnoses were based on clinical presentation and unreliable laboratory tests. The true cause is unknown.[1]
- Studies searching for Borrelia bacteria in Australian ticks have had contradictory results, and no conclusive evidence of B. burgdorferi has been found.[1]
- Australian health authorities state there is no evidence that B. burgdorferi or other Borrelia species causing Lyme disease have been identified in Australian ticks or patients.[3][4]
- However, some patient groups and medical practitioners argue that Borrelia bacteria causing Lyme disease are endemic in Australia, describing it as a "hidden epidemic."[4]
- While the causative agent is unknown, Australian ticks can transmit other pathogens like Rickettsia (causing Queensland tick typhus), Babesia (causing babesiosis in animals), and potentially novel pathogens that could produce Lyme-like symptoms.[1][3]
- Researchers suggest keeping an open mind, as the cause may not be limited to a single bacterial species, and parasitic, viral, or environmental factors should also be investigated.[4]
In summary, while a Lyme-like illness appears to exist in Australia, there is no definitive evidence that it is caused by the same Borrelia bacteria responsible for Lyme disease in the northern hemisphere.[1][3][4][5]
Citations:
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5441348/
[2] https://www.health.gov.au/sites/def...cks-and-tick-borne-diseases-and-illnesses.pdf
[3] https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...ctte/Lyme-like_Illness/Interim_Report/c02.pdf
[4] https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar..._Affairs/Lyme-like_Illness/Interim Report/c02
[5] https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-lyme-disease-and-does-it-exist-in-australia-57717