Long COVID brain fog and dizziness, now much better with acupuncture and tai chi
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Moderate (mostly housebound)
- Ill before improving or writing
- 3.5 years
- Last post
- Oct 2023
In their words
- Condition: Long COVID
I’m nearing my 1-year covid long-haul symptoms anniversary.
In context ↗ - At worst: Moderate
I couldn’t sit in a chair without feeling as if my body was sinking down to the left
In context ↗ - Now: Much better
Better but not 100%. In fact, I’m about 70% better. It’s going to take me another 2 years to get to 100%.
In context ↗ - Began after: COVID
I got covid March 2020
- Says they never had: Pain & fibromyalgia
Pain wasn’t one of my symptoms.
Read from 14 of their posts and comments; links to the 11 this page draws on
Summary
The Reddit user caught COVID in March 2020 and had long COVID for over three years, with brain fog, dizziness and food sensitivities. They improved slowly, crediting acupuncture, tai chi and supplements including TUDCA, B vitamins, NAC, ALA and molybdenum. By mid-2023 they were about 70% better but still had their main symptoms, and expected two more years to recover. Glutathione IVs cost $125-$185 a visit.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- antibiotic · Worse
while I was sick, I took an antibiotic that destroyed my microbiome
In context ↗ - glutathione by IV · Not said
I took the IV about 6 times since I got covid (3g of glutathione per drip). I just wasn’t sure if it was making a difference in recovery.
In context ↗ - liposomal glutathione supplement · Worse
I tried out a liposomal glute supplement from Amazon. I think the stevia in it didn’t agree with me
In context ↗ - n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) · Helped
Supplements I truly believe helped me recover are TUDCA (liver support), vitamin B, D, NAC (liver support), ALA (antioxidant), molybdenum
In context ↗ - acupuncture · Helped
Another thing I’m going to keep up with is acupuncture. I do believe it’s helping me recover, slowly but surely.
In context ↗ - Garden of Life Raw Probiotics · No change
Garden of Life Raw Probiotics (1 capsule, 2 - 3 hrs after dinner
In context ↗ - wormwood · No change
wormwood (kills fungal overgrowth)
In context ↗ - echinacea · No change
echinacea (kills fungal overgrowth)
In context ↗ - 5-HTP · No change
5-HTP ... my sleep SUCKS!
In context ↗ - tryptophan · No change
tryptophan ... my sleep SUCKS!
In context ↗ - Power to Sleep PM · No change
“Power to Sleep PM” (Amazon)
In context ↗ - olive oil · No change
BLOOD SUGAR SUPPORT ... olive oil
In context ↗ - chromium · No change
chromium (my insulin is too high - but may be different for you if you’re pre-diabetic as well)
In context ↗ - tai chi · No change
I’ll continue with the tai chi because it seems that breathing exercises are crucial to recovery.
In context ↗ - yoga · No change
yoga or light jogging
In context ↗ - iron w vitamin C · No change
iron w vitamin C (I’m anemic)
In context ↗ - gotu kola · No change
gotu kola (for nerve repair)
In context ↗ - carb, starch and grain free diet · Helped
My diet is mostly carb, starch, and grain free. ... I can now eat eggs, almonds, and small amts of dairy without getting symptoms.
- 18/6 intermittent fasting · Not said
18/6 is difficult for me. I need to get used to that first.
In context ↗ - nystatin · Helped
I took a round of antifungals for a few months (nystatin, Berberine, and coconut oil).
In context ↗ - molybdenum · Helped
molybdenum (a binder that removes toxins and HELLED WITH MY DIZZINESS AND BRAIN FOG!)
In context ↗
Approaches: Alternative therapies · Supplements
Their path
What they say at each step doesn’t fit the worst point or outcome above on the severity scale, so the steps are listed as they describe them. Dates are when they posted.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 2021 | forgetfulness, confusion and dizziness slowly easingForgetfulness has improved over the last few months.In context ↗ |
| November 2021 | better than the year before but still an uphill battleI’m feeling better than last year but I haven’t made leaps and bounds.In context ↗ |
| November 2022 | 55% better than at the time of the original post; can eat eggs, almonds and small amounts of dairy55% better than I was when I wrote that post.In context ↗ |
| June 2023 | about 70% betterBetter but not 100%. In fact, I’m about 70% better.In context ↗ |
| October 2023 | a few symptoms gone, main ones remain to a lesser degreeA few symptoms went away but the main ones remain but to a lesser degree.In context ↗ |
Adverse events
- Antibiotics (unspecified)“while I was sick, I took an antibiotic that destroyed my microbiome. It set the stage for fungal overgrowth” In context ↗ Gut side effects
- Glutathione“I tried out a liposomal glute supplement from Amazon. I think the stevia in it didn’t agree with me...” In context ↗ Side effects
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Brain fog
It’s gotten better buts it’s still there a little. Fumbling over words.
In context ↗ - POTS & dysautonomia
Dizziness was a lot worse last year and is getting better
In context ↗ - Sleep problems
my sleep SUCKS!
In context ↗ - Gut problems
my digestion was poor (but it has since improved although I’m hesitant to eat raw vegetables yet)
In context ↗
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