Long COVID Doctor Appointment — What to Prepare
Long COVID is the persistence or development of symptoms weeks or months after initial COVID infection. Many patients experience post-exertional malaise (worsening of symptoms after activity) and struggle to be taken seriously by doctors who don't yet understand the condition. Clear symptom tracking and description of your baseline helps your GP provide appropriate support.
Reviewed by the Brief My Doctor editorial team · Last updated June 2026
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What to tell your doctor
- 1When you had COVID and whether it was confirmed positive
- 2Whether symptoms are persistent since COVID or developed weeks/months later
- 3Current symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, chest pain, heart palpitations, headache, loss of smell/taste
- 4Post-exertional malaise: whether symptoms worsen 12–48 hours after activity, and how long recovery takes
- 5Whether you have had to reduce activity, work, or daily functioning
- 6Sleep disturbances and quality
- 7Any previous health conditions or medication
- 8Whether you had long-term symptoms from COVID or new symptoms developing months later
Questions to ask your doctor
- Q1.What tests would help determine if I have Long COVID?
- Q2.Should I have cardiac assessment given chest and breathing symptoms?
- Q3.Is there a Long COVID clinic or specialist I can see?
- Q4.What activity level is safe, and should I avoid certain activities?
- Q5.How should I manage post-exertional malaise?
- Q6.Are there medications or treatments that can help?
- Q7.How long might Long COVID last?
- Q8.Where can I find support and information about Long COVID?
Don't forget to bring
- ✓Timeline: when you had COVID, when symptoms started
- ✓Baseline: how you functioned before COVID
- ✓Current symptoms and impact on daily life and work
- ✓Post-exertional malaise diary: activities that triggered symptom worsening
- ✓Any previous test results (blood work, cardiac assessment)
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