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A Gut Feeling: Long COVID and GI symptoms Nov 16 8:14am | By Greg Vanichkachorn (@drvan)Comment receiving replies
Oh dear, I empathize with you! My (resurfaced) allergic reaction is actually wicked eczema around my eyes if I eat foods to which I am sensitive (a huge list) - altho I caught it early this time, itching only, no rash. BUT it happens because of weakness in my gut so I need to rebuild my gut lining and gut microbiome. I am no expert but I would think your symptoms could be an out of balance microbiome, so similar supplements may help. The supplements stopped my itching very quickly this time (2 weeks) but I still take them for maintenance....and may stay on them at least thru covid so if I get it again, my gut is in the best condition it can be. The naturopath also said diversity of diet is very important for a healthy gut - I am to eat at least 30 different fruits/vegetables/herbs/ nuts and seeds, along with prebiotic foods every week. I also practice yoga at least 20 minutes a day, which has made an amazing difference in how my entire body works - 10 lbs in water weight slid away. I use my family doctor, who I chose because she was open to the fact I use a naturopath, in conjunction with the naturopath.
I would suggest keeping a daily food diary to help you see if what you eat is related to when you a symptomatic day. I use excel, with columns for each daily meal and snacks. This really helped me define my food sensitivities. It's a bit of a pain, but it may help give you a sense you are doing something to help yourself get better - taking some control!
Wishing you success, and patience in your GI journey. It takes time and patience...so don't give up!
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Hello…I am sorry to hear you are struggling with Post Covid as well!! I am afraid to get the new vaccine that works against the newer variants…but also afraid not to. I had Covid the beginning of May and have had terrible body pain, exhaustion and awful reflux and stomach issues for about a month or two now. They put me on Paxlovid which did stop the loss of smell and lowered the fever within 24 hours. But I didn’t test positive for six days so I am not sure if I got full benefit because of being sick so long before taking the meds. I had horrific ringing in the ears, sinus pressure, conjunctivitis and high fevers with exhaustion while I was sick. Now I have trouble with mouth sores and thrush and sore throats and still have the conjunctivitis and now a cough plus the stomach issues. I don’t have health insurance and therefore can’t see anyone. I was wondering if you would mind sharing the names of the supplements you are taking? Thanks so much for listening and sharing.
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Hi,
Thanks for the insight into how you are dealing with your situation.
You have no idea how helpful you have been!
It's given me some hope on how to deal with mine.
I just bought those supplements you suggested on Amazon and am patiently waiting for them to be delivered tomorrow.
I hope to have good results from it.
But no matter what, my gut will get some benefits from it.
I used to eat junk food to get by because I work long hours.
Perhaps this is a wake-up call to get me to look after myself and my gut better.
So I thank you for that too.
I'll keep a food diary as you suggested....that's a great idea!
Thanks for the words of encouragement...that means a lot as well.
I also wish you great health on your allergy and gut health journey 🙂