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That's a really understandable question. The relationship between long COVID and spondylitis is not straightforward. Spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that is generally linked to genetic factors, particularly the HLA-B27 gene, rather than being triggered by a viral infection like COVID-19.

That said, if you Show Full Answer

That's a really understandable question. The relationship between long COVID and spondylitis is not straightforward. Spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that is generally linked to genetic factors, particularly the HLA-B27 gene, rather than being triggered by a viral infection like COVID-19.

That said, if you have spondylitis and are dealing with long COVID symptoms, it's worth knowing that people with spondylitis — especially those on immune-suppressing medications — may be more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and its lingering effects.

Some overlapping symptoms between long COVID and spondylitis can include:

- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Brain fog
- Shortness of breath

These overlapping symptoms can make it tricky to know what's causing what. The best step is to speak with your rheumatologist or doctor, who can help untangle which symptoms are related to your spondylitis and which might be connected to long COVID. They can also advise on treatments that may help both.

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