“WHEN I was out of breath and didn’t have the strength to get up, I realized I was wrong not to get vaccinated. I was a convinced no-vax, now I say to everyone: get vaccinated ”. Catia Elena dell’Orso, 50, has always had iron health. She lives in Fiesole and loves nature, she collaborates as a midwife in the maternity ward at the Carreggi hospital in Florence, the same where she was hospitalized due to Covid.
Covid, because after recovery, fatigue does not go away
by Simone Valesini
“I thought that taking all precautions, without going to clubs or going to crowded places, nothing would happen. I used natural anti-infectives for my throat, I only used products not bought in the supermarket. I stopped seeing friends. Instead, on March 31 last, during the night, I woke up not breathing anymore, so I went to the emergency room “, says Catia who after the coronavirus infection, which kept her in hospital for almost two months, of which more than half spent intubated in an intensive care bed, has completely changed her mind, and invites everyone not to be like her.
Covid: the risk of developing diabetes is also among the long-term effects
“In the hospital we were few who were not vaccinated, my colleagues pushed me to book, but I refused everyone. I let myself be influenced by those who told me to wait for the single dose of Spallanzani, once it was available. I was against AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer. I didn’t want to make one. In the meantime, I never went out: I did home-work, work-home. I thought, but how do I get infected? And then, just in case, I figured it would be like dealing with the flu. Instead, I nearly died, I was forced to wear a helmet for ventilation and an oxygen mask. It was my colleagues who treated me, the ones who still help me today. I knew that at some point my situation had become so critical, to the point that we thought the worst. Getting out of that situation was a long and painful journey. Since March 31, I have been discharged on May 20. But still today I carry the signs of contagion and disease. It’s not over yet”.
Covid, half of the hospitalized have complications. At any age
by Noemi Penna
In fact, Catia has only been able to walk without support since mid-July, but she still has heart, liver and breathing problems. He had pericarditis and diabetes caused by the massive doses of cortisone needed to contain the infection. “I underwent weeks of rehabilitation but the recovery is slow, I feel suddenly aged. This tiredness never leaves me. If before they gave me 40 years, now they give me 80 ”, smiles Catia. “What do I remember from those days? A girl of Arab origin who was in the room with me, around 24 years old. He was terribly ill and they could not communicate. I wasn’t in ICU yet, so to build strength, we listened to music that we both liked. Then I got worse and changed wards, she stayed there. I hope she has made it too ”.
Long Covid: Longer aftermath for those with many symptoms, even if not severe
by Noemi Penna
“I tell my experience because I want to tell everyone: if I went back I would immediately book my dose of vaccine – Catia is keen to explain – above all I hope it can serve as a lesson and make other no-vax change their minds before it’s too late . Covid should not be underestimated – At any age “.
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