Sick with long COVID, gut problems and brain fog, somewhat better after fasting and CPAP
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Dec 2022
In their words
- Condition: Long COVID
I have a condition that may or not be related to Covid
In context ↗ - Now: Somewhat better
They did partially but no fully.
In context ↗
Read from 9 of their posts and comments; links to the 6 this page draws on
Summary
They had gut problems, possible SIBO, brain fog, weakness, anxiety and depression, and were pretty sick around 2021, possibly from COVID though they were never sure they had it. A five-day fast seemed to significantly improve gut symptoms, and starting CPAP therapy calmed their SIBO; they no longer had brain fog by late 2022. They reported partial healing by late 2022 but still had ongoing problems.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- 5 day fast · Helped a lot
I did a 5 day fast and it seemed to significantly improve symptoms.
In context ↗ - probiotics · No change
I thought they were helping at first, but now that I look back they didn't help at all.
In context ↗ - prayer · Helped
I have had health problems and asked they go away. They did partially but no fully.
In context ↗ - CPAP · Helped
My SIBO has calmed down significantly since getting on CPAP therapy.
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Approaches: Alternative therapies · Diet
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. 1 step says too little to place on the scale and is only in the table. Dates are when they posted. What the levels mean.
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| When | What happened | Where they were | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| onset | Health issues began, possibly COVID but never confirmedI started having issues before widespread testing was available.In context ↗ | Not stated | |
| 2021 | Pretty sick with weakness, acid reflux, extreme brain fog and stomach painsI was pretty sick though a year ago.In context ↗ | Moderate | |
| 2022-05-09 | Five-day fast significantly improved gut symptomsI did a 5 day fast and it seemed to significantly improve symptoms.In context ↗ | Mild | Extended water fasting (3+ days) |
| 2022-12-07 | CPAP therapy calmed SIBO and brain fog cleared; partial healing with ongoing problemsMy SIBO has calmed down significantly since getting on CPAP therapy.In context ↗ | Mild | CPAP and sleep apnoea treatment |
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Gut problems
My problem had more to do with my gut
In context ↗ - Brain fog
I don't have brain fog anymore.
In context ↗ - Anxiety & low mood
It would flare up my anxiety and depression.
In context ↗ - Muscle weakness
I was really bad like feeling weak, acid reflux, extreme brain fog, liver damage, sharp stomach pains
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