Long COVID crash left them unable to stand, somewhat better with boswellia and pacing
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Moderate (mostly housebound)
- Ill before improving or writing
- 4 years
- Last post
- Sep 2026
In their words
- Condition: Long COVID
I have LC for over 2 years now.
In context ↗ - At worst: Moderate
I could walk for 5 minutes and then had to catch my breath ... And, also, still housebound.
- Now: Somewhat better
It has taken the edge off things ... I still experience PEM, but it’s milder and doesn’t last as long ... And, also, still housebound.
In context ↗ - Began after: COVID
it got worse when I got covid 3 years ago
Read from 26 of their posts and comments; links to the 15 this page draws on
Summary
A Reddit user in the Netherlands fell ill with long COVID in spring 2022 and could no longer work full hours. A hard crash in December 2023 left them unable to stand and able to walk only 5 minutes; boswellia 100 mg twice daily helped build walking to 15-20 minutes, while pacing and occupational therapy helped manage fatigue. A medication started in 2026 eased PEM and headaches, but they remained housebound.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- magnesium · Not said
I already was on magnesium, and I started taking boswellia about 5 weeks ago.
In context ↗ - boswellia · Helped a lot
I started using supplements, (boswellia 100 mg twice a day) and that helped tremendously.
In context ↗ - 5-htp · Helped a lot
I use 5-htp, which really helps. I experience so much clarity when using this.
In context ↗ - pacing · Helped
Pacing really helps, so taking loads of rest (20 - 30 minutes every 2 hours)
In context ↗ - occupational therapy (ergotherapie) · Helped
occupational therapy (ergotherapie) has helped me a lot with managing my fatigue.
In context ↗ - meditations, breathwork and yin yoga · Helped
For me it's mostly (art) journalling where I write and draw ... breathwork and yin yoga when I have enough energy
In context ↗ - binaural beats · Helped
My occupational therapist suggested binaural beats. I use them to ease into rest.
In context ↗ - online support group for people with post-covid · Helped
joining an online support group for people with post-covid. It's not life-changing, but it does make a difference
In context ↗ - art journalling · Helped
For me it's mostly (art) journalling where I write and draw or make collages about my feelings and frustrations
In context ↗ - therapy · Helped
I also started therapy and a support group so I have a safe space to vent and process everything which have been very helpful for me.
In context ↗ - reducing screen time · Helped
What helps me is reducing my screen time by a lot.
In context ↗ - LDN · Helped
I’ve been using it for a few months now, and it has definitely improved my life to a certain extent. It has taken the edge off things.
In context ↗ - Antidepressants (unspecified) · Not said
I had awful nightmares when I was on antidepressants, but nothing like these.
In context ↗
Approaches: Pacing · 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 | After |
|---|---|---|
| spring 2022 | fell ill with long COVIDAt first I mainly had fatigue, brain fog, a runny nose, shortness of breath and derealisation.In context ↗ | |
| May 2023 | doing better, life manageableLast year around May I was doing better, life was managable.In context ↗ | |
| December 2023 | hard crash: muscle cramps, could not stand on legs, 24/7 aches for monthsIn december I crashed hard. I had muscle cramps and I couldn't stand on my legs.In context ↗ | |
| May 2024 | boswellia and pacing; walking built back upI was able to build up the walking to 15 minutes. Sometimes 20 minutes.In context ↗ | Boswellia |
| March 2025 | crashed after restorative yoga class: dizzy, overstimulated, headache, drainedI still got so overstimulated there ... That evening, I couldn’t do anything anymore.In context ↗ | |
| August 2026 | low-dose naltrexone: milder, shorter PEM, less headache and sensory overload, still houseboundIt has taken the edge off things ... And, also, still housebound.In context ↗ | Low-dose naltrexone |
Adverse events
- Meditation, yoga, breathwork“I got dizzy when I had to walk down the stairs afterward ... I still got so overstimulated there.” In context ↗ Made symptoms worse
- Antidepressants (unspecified)“I had awful nightmares when I was on antidepressants, but nothing like these.” In context ↗ Mood or psychiatric effects
- Low-dose naltrexone“I stopped at 1,5 mg because I felt my brain getting fried with a higher dosis.” In context ↗ Side effects
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Post-exertional malaise
Don't get me wrong, I still experience PEM, but it's milder and doesn't last as long.
In context ↗ - Brain fog
In my case the brain fog hasn't recovered
In context ↗ - Sleep problems
I also try to go to bed early, but my mind isn't able to rest or sleep at an early time.
In context ↗ - Pain & fibromyalgia
Currently I'm dealing with fatigue, brain fog, cognitive issues and muscle problems.
In context ↗ - Headaches & migraine
My headaches are also less severe
In context ↗ - Light & noise sensitivity
I still got so overstimulated there.
In context ↗ - Breathlessness
At first I mainly had fatigue, brain fog, a runny nose, shortness of breath and derealisation.
In context ↗ - Heart symptoms & palpitations
I notice my heart rate rising and I start feeling restless.
In context ↗ - POTS & dysautonomia
I got dizzy when I had to walk down the stairs afterward
In context ↗ - Muscle weakness
I had muscle cramps and I couldn't stand on my legs.
In context ↗ - Anxiety & low mood
I've been dealing with depression since 2017
In context ↗ - Flu-like symptoms
If I don’t, it honestly feels like I’ve got the flu.
In context ↗
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