Omicron mild but long and even deadly for immune compromised

Originally posted by eagle888: ↑

Omicron may be milder than Delta but it spreads like wildfire and not good for anyone
particularly the immuno compromised including the aged. Thats why boosters are
essential because two jabs not enough to avoid infection.

"Mild Omicron COVID-19 infections causing long-term fatigue, as experts warn not to 'push through'"
Last year, 28-year-old Morgan Cherry worked long hours, went to the gym six days a week and played sports.
But everything was put on hold when he was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Christmas day.
Key points:
Experts say you're more likely to get persistent COVID symptoms if you've had a severe bout of the illness
However, US researchers are finding patients with mild COVID-19 are developing long COVID
The experts suggest "pushing through" COVID, even if it's mild, could result in long COVID

At first Mr Cherry, who is double vaccinated, only had mild symptoms, and it seemed as though the young lawyer wouldn't have much trouble with the virus.
"I felt progressively better as Christmas Day wore on," he said.
"I woke up on Boxing Day feeling better again and then by the following day, I was more or less back to normal."
After three days, the only symptom Mr Cherry felt was fatigue.
But nearly four weeks later, that fatigue has stuck around. And it means he can't yet get his old life back.
"I'm still at a stage where there are more days [where I'm] fatigued than there are days where I feel normal," he said.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-22/omicron-covid-causing-fatigue-in-mild-cases/100767496

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Is it possible that we previously called this Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ?

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360490

Overview
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months and that can't be fully explained by an underlying medical condition. The fatigue worsens with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest.

Other characteristic symptoms include:
Sleep that isn't refreshing
Difficulties with memory, focus and concentration
Dizziness that worsens with moving from lying down or sitting to standing
This condition is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Sometimes it's abbreviated as ME/CFS. The most recent term proposed is systemic exertional intolerance disease (SEID).
The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, although there are many theories — ranging from viral infections to psychological stress. Some experts believe chronic fatigue syndrome might be triggered by a combination of factors.
There's no single test to confirm a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. You may need a variety of medical tests to rule out other health problems that have similar symptoms. Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on improving symptoms.

Symptoms
Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can fluctuate from day to day. Signs and symptoms may include:
Fatigue
Problems with memory or concentration
Sore throat
Headaches
Enlarged lymph nodes in your neck or armpits
Unexplained muscle or joint pain
Dizziness that worsens with moving from lying down or sitting to standing
Unrefreshing sleep
Extreme exhaustion after physical or mental exercise
When to see a doctor
Fatigue can be a symptom of many illnesses, such as infections or psychological disorders. In general, see your doctor if you have persistent or excessive fatigue.