Anyone using Nicotine patches for Long Covid?

Had been taking 15 mcg zinc tablets for years as protocol for hypothyroidism, so I doubt I was short of that prior to LC smell loss!

Yes, I have done nicotine patches twice. The first time it worked like a charm! I haven't felt that good for ~18 months! I was so impressed that I recommended it to a few people I knew who were suffering with COVID long haul, and all of them also had positive results. (Walgreen's 7 mg circular patch w/Light Brown backing)

Then, ~3-4 months later, my cough/throat flem started to come back, just a little. I remembered reading online that sometimes it took two cycles of 7 days of patches, and hunt season was coming... so, I decided to do another round just to be safe. I started with the Walgreen's patches, but I ran out after the first day. When I got to my local Walgreen's store, they were also out of all 7 mg patches.

So, I went down the street to Walmart, where they had Equate Transparent patches (oddly, nothing else in 7mg patches). I bought those, went out side, put one on my arm and drove off. ~55 min later, I was deathly ill. I spent that evening in the ER. They coded my bill "Toxic Effect of Tabacco/Nicotine".

I do not know if there is a difference between the type/manufacture of patches? But, I had two VERY different experiences. I do not know why ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I, too have lost sense of taste and smell for over a year now. I had two stellate ganglion nerve blocks which did nothing to restore them. My question is how long do you have to be on nicotene patches after your senses return, or do you have to be on them indefinitely?

I still put the patches on maybe 1 to 3x a week. I haven’t had ANY negative side effects. I would highly recommend 3.5 mg patches. It is truly awesome having my sense of smell back!

I am getting ready to try the patches. Since covid, I've been struggling with chronic constipation. Nothing in moving and I have lost weight. Doctors haven't been able to help.

I read your story and am confused. How many patches did you use in 1 day to make you sick? I haven’t ever used any Nicotine Patches, but I would think you wouldn’t go through an entire box in a day? Please explain. I lose my taste and smell 2 years ago in December of 2022, still don’t have it back. I’ve also had 7 Stellate Ganglion Block injections and this last one which was this past Friday did nothing for me. I won’t be having any more. I am interested in learning how to use this Nicotine Patch however.

Please try a week of steel cut Irish oatmeal in the morning. Try to eat one cup with nuts and dried canberries and see if that helps. I try to make four or five servings at a time because it takes so long to cook. Hope this helps!

Yes, nicotine patches can help-
I tried it : 7 days only 1/4 of the patch/day of a 7 mg nicotine patch( do not cut the patch only cover the part which is not used with foile and only 1/4 has skin contact on arm .5 days pause with the patch !
Start with this low dose of 1/4 patch to test and have no side effects.
It helped regarding the fatigue and brain fog with me.

I did help regarding

January of 2024 I was hospitalized for COVID and bilateral pneumonia. Recovery was grueling as I barley had the strength to walk. I cut out sugar and complex carbs from my diet and started taking probiotics daily. As per the Dr. Ardis website, I cut a 21mg nicotine patch into 6 pieces (3.5mg) and applied 1x daily. It took about 3 weeks to feel the benefit of daily use along with good sleep and drinking a lot of water and the Long COVID symptoms were disappearing! For years I have been plagued with arthritis pain in my hips and feet and after being on the patches for 2 months the pain is gone and so are my physical therapy visits. I have a very compromised immune system due to anemia from Thalassemia since childhood so
I decided to add the Dr. Ardis Bio Defense and Foreign Protein detox formulas to my regimen and they have been a blessing in my life. The Foreign Protein detox is also great for treating earaches and associated dizziness. One drop in each ear 2x daily and all symptoms were gone. I use the nicotine patches daily (sensitive individuals may want to remove the patch a few hours before sleep) and have found great benefit in using the Dr. Ardis formulas. I strongly suggest purchasing his newly released book "Moving Beyond the COVID 19 Lies."

About 3 months ago I tried patches for 7 days with no results. I’m going to try again only for a longer time maybe 14 days and see what happens.
What I have been researching is hyperbaric oxygen and very many with long Covid have shown that symptoms go away .
Insurance won’t cover cost and it is spendy