Debilitating long COVID, somewhat better after boswellia and fenugreek
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Moderate (mostly housebound)
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Jul 2024
In their words
- Condition: Long COVID
I’m on my second long haul experience and it sucks.
In context ↗ - At worst: Moderate
I literally cannot function without it. ... I’m still in the throes
- Now: Somewhat better
I’m not at 100% but def better than where I was when I posted this response.
In context ↗ - Began after: COVID
My second COVID infection was mild ish too but lasted for over 3 weeks.
Read from 8 of their posts and comments; links to the 6 this page draws on
Summary
A Reddit user with long COVID described their second long-haul episode as debilitating, after a second infection that lasted over three weeks and a big crash about a month later. An anti-inflammatory diet, rest, CBD/CBG, B complex, turmeric and magnesium helped somewhat; the biggest benefit came after adding boswellia and fenugreek in August 2022. By July 2024 they were not at 100% but clearly better than before.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- sleep capsule · Helped
They have a sleep capsule that has helped a lot during the weeks my body won’t allow us to rest deeply
In context ↗ - sleeping schedule broken up into two parts · Helped
I’ve adjusted my sleeping schedule to be broken up on two parts ... It’s still helpful
In context ↗ - CBG:CBD full spectrum tincture · Helped
I use a CBG:CBD full spectrum tincture. It’s been great for inflammation, as well. ... CDB/CBG and b complex helped for a while
- hibiscus tea · Helped
hibiscus tea (sorrel also cuz of all the spices) ... I would be a wreck without all of these.
In context ↗ - turmeric / golden milk · Helped
turmeric, golden milk (dairy free) ... I would be a wreck without all of these.
In context ↗ - fish oil · Helped
fish oil ... I would be a wreck without all of these.
In context ↗ - b complex · Helped
CDB/CBG and b complex helped for a while but I got the biggest benefit when I added boswellia and fenugreek.
In context ↗ - electrolytes · Helped
electrolytes ... I would be a wreck without all of these.
In context ↗ - anti inflammatory diet · Helped
anti inflammatory diet (so hard btw) ... I would be a wreck without all of these.
In context ↗ - lots of rest · Helped
lots of rest and stress management skills. I would be a wreck without all of these. ... Resting, lymphatic drainage, and vigilant care got me to where I am.
- stress management skills · Helped
stress management skills. I would be a wreck without all of these.
In context ↗ - boswellia · Helped a lot
I got the biggest benefit when I added boswellia and fenugreek. Particularly when it came to inflammation and building my stamina back up.
In context ↗ - fenugreek · Helped a lot
since staring b and f in August, I have experienced significant changes for the better.
In context ↗ - magnesium · Helped
magnesium and some other common supplements ... Resting, lymphatic drainage, and vigilant care got me to where I am.
In context ↗ - vit d · Helped
some other common supplements like b13 and vit d ... Resting, lymphatic drainage, and vigilant care got me to where I am.
In context ↗ - lymphatic drainage · Helped
Resting, lymphatic drainage, and vigilant care got me to where I am.
In context ↗
Approaches: POTS medication · Alternative therapies · Diet · Mind-body practices · Pacing · Supplements
Their path
How ill they were on the ME/CFS severity scale, estimated from what they describe at each point, in the order they describe; they don’t give enough times to place each step. Hover or tap a point. Dates are when they posted. What the levels mean.
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| When | What happened | Where they were |
|---|---|---|
| — | long COVID; first long haul, later a second episodeI’m on my second long haul experience and it sucks. I know what to expect but it’s still debilitating.In context ↗ | Moderate |
| 2022-07-19 | second COVID infection, then a big crash about a month laterMy second COVID infection was mild ish too but lasted for over 3 weeks. The big crash came about a month later.In context ↗ | Moderate |
| 2022-10-26 | significant change for the better after adding boswellia and fenugreek in AugustI’m still in the throes but since staring b and f in August, I have experienced significant changes for the better.In context ↗ | Moderate |
| 2024-07-02 | not at 100% but clearly better than the earlier low pointI’m not at 100% but def better than where I was when I posted this response.In context ↗ | Mild |
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Sleep problems
They have a sleep capsule that has helped a lot during the weeks my body won’t allow us to rest deeply
In context ↗ - Gut problems
I cut out any food groups that upset my stomach or had negative affects on my body in general.
In context ↗
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