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Hi Everyone - I was diagnosed with LC in the summer of 2024 after having Covid twice. I went to Dr. Hurt at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Hurt recommended the Vagal Nerve Stimulator - specifically the Truvaga. There were two types available -- limited use for about $300 and an one with unlimited use for $500. I bought the $500 Truvaga on a payment plan - -paying about $50 per month. I use it 3 x per day for two minutes. I honestly can't tell what is working and what is not. It seems to depend on how much I do -- if I run a lot of errands, I'm still very tired the next day. I also drink 8 oz of Kefir every day (to help with pre-and pro-biotics -- for the gut-brain connection). I also take 2.5 Low Dose Nalrexone -- that seems to be my "sweet spot". I hope this helps someone else. Long Covid has prevented me from working full-time and greatly affected our finances. It is TOUGH! Hang in there everyone!

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My wife has been using T-VNS for 10 days. Using 3 times per day but for a longer time. Has reduced long covid symptoms of anxiety and tiredness (fatigue) and mental cloudiness. The duration of a session likely depends on the machine and patient and side effects. Side effects of overstim are listed several places on web. Perhaps there is a sweet spot for Vagal stim like LDN. Did your Mayo physician prescribe the duration, if so, you have your answer?