Do other long haulers suffer with brain changes? Seen any improvement?

I am seeing an improvement in my symptoms: headaches, brain fog, energy and taste/smell. I take many supplements as recommended by my integrative medical doctor. I take Quercetin*, N-Acetylcholine *, zinc, Omega-3 *, Black Cumin*, melatonin, aspirin, vitamin C (at least 2,000mg/day but best with 4,000, Vit D, Magnesium, Vit B, Turmeric.

Four days? That’s great! I was literally in bed for 3 weeks. Yes, I’m taking Vit D and C. I’m thinking about adding Zinc. I do think I’m getting stronger each day but it’s hard not doing my normal activities.

Thanks for this list of supplements. I’ve been taking magnesium and Turmeric. I’ll be adding these.

Thanks for your reply. I am fatigued just doing normal ADL’s. Taking a shower wears me out. Or if I go to the grocery store I’m exhausted when I get back. My hands will shake, not tremors, only fine shakes. This happens when I’m very tired and feel weak.

I am a Pediatric Speciality RN. I take care of Special Needs kids in their home. I go to all appointments with the child.

My memory has definitely been effected. Seems I can’t remember fairly recent events. It seems like I have sparks in my brain. I don’t know how else to explain it. It feels very strange.

I am sorry to hear so many of you are still suffering the effects of Covid - my daughter has been a long-hauler since June of 2020, but is slowly improving. She has been able finally to return full time to her nursing career, but still must ration her energy and has to use lists and memory aids.

I would like to remind everyone to be extremely careful when adding supplements to aid your recovery. Even though they are easily available in the drug store and on line, they are not completely safe. There are dangers of interactions and overdose, some of which can be serious. In addition, supplements are unregulated, and can contain unnamed ingredients, so be sure to buy from a reputable source which lists every ingredient, including all fillers.

Supplements should be added one at a time, several days apart, only after research to determine if they interact with any other medication or supplement you are taking or are contra-indicated for any medical condition you have. In particular, zinc can have an adverse effect on your ability to smell or taste, and the total consumed in one day (from food and supplements) should be no more than 40 mg (normal dose is 12-14mg) and magnesium supplements should net exceed 350 mg/day (combined - so if in other supplements or vitamins, reduce your magnesium dose).

I am sharing this information because my sister nearly lost her life taking a huge variety of "safe" supplements nearly 20 years ago. Over the years she has experienced many serious problems related to it, such as pancreatic inflammation, intermittent kidney failure, muscle weakness and is virtually an invalid. Please exercise extreme caution as you add or increase each vitamin, mineral or herb. And if you see a doctor for any reason, please bring a complete list of what you are taking, including the amounts. Off my soap box now!

Sue

Good news. That you are improving

Patty. I was always very fit . So that helped am sure .

And I eat a lot of curry so lot turmeric in the daily intake !