Long Covid and Gut problems: Part 2

In this episode I talk about gut problems as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and investigation. In this second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid gut problems.
I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.
Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.
References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: www.nice.org.u...
Douaud G 2022: doi.org/10.103...
Proal AD 2021: doi.org/10.338...
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com

[@maxitosh8465]

A well articulated and intelligent GP emanating from the South West of England, such a pleasant surprise.

[@ihornew]

Thank you

[@nataliel6614]

This sounds like my issues except I am reacting to every food at this point and keep being told there is nothing wrong with me. When I eat any food I can’t leave the house for a day or 2. Very interesting thank you for this information. I will share with the next specialist I see.

[@TAPATORA1414]

Thank you - this made a lot of sense to me - I will make dietary changes now and adjust based on my personal situation :)

[@Dee-mj3pu]

Thank you!

[@benjamindees]

Very thorough and informative talk. Though I'm surprised you didn't mention the one supplement that I found the most helpful -- glutamine. I have read that this is a controversial treatment. But, in my case at least, it was literal overnight improvement.

[@ciuffoarancione8929]

How many time to feel better? I use it from 2 weeks...no improvement... Gut and stomach issues after 2nd dose of pfizer... Then other symptoms... Life ruined....

[@experimentallife4460]

Hello doctor i have recently found that i have been suffering from long covid gut issues. Your both videos were exact on point. I have incorporated almost all things you have shared in your videos for my recovery. Though i am still 60 percent recovered in last 2 yrs 😊. Just dont know how much time it will take for full recovery as symptoms keeps flaring evry now and then . Can you recommend what test one should take for gut microbiome as sadly in india doctors are giving meds mind relaxants for IBS and high dosage of anti acids. Neglecting probiotics and gut health

[@winniecash1654]

My functional medicine doctor did an OATES test. OATES is an acronym, but I don't know what it stands for. It tests the metabolites in stool and that will show what organisms are in the gut. I had an overgrowth of aspergillus, which is a mold.