Elle se bat depuis trois ans contre un Covid long. Elle se bat contre un Covid long depuis trois ans, parfois, sur une journée, c’est la seule chose qu'elle va pouvoir faire.

Publié le 17/03/2025 à 06h30

Écrit par Guillaume Gorgeu

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Cinq ans après le début de l’épidémie de Covid-19, des personnes sont toujours atteintes de ce qu’on appelle un «Covid long». Comme Indiana Adrien, habitante d’une petite commune de la Somme, elles souffrent de symptômes très invalidants : fatigue extrême, problèmes cognitifs ou de motricité… Des difficultés qui les empêchent de mener un quotidien normal.

«Hyperactive» il y a trois ans, aujourd’hui Indiana Adrien se sent «épuisée«. Cette habitante de Sailly-Laurette, dans la Somme, fait partie des personnes souffrant d’un Covid long. «Je vivais dans la joie et la bonne humeur«, maintenant, «je suis allongée, alitée la plupart du temps. Ma vie, ce sont les rendez-vous médicaux«, résume-t-elle pour comparer sa vie d’avant à celle d’aujourd’hui.

Depuis trois ans, de nombreux symptômes rongent son quotidien et la handicapent fortement. Ce sont des «douleurs partout dans le corps«, décrit-elle avant d’énoncer une longue liste de problèmes : intestinaux, cardiaques, cognitifs, et des difficultés de motricité. «Tout est impacté.«

Le diagnostic n’a pas été immédiat. «Ça a mis du temps parce qu’on était au début et on n’en voyait pas beaucoup.» Indiana Adrien souligne aussi l’importance de tomber sur un corps médical «ouvert» et «bienveillant«. Pour faire reconnaître ses symptômes comme réels, elle a dû voir une psychologue. «On me l’avait conseillée pour voir et diagnostiquer si mon état était vraiment réel ou somatoforme.» Au bout de quelques semaines, la psychologue, a confirmé «non, cette femme était hyperactive et elle est douloureuse aujourd’hui«, confie Indiana en reprenant les propos de la praticienne.

Sur le mur de sa cuisine, une pharmacie, composée de deux petites étagères, est accrochée. Les médicaments, qu’elle prend pour les maladies dont elle est affectée depuis le Covid, sont disposés en fonction des prises du matin et du soir, puis selon les jours de la semaine. «Ça représente par jour une trentaine de médicaments à prendre. Ça ne va pas me guérir. Ça va juste améliorer mon état. Si je peux gagner juste 20 % tout en respectant le repos constant, ça peut améliorer mon état. Mais c’est surtout pour soulager mes douleurs.«

La souffrance se traduit au quotidien. Faire un café, une action qui peut paraître banale, essouffle Indiana. Elle indique également devoir se reposer avant chaque prise de douche et juste après.

Parfois, dans une journée, c’est la seule chose que je vais pouvoir faire. In order to recover 10, 15, or 20% depending on the individual’s mobility or cognitive function, support and coordination cells for long Covid have been established at the departmental level to assist patients and their treating physicians.

With Emilie Montcho / FTV

Five years after the start of the Covid-19 epidemic, some people are still suffering from what is known as «long Covid.» Like Indiana Adrien, a resident of a small town in Somme, they experience very debilitating symptoms: extreme fatigue, cognitive or motor problems… Difficulties that prevent them from leading a normal daily life.

«Hyperactive» three years ago, Indiana Adrien now feels «exhausted.» This resident of Sailly-Laurette, in Somme, is one of those suffering from long Covid. «I used to live in joy and good humor,» now, «I am lying down, bedridden most of the time. My life revolves around medical appointments,» she summarizes to compare her life before and after.

For three years, numerous symptoms have plagued her daily life and severely handicapped her. She describes «pain all over the body» before listing a long list of problems: intestinal, cardiac, cognitive, and motor difficulties. «Everything is affected.»

The diagnosis was not immediate. «It took time because we were at the beginning and not many people were experiencing it.» Indiana Adrien also emphasizes the importance of encountering a medical team that is «open» and «caring.» To have her symptoms recognized as real, she had to see a psychologist. «I was advised to see her to diagnose whether my condition was real or somatoform.» After a few weeks, the psychologist confirmed, «no, this woman was hyperactive and is in pain today,» Indiana shares, recalling the practitioner’s words.

On the wall of her kitchen, a pharmacy made up of two small shelves is hung. The medications she takes for the conditions she has been affected by since Covid are arranged according to morning and evening doses, and then by the days of the week. «It represents about thirty medications to take per day. It won’t cure me. It will just improve my condition. If I can just gain 20% while respecting constant rest, it can improve my condition. But it’s mainly to relieve my pain.»

The suffering is evident in her daily life. Making a cup of coffee, an action that may seem mundane, leaves Indiana breathless. She also mentions having to rest before and after each shower. Parfois, sur une journée, c’est la seule chose que je vais pouvoir faire. Published on March 17, 2025 at 06:30 by Guillaume Gorgeu

Cinq ans after the start of the Covid-19 epidemic, some individuals are still affected by what is known as «long Covid.» Individuals like Indiana Adrien, a resident of a small town in Somme, experience highly debilitating symptoms such as extreme fatigue, cognitive issues, and motor difficulties. These challenges prevent them from leading a normal daily life.

«Hyperactive» three years ago, Indiana Adrien now feels «exhausted.» This resident of Sailly-Laurette, Somme, is one of the individuals suffering from long Covid. «I used to live in joy and good humor,» now, «I am lying down, bedridden most of the time. My life revolves around medical appointments,» she summarizes to compare her life before and after.

For the past three years, numerous symptoms have plagued her daily life and severely handicapped her. She experiences «pain all over the body,» she describes before listing a range of issues: intestinal, cardiac, cognitive, and motor difficulties. «Everything is impacted.»

The diagnosis was not immediate. «It took time because we were at the beginning and we didn’t see many cases.» Indiana Adrien also emphasizes the importance of encountering a medical team that is «open» and «caring.» To have her symptoms recognized as real, she had to see a psychologist. «I was advised to see her to diagnose whether my condition was really real or somatoform.» After a few weeks, the psychologist confirmed «no, this woman was hyperactive and is in pain today,» Indiana reveals, echoing the practitioner’s words.

On the wall of her kitchen, a small pharmacy composed of two shelves is displayed. The medications she takes for the conditions she has developed since Covid are organized based on morning and evening doses, as well as the days of the week. «It represents about thirty medications to take per day. It won’t cure me. It will just improve my condition. If I can just gain 20%, while respecting constant rest, it can improve my condition. But it’s mainly to relieve my pain.»

The suffering manifests in daily activities. Making a cup of coffee, a seemingly mundane task, leaves Indiana breathless. She also mentions needing to rest before and after each shower. Parfois, c’est la seule chose que je peux faire dans une journée.»

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