Long COVID with loose stool from sugar-free gum, somewhat better on L-Lysine and ALCAR
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Feb 2023
In their words
- Condition: Long COVID
Yes, I’ve had a lot of success with L-Lysine (to starve out the virus) and ALCAR+Ubiquinol (for energy).
In context ↗ - Now: Somewhat better
Yes, I’ve had a lot of success with L-Lysine (to starve out the virus) and ALCAR+Ubiquinol (for energy). No other supplement has helped.
In context ↗
Summary
A person with long COVID reported loose stool from chewing sugar-free gum twice daily and said they were sensitive to the artificial sweetener. They had a lot of success with L-Lysine and ALCAR plus ubiquinol, while a Garmin fitness tracker helped with pacing after a two-week learning period. They continued St John's Wort and melatonin, and no other supplement helped.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- whole food sources of fiber · Helped
I recommend whole food sources of fiber myself, I’ve always had better results with it
In context ↗ - St John’s Wart · Not said
I was already taking St John’s Wart and Melatonin beforehand and have continued to do so.
In context ↗ - L-Lysine · Helped
I’ve had a lot of success with L-Lysine (to starve out the virus)
In context ↗ - ALCAR · Helped
ALCAR+Ubiquinol (for energy). No other supplement has helped.
In context ↗ - Garmin Vivosmart 4 fitness tracker · Helped
I got a fitness tracker (the Garmin Vivosmart 4) which has helped a lot with pacing once the two week learning period ended.
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Approaches: Amino acids and carnitine · Pacing · Supplements
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Gut problems
The last time I had it was from chewing sugar free gum 2x a day every day.
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