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Hello, I am a long covid survivor hanging on. On April 13, 2020 Easter Sunday, I could not get up out of bed. I had vertigo, dizzy spells and vomiting every time I tried to lift my body up from a laying down position. I laid there until about noon. Then I had to call the paramedics to take me to the hospital. Covid testing was not available then. They ran a lot of blood work and a CAT SCAN. Everything came back normal. I had to stay overnight because the vertigo would not go away. Finally, the vertigo calmed down a little. But, I was still so dizzy and sick to my stomach.
My PCP came to the hospital and told me that I have meniere's disease. I went to an ears, nose, and throat doctor. Everything came back fine.
It is now October 21, 2024 and I still have vertigo, dizzy spells, vestibular migraines and chronic fatigue. I went to all the doctors and they said everything is fine. I now just cope with my symptoms daily. So, some days are good and some days are bad. When I am taking all my vitamins, protein drinks, smoothies, enzymes, etc. and eating healthier foods, no salt, no sugar and drinking a lot of water those are my best days. I have got a lot of help on this Mayo Clinic talking with others with long covid like myself and used some of their vitamins, supplements and enzymes suggestions.
I take Vitamin B complex, B8 inositol, Nattokinase and serrapeptase enzymes, and I make myself protein drinks and smoothies. I also do Probiotics and Prebiotics.
The B8 Inositol really helped me with energy and took away the fatigue.
Before you take any of these vitamins, B8 inositol, supplements, enzymes and etc., check with your medicine interactions if you on any medications. And/Or talk with your doctors or pharmacy.
I hope we all get well and back to our old selves. I miss the old me!
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-inositol
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/serrapeptase
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/nattokinase-uses-and-risks
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/what-are-probiotics
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/probiotics/faq-20058065
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Where do I begin. I too am dealing with what seems to be chronic dizziness, going on 2.5 years now. I went down the road of traditional medicine only to still be dealing with the dizziness, and its gotten worse over the last few months. I started out with my PCP, who recommended an ENT dr...had audio testing, MRI...came back normal. I went through 8 weeks of vestibular therapy...no problems to speak about. I went to an audio/dizziness clinic for pretty extensive testing @ U of Chicago Medicine (Dr. Cherchi)...no help with my dizziness. I went to see a Neurologist...no problems to be found. I even spent my own money for several sessions with an Acupuncturist...didn't help. I could add a few more paths I chose for help, but they didn't help either. Over the last year 1.5 years or so, I've noticed that my memory isn't as sharp and I get a confused/concentration/fogginess. I just turned 60 and sure hope I get some relief soon!
I only came across your Comment by mistake, as I wanted to see if the Mayo Clinic could recommend any vitamins that may help with the dizziness. I may look into the vitamins that you refer to...sure wish one of the bozo doctors that I've seen would have mentioned one of them.
Thanks for sharing your story, as you never know if your information might help someone in need.
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Thanks a million, missbeverly! Not that I wish this syndrome on anyone, but it is a comfort to know one is not alone -- or crazy. While it's great that all your tests come back normal, it also makes you acknowledge medicine's limitations. Your regular use of supplements is encouraging. Inositol is new to me. Don't you feel you alone are keeping Amazon afloat? My gut, pun intended, tells me probiotics ARE really, really important. Health starting in the gut microbiome and all. It's so logical. I truly hope you start feeling better soon. Sending hugs....shashig