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Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Dec 29, 2022 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
It would be helpful for me to be able to look at the specifics of the treatments you mention, because all are new to me. I would lke to see the name of the supplement, the amount needed per day, described in such a way that I could try the treament with your guidance. It s also helpful to know the expected duration of the treatment. For example, how much B3, is there a preferred brand, should it be taken alone or with another supplement, with or without food, any special time of day, like a prescription. I would be most grateful if you would descrbe each treatment in such a way that I could try it effectively with the coaching of your post. I have been bedrdden for almost 2 years and have not really signfcantly improved debilitating fatigue. About 7 months ago, body stiffness, aches, and leg weakness progressed to the degree that I am totally dependent on crutches and really shaky. You can imagine how eager I am to experience enough improvement so I am able to live on my own again. Thank you for your suggestions and help.
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Absolutely, I would be happy to do that. I will share what worked for me. I had terribly debilitating symptoms and am a fairly healthy woman, 140lbs, in my late-30's when all of this occurred. Disclaimer: Amino acids are found naturally in food, so I believe these are safe to take for most people, but I am not a medical professional and do not know how they might interact with other prescriptions or supplements you are taking.
Every supplement mentioned here is the NOW brand, with a white and orange label, purple cap, easily found on Amazon or in any other vitamin shop (iHerb is a good supplement website online too). This is what I took and felt a difference fairly quickly (within one week), but I eat a very clean diet generally too.
Niacinamide, 500mg - take 3x per day with food
Taurine, 500mg - take 4x per day, between meals
Choline & Inositol 500mg - take 2x per day, with food
Glutathione - 250mg, take 2x per day, empty stomach
Tryptophan - 1000mg (only take if you have Covid induced depression/anxiety) - take 1 at bedtime, empty stomach. You can take 1 more during the day but it can cause sleepiness. PLEASE skip this if you already take something for depression/anxiety/mental health. Do not combine them.
I can't tell you how long it will take for you to get better (for example, 3 months) because every person's body and system is different. It sounds like your system is extremely fatigued, and I don't know what your diet is on a day to day basis... But you will feel a difference with these supplements, so just try to pay attention each day if you have a bit more energy or more mental clarity. I took ALL of these supplements until the bottle ran out, and some of them I purchased again and continue taking, but on a lesser basis (one per day, or every other day).
In addition to supplements you MUST try to eat as well as you can. Anti-inflammatory diet means less fatty meats, less processed foods (chips, cookies, microwave meals etc), less dairy, NO sugar -- to the extent possible. Lots of fresh veggies and fruits, lean meats, and stay hydrated! (Liquid IV is good for hydration. One packet per day, very very watered down.) Covid causes extreme inflammation in the body and bringing the inflammation down to a reasonable level is really crucial, to give your body a break, and to enable it to focus on recovery. Eating a better diet will also certainly help, but it takes time. Please let me know if I can answer any additional questions for you...
Also, if you are in a large enough city, it is possible to get IV infusions at home or in a clinic of glutathione but it is very costly. But some people have done that with great success as well, if you are desperate and want to see results more quickly. We don't know much about how absorbable glutathione is in the blood stream but I tried it once, and found my energy levels improved drastically for about a week afterward. That's when I started taking glutathione in supplement form.
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Excellent point. I agree. I’m not looking for a prescription, just what works for people. I read some of these suggestions but sometimes don’t even know if these are liquids, tablets, or anything else. I really, really appreciate the sharing. A little more detail would be great!