How Do You Recover From Long Covid? And How Long Will It Take?

With an estimated 500,000 sufferers in the UK alone, the scale of the global impact of Long Covid is going to be severe. Will all of the people affected make a full recovery? What is the most recent thinking on treatment and management of the condition? How long will it take? So many questions, and they’re so hard to answer when we still don’t know what’s really behind the condition. In this film I take an in depth look into the major issues facing the millions worldwide still suffering, many months after an initial Coronavirus infection.
And a huge thank you to Professor Paul Garner for his contribution on the importance of pacing.
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The Long Covid Handbook (Oct 2022), by Gez Medinger and Professor Danny Altmann and published by Penguin Books is now available in paperback, ebook and audiobook. A singular resource that brings together everything patients, clinicians and academics have learnt about the condition since early 2020, as well as lessons from sufferers and researchers of ME/CFS and other chronic conditions. It offers world leading expert advice on understanding, managing and treating Long Covid. The Long Covid Handbook is available from the following links:
US: a.co/d/0gvkJCU
UK: amzn.eu/d/9KjurGb
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0:00 Introduction
0:22 Is Recovery Possible?
1:38 What is Long Covid?
3:52 Current Advice
7:15 Treatment
12:42 Practical Advice
17:14 How Do You Go Back To Work?
18:41 Conclusion
REFERENCES:
Long Term impact of SARS1:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20008...
Hyperactive Immune System:
www.sciencedaily.com/releases...
Most Common Long Hauler Symptoms:
static1.squarespace.com/stati...
NICE recommendation on GET:
www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m...
Bald’s Eyesalve
www.sciencealert.com/a-1-000-...
ME Association advice on PVFS / Long Covid:
meassociation.org.uk/wp-conte...
Greenhalgh et al, advice for primary healthcare providers:
www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m...
NHS Your Covid Recovery:
www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/...
RICOVR films in collaboration with CRESTA team at Newcastle Hospital:
Video 1 - • Fatigue Video 1 An introduction to the CRESTA team and fatigue
Video 2 - • Fatigue Video 2 Managing your energy and daily activity
Video 3 - • Fatigue Video 3 Looking after yourself during your recovery
Video 4: - • Fatigue Video 4 Activity and fatigue
Video 5: - • Fatigue Q & A Question & Answer session on common issues for Covid-19 recovery

[@rendermanjim]

same here, fatigue, brain fog, sleepiness, almost cannot work and focus

[@jenncrane8774]

I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired! True true... God bless you lovely s...😊

[@RUNDMC1]

Yes, we all know that feeling! Best of luck with your recovery :)

[@Beekind799]

this condition is easily healed,please let me know if you want to recover your health in less than a week

[@jenncrane8774]

@@Beekind799 here where I live kind sir, the local hospital e r that I been to twice this year has basically treated and streeted. Me as fast as they could. Sorry for my misspelling and what not for I'm also legally blind. Doing my best. I didnt run fever so they didnt give me test. But that was a couple months ago like 2 or 3. Time gets away. I still feel weak. I suffer from painful conditions that it feels has amplified. Fibromyalgia neuropathy. I'm epileptic. But thankyou and I. Grateful for any suggestions you may indeed have.

[@Beekind799]

@@jenncrane8774 if you take exactly what i said in less than a week you will feel much better

[@jenncrane8774]

@@Beekind799 thankyou have a wonderful holiday.

[@Annielee825]

Might have just cried a bit - 5 1/2 months in and still experiencing new and increasingly mortifying symptoms. Since about 3 weeks I'm mostly bed-bound and don't have the energy anymore to sort through all the information myself, so your videos are a true blessing ♡ Keep up the brilliant work and have a speedy recovery!

[@PBrofaith]

@Annie Cober look at Wim Hoff's breath work. This person producing this video, is doing the work of Fear Mongering, nothing more and nothing less. Fear is the enemy to good health and your Breath is the solution

[@MoneypennyMedia]

@@PBrofaith rubbish, hundreds of people across the UK and thousands, poss millions worldwide are in huge long-term pain..these are facts Gez is presenting; independently sourced from many people, who like me, spent night after night alone in lockdown, struggling to breathe but too scared to go to hospital .. you should at least take time to see more facts on more videos, news reports and harrowing personal testimonies

[@PBrofaith]

@@MoneypennyMedia There are always hundreds of thousands of people in world suffering from respiratory conditions since the beginning of industrialization and I have been one of them. However Covid 19 is a complete scam and this asshole is just fear mongering. There is not even any valid tests for covid 19 so you most certainly need to take your own advice and do some real research. You will never get factual information from the Mockingbird Media. They are paid to keep you afraid. Time to grow up

[@MoneypennyMedia]

@@PBrofaith go to my channel, watch me interviewed, close to tears on national TV..for months I have been too scared to go to sleep for fear I won't wake up.. I have lost much of my eyesight, hearing, memory, mental ability..some days I cannot walk, for 8 months I have not been able to walk 300yds to take my own dogs out to the park..since February I have been found to have tumours on my liver and heart damage...think again...

[@PBrofaith]

@@MoneypennyMedia you are gorgeous

[@Robin-ei7pf]

64 yr old grandma, covid in dec. 2019. Still suffering long haul symptoms. Hair loss, severe tiredness, off and on flu symptoms, muscle aches, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, weakness, cough, sinus problems, there are other symptoms, but I won't go on and on. I just want my life back! I have been in bed more than out of bed. Some days im fine then bam! Back in bed. But not sleeping. So I stay exhausted. Thank you for this video. Very informative.

[@AlystarMckenneh]

me too

[@Britbec]

This is so validating! I tested positive for covid on Nov 12, and was quite complacent after a fairly mild fever and quick ‘recovery’. Then it became clear my energy wasn’t returning, along with a squeezing pain in my chest after I pushed myself physically (e.g doing laundry), shortness of breath, as well as losing basic words and even forgetting what I’m talking about mid sentence. I do a very physical job with teenagers with special educational needs, and it’s out of the question, so I’ve lost my job. It feels as though people who aren’t experiencing this really don’t believe how debilitating it is. No doubt this is how people with ME have felt for decades.

[@RyanSmith-uw2ni]

Long Covid symptoms sound just like ME, chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, lyme, 911 patients, that have suffered for decades. Nobody believed them either. There is hope now that someone honest will figure this out.

[@roxannef7659]

@Bec I hope you've seen some improvement along this recovery journey. I tested positive on Nov. 19 around the same time but had a moderate case with more pulmonary impact than yours. I had the same long hauler symptoms you described but, thankfully, didn't lose my job. Many more months in and my symptoms keep evolving. Know that you're not alone in this! I've found there are a lot of people experiencing this who know just how debilitating it is and can be.

[@abdben1101]

Any improvements ?? I feel exactly the same and i'm so worried

[@kristiegrant8314]

I suffer from long haulers covid. Many facebook groups of long haulers covid. We aren't alone!

[@michaelpond813]

Take. Co q10. Omega threes. Zinc. D 3. L carnitine. Neuro. Mag. Veggie diet. Olive oil.

[@pollysey6577]

I’m not scared of COVID. I’m scared of long COVID.

[@DebbieStOnge]

The recovery is a long on me 2 months 80% well not 100% yet, pushing to get better

[@kiwipics]

@@DebbieStOnge ... I was in ICU back in April 2020. 10 months later I'm at about 65 / 70 %

[@khorshidvahidi]

@@DebbieStOnge do you feel any better now?

[@shehnaaz5712]

18 months. I just want my life back

[@beerubhardwaj433]

Take proper diet our body is going to heal itself

[@hgt1001]

Thanks for making these videos, Gez. Every good wish for your recovery.

[@dedesunbeam9361]

This is the best channel of information I've seen on long-haul. I can't tell you how uplifting it is to hear someone tell me I need to rest more. I do well when I rest, but I've been feeling so guilty about it that I don't always do it. Not any longer, after listening to you. THANK YOU!

[@Beekind799]

this condition is easily healed please let me know if you want to recover your health in lesss than a week

[@paul2019monte]

Long time ME/CFS person here. I have had to learn not to care what those judgey voices in my head try to shame me. (Or those of "friends") If your body needs to rest you should rest. I learned the hard way.

[@Beekind799]

@@paul2019monte would you like to heal your post viral condition it isnot difficult ,your weak immune system cant expel dead viral debris from your system thats whats robbing you ofa life ,i heal post viral conditions ona daily basis you could call it my bread and butter,no i am nota doctor they are useless i ama biological systems engineer trained on nutrition and the 5 box immune system,the root cause of all post viral conditions is low atp levels coming from low glutathione levels

[@weaverdreams]

@@Beekind799 If you really had a solution and cared about people you would tell us but instead youre a charlatin trying to pray upon people’s weakness and I’m sure if anyone was stupid enough to contact you they would be ripped off.

[@Beekind799]

i put the protocol up for free ,its on many you tube channels in the messages ,would you like to know where it is ,first of all try being nice instead of being ugly and rude ,i have healed 1000s thats what i do ,i am a biological systems engineer if i cant fix you ,you are fucked ,or you can ask gez who has long covid and is vaccine injured

[@RobertAA90]

Keep up the great work Gez! I know it must be very challenging to gather all this information together for us and then present it in a way our virus ravaged brains can understand given your own continuing symptoms of Post Covid Syndrome / Long haul Covid. On another positive note, i tested positive on the Abbott antibody test after 5 months!

[@wixwixy3025]

Great and supportive video! Had endless troubles for a whole year now, and the latest feeling is that my brain doesn't fit in my skull (4 weeks of it). This is the most dreadful thing I've ever experienced in all of my 46 years, but hang on the idea that everything must get better at some point! 💪 Thanks again!

[@RUNDMC1]

That pressure headache is probably a sign that you’ve been doing too much. Rest as much as you possibly can.

[@janybekorozaliev9052]

Wix how are you now?

[@wixwixy3025]

@@janybekorozaliev9052 Morning & thanks for asking! It's funny, as the random issues continued to change shape and hinder life completely, and then last Easter (2022) I had Covid again. Felt terrible for around 6 weeks, and then after that....it all stopped - long, and short Covid!

[@janybekorozaliev9052]

@@wixwixy3025 maybe I need to get covid again lol

[@wixwixy3025]

@@janybekorozaliev9052 You suffering also? How long, and what symptoms you getting?

[@louisac9887]

Fellow long hauler since March, just watched and wanted to say thank you especially about the allergy stuff - I've had swollen itchy eyes like I've been cuddling a horse for the past couple of weeks which is a recent addition to the list! BUT.... Feeling better after a month-long relapse where was sofa/bedbound, even if 'better' these days means being able to stay awake 9am-9pm, take a short walk and do a half-day of work (from home)! 100% feels like a very long way off... but having the support group and great GP make all the difference. Good luck!

[@ewan5379]

Though i would share my experience: I've currently been having symptoms of Post Viral Fatigue for about 6 months now. Luckily the symptoms have died down enough now for me to return to some what normality and are now just an annoyance. I'm 21 and was at uni when i got ill in February (fatigue, myalgia, sore throat and tight chest), I'm not exactly sure what i got but from speaking to my GP it was likely EBV, covid or both (what I think). As i was at uni, i did not let my body rest properly and tried to exercise it off. Which lead to spending days in bed with relapsed symptoms (some of which were completely wacky and random). Eventually, after pacing myself, cleaning up my diet, sleeping (mostly lying in bed trying to sleep) and light exercise. I've got to the stage I'm at now. But the thing that helped me most was accepting that: For now, this is your life and there is not much you can do to change it. It's ok to just lie there doing nothing, it's ok you could only do so much today. An accepting mentality took stress out of the equation for me and made it easier to recover/inured the symptoms. Another big fix for me was finding out what i was deficient in and supplementing it (in my case OMEGA 3, this helped with the brain fog). So stick it out and you'll be ok, talking to professionals and a supportive family helps. If you have any questions i'll be happy to answer them!

[@CLSmith-ml6fj]

I appreciate your story. I’m finding that I’m getting restless with resting but the reassurance that it’s necessary helps.

[@doshpits]

May i ask how did you find out what you was deficient in? Was there a particular service or just your GP?

[@irenewest484]

Thank you!

[@ewan5379]

@@doshpits I blood test at your local go may reveal something. In my case I have a very heavy meat base diet and im alegric to fish so my omega 3 to omega 6 ratio was way off. The only way to find out was right for you is a lost of research + trial and error

[@udenisa1864]

Thank you for sharing! I am down with "something" for at least 5 months Also infected by a tick. Blood tests not relevant but u have many of post viral infection. Accepting has helped indeed, and also taking omega 3, magnesium, b12, lactoferrin and glutathione. But my sleep and digestive issues are still a bother. Do you have any idea for these? I also see that eating little at a time helps, with no or little gluten, meat, animal fat, sugar, alcohol, spices, lactose. It is quite a ride though. ..

[@englishbullterrier847]

Best to make sure your not deficient in any vital nutrients, such as vit d. Vit c. Zinc. Magnesium. Ect. Stay safe good luck.

[@epicchannel4724]

EGCG found in green tea helps zinc into blood cells. Curcumin, CBD, both antiinflam work in reducing IL6. Recently published study shows it possibly has added benefit of binding with S Protein also blocking viral replication. Melatonin is also an anti inflammatory and IL6 inhibitor and created by human body for sleep. You can buy it online and its great if you have problems sleeping. NAC is another supplement getting a lot of attention.

[@barbarawarren9443]

Thanks for posting these supplements - people need to know. I've been taking all of these things and they help - yet it's still slow. I make ginger tea from scratch too. I'm determined to get back into excellent health again, as I was pre-covid.

[@epicchannel4724]

@@barbarawarren9443 Im not a doctor but know a bit about certain herbs and supplements. It is being suggested by some that a possible factor in long covid19 is micro thrombie possibly in the brain. Also pockets of inflammatory conditions. Its unknown if that is Covid19 pockets in parts of the body that have not cleared. For the inflammation take Curcumin as well as L Cysteine. Some very good science for them reducing a bad covid infection. Always do your own research just for piece of mind. Some really good videos on KZbin from healthcare professionals explaining. Especially on L Cysteine. Currently in stage 2 trials in US against covid19. Also being moved on by FDA for reclassification as a medicine. Wish you all the best because long covid19 sounds awful.

[@englishbullterrier847]

@@barbarawarren9443 Hi you may be interested in link below .its about trails carried out on hospitalised covid 19 patients that were given intravenous vitamin D and the results were quite amazing. Atb. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmupGycis1loZo

[@Beekind799]

your immune systems main power comes from vit a and vit d if them 2 levels are low and you get the coronavirus you are in big trouble,the immune system can only use cytokine storms

[@carlibeardsleystudio6495]

Thanks again for distilling all of this challenging information and making it more understandable for we Long-Haulers. Much appreciated here in NYC.

[@stellan.designscraftsuprin5840]

I had covid in April and drag myself from relapse to relapse. Additional to the debilitating fatigue I developed arthritis in both of my hands to such a degree, that I have problems with the most basic daily tasks, including closing zippers, pulling on and off socks, opening water bottles etc. I once worked as an artist. Now I barely can stand it to draw due to the pain in my hands. No help, no treatment and no relief here in the USA for those who are not wealthy. Supplements are something I cannot afford any longer due to the loss of income. If I have a meal - it is a good day for me. I'm living in a kind of tool shed at the moment, hoping not to get cut off from the electricity needed for my space heater and the toaster oven. The old coffee machine died today. I hope you are doing better than me and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Please do everything you can to protect yourself and your loved ones from this virus. Even if it might not be fatal for you, it has the potential to destroy lives.

[@lexic.7942]

I seriously love & appreciate all this information that you have shared with the public. Thank you soo much.

[@casapilanola]

thank you so much! i've just had another really bad relapse- and this explains it. i totally overdid it on too many levels. i really appreciate everything you are doing here. truly. thank you. 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💜🙏🏼

[@amandah5478]

I kept relapsing too. I just couldn't get better. I'm ok now. I don't know if it was just my time to get better or if what i did, did the trick. But i literally didn't do anything. I was lucky. My husband did everything. But i stopped straight away if i felt i was getting tired. I didn't finish what i was doing if i started getting tired. I stopped. I rested. I stayed in bed for days if I needed to. Only when i did this. Did i start to feel better. I hope you feel better soon. It's really horrible.

[@casapilanola]

Amanda H thank you so much, Amanda! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼 if only life allowed for more rest. i will try your method- i know I push too hard then pay the price. So grateful to you for reaching out, and I sure hope you've stayed well since your improvement. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 bless you, honey🦋🙏🏼🌿💜

[@amandah5478]

@@casapilanola I'm ok. I have a slight thing in chest when i breath. Unsure what's going on there. But everything else is normal now. Let me know if my advice was helpful, then i will tell more people. It worked, i think, for me anyway. I really hope you feel better soon. I know (kind of) what you're going through.

[@justinebarron474]

Same as me. I was better too! I wish I hadn't exerted.

[@carrieullrich5059]

Rest as much as possible. Just think of it this way, if you don't rest properly and recover, who is going to look after the next wave of people in long recovery. Have friends or family deliver food if you can't fetch it yourself. Ask your neighbors, or your church, or your co workers to do what you don't have the energy to do. If you sprained an ankle you wouldn't stand on it for hours on end everyday. Rest and recover. F everything else.

[@charlottethompson594]

Thank you for offering so much hope :)

[@michellemoore7053]

Thanks so much for doing these, especially considering you are struggling yourself. As always informative and helpful both for those suffering and their families. I look forward to your future videos on covid or other topics!

[@RUNDMC1]

Thank you Michelle!

[@janybekorozaliev9052]

Michelle did you recover ?

[@adafridi]

Life is not the same, and people around me who didn't get it expect more from me. I can't catch up with it. It is difficult 😒🙄😭

[@RUNDMC1]

I know exactly how you feel

[@adafridi]

@@RUNDMC1 I am from Pakistan and countires like ours the long hauler phenomenons are almost laughable in general public. I got it March and have been suffering from difficult symptoms till date. My Covid was mild but it is still bothering me. Initially it was much dizziness, then headaches. After that i got a little better but a month ago i had tight chest and uneasy breathing. So finally i went to doctor who said you are fine it's just anxiety but he also gave me a drug called Montelukast Sodium which helped the breathing a lot. One thing i am sure about now is that exertion makes it worse both physical and mental. Anyways, this is single most effective platform who is bringing us together. At least we don't feel alone here. In my personal case i have improved marginally. I hope it gets better completely as time goes by. Well wishes to all.

[@kellyberry4173]

We do know how you feel...I am having to let some things go. Its difficult. I wish you well. We are slow but sure. Keep going!

[@shelleylannon2245]

💯🌷

[@LaurentParis430]

I recommend the Pfizer jab .

[@dannythompson7963]

Thank you for all your efforts and research Jez! I am watching your videos intently to prepare myself if my symptoms continue. Chest pain, headaches, and fatigue for last two months to name a few, I wish you all the best for you to get back to 100% too.

[@RUNDMC1]

Sorry to hear that Danny. Best of luck with your recovery!

[@Takamine65]

I still have long covid after 1 year and 3 months. I have been working on anti-inflammatory natural remedies: turmeric, ginger, minerals, vitamin c, vitamin d, etc. I noticed after 10 months, I was able to sleep through the night without feeling hyperinflammation/pain in my body. It comes and goes. I am nervous about having tachycardia, racing heart and I wake up to it, with my body heating up at the same time. I am trying to heal with vitamins, nutrients and a clean diet...lots of water, and rest. I have to take a nap in the afternoon. It is scary to think that so many of us suffer from this. Thanks for your videos! So appreciated. It makes me not feel alone with it.

[@RUNDMC1]

Best of luck with your continued recovery Marian!

[@rickyniemann3241]

Yo how are you now ?

[@Takamine65]

@@rickyniemann3241 I am feeling better these days. Although, sometimes, I still feel heavy head, congestion to cough up, ..achy joints and muscles..I find that sleep and lower stress helps…I got omicron at Christmas,…but it wasn’t so bad because my body recognizes it…How are you feeling?

[@theresebaker8281]

Very glad I found this channel. I first got ill back in March before testing was available. I've had severe symtoms since then and one relapse in November. It's been a long road. I've completely changed my diet and I am trying to do more selfcare.

[@larasita11]

Thank you! Very thorough and helpful. Really appreciate the links. Good wishes to you from Brooklyn!

[@kateking2844]

Thank you for another excellent, informative and encouraging video.

[@debbienissenbaum8055]

Thank you so much! This is really helpful

[@laural2360]

I appreciate your videos. Currently watching a young relative suffer. It's heart breaking. I have faith 'they' will figure it out, but the wait is taxing. Healing energy to you.

[@RUNDMC1]

Best of luck to your relative Laura!

[@JS-iu3ni]

So well done. I appreciate all your videos. Thank you!

[@irenewest484]

I would like to thank you so much for this episode of yours as it has helped me tremendously. Was seriously getting to the point of depression frustration and unhealthy thoughts. So thank you again from Benoni South Africa best regards Irene

[@theoxwhocan]

How are you feeling now? Do you have any tips or advice

[@Stephanie-jo2tm]

Me and my family had it one of the symptom many don’t talk about is excessive sneezing and much tiredness.

[@rbilleaud]

Oh yeah and hiccups. Do you get those all the time? I do get the excessive sneezing as well.

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

OMG I have questioned all this and i can totally relate ..thanks for keeping us updated ..so important !

[@Renatto92]

Thank you very much for your weekly information on COVID19, is really updated and has helped me on sharing recommendations with over 200 hundred colleagues i work with as a primary care physician in covid 19. You deserve waaaaay more views! Good luck on your recovery! Greetings from Peru.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thank you Renato! Are you seeing a lot of Long Covid cases in Peru?

[@Renatto92]

@@RUNDMC1 oh yeah! But many practitioners are unaware of this group of patients and treat them as persistent COVID-19 or even tell them they still have the infection which does not help the mental health of the patients of course. Our Nationala healthcare system has not adressed this topic either. It is mandatory to keep sharing this info.

[@cristianvargaschavez1596]

hola, saludos desde Bolivia, yo soy un long hauler, tengodolores usculares y de articlaciones por todo el cuerpo, ya voy 7 meses desde que di positivo en conoravirus por prueba pcr, nose si puedes ayudarme con algunas reocmendaciones o que debo hacer para vovler a sentirme bien

[@MadWolfMike]

After watching this I felt the need to comment (again) -- I'm a 41 yr old living in the US who happened to find your channel while searching "Post Viral Fatigue" and this series you've done over the last several months has been one of THE BEST resources I've found to help manage what we're calling "Long Covid". All doctors I've seen / spoken to seem to deny/ignore most of this information so its been extra frustrating but now that I'm catching up on your older videos now realizing I should've followed along from before... All the info you're providing is extremely helpful and very well presented. For what its worth -- HUGE THANKS AGAIN! -- Mike O.

[@RUNDMC1]

It’s a pleasure Mike - I’ve made 26 films on Long Covid now, so there’s quite a back catalogue to get through if you can stomach it 🤣

[@flycharliebravo]

Thank you for your time, energy and continued effort to find answers 🙏🏽 I’m on day 77. You nailed it. Feels good to know I’m not crazy.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks Justine!

[@bennym1326]

What have you been experiencing and how are you feeling now??

[@jimmyredtanner]

Thanks so much for your time and effort. Much of what you said sounded like you were following me around. I am pushing myself to much, to quickly. Thanks for your help!

[@DirkGentley42]

Thanks for doing these videos. We know it's far from easy. Good luck with you recovery.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks Dirk!

[@guadalupecastillo6887]

Thank you for sharing this video, brings me comfort to know I’m not alone. Recent covid long hauler, almost 2 months. Still suffering from shortness of breath and extreme fatigue. May time and research bring us a cure soon.🙏🏻💞

[@RUNDMC1]

Look after yourself and best of luck with your recovery!

[@fahimzia8023]

How are you feeling now ? Better or same. I'm good through the same. 2 months in ..... Pic reply. I'm really scared.

[@bookjp]

Those are my symptoms also. Was playing pickleball two to three times a week for 3 hours. Went to bed one night feeling great Woke up the next morning feeling really short of breathe. After 4 days without getting better got tested for covid and it came back negative. Well it's been over a year now and finally getting back close to normal. Still get the shortness of breathe once in awhile and still get tired at times but not to bad. Worse thing Ive ever had. Ended up in the hospital a couple of times but slowly started feeling better after about 10 months.

[@wendyhay1302]

Thank you so much from South Africa. I am a 65-year-old, but was fit enough in my running years to run some of the hardest ultra marathons. I also had post-viral fatigue as a teenager after contracting glandular fever. I can't help but notice that many people were extremely fit and possibly very driven in their chosen careers. I contracted covid on the 7th March and would say that I am running at 60 % capacity. I am grateful that it allows me to still cope with keeping my bank balance kicking over enough to keep the wolves from the door. I wish you well and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all the research that you have put into your understanding of the disease.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thank you Wendy! 60% isn’t too bad - I’d love to get up to that kind of level 👍😊

[@bennym1326]

Thanks for sharing. I fit your description. Young, fit and used to train regularly. My cardio used to be really good, I could run 10kms up hills no sweat, but after getting covid, I'm feeling absolutely wiped out. I'm going on 3 months of my recovery and am still getting bad fatigue, brain fog and tingling in my extremities. How long did your last viral fatigue last? How are you feeling now after covid? I've only just gone back to work full time, but grind through the week. Hope you are on the up!

[@shehnaaz5712]

@@bennym1326 18 months and still struggling. low histamine diet definitely helping and research some good supplements to support your body and gut. Do a parasite cleanse. Research oil of oregano, Eat lots of onion and apples for quercetin. I have a stack of about 5 supplements and it's doing more than any useless medical advice and gut destroying medicine I was given. be your own doctor.

[@kellybeasley8910]

Thank you! This was extremely helpful, and like another commenter said... Validating! I appreciate your work on this topic. It also helps to know that you're going through it as well. Again, thank you!

[@RUNDMC1]

Thank you Kelly!

[@zoemac7676]

Thankyou for continuing to advocate for us. Amazing to have voices heard. 5 months in definitely feel like one of those old batteries you can press the side and see it's nearly flat lol pacing is a skill to learn for sure, needs commitment and crucial acceptance.

[@User98681]

How are you doing now Zoe?

[@zoemac7676]

@Liam Tytgat Had covid 4 times now, It's taken a year since the last bout to recover to be able to exercise again. Still have to pace but so much better. Now dairy free and take daily ViT D and B complex.

[@User98681]

@@zoemac7676 that’s wonderful to hear. I’ve had it 3X myself. Been off work for 7 months getting better slowly. My recovery really started to happen once I began to intermittent fast. I had more energy clarity of mind and less anxiety. I then try prolonged fasts and it helped even more! I urge you to give them a shot in you are healthy enough to do so! Good luck

[@JV-pl7lp]

Thank you for this!!!!

[@amanankele8990]

It scares me like crazy. Went walking today and I'm melting.

[@Altruismisreal27]

All this makes so much sense. Thanks.

[@gpicken]

Thank you for this video. It must be so hard for you to produce these but we need them. George, Canada.💚👍🙏

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks George!

[@gpicken]

@@RUNDMC1 Take care 💚🙏

[@carolenmarch-williams7417]

Thanks! Here's hoping this kind of research is currently ongoing.

[@elsborghart2219]

I have really appreciated your videos so far. Such wonderful research, such an insight that has helped me hugely to better understand what I too am going through. It seems like what you conclude in your videos is what weeks later appears in the media and the news to be true very often. What I am curious about is your take on the months to come, with flu and cold season on the way. I know we can't look in the future, but wondering if there is any knowledge out there as to what may be expected? Keep up the wonderful work, you're an inspiration and a huge support for thousands of us. Wishing you a great recovery X. Els

[@RUNDMC1]

Hi Els, thanks for your lovely comment. With regards to your question - I’m expecting a bumpy autumn / winter. Will depend a little on what country you’re in but expect localised lockdowns, school closures, hospitality sector closures etc. We’re on a knife edge at the moment and without a functioning test and trace system (which neither the UK or US has) the combination of elements coming up (schools / weather / indoors time) are going to make controlling the rate of infection very difficult.

[@Angelbabeali]

Thank you a million thank yous for this helpful video.

[@GeorgiaLinders]

"that's what i've been harping on about for ages" bahahahahaha love it. i'm at almost 5 months. had a "relapse" this week where my fever got worse and my brain could not connect words together to form a sentence. it was almost like i was delirious. i could not work. only lasted a couple of days, though. i knew it was worse because i had a racing heartbeat and absolutely needed to nap. when i woke up from each nap, i had completely sweated through my clothes each time. i even had to order delivered groceries because was too exhausted to go myself. i feel the same way about planning my day. have you heard about the spoon theory? it definitely applies here. this time last year i would be working full time, doing wedding hair on the weekends, and gardening my flowers outside. sad. also, thank you for making these videos. it's really going to help a lot of people. the numbers of long-haulers are just going to get bigger as more people get sick.

[@adafridi]

"my brain could not connect words together to form a sentence" tell me about it! I totally get it happens to me too among other things you mentioned.

[@erics4127]

I can help you if you want. I was having the same issues.

[@Beekind799]

this condition is easily healed please let me know if you want to recover your health in less than a week

[@adafridi]

@@Beekind799 save it

[@Beekind799]

@@adafridi no i will keep making a real fool out of md doctors,i just cant help myself they are so useless and pathetic they have zero diagnostic skills,lots of md doctors are covid long haulers,i wont be taking any advice from them,

[@barbarawarren9443]

This is the second time I've listened to this video. Thank you so much. Your videos offer tremendous emotional support. I also listen to a couple of medical lectures by excellent physicians who "get it," and are trying to figure this out with us.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thank you Barbara!

[@Beekind799]

the condition is easily healed in less than a week,the physicians rae trying to work it out,they are jokers

[@keithmockett3810]

Gez Big Thanks for your videos! I feel excited at the future for long covid research thanks, in no small part to some of the people you have interviewed over the last months ... If there is one aspect of your videos that helped me immeasurably it is that you have helped me with my concept of "humanity" and gifted me greater "dignity"! Looking forward to viewing more of your work! Many sincere thanks! Keith xxx ❤

[@RUNDMC1]

That’s so kind of you! Wishing you the absolute best in your recovery Keith :)

[@shanequinnell4633]

Thank you for this! big help just hearing this

[@RUNDMC1]

Pleasure, Shane

[@juliamannesson2264]

Thank you so much! I cannot explain how much this meant to me.

[@RUNDMC1]

I’m glad it helped in some small way Julia!

[@RosheEntertains]

As for treatment, I really think convalescent plasma is something that needs to be considered for those long haulers who still feel as if they are suffering from a persistent, active infection rather than an overactive immune response. I have heard some medical pros like Dr Putrino recommend this as a potential therapy as well. In all honesty I cant see myself getting better without medical intervention at this point, so I really hope advancements are made in the near future. Thanks for another well appreciated video, I hope things start improving for you and all those suffering. This sh*t sucks!

[@epicchannel4724]

Start taking Curcumin or CBD or Melatonin. All immune modulators and anti inflammatory. Have been taking and switching between these for past two years as i suffered back pain for almost 20 years and im fine now. They work by reducing "IL6" inflammatory response. Since covid19 started all three have been touted as treatments in medical papers. Also drink green tea that contains EGCG. Do your own research as im just a random guy on the internet. When you suffer back pain for as long as i have then you keep looking for something that works. Remember that covid19 is really screwing with inflammatory system and regulation of it may help. Hope you feeling better soon. PS melatonin is great for getting a good nights sleep 👍

[@summerpervez3573]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This video confirmed for me everything I’ve suspected re: exactly how I’ve been affected, as well as how to manage abs treat the illness. I am also a filmmaker suffering from the same.... I feel like this could be career ending if I’m looking at at least three years of recovery. Sigh. Seeing an infectious disease specialist (finally) for the first time this week. Thank you, thank you - from a Canadian filmmaker.

[@RUNDMC1]

Good luck Summer!

[@shehnaaz5712]

18 months and still struggling. low histamine diet definitely helping and research some good supplements to support your body and gut. Do a parasite cleanse. Research oil of oregano, Eat lots of onion and apples for quercetin. I have a stack of about 5 supplements and it's doing more than any useless medical advice and gut destroying medicine I was given. be your own doctor.

[@sarahsheppard9243]

Totally true. Pacing has been massive for me esp being a mam to four kiddies including a six month old. It's taken such a hold physically and more psychologically . Every relapse brings it's symptoms and feelings of unease, anxiety, feeling of doom...the minute relapse passes it's like the old me back full of energy. But need to take good days with caution and conserve energy

[@andylloyd8176]

Hey Sarah, what you have stated here is so true: unease, anxiety, feeling of doom.. This exactly how i feel ! I'm fine for a certain amount of time, the longest i lasted was two weeks four days and then boom it was back again. But you are correct when it kicks back in it really makes you feel uneasy and anxiety can creep in ! Take care and hope you recover soon ;)

[@janybekorozaliev9052]

Sarah how are you doing now? Fully back to health or almost?

[@Toolsmanufacturer]

Hello Sarah,how are you now?

[@victoriahaines5877]

Thank you so much. I've really been struggling

[@janybekorozaliev9052]

Victoria did you manage to make a full recovery?

[@joejohnston9730]

I have been dealing with this issue since recovering from the virus 4-5 months ago. Light-headedness, extreme fatigue, post exertion crashes, and headaches. Some days are better, some are bad. Nobody in the general public has any idea that so many people are suffering with this -- they know NOTHING about it, because it is not being discussed on the mainstream news (at least here in the US). Everybody is aware of the virus, and how many people have died. But the millions of us that are suffering, bed-bound, with these long-term after-effects are completely invisible and dismissed as being anxious or depressed.

[@RUNDMC1]

Couldn’t agree more Greg

[@O_L_I_V]

Excellent work. Thank you so much.

[@victoriahaines5877]

I had Covid in March and have had a rash for 12 weeks. Brain fog. Head ache just ongoing

[@crazycats535]

Yes migraines never had before.

[@rosiejennapsych]

I've had long covid for a year now and have been booked into an ME specialist. This week I was told by a doctor that my insomnia is because I don't exercise. I went on a short walk on Monday, it is now Saturday night and I have been sleeping 16 hours a day and not being able to cope when awake because of the pain and fatigue. It's not as easy as just getting up or having a walk or a timetable. I've started thinking it'd be easier not to be alive. I don't want to die, and I'm very mentally strong but I'm so exhausted and it's effected my thesis profoundly

[@RUNDMC1]

Yes, it’s incredibly difficult. Sending you my support Rosie.

[@NoesKicker]

Don't give up! I am coming up on my year mark. I know how you feel. I have contemplated suicide many times. I have never had depression or anxiety but something this virus does to your brain seems to cause those symptoms, along with many others. Please do not give up. I have my ups and downs but I haven't had a flare up that I haven't temporarily recovered from. This is good! There is hope. If your symptoms are not permanent and persistent then it is likely something that can be fixed and healed. I have tried anti-inflammatory diets/keto/gluten free. These seemed to help a little but not much. Slowly increases my exercise has helped me but I know others seem to do well with lots of rest. I still don't know what causes the severe flare ups. I have a theory that drastic measures need to be taken to COMPLETELY clear the virus/issues from the body. I think this has to do inflammation, neurology, sympathetic nervous system. So many moving parts but I believe people are learning more and more. I am on day 2 of a fast. My lack of sleep, brain fog, headaches, and depression were getting pretty bad recently so I decided to go on a fast to clear my head and body. Long fasting puts your body in a state of repair and has many anti-inflammatory effects. One of the greatest reported benefits of long fasting is 'Mental Clarity'. I think that the issue resides in your brain and maybe this will trigger or aid in healing. (if you go on a long fast make sure to consume electrolytes(sodium chloride sodium bicarbonate, potassium, and magnesium)) Anyway, just want you to know you are not alone, and believe it or not, people are learning and making progress every day. Just don't give up and don't stop searching. After this fast, I have something else I'm going to try. And if nothing works, fuck it. At least I know what doesn't work. That is one step closer. Just do your best to hang in there. As the number of long haulers grows, so does the demand for knowledge in this realm.

[@rosiejennapsych]

@@NoesKicker thank you so much, I really appreciate this. I've been trying to do keto and taking supplements, I had a week where I was virtually normal, and now back to bed for three days. I'm glad it's slowly ceasing and that more research is being done. I'm sorry you understand, but I'm glad I'm not alone ❤️

[@NoesKicker]

​@@rosiejennapsych I'm curious what supplements you have been taking! After I come off this fast (not sure how long I can last, I love food too much) I'll be starting a new supplement regimen to see if it has any impact on long covid. The plan is to take Liposomal Vitamin C every hour (I know it sounds crazy) 2x1000mgs per hour for 10-12 hours a day, every day, up to a week or until symptoms go away. Vitamin C has a very good safety profile and the risk is very low here. On top of this, Ill be taking N.A.C., Cod liver oil, and concentrated beef liver every morning and evening. This is a regimen I actually saw in the comment section of a long covid video (maybe this one?). Because the health risks of this regimen is very low, I'm going to give it a shot.

[@shehnaaz5712]

@@NoesKicker 18 months and still struggling. low histamine diet definitely helping and research some good supplements to support your body and gut. Do a parasite cleanse. Research oil of oregano, Eat lots of onion and apples for quercetin. I have a stack of about 5 supplements and it's doing more than any useless medical advice and gut destroying medicine I was given. be your own doctor.

[@karinlindberg4260]

Hi, I sufferd from covid in may, and I had a lot of symtoms for about 14 days and then I got much better. Started to work again (im a nurse) and it worked for 3-4 weeks. Then i felt weird, my brain didnt work at all, i forgot things all the time. I felt so much anxiety and had no idea why. Then the physical symtoms came back, the muscle pain, headache, dizzyness. The doctor said it was stress and i didnt agree with him. It felt different. My puls went from 60 to 100 when I rised up. I couldnt work anymore. I was home for 2 weeks and i started to take curcumin and garlic and other stuff like cbdoil to reduce the inflammation. And about 3 -4 weeks later i felt much better. I still get relapses. But i can work again. Im still a bit sensitive to caffein, training, alcohol and sugar. Im trying to avoid as much as I can to get better. The experts know nothing and have no treatment so we just have to learn from eachother I guess.

[@RUNDMC1]

Best of luck with your recovery Karin!

[@chemicaladvisor]

POCKETS OF VIRUS, NOW FOUND TO CAUSE RELAPSES NEGATIVE TEST DOES NOT MEAN ZERO VIRUS !

[@Beekind799]

please address the reason the coronavirus made you sick in the first place low glutathione levels,low vit a levels and low vit d levels thats a weak immune system that can only use cytokine storms,the reason you are struggleing your weak immune system cant expel the coronavirus particles in your system that stuff you are taking is good but you have to be target specific to raise them critical 3 levels to regain your health heres a very safe way to raise them 3 levels take mon to fri - 2 caps n.a.c.morn/eve this is critical you cannot have a healthy immune system with low glutathione - 2 caps cod liver oil 1000mg morn/eve - 2 caps beef liver extract 750 mg morn/eve take that for a month then drop down to mon to fri - 1 caps na,c.morn/eve - 1 caps cod liver oil 1000mg morn/eve - 1 caps beef liver extract 750mg morn/eve thats how you recover your health as a nurse you are exposed to a high viral load all nurses should be taking 1000mg caps of liposomal vit c every hour they are on shift its very effective at killing the virus,it stops glycosylation thats how it makes you sick,i can tell you if you take 2 x 1000mg capsules of liposomal vit c every hour for ten hours a day every day until all the symptoms have gone,its quite safe to take that with the other stuff you cannot overdose on lipsomal vit c and its very powerful for boosting your immune system,if you take all of this you will recover your health fully,you didnot ask for this info,i hope it helps you tube dr shiva ayyadurai - vit c the power to save lives start the video 13 minutes in ,i had the coronavirus,i hada runny nose for 3 days,i study the immune system totally free of fake pharmasautical science bull shit on the immune system,this is real science

[@chrisrodriguez1789]

@@Beekind799 I have taken all of those things as supplements my entire life and I have long covid. please dont lie

[@Beekind799]

@@chrisrodriguez1789 tell me exactly what you took and take now and if you have an auto immune condition pls say

[@leedbowenuk]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@mialindvall]

Thank you so much, this is so valuable 💛

[@ShermanTank13]

This is EXCELLENT - after 14 years with ME/CFS (and now 6 months covid) I hope this becomes the norm of dialogue for recovery or management of chronic illness. Thank you

[@BenQotsa]

shit did you have me? how did you cope? ]

[@Beekind799]

all of these conditions are easily healed,they are all being caused by the one problem,let me know if you want to know how to recover your health in less than a week please let me know

[@ShermanTank13]

@@BenQotsa I still have ME. It's a journey - one day at a time.

[@toshawhalon4727]

@@Beekind799 I want to know

[@Beekind799]

i study the 5 box immune system and its nutritional requirements,i know exactly whats keeping your condition firmly in place,you have a weak immune system that cant expel the virus thats whats keeping you sick,i can tell you how to recover your health safely in about a week you will feel much better by the end of day one,md doctors are useless they have no training on the immune system thats how they leave ypu totally undiagnosed for 14 years,they are pathetic i can wipe the floor with any md doctor,theres lots of them covid long haulers,they are clueless,let me know if you want the method for healing in less than a week,its safe

[@christo878787]

thanks for this video, been battling through this since march, pre covid i was a high level cyclist, training 15/20 hours a week, i have managed to maintain a low level of cycling but the waves of fatigue, other the following few days, have had to continue to work full time as doctors & employers were unwilling to help/understand my issues as was previously such a fit person so i could cope/push through. currently waiting on electrocardiogram

[@Beekind799]

this condition is easily healed in less than a week please let me know if you want to heal

[@shehnaaz5712]

18 months and still struggling. low histamine diet definitely helping and research some good supplements to support your body and gut. Do a parasite cleanse. Research oil of oregano, Eat lots of onion and apples for quercetin. I have a stack of about 5 supplements and it's doing more than any useless medical advice and gut destroying medicine I was given. be your own doctor.

[@leonaneighbour5604]

Really helpful video, thank you.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks Leona!

[@carolenmarch7445]

Films on running , bikes and cars.....go for it! 👍

[@demolaj1]

whoever comes up with answers/ cure for this long hauling is going to be very rich and famous!!! and Loved !

[@Paincakes]

Eyyy thanks for the update. I just hit the 5 month mark since I got sick. Sill managing fatigue and aches. Good luck everyone!

[@travisduran5718]

How do you feel now??

[@Paincakes]

@@travisduran5718 11 months in. I had my worst flare up last month, but I now also feel better than previously. So strange. Bone aches, head aches, fatigue and chest pain are my main symptoms on rotation.

[@aronajordaan3919]

@@Paincakes what did you do to help you get better

[@Paincakes]

@@aronajordaan3919 It started with meditation and light yoga.

[@rosalindmartin4469]

This so good I am watching it again a few more times👍 Thanks again.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks Rosalind!

[@captainwalter]

you give the most even keeled reports on this. many people suffer from 'trying to keep people calm and reassured' which ends up just making me more anxious that I cant find mainstream sources of realistic takes on it

[@cindysmithlucinda6369]

I’m 71 and have been struggling with this since Dec 2019 then got nearly well and ill again 2 times. The third bout began in Dec 2021 and I’ve been so slow recovering and feeling so hopeless. If it wasn’t for my son taking me into his home I believe I’d have died. I’m feeling improvement each day finally by maybe .01 percent but still have many days where I’m just down for the count. I’m determined to recover and regain my active lifestyle. I’ve changed my diet and given in to the just rest advice but I know I have a long way to go. Thank you for this video. Sometimes I feel crazy because no one understands that yes I’m really this ill. And btw I have never received a positive covid test. Always false negative.

[@spencercarter7092]

Perfect, thank you

[@Onnoleigh]

Best video I’ve seen yet. I’ve got a to do list I keep in bed with me. Last week I tried to push went hard and by hard I mean a normal day. I was a beast before covid. I’ve been writing scripts, studying films, researching grants, running a resource group. So both cognitive and physical activity take me down. Here in the US we have problems getting unemployment. Right now I only get 181 a week and it took five straight months of calling 8-12 hours a day. Even during the throws of covid I had to call. I’ve been laid off cause I literally can’t work. Was crying today so thought I’d research KZbin see what’s out there and this is a very well put together video. Excellent info. I’m going to share in my support groups and continue to follow.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thank you for your support. So sorry to hear you’ve been struggling too - best of luck with your recovery! And as for the crying - I think we all do that. I made a film about covid and mental health too - it messes you up.

[@Onnoleigh]

RUN-DMC I’ll take a look. I wrote out a KZbin series but I can’t even film right now which is killing me. Boundless mental energy but there is where I’m at. I think acceptance. I’m worried about about not going back to baseline. Thought I could push myself there. Nope. Will search for your video. Just sent this one to other long haulers. Side note: got off Facebook again after watching this video. Have been back on for five days and have been bed ridden worse than the week I was off so deactivated again. Thank you for the video.

[@kellyberry4173]

Thank you so much! Very helpful.

[@RUNDMC1]

No worries!

[@shehnaaz5712]

18 months and still struggling though I feel most of the weird symptoms are leaving. still struggling with thick mucus sometimes blocking my throat, any advice on dealing with this?? I was so allergic, my mouth and lips were numb for the last 3 months low histamine diet definitely helping and research some good supplements to support your body and gut. My Gut and immune was totally messed up due to the horrible medicines and several anti biotics I was given. My healing and improvement is since I STOPPED going to Allopatic doctors. Did a parasite / worm cleanse. Research oil of oregano, Eat lots of onion and apples for quercetin. I have a stack of about 5 supplements and it's doing more than any useless medical advice. gas lighting and gut destroying medicine I was given. be your own doctor. Support your body, naturally and allow it to heal... food and natural supplements, release the fear and a anxiety. This virus is like satan to me... wrecking havoc with our lives, our livelihoods and our sanity

[@Ytany7]

No hay nada mejor que vitaminas, minerales, comer sano. Las medicinas te hacen daño y más a un cuerpo débil por el covid.

[@mohammedaamir2855]

How are you now?

[@JayTsay]

Yes how are you doing now ?

[@dannymartinez8522]

That's the thing sometimes we don't know exactly what to take

[@christineschmidt1025]

This is me too

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

One month ago I could only walk for 20 minutes. Now I can go for an hour with no exhaustion. It just feels normal again. My swollen lung feeling had gone away for a long time but lately has come back a little bit. It's still a bit hard to breathe for a few days after the exercise. But I no longer fear it and think it is worth it. I can also swim again. I haven't challenged myself more than that so far. My life is in a stressful place right now but my energy levels seem to be doing ok. The end is in sight, I am convinced. Nearly six months on.

[@shaddy219]

Hello good to hear it! How are you doing now?

[@shelleylannon5249]

Are you still doing good??

[@carrieullrich5059]

If its hurting your lungs for days afterwards, walk a little bit less.

[@thelastunicorn976]

Ur words gave me hope im Glad youre recovering

[@Beekind799]

this condition is easily healed in less than a week please let me know if you want to heal

[@nathanpenn3668]

Thanks for this Gez

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks Nathan!

[@jayajmeria5250]

Great advice and thank you for the effort you are putting into understanding us long haulers

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks Jay!

[@1979mag]

So im not alone.... Neverending nightmare, soulcrushing terror.. plasma is our only hope . Yesterday i watched interview with Auschvitz survivor woman and she was speaking about her 5 months terrible "recovery" in camp's hospital , and that all she had was a two cups of water and piece of bread every day.. And after this terrible war trauma she managed lived long and stay normal person for almost 100 years .People are incredibly strong . But you cant be alone. We need each other We cant cry too much over ourselves. Everything will be good with the time. I send all of you a big hug.

[@englishbullterrier847]

Bless you!!

[@5olas]

Thank you for all your research. I have been recovering from Long Covid since March 2020

[@aronajordaan3919]

Hi are you fully recovered

[@yesminaozturk5338]

Haw are you now?

[@yesminaozturk5338]

@inveigle

[@elizabethpatterson1776]

Just wanted to add a few person insights from my own experience. I first had Covid symptoms in February and it was labeled pneumonia, because there was no Covid testing. In June I was tested for antibodies and the test was negative, but still having long-haul complaints, and having retired because of not being physically able to work anymore in March. In mid-summer, I decided to see a Functional doctor, then the day before my appointment, came down with a fever and had to cancel. Symptoms quickly turned into gastric Covid that included respiratory symptoms also during the second week. Six weeks later, I am still dragging and finally saw the Functional doctor last week. The blood work she ran actually explained all of the symptoms, including an alarming calcium deficiency and very high autoimmune antibodies, indicating an autoimmune flare. My follow up visit is next week, so I don’t yet know what the treatment will be, if any, other than supplements, but at least I know the reason I feel so awful. Gez, the symptoms you describe and the treatment with steroids sound like an allergic reaction, and it is possible that you had an allergic reaction to the virus. Have your autoantibodies ever been checked? You may have an undiagnosed autoimmune disease. A flare can feel exactly the same as you describe, and any viral or bacterial illness can trigger a flare.

[@rogeratkinson7209]

A great help thank you. Take care.

[@metanoiabooks3729]

Its hard not to worry that this is permanent

[@surlespasdondine]

Oh yes! agree! how are u know?

[@metanoiabooks3729]

@@surlespasdondine still having issues. Scared to eat incase my blood pressure spikes. Feel awful. There's no way I'll get help for it anytime soon either as the UK is so slow at these things.

[@surlespasdondine]

@@metanoiabooks3729 oh mine is the opposite, it's way too low. And heart rate is around 130.

[@Beekind799]

@@metanoiabooks3729 your own weak immune system is keeping you stuck in sickness,your weak immune system cant expel virus particles from your system,its easily healed,md doctors cant heal your weak immune system,they have no training on your immune systems 3 main fuels,thats exactly why theres thousands of covid long haulers,md doctors cant tell you something they are not trained in,you have to kill the virus in you take 2 x 1000mg caps liposomal vit c every hour for 12 hours a day,its very very safe you cannot overdose and its very gentle on the stomache,high dose lipsomal vit c has incredable anti viral properties when given in high doses,by the end of day 1 you will feel much better, you take the high doses of liposomal vit c until all symptoms have gone,now you must heal your weak immune system safely,this is designed by a biological systems engineer fully trained on the immune systems main nutritional fuels,take this mon to fri - 2caps n.a.c. - 1caps cod liver oil 1000mg - 2caps beef liver extract,if you take exactly whats here you will quickly regain your health and go and tell the md doctor what with,they willnot congratulate you

[@radicr]

@@Beekind799 I am going to try this. If I die, then it will be your fault :)

[@melbaker1058]

Thank you so much for this. So incredibly helpful & very true to my own experience. Hoping we all make a full recovery very soon.

[@edytahorner6388]

As much as I like your videos about Covid I hope that you will soon find the energy for the films you wish to work on :)

[@melusine826]

Well done and thank you on getting through creating this❤. It's hard enough with depression and anxiety but let alone what it must be like with covid. Sadly work doesn't allow for brain fog and fatigue at best of times. And I'd be interested in your thoughts on EVs if you get to some car stuff😁

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks Melusine :) As for EVs - I think they’re fantastic. We should all have one as a daily driver. And then something stupid and old that goes BRRRRRMMM in the garage for weekends :)

[@kariivins-senft9302]

First of all, I would like to thank you for all your research. My hypothesis is...viruses especially long term viruses wreck havoc on your adrenal glands. Adrenal fatigue which is poorly named can cause long term symptoms identical to long haul covid. Your adrenals are responsible for over 225 bodily functions and hormones. Stressors whether viral, emotional, bacterial, fungal or physical can deplete your adrenals. And sadly your adrenals don’t bounce back quickly. In many cases it takes up to 6 years for a full recovery depending on the assault creating the problem. Histamine intolerance is adrenal based. Histamine intolerance alone causes dozens of symptoms. I believe there is a link with Mast Cell activation. I also believe there is a problem with methylation, MTHFR and COMT. People with poor methylation have problems breaking down and ridding the body of toxins, viruses, bacterial infections. Think about the link between comorbidity and the people that are affected the most from Covid. 95% of the population harbor an in active Epstein bar virus alone. Covid can reactivate dormant viruses. Viruses can affect your mitochondria. Your mitochondria is your powerhouse of your cells. Inflammation affects your mitochondria. I have recently had extensive lab work done because I believe I am a long hauler. What I have discovered are the best supplements to take are Ashwaganda for the adrenals, liposomal vitamin C, zinc, quercetin, garlic, methylated vitamins and minerals, Moringa, turmeric and ginger, Blackseed oil, berberine, omega 3, iodine and if your hormones are deficient have them replaced with Bio Identical Hormones. No steroids because there is nothing on the market that mimics Cortisol rhythm perfectly. Nutrition, nutrition, nutrition. Avoid inflammatory foods. Another thing to focus on is your gut, what’s going on with your micro biome? Your body is not going to heal unless your gut is healthy. There is my two bits, it has worked for me and my heart goes out to all of you you who are still suffering.

[@Beekind799]

all these conditions me/cfs covid long haulers are caused by one problem,its easily fixed in less than a week

[@TheKayannh]

I’m loving your choice of herbs/supplements. I recognise most of them as they are used in MCAS. 👍🏽

[@Beekind799]

@@TheKayannh take a heaped tea spoon of slippery elm bark powder in a glass of warm water 15minutes before eating this plugs the holes in the gut ,most auto immune conditions are caused by leaking gut syndrome,food particles get into the blood stream through the holes in the gut that makes the immune system become over active,if after 7 days you dont feel the healing increase the dose to 2 heaped tea spoons 15minutes before food the holes in the gut will heal in days ,it can take up to ten days

[@dradityapandey]

Hello, Thank you

[@dradityapandey]

Thank you

[@clewis8828]

Freaking insomnia is the worst bit. Even when i do sleep, i usually wake up 2 or three times during the night.

[@RUNDMC1]

Seratonin dysfunction will be causing this. Melatonin is a start but you might find SSRIs do the trick.

[@karannain5901]

@@RUNDMC1 Can you please tell which SSRIs and for how long ? I have been suffering from insomnia for last 5 months after covid. Also on Ambien for last 2 months, still don't get proper sleep.

[@karannain5901]

Did you try the SSRIs ? Did they work ? Anything else that worked for you ?

[@RUNDMC1]

Karan Nain I’m on mirtazapine, but talk to your doctor re your symptoms and what might work best for you

[@karannain5901]

@@RUNDMC1 How long have you been taking them ? how long do they take to show some effect in a case like mine ? thanks

[@bfnew4440]

Very informative video! Thanks

[@andreapower5168]

Thank you for this, I did a bit of turf laying yesterday and feel like a corpse today! I'm a midwife and am meant to be going back to work in the next few weeks, definitely lucky to have understanding bosses, starting back at a few hours once a week initially 🙈 hope this relapse is done by then!

[@martins_kreicis]

Since I could not regain my previously satisfactory health state after "crowning" and had symptoms resembling reactive arthritis, I went for a 7 day fast. Definitely improved the matters in my case. Good luck and thanks for your charming vids. :))

[@freenguellolo8657]

And how do you feel now Martin?

[@martins_kreicis]

@@freenguellolo8657 Thanks for asking. I'm fully recovered now as good or even slightly better then before C19. But it was not as simple as just fasting - that was fun and did me good improvement but I still had some tachycardia and 90% of energy. The real break through came after I started (wait for it :)) to eat raw beef and saturated fat (I was on keto before and though the illness). It sounds silly but there is a light year between even slightly clocked meat and raw in terms of bioavailability. Maybe it was a coincidence and my slight arthritis, tachycardia and lack of energy would have cleared it self .. I don't know, but I have since stuck with this way of eating and I'm not planning to go back anytime soon. Raw beef, half (good quality anion, not soft or suspicions !!) and ghee - lots of it :)) + black pepper. There is something about it - magic tartar :)) It looks like mitochondria get real bashing from this virus and they need lots of TLC :)) How are you, what kind of simptoms do you experience? I still periodically supplement Zn, Cu, J, Se .. once a week or two to keep things right for periodic re-immunization with new variants while doing my grocery shopping :)). Vale! :)

[@SohailAnjum72]

Stumbled upon this by accident and just wanted to say thank you for your informative videos. I ended up in hospital in middle of March and on a ventilator for 23 days. Ended walking up in the middle of April and then was discharged from hospital on 1st May. My body was in a lot of aches and pains but have now since subsided since I started taking magnesium and turmeric vitamin supplements. My body is however producing excess mucus which results in me coughing. I do steam inhalation every night and the doctor has prescribed me an inhaler and nasal spray to help clear up and airways.

[@notsogreen]

Curious about your having Chest x-rays. Covid usually leaves some findings on x-rays especially if intubated. Scaring or fibrosis.is common.

[@SohailAnjum72]

@@notsogreen i have mild fibrosis at the moment. the respiratory consultant said if should disappear over time. doc friends have said that it is reversible and doesn't leave permanent scarring

[@notsogreen]

@@SohailAnjum72 Lung fibrosis also called scaring, is permanent. The lung cannot reverse fibrosis. The liver is one organ that can sometimes reverse fibrosis or lessen it in some people, not so in the lungs. Fibrosis in the lung may not progress and stay stable, but not reverse.

[@manindermanku8667]

@@SohailAnjum72 Hi with fibrosis do you suffer with difficulty breathing. I had Covid four months ago still suffering with breathing problem my ct scan is ok

[@SohailAnjum72]

@@manindermanku8667 I have scarring left in one side of my lungs. I don't have breathing problems as such but I still get shortness of breath when walking around. Will probably be put onto a stronger inhaler. Get your GP to organise a lung functional test so determine how much oxygen is getting into your lungs. I was told the airwaves lower down seem to be restricted

[@ninja2388]

Thank you for this extremely helpful sensible information - please keep going with it as here in the South Pacific we have no information yet about Long Covid and there is much that can be done by self clearly for the time being. Cheers!

[@RUNDMC1]

Best of luck in your recovery Jane!

[@amandah5478]

This is brilliant and made so so much sense to me. Thank you. I am pretty much recovered from long covid. At my worst there was no information and i was relying on talking to other people on here. My Dr was very unhelpful. I called every 3 weeks or so. Only to be told my breathing difficulty and fast heartbeat was anxiety. My fatigue was low blood sugar. I couldn't even have a shower or make a cup of tea without trembling and needing to lie down. If i tried to push through things, i would end up in bed for 3 days. I thought i was going mad. I too drank tons of water. I don't even like water.

[@RUNDMC1]

Thanks for writing Amanda - I like hearing about stories of recovery!

[@amandah5478]

@@RUNDMC1 if you ever need it. I kept a day to day diary of start to end.

[@jeanettevalencia1975]

How long did your recovery take? So happy to read a recovery story. I’m experiencing the same fatigue and weakness you’re describing.

[@amandah5478]

@@jeanettevalencia1975 4 months. I was back to work soon after. Although i still experience breathing issues, they are very mild and i haven't seen a Dr. I'm really sorry to hear you are poorly. It's a bizarre thing to have going on. Its very up and down. But I'm certain that doing things. Even simple things made me worse. I'd think i was on the mend. Then I'd say, wash up, and I'd be ill the next day or 2. My recovery: My husband made me stay in bed. I was only allowed out to quickly shower and use bathroom. After 5 days i really felt I'd turned a corner. Then i was very very careful to do the bare minimum. I was mainly in bed. Then my recovery happened really quick. I would really love to know how you get on. I know everyone is unique with different lifestyles. I hope you're not too down.

[@jeanettevalencia1975]

@@amandah5478 thank you so much for responding! I’m 2 months in. Anything I do tends to set me back, no matter how much I sleep I still wake up fatigued and weak. I’m mainly in bed. It’s very up and down for sure. I started working from home 3 weeks ago and I think it was a big mistake. Im struggling to get work done. I’m going to take another 4 weeks off in hopes I’ll get better. It sounds like sleeping and eating well helps.

[@maribelbarbosa9233]

I feel so dizzy , headaches ,blurred vision. I walked and feel like I’m going to faded and i been like this for 3 moths already

[@RUNDMC1]

This is the way

[@Beekind799]

this condition is easily healed,please let me know if you would like to recover your health in less than a week

[@jjones7054]

@@Beekind799 I would like to know

[@Beekind799]

@@jjones7054 sorry my computer broke on christmas day morning,are you a covid long hauler or a post viral condition person that cant recover their health,m/e sufferers chronic fatigue suffererers covid long haul sufferers,these conditions are being kept in place by a weak immune system that cant expel the virus,i study the 5 box immune system and its nutritional requirementsthats how i can tell you how to heal this condition safely in a very short space of time,if you are an md doctor please say,i dont like md doctors,if you say whats going on i will tell you

[@Beekind799]

@@hansveen7132 a covid long hauler has big nutritional deficiencies,they cant fast

[@Tinky456]

I just want to say thank you soooo much for making this video. I'm 1 year in and although I did go back to work but couldn't continue. I. Currently off work 3 months.

[@Toolsmanufacturer]

How are you now?

[@jackmarriott7354]

Best Covid video so far Gez! Although I am probably biased given that fatigue is my wingman for the time being. Would be really interested to get your thoughts on Post-Viral Fatigue vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Are they different? The same thing with different labels? Or do we just not really know? Given the uncertain pathology, the similarity in symptoms and the fact that most sources quote CFS as often being triggered by a viral infection, it seems to me that the main difference is duration! Whereby within a period of time from a viral infection (say 6 months) it’s likely to be called PVF, whereas if not recovered over a longer period of time it’s more likely to be labelled CFS. What do you think? And how do you see your own condition? Do you view yourself as having had two separate cases of PVF? Or as having CFS which you have relapsed into following Covid? Or does it not really matter and I am just splitting hairs!

[@RUNDMC1]

Hi Jack - I think you’re right in that PVFS can turn into CFS upon an arbitrary amount of time. But CFS can also be caused by other things too, not just viruses. So that’s really the distinction. As for me - I had a good twenty years between my cases of PVFS - so definitely two separate incidents!

[@bradfreeman8149]

Really appreciate this video! Followed your channel and will share on. I’m a track runner (20years old) no underlying health conditions and have been struggling with long covid for over 20 weeks... prior to covid I was doing 75mile weeks and was really fit, since I’ve not been able to do a over 20miles consistently. Hope you’re recovering well! And keep it up with your research, we need more validity with understanding covid, there’s so much misinformation and second guessing at the moment- hopefully we can work it out and why it’s so various in its symptoms.

[@RUNDMC1]

Best of luck with your recovery Bradley - you might find you improve by dropping your exercise levels further. Maybe a week totally off (I know, it’s hard...). What’s your normal race distance?

[@bradfreeman8149]

@@RUNDMC1 Thankyou! I learnt the hard way at the start, I tried to do too much too soon, and I then realised and had over 3 weeks rest - was very fatigued! Since then it’s been slowly increasing and lots of mini set backs. But at this point regardless of where I was at, I’ve got to be grateful to be able to run still. My usual distance to race is 800m/1500m but I’ve raced 5k,10k, half marathon and ran a marathon in training before (more for fun) haha! How’s your recovery going?

[@RUNDMC1]

Bradley Freeman my recovery is still very slow. Not able to run at all yet. If you are going to build running back in, try and keep it all very low intensity - HR < 120 What kind of times were you running 800/1500 in?

[@bradfreeman8149]

@@RUNDMC1 That must be really tough! Huge respect in using your platform to help others. My heart rate has been quite ridiculous since. I’ve ran 2.02 over 800m and was training with the aim for a qualifying time of 1.56 indoors in February (before getting COVID in June). On easy long runs @4:30/km my heart rate used to be around 130bpm... now I’m averaging over 170bpm at 5:10/km for 5k which is quite crazy. I had to stop during my run today- did 3k at 6:00/km pace, do you think that I would be better of walking more instead? Thanks for your replies! 🙂

[@RUNDMC1]

Bradley Freeman Yep - you’re suffering from a nutritionally induced cardiomyopathy, hence the massive HR during ‘mild’ exercise. Honestly, if you can, I would cut out all running for two weeks. Walking is ok but stick to 20 mins tops. Continuing to run and having that HR reaction is telling you that your body isn’t right. You can’t exercise yourself out of this. Day before I got symptoms I went for a 17km tempo run at 4’02”/Km pace (my marathon race pace), HR was average 143 (I just looked it up). Until recently my HR has been hitting that just climbing the stairs. Are you taking the niacin? Can’t remember if you mentioned it. But if not you should start ASAP. Yours (like mine) is a classic case of NAD+ deficiency.

[@eleonorebernair5314]

Thank you. That was the first helpful video

[@RUNDMC1]

Thank you Eleonore!