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Weird Tools I Used to Fight Long Covid
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The Unemployed Millenial
PLEASE READ: Everything in this list is not to be taken as medical advice. I am simply showing what things have helped me with my LC symptoms. If you come across something that you think might help, please speak with a licensed medical professional about it. That being said, I'll share a little bit of my history. My post-COVID issues started in January 2021. Today (as of June 2024), I'm about 90% recovered. The symptoms that I still have are mild fatigue and slight sensitivity to touching certain things. I had a lot of other symptoms (chest pain, SOB, air hunger, heart palpitations, etc.) in the past that eventually resolved on their own, so in this list, I will share some things that I did to help with certain issues. I've had little success with traditional western medicine and had a good amount of relief with integrative/functional/eastern medicine. You may notice that some of the things in this list seem rather “woo woo” or full of quackery, but I implore you to keep an open mind. I was once in that resistant mindset until I gave these things a try.
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Nervous System Dysregulation & Fatigue (90% Resolved)
 
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Frequent Urination (Resolved)
 
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Severe Insomnia (Resolved)
 
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Head Pressure (Resolved)
 
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Histamine Intolerance (Resolved)

Nervous System Dysregulation & Fatigue (90% Resolved)

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Here's where we really get into the “woo woo.” The following items in this section, while a huge financial investment, have been a tremendous help for my sensitivities and other symptoms that I'm currently dealing with. Integrative/Functional/Eastern Medicine & Frequency/Energy Medicine… these were things that I once scoffed at until I opened my mind to them and gave them a chance.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Frequent Urination (Resolved)

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When I first started having frequent urination, I was going at least 10 times during the day and even during the night (which also contributed to my insomnia). It would often burn. I frequently was diagnosed with UTI, but cultures always came back negative. I managed it with SCENAR therapy and avoiding certain foods, but here are some suggestions that you can do.

 
 
 
 

Severe Insomnia (Resolved)

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There was a very long period where I was getting 0-4 hours of sleep every night. On top of practicing sleep hygiene and sticking to a schedule, here are some things that have helped me overcome that.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Head Pressure (Resolved)

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Even before my insomnia period, there were unusual times where I would get pressure build up at the bottom of my skull. I suspected that my lymphatic system may have been an issue. Long months of sleepless nights allowed even more waste to build up in my glymphatic system. Below are some ways I found relief.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Histamine Intolerance (Resolved)

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Early in my LC journey, I was having histamine issues: rashes, itchiness, and watery eyes. Here are some resources that have helped me.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GERD/Acid Reflux and Ulcers (Resolved)

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On top of following a GERD diet, here are some things that have helped (without medication!)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Improving Overall Health

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Now being 90% recovered, I'm definitely more determined to get my life back. Here are some things that I'm doing to reach that goal.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Things That I Would Consider Trying Again

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There are some things I tried in the past early in my LC journey that ended up flopping. Perhaps, my body wasn't ready for these things. Knowing what I know now and because my health is much better than before, although not fully recovered, I am considering trying these things again. Maybe you could try these too.

 
 
 
 

Other Resources That May Help (Mainly Woo Woo)

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PLEASE READ: A lot of this is going to scream SCAM! And yes, I get that. Even when I look through some of these, I can't help but cringe. However, I have come across anecdotes of health issues resolving through some of these things. Placebo? Perhaps. So, I leave these resources here for you to research and make an informed decision.