Just over two years ago, Nikkie Gallant never would have imagined that simply sitting up in bed would be an exhausting task for her.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s been the P.E.I. musician\u2019s reality since the fall of 2022, when she was diagnosed with post-COVID condition, more commonly known as \u201clong COVID.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now she drains a lot of energy just going to the sink for a glass of water or folding laundry. She often has to forget about plans to leave the house.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s like you\u2019re a battery that doesn\u2019t charge all the way,\u201d the Summerside resident said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m doing a lot better than I was\u2026 but I\u2019m still really sick. When I was at my worst, I was flat and I could barely sit up. I basically had a tiny window of the day where I could sit up.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Just over two years ago, Nikkie Gallant never would have imagined that simply sitting up in bed would be an exhausting task for her. <\/p>\n
That\u2019s been the P.E.I. musician\u2019s reality since the fall of 2022, when she was diagnosed with post-COVID condition, more commonly known as \u201clong COVID.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now she drains a lot of energy just going to the sink for a glass of water or folding laundry. She often has to forget about plans to leave the house.<\/p>\n