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The Tools

If you were searching for "Long Covid treatment" you probably found everything from clinical studies to drinking your urine.There's not standard treatment for this or it's associated conditions but there's lots out there to help relieve or manage symptoms. We all need tools on our tool belts to help us in life. I'm not a doctor but I can share tools I've utilized thus far and what has been beneficial. 

01

Pills

Pharmaceutical

  • steroids: dexamethasone, prednisone(+/-)

  • antibiotics(+)

  • LDN* (low dose naltrexone)(+)

  • beta blokers (propranolol)(+)

  • H1 & H2* blockers*

  • lactulose (+)

  • adderrall* (+)

  • corlanor(ivabradine)* (+)

  • Vit D 50,000* (@)

  • Buproprion HCL* (+)

  • Cymbalta (Duloxetine) (+/-)

  • Epi Pen* (+++)

  • Topamax(Topiramate) (+)

  • Aimovig (-)

  • Imitrex (-)

  • Ubrelvy (-)

  • Hydrocondone-Acetamin (@)

  • Diclofenac(@)

  • Tizanidine(@)

  • Albuterol Inhaler (rescue)*(+)

  • Symbicort* (@)

  • Zofran* (+)

  • Scopalamine Patch (worn 24/7) (+)

  • Sucralafate* (+)

  • Promethazine (phenergan) (@)

  • Dicyclomine (+)

  • Reglan (meroclopramide) (+/-)

  • Pantoprazole* (+)

  • Docusate Sodium (+)

  • Linzess* (+/-)

  • Motegrity* (+)

  • Misoprostole (+/-)

  • Cyproheptadine* (+)

  • B6 (w/cypro for nausea)* (+)

  • Ketotifen* (+)

  • Trazadone* (+)

  • Mirtazapine (@)

  • Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) (+)

  • Mestinon* (+)

  • Midodrine* (+)

  • Solifenacin* (+)

  • Ferrous Sulfate* (@)

* = currently taking
+ = positive experience
- = negative experience
@ = ambivalent

 

02

Non-Pharmaceutical Western Theraputics

  • EECP (External Counterpulsation Therapy)

  • Iron Infusions

  • Botox Injections

  • IV's

  • physical therapy

  • pelvic floor therapy

  • speech therapy (neurocog, pulmonary & speech)

  • occupational therapy

  • vestibular therapy

  • vision therapy

  • psychological therapy

  • Breathing treatments

Face Filler Injection
Nucleoplasty

03

Western Testing & Procedures

  • Abbott SCS implant (T7 & C3) +trials

  • 2 EGD (dilate esophagus)

  • 2 Tilt Tables

  • 2 ANSAR

  • Qsweat, QST

  • Dopplers

  • 4 Heart Holters

  • 2 MST (metabolic stress test)

  • ? Echos

  • ? EKG's

  • Abdominal CT's

  • Chest CT's

  • Barium Swallow

  • pH Test (overnight)

  • Bone Density

  • Spinal Tap

  • Ultrasounds

  • MRI's

  • PFT (pulmonary function test)

  • 2 Neurofunction tests

Check out Covid-19 Longhauler Project's Comprehensive Guide for Covid-19 Longhaulers and Physicians for More on testing

03

Holistic

  • TCM 

  • herbal therapy

  • acupuncture 

  • supplements (turmeric, cur-cumin, probiotics etc)

  • Nutritionist (AIP, anti inflammatory/histamine, high protein/salt, macros etc)

  • Cupping

  • Needling

  • HBOC (hyperbaric oxygen chamber)

  • Sensory Deprivation (Float Therapy)

  • Mind/Body/Spirit connection (breathe-work, meditation, yoga, mindfulness)

Face Roller

04

Random Objects

Additional Tools

  • SUPPORT (whatever that looks & feels like for YOU)

  • hope, love and electrolytes

  • compression up to waist (socks, leggings, belly binder)

  • migraine ice cap (Amazon)

  • Red Light

  • massage gun

  • heat lamp

  • cooling vest

  • "breather" a inhalation/exhalation trainer

  • incentive spiramater

  • Accessibility Devices: Shower chair, wheelchair, walker, rollator, AFO's

  • incontinence products

  • rose colored lenses for eyewear

  • weighted blanket

  • pregnancy pillow, wedge, posture/neck 

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Disclaimer: 
The following information is taken from what I have learned from personal experience and not medical advice. Please consult with your medical professionals. Much is pictures of materials copied from what was provided to me through programs I attended and not my original content. My intention is to share knowledge I have gained throughout my medical journey in hopes that it will help others. Namaste Liza. 

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