Update Feb 28
Added 2023-02-28 18:32:36 +0000 UTC
Hello everyone, this is Dianna’s family speaking.
First off we want to thank you so much for your generous donations. As of right now, Dianna is still in a very perilous situation. Last week she was rushed back to the hospital, where doctors found a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in her lungs). She is back home and safe but still in a really bad state. Due to her severe ME/CFS symptoms, There are short moments where she is able to talk, but most of the day -every day- she doesn’t have the mental or physical capacity to talk, see, or hear anything.
Long Covid and ME/CFS research is still in it's infancy, so there is a lot we still don’t know, and a lot of possible treatments to explore. We are in touch with a clinic that specializes in Long Covid, so stay tuned on that.
For the foreseeable future, Dianna will require round-the-clock caretaking, so your donations are absolutely appreciated and will go towards making sure she receives the most compassionate and healing care possible.
Thank you again to everyone for your support. She didn’t know the gofundme was started, and when we told her, she immediately started crying (which we told her not to do because it could exacerbate her Post Exertional Malaise ).
Stay tuned, more to come ❤️
Comments
My prayers are with you sweet girl.
Sharli Miller
2023-03-16 08:18:22 +0000 UTCHey Dianna, I'm not sure when you will be well enough to read this, but I love your videos and the energy and enthusiasm you bring to them. I am sure that you have been an inspiration to young women everywhere to pursue a career in science, and I look forward to you coming back and making more videos when you are able. I know it's not very scientific, but I'll be praying for you. Lots of love and healing thoughts, John Edmonds WA
John Rumpelein
2023-03-14 02:22:02 +0000 UTCStay strong! Prayers and well wishes from Austin, Texas 💪🙏
Austin
2023-03-13 17:19:27 +0000 UTCI saw that Dianna, our physics wonder woman was sick, and I immediately thought of some white papers that might help. NAD+ in COVID-19 and viral infections https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8831132/ Treatment of SARS-CoV-2-induced pneumonia with NAD+ and NMN in two mouse models https://www.nature.com/articles/s41421-022-00409-y There are so many more studies exploring the use of NAD+ (NR, and NMN) to help fight long COVID. I hope she can use some early science to help her condition. NR, and NMN are both found naturally in food, but if she were to take them in supplement form, it might be easier to get them into the system. I found it very helpful for me! I take the full suite of supplements from Elysium Health, as they have both NR & NMN in the Basis and Signal packs. The other two couldn't hurt either, but they focus more on helping with longevity, DNA repair, cellular senescence, and mental health. Everything is stuff you would find in food, and Elysium has 9 noble nobel laureates on it's board. Many of the same supplements are given to NASA astronauts that return from long missions in space to help repair DNA damage. I hope her team and doctors are able to look into this research and are able to advise as to whether it's worth a shot. I spent 3 months looking into white papers and such making sure it was safe before I started taking it to hopefully help just a bit with some liver damage I have, and in my research, I kept seeing how it would also help Long-COVID. My Doctor also put me on Metformin, as I am not yet diabetic, he did it for metabolic health and longevity reasons. I also found out that it too helps with LONG-COVID symptoms. Metformin was originally made from French Lilac's and in most of the world is sold over the counter, but in the US it has so many medicinal benefits that the FDA still requires a prescription for it. It's worth asking her medical team about. Here are a few articles https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230309/diabetes-drug-helps-prevent-long-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/01/long-covid-prevention-pills-paxlovid-metformin/672763/ I hope this helps. My daughter really especially loved the videos that Dianna was able to make. We are looking forward to her recovery.
Justin Kruger
2023-03-11 18:43:39 +0000 UTCHere is the gofundme page for those who haven't seen it yet. https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-bills-for-dianna-cowern
Scott Reynolds
2023-03-10 20:11:02 +0000 UTCI got hit with pulmonary emboli, the second was caused by COVID. Serious stuff! Get well soon!
Robin Smith
2023-03-10 18:54:57 +0000 UTCGet well soon Diana. We know you will persevere and come out of this stronger.
Dev Maru
2023-03-10 17:06:04 +0000 UTCWhere is the GoFundMe page?
Marvin Tran
2023-03-10 05:42:22 +0000 UTCKnow that Dianna is in my prayers.
Mark Barrett
2023-03-10 04:08:42 +0000 UTCAlso, you may already be aware but excellent long Covid protocol at: https://covid19criticalcare.com/treatment-protocols/i-recover-long-covid-treatment/
Mark Barrett
2023-03-10 04:07:16 +0000 UTCWhere is the link for the gofundme page?
Mark Barrett
2023-03-10 04:04:59 +0000 UTCNOPE!! no, no, no, nah, nei, Uh-uh. Not possible. Not an option and not in the schedule. You see, I have this thing in my calendar that says "Until whenever we figure our !F⽔⼑g situation out, the best people aren't allowed to abandon us to science the s#/% out of it alone." So DON'T TELL ME you ain't gonna kick this virus's butt with the mightiest mental strength it has ever met in its pathetic existence or I'll strap 10 N95s to my bare feet and kick it out of the Earth's atmosphere myself! Got it? Okay. I love you. Come back please. Not please, that's an order!
Caetano Veyssieres
2023-03-09 19:48:07 +0000 UTCwe're so sorry to hear about all this - as someone three years into long covid dysautonomia (and over 40 years of ME/CFS) we really feel for her and wish her some ease 💚💛🧡❤️💜
Irian Greenleaf
2023-03-09 16:27:51 +0000 UTCTell Diana she is wonderful, and not to rush back. She’s a terrific teacher, and I’ve had so much fun learning from her, but this is just a JOB, and we just want her to be well. Everyone take care of each other.
jennifer Feldman
2023-03-09 06:56:19 +0000 UTCYes please accept our prayers. You have done so much for STEM education and the wonder of this creation and our ability to engage with it. You and my oldest daughter resemble one another. In appearance actually. Also…. She has gotten her electrical engineering degree from the University of Illinois. The slightly ironic part is she had to take physics II twice, BUT a couple of semesters later she got an A in the semiconductor physics course, which I know is challenging. She persisted and became a good engineer. I am proud of her and I admire what you have accomplished. We owe you. Do not be sad if it takes time to recover. Take your time. Recover. It would be a weird fandom thing to say we love you, but my goodness we deeply respect you. Get well. I do work in Batavia IL if you want to come out and see our new SRF cavities or meet Lia. Get well soon.
Craig Drennan
2023-03-09 03:21:06 +0000 UTCGet well soon. We are praying for you.
Sparkles
2023-03-08 18:02:17 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! I hope Dianna, in the near future, will be able to go through all the messages and support you got just to see and be reminded of how appreciated you and your work/videos are! Stay strong, wishing you a full and speedy recovery. You will be in our prayers! 🙏 From a fellow physics/engineering enthusiast from Sweden/Jordan/Palestine who is currently happily PhDing/Physicing :)
Mohammad Abuasbeh
2023-03-08 17:08:46 +0000 UTCGet better ♥️
Michael Hart
2023-03-08 02:51:48 +0000 UTCI'm turning 30 this year and decided to go back to school to earn a physics degree in a large part thanks to your enthusiasm over the years, I was interested in Physics because Dianna inspired me so much. I struggled so much the 2nd half of last year with long COVID while finishing my physics degree with horrible brain fog, fatigue and extremely high blood pressure. I felt alone through much of the recovery because it was impossible to describe to people how much my brain just didn't process information that was coming into it. I cried during tests, and took hours to even look up data I needed to solve problems. I hope Long COVID is taken more seriously going forward because I went from being in the best shape of my life to barely being able to move after noon because of fatigue, having to take blood pressure medicine, and trying all sorts of different meds and supplements to try and find something that worked (rhodiola rosea helped with brain fog and fatigue but never more than 2 days in a row, antihistamines at night seemed to reduce inflammation the next day). I hope you get well soon, and thank you for everything you have done for the past decade.
Dexter Scott
2023-03-07 22:55:57 +0000 UTCWishing you all the best for your recovery... And remember, Dianna, you're Wonder Woman! You've got this! 🙏
Ralf Langen
2023-03-07 21:29:49 +0000 UTCThe World needs you Diana. Get well soon!!! We are sending good energies.
Gustavo Curi Amarante
2023-03-07 21:15:21 +0000 UTCDianna, you are one of those people who make internet a worthwhile place to be. Get better soon, best wishes.
Matteo Risoldi
2023-03-07 16:45:12 +0000 UTCTerrible situation. Must be so hard on everyone, most of all, Diana herself. :( I really hope this is the worst of it, and that she'll soon turn a corner, and start recovering.
Jarno Lahtinen
2023-03-07 15:51:54 +0000 UTCWe pray for you all. I'm glad you have a caring husband, family and friends. Get well soon.
Eltion Begteshi
2023-03-07 15:27:41 +0000 UTCSending all the love and best wishes!
Gagner89
2023-03-07 13:23:04 +0000 UTCWe need your happy face on our screens.
Adrian Waters
2023-03-07 12:38:50 +0000 UTCThanks for the update.
Andi Meyer
2023-03-07 08:33:18 +0000 UTCThank you Simone showing me the right thing to do. Get well Dianna, wish you all the best.
Smeedy-build1970
2023-03-07 07:32:44 +0000 UTCDianna is what this world needs. Her energy, laughter and love for science would calm any emotion. I hope she gets well soon. I pray for all of you.
Justin Gray
2023-03-07 06:41:43 +0000 UTCGet well soon, Dianna.
Adil S
2023-03-07 05:47:49 +0000 UTCI wouldn’t be doing science if Diana didn’t make me fall in love with it. I owe my passion to her. Hoping for the best 🤍
Jacqueline Doan
2023-03-07 02:59:34 +0000 UTCBest of luck and fond wishes to you. I wish you a great recovery. You're awesome.
Aspry Writes
2023-03-07 02:38:57 +0000 UTCI have watched your YouTube videos for some time now and enjoy them all. Get well soon!
Ken Dick
2023-03-07 01:12:47 +0000 UTCDiana and fam will be in our thoughts. Fight and win!
Matt
2023-03-07 01:03:07 +0000 UTCI'm a long time watcher of the channel on YouTube, and wondered why there weren't many new videos lately. I had no idea that Dianna was dealing with such debilitating health problems. Decided to support on Patreon for the foreseeable future as a way of donating towards her recovery. Really hope you get better soon Dianna. Glad you have such loving family and friends that care so much during this rough time. Get well soon honey.
Dan Dingus
2023-03-07 00:52:02 +0000 UTCWishing you all the best, heaven knows you have earned it with all the heart you put into your videos to us!
Brett
2023-03-07 00:36:30 +0000 UTCWishing you a full recovery Dianna! I've joined Patreon thanks to Simone's video, please don't be too mad at her once you get better! I also wanted to say that I've been a fan of your work for quite a long time now, you, Vsauce and minutephysics are the ones who got me into physicsing <3 Get well soon!
Timothé Salaün
2023-03-07 00:31:13 +0000 UTCI wish only the best for Dianna and her support team as well as her medical staff
Timothy p smith
2023-03-07 00:08:30 +0000 UTCGet well Diana. To her family, stay strong, she needs you more than ever. Hugs all around.
Jordan Smith
2023-03-07 00:01:17 +0000 UTCI have ME/CFS and am happy to share with the family the science based resources that are available. There’s a lot of nonsense out there but a group of us are sorting it out. Here is a good start: https://cfs-me-navigator.com/treatments
Kevin Liam O'Donnell
2023-03-06 23:53:02 +0000 UTCWishing you a full recovery. Its so hard to see someone I enjoyed watching her every video be in so much pain.
Saber Akhondi
2023-03-06 23:52:55 +0000 UTCWish Diana a full recovery. Love her goofy style and want to see more of that. I’m here because of the Simone video too and will be here as long as it takes to get Diana back on her feet.
Percy Bell
2023-03-06 23:44:54 +0000 UTCI've been watching Dianna's videos for a long while -- probably years now. I only go after YouTube for science outreach and educational content, so her channel has naturally become a staple. Her combination of curiosity, brilliance, and enthusiasm is special and outstanding. As someone who struggles with chronic treatment resistant depression I cannot overstate how valuable it is to have access to well-sourced information presented in such an uplifting way. I look forward to every video and the thoughtful doors they open. I want to give my thanks for that, and to communicate how worthy of support Dianna's work is. There are many kinds of lifelines. I just saw Simone's video on the channel. You all taking care of Dianna deserve every bit of help you can get. Each one of you is stronger than this thing. I hope in some small way these messages of support from her viewers uplift her as she has uplifted so many of us.
Archer
2023-03-06 23:39:30 +0000 UTCmy brother has ME/CFS and I know how rough it can be. Thank you to Simone and everyone for reminding me I can help here, and to everyone helping Diana right now. you've got this <3
Starchy
2023-03-06 23:36:23 +0000 UTCI was only wondering the other day that I hadn't seen much from our Physics Girl. Then Simone produced a video for you and I have joined you as a result. Best wishes xxx
Andrew Hall
2023-03-06 23:35:00 +0000 UTCOne of the creator I support on Patreon became a support of Dianna. I got a notification and curiously checked as I never watched any of her video. I came across Simone's video. Sending lot of love and support to Dianna but also her loved ones. Hang in there together.
Mickaël Godard
2023-03-06 23:34:18 +0000 UTCGet better Dianna! ❤️
José Carneiro
2023-03-06 23:32:47 +0000 UTCJust joined today after seeing the video. <3
Gehan Somanader
2023-03-06 23:26:15 +0000 UTCI was so sorry to hear about Dianna’s condition today. I wish her the best for a speedy recovery and I send my deepest wishes of comfort to her husband, I cannot even imagine what he’s going through. Please accept my small contribution via Patreon I wish I could help more.
Eric James
2023-03-06 23:25:22 +0000 UTCI knew she was not doing well. But when I saw Simone in her video just now, my heart dropped. For a second I feared the worst. I really hope for her speedy recovery. And to all of her closest. Hang in there.
Popupkiller
2023-03-06 23:24:41 +0000 UTCI am praying for your healing. You are such an inspiration and come across as a genuine kind soul. I know my membership level won't do much more than get some coffee for your husband and caretakers, but I am compelled to do something. Hang in there and never give up. There are so many of us waiting and praying for your return to health.
Jason Helmus
2023-03-06 23:23:14 +0000 UTCDiana - your army is fighting for you. Its time to win.
Mac Kettner
2023-03-06 23:19:15 +0000 UTCDiana, I'm sending hugs to your husband, too.
uh, Mike
2023-03-06 23:12:42 +0000 UTCHang in there, Dianna ❤
strange.quark
2023-03-06 23:02:27 +0000 UTCA huge thank you to the people taking care of her. I hope she starts feeling better as soon as possible, make sure she knows she has a lot of people who support her no matter what. Lots of love from Argentina 🇦🇷🫂
Pato Hondagneu Roig
2023-03-03 21:37:02 +0000 UTCBig hug to all of you guys taking care of her.
Erick R. Novoa
2023-03-02 22:35:44 +0000 UTCSuch sad news. Love to you all.
Mike Pezaro
2023-03-02 18:04:00 +0000 UTCThere is a great new scientist article about long covid today, https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734282-100-were-starting-to-understand-how-viruses-trigger-chronic-conditions/
Hugh Arthur
2023-03-02 16:55:07 +0000 UTCI am so sad Diana is in this condition, I sincerely hope se will get better and even though it isn’t possible to fast forward time in real life I wish that her recovery happens quickly. I also attach to this e-mail a warm hug, energy, strength, health and my best wishes of recovery.
Rémy DG
2023-03-01 22:25:41 +0000 UTCI am pulling for you all like crazy. This is awful. Plagues suck.
Jack Jesberger
2023-03-01 16:49:10 +0000 UTCThis is so heartbreaking, I'm glad everyone is pulling together though. Hopefully Diana will recover soon, I can't even begin to imagine the suffering she and you as her family are going through.
WeirdyBeardy
2023-03-01 07:01:37 +0000 UTCNo crying? What does the doctor say about laughing/chuckling? You're family, so you determine if this is an OK joke that she can take, or if I'm just being a jerk. We are here for PhysicsGirl, not CryBaby, and her well-being is what matters to us. I'm doing ok, so if she desires to perform retribution to the jerk who posted this, there's plenty of time, so long it's under her own power.
Dalbunosky
2023-03-01 05:48:52 +0000 UTCFirst off I am sending Dianne all my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Please tell her we are all sending good vibes into the universe for her. Thank you so much for keeping us updated as to how she’s doing.
Jean
2023-02-28 22:43:07 +0000 UTCJust donated to the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-bills-for-dianna-cowern
James Morehead
2023-02-28 22:40:05 +0000 UTCWOW, one anonymous person donated $10,000! That's amazing!
Dan Black
2023-02-28 22:36:51 +0000 UTCThanks for keeping us updated and much love to you all!
Luis Torrefranca
2023-02-28 20:37:46 +0000 UTCI think this is the link. https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-bills-for-dianna-cowern?qid=d1901106f8a6c16f0257e2bc2f1433fa
Hugh Arthur
2023-02-28 19:52:39 +0000 UTCThere's an excellent cover article in the new Scientific American about Long COVID and promising neurological therapies being researched. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/long-covid-now-looks-like-a-neurological-disease-helping-doctors-to-focus-treatments/
Mat Kaplan
2023-02-28 19:43:33 +0000 UTCIt is heartbreaking to hear how sick she is. I can’t imagine what you all are going through. I know a few people who have had this and all have recovered from it. I pray that she recovers soon. Thank you for posting the updates and for being there for her.
Hugh Arthur
2023-02-28 19:41:56 +0000 UTCOOPS, pressed send! I graduated MIT in 1962 in Aero & Astro along with some early Astronauts. By digging for the facts, my curious mind (not unlike yours), has helped me, along with good doctors, overcome 5 life threatening problems. The sixth, is Mortality, I'm not winning that one. I'm here because I would like to donate to your care. Tell me how to donate to your GO FUND ME .
Stanley Harrison
2023-02-28 19:17:47 +0000 UTCDianna, I suffered from a PE 20 years ago. It went undiagnosed (in northern NH) but I was lucky and my body dissolved it. Weeks later after pressure from me, the DVT was recognized and again after pressure from me ( I needed to know "why me"?), I consulted a hematologist at Mass General Hospital in Boston. A very early genetic test showed I had a genetic clotting disorder (Leiden factor V), and was put on blood thinners for the rest of my life. I feel very lucky. I do my own testing and coumadin dosing.
Stanley Harrison
2023-02-28 19:03:45 +0000 UTCThank you for the continuing updates
Suzanne Strickland
2023-02-28 18:35:27 +0000 UTCHave you looked into the efforts the Cleveland Clinic is doing with long COVID?
James Prokop
2023-02-28 18:34:59 +0000 UTC
