BA.5 Symptoms and Management With Dr. Keith Berkowitz (July 13, 2022)

Dr. Keith Berkowitz Discusses BA.5 Management Experience (July 13, 2022)
Keith Wayne Berkowitz, M.D., is the Founder and Medical Director of the Center for Balanced Health. He combines expertise in both traditional and complementary medicine. Prior to starting the Center for Balanced Health, he was the Medical Director and Business Director of The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine. He was an associate of Dr. Robert C. Atkins since 1999.
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[@emeraldgreen5676]

I’m unvaccinated and just learned today that I have COVID. I remained healthy throughout the worst of times. A few days ago I was with a 4yo boy who appeared to have a cold but otherwise fine. He kept wiping his nose with his hands and wouldn’t use a tissue or wash his hands. I believe I caught it from him. It feels like a flu, with sore throat and swollen glands and runny nose. Headache and achy all over my body. No fever. I don’t have hay fever. Prayers will be welcomed!

[@m.l.miller621]

prayers up for you🙏🙏

[@rhondabrock7872]

Prayers

[@suchitraroy1758]

Get vaccinated when you are able to.

[@k2ashley]

@@suchitraroy1758 Don’t be silly .

[@SaltyMomas]

🙏🏼🤍🙏🏼

[@kathybrady4033]

This man is a true humanitarian for treating his Covid patients with care and humanity. And putting thought into how things are evolving.

[@selgut464]

This is how EVERY Doctor SHOULD treat their patients, sadly they are not all for the well being of their patients, but for the wealth of their wallets 😏

[@GenXer333]

@Sel Gut You've got that right! I'm on my 3rd PCP, and she's been of no help either. She didn't even return my calls when I was very sick with covid in Jan and Feb of this year. I was extremely weak and in bad shape (so weak I had fallen and needed help walking). I called daily and sent messages telling her about it. I didn't get a return call from her office until weeks later, and that was only to confirm an existing appointment I had previously made. I literally went off on them on the phone. Then she did a telehealth appt with me, and she did absolutely nothing. Didn't even Rx a steroid. Nor did she give any advice. These worthless doctors should be completely stripped of their medical license and put in jail for the same crimes Fawchee has done. A friend I know currently has covid and the doctor Rx'd the new poison drug. It made her worse, developed new terrible symptoms, and she stopped it after her 2nd dose. Then her doctor gave her a lecture on how she was 2 months behind on her annual check up. It's all about the money! Greed, greed, and more Fing greed!

[@C2yourself]

@@GenXer333 which new drug? Pav lo vid?

[@barbaramorris6621]

👏👏🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻I love hearing doctors that still believe in the art of medicine. As many believe - Let Dr.’s Be Doctors.

[@tammyjablonski3285]

Prayers for my diabetic overweight son 44, he is running fever and quite sick as in fever head ache body aches . Prayers for him please..I've prayed for many since this horrid desease began. God bless your families and keep them safe.

[@TheMarimari513]

My prayers are with you and your son. I wish him a quick recovery. 🙏

[@pjsallday4984]

i hope your son is better

[@shelchicago8997]

Thank God I stood my ground and never allowed those unknown chemicals into my body. Both my first Covid infection and BA.5 were so mild that I had to test for antibodies to confirm prior infection.

[@dr.amitabhamukherjee3601]

Absolutely brilliant interview and a brilliant guest. Priceless insight. Kudos Dr. Been!

[@judyhaywood1495]

This makes so much sense. I am 80 . I have done oil pulling for close to 3 years now , every day at least 20 minutes every morning with coconut oil. Also take 1000mg. C, 20000 IU D3, and zinc. I have had NO vaccines and no covid! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO***

[@MsSilver41]

How long have you been taking 20000 DU? Do you take K2 with it ? How much zinc do you take ? I’ve tried oil pulling but cannot do it for 20 minutes - did you gave to build up to do it for that long ?

[@satyanarayanatiruveedhi5215]

20000 d3 everyday? 🫣

[@pjsallday4984]

do you mean 2000d3?

[@lindamckenzie6500]

What is oil pulling?

[@DS-nb5cz]

Thank you Dr. Berkowitz for being so generous with your information on Ba5 very useful!

[@keenie7681]

Grateful to be able to listen to this discussion from two Rock Star Doctors 🌟 .

[@mammajeanine]

Wow, what a great physician! His patients are very fortunate. Thank you for having him as your guest, it was an informative video.

[@Linda-Marie-ocds]

Dr. Mobeen is getting excited like a kid! We love it!! Dr. Paul Marik knows the feeling! To be childlike is a great gift.

[@Tauf4]

Thank you for having such an amazing doctor on Dr Been!

[@Cuernavacachica02]

Dr. Keith you restore at least some of my trust in doctors!! Imagine a doctor who actually wants to see the studies before they recommend a drug!! Thank you so much!!!

[@lawnmower11]

Outstanding discussion by real doctors who are not afraid to speak the truth and actually TREAT the illness

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you so much for your kind support! We are so glad you enjoyed the discussion :)

[@CynthiaCashin1]

Great interview! Good to see a doctor who knows how to practice complementary medicine. Valuable information here, thanks!

[@Portia620]

🙏❤️. Thank God for good doctors that are doing everything to help patients be prepared! Honorable!!!

[@liap1293]

Great interview! Thank you. Dr. Berkowitz This was very helpful.

[@dgal1391]

I agree with Dr. Keith. There is a possibility that unvaccinated are less likely to visit the dr. unless they are severely ill. I'm unvaccinated and wouldn't go to the dr. if I only had mild symptoms.

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@D Gal. I'm unvaxxed and mine wouldn't see me anyway. I had a horrific cough and temp 103.

[@anitagriffin2472]

Agree. Our family (daughter, grandchildren, grandparents, and another family) unvaxed had mild symptoms. Two days mid fever, mild allergy symptom, everyone is fine after three days.

[@sacadosify]

My family members are all vaccinated and wouldn't go in for mild cases either.

[@ld4122]

Same with our family, no vaccine, no infection and wouldn’t contact my doctor because he won’t do anything here in California.

[@db6655]

I really appreciated this video. I knew I would like Dr. Berkowitz when I saw in the description that he was an associate of Dr. Atkins. In my view, that means he does his homework. There's a lot of fearmongering from the "experts" here in the US, and I have no confidence in what they say anymore, so I try to find my information elsewhere.

[@jovoorheescollinsmphbsnbch6245]

I was taught in school "we treat the patient, not the lab results" 💯 That's why I love the nursing model.... Holistic care, not just "diagnose-treat"....

[@whoisjohngault3270]

IThis is amazing! The two of you fine doctors have just diagnosed EXACTLY every symptom I am going through at the moment. I’ve tested negative, but my doctor insisted that it’s covid- now I understand. I’m on day 6, on prednisone- but my symptoms came back with a force: sore throat, hacking cough, headache, congestion- misery in general. I’m a 60 old very healthy woman with no other health issues and on no RX drugs. This one is kicking my butt - like a bad winter cold/sinus infection. I’ve never been vaxed- never will. Had original covid in September 2020 - just a month long flu - no breathing problems.

[@mystrength5640]

Feel Better, take some NAC, if you can!

[@joeywho534]

Wow, Dr Berkowitz said the “I” word.

[@selenian0255]

Thank you Dr. Been for having such a wonderful doctor who truly cares about his patients on! Appreciated this information so much.

[@jreynolds3208]

My husband is 70 and I’m 69. Unvaccinated. He tested positive July 7th. Cough, sore throat and some fever. I tested positive July 12 th. Fever, headache (first night) and slight sore throat. Today (14th) we both are feeling almost back to normal. We did the FLCCC protocol along with IVM. We are soooo happy we didn’t 💉 We actually got it from my vaccinated boosted 94 year old Mother in law. She got it at a seniors get together of all vaccinated. She had a pretty rough few days but is doing well now.

[@Mico77777]

I have ivm in my closet from Jan 2021. Is it still ok to take it?

[@lawnmower11]

Ivermectin zinc quercetin vitamin c d3 k2 and Pepsid AC

[@jreynolds3208]

@@lawnmower11 I’ve had my ivermectin since 2020. It’s was still good to take. We take all the FLCCC protocol vitamins also.

[@lawnmower11]

@@jreynolds3208 excellent and it’s generally recommended to have some fatty foods or oil with the IVM to help with absorption

[@puppetken]

Where can one buy human grade Ivermectin?

[@denisestuermer3597]

Great to hear such a great Dr. treating patients with care and compassion. Especially in NY. I'm not in NYC. But still encouraging for our state... 😊

[@maryhumphrey2236]

My husband tested positive at-home 7 days ago (light line), and tested positive again yesterday. We live in a small home. We are unable to separate by room. I have had COVID symptoms too. But I have tested negative twice at-home and once at the doctor's office (PCR) yesterday. We started with allergy-like symptoms. He had no fever at all - mine has been right below 100. The headache has been the worst...with eye pain. I have experienced some dizziness. So, my husband was given a script for COVID anti-viral. I am basically riding it out. We had COVID two years ago and it was nothing like this (with much worse symptoms). We were down for 6 weeks. We have been vaccinated twice with one booster, and we are in our mid 60s. I am tired (this time) of feeling sick and still showing negative. It is so strange! My doctor gave me antibiotics even though she knows it will not kill the COVID virus. This video speaks to me...thank you!

[@kristenw1457]

This is great news. There are no doctors in my area that are like Dr. Berkowitz. I’m pretty much a unicorn. Unvaxxed, uninfected, immunocompromised due to autoimmune disease meds...I’m a dental hygienist...been working on patients throughout the whole pandemic. I do wear an N95 mask at work. I test once a week for the last year. All negative. I’ve gone to restaurants and the grocery store without a mask, even the DMV. I’m sure my luck will run out at some point. I would like to have access to a doctor like this when it’s my time. Being in California, is it possible to contact Dr. Berkowitz for care when I need it?

[@elsagrace3893]

But you won’t wear a mask in the grocery store and stay out of restaurants?

[@randallhesse5011]

Maybe your auto-immune system is really well. Kind of makes sense, being a dental hygienist and all. Maybe your auto-immune system has already made you immune to lots and lots already. ( That's how auto-immune systems function.

[@kristenw1457]

@@elsagrace3893 No, I did for the first 2 years, but I refuse to stop living my life and to live in fear forever. My post is not about me being afraid of catching it at this point. I just don’t know how I haven’t yet, but if/when I do, I would like to have a doctor like this to help me treat it. One who isn’t brainwashed by the CDC, Big Pharma, and the government.

[@db6655]

I am also unvaxxed and haven't had Covid. I keep hearing everyone is going to get it, but I have several unvaxxed family members who haven't had Covid. My elderly parents had it in the spring not long after their booster, but my unvaxxed sister (65 years old) who lives with them didn't get it. I'm not sure if there is anything we all have in common that is protecting us so far. I worked as a nurse in a cramped ENT clinic until last fall and managed to avoid it. Hopefully, we can continue being unicorns. 😊

[@Gabi-m5]

@@db6655 Your comment was deleted. I can tell you that I'm a unicorn too 😁

[@GenXer333]

Best video of all! Very informative. I was sick with Cov from New Year's day till the first of March of this year. Lingering symptoms went on longer than that. Sinuses was my biggest problem, as if the virus really attacked them. I had every classic symptom of this variant; started with bad sore throat with white spots on tonsils (they treated for strep, but it was not strep), the worst constant headache of my life (as if someone had my head in a vice grip) that lasted every day for months, body aches, muscle weakness so bad that my son's had to help me walk at times, worsening dizziness, eye pain and light sensitivity, low grade fever for 2 straight months, a lot of nasal symptoms, slight cough off/on, and extreme fatigue (I still have it). The list was long, every classic symptom (incl the rare reported symptoms), yet my 2 rapid tests and PCR came back negative. I tested late in my sickness due to the rapid tests always being sold out and PCR testing appointments were booked way out. I didn't get my PCR test until day 18ish, and it took nearly 2 weeks to get results. Negative. I was treated for covid by a telehealth doc, because my PCP did not return my calls or messages when I told her I was very sick and weak (falling, etc). I finally got ahold of her 2 weeks into it. She offered absolutely nothing. No steroids. Nothing. Now, the cov doctor Rx'd Ivm, but I started it late in the game....on day 16ish. I wish everyone could have a doctor like this one, because if we did, no one would have to suffer. Most doctors should be reminded of their Hippocratic Oath they took, have their license to practice stripped from them, and should be standing before a trial for crimes against humanity! They are putting their income/profit before their patients health and well being. It's disgusting and it's a crime.

[@Jen-zv7ri]

I am so thankful to have heard this interview. Wonderful doctor. A wealth of kindness and helpful insight. Thank you.

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

So happy you could join us Jen! Thank you very much for your kind words

[@LillianStead]

Australia here. BA5 for 15 days now. First Covid infection. Started with chills and cold symptoms, on 2nd day developed severe vertigo and vomiting, hospitalised for 24 hours. Vertigo gone by day 5. Fatigue for 15 days. Day 7 to Day 15 Sore throat, cough, congestion, headache, sore ears. Our Pharmacist also had severe vertigo with BA5. Thanks Dr Been.

[@sean637]

Vaccinated or not....this is important

[@tintinorasterix8270]

@@sean637 I agree. I'm in Australia and I'd say vaccinated as almost everyone is.

[@sean637]

@@tintinorasterix8270 thanks Peter, yeah that's why I presumed also but again I think it's important for people if they are giving an anecdote like this to state whether they are vaxxed or not

[@suzee2]

Day 13, vertigo, cough phlegm. 68 yo, no vax, autoimmune diseases, BMI 36, on all vitamin protocols plus Protandim and on hydroxychloroquine for RA. Mild symptoms, 2 days of 100.8 fever, mostly fatigue is long symptom. Rapid test is faintly positive today…hope that helps!

[@LillianStead]

First shot of Pfizer only (Oct 2021) due to adverse event. Advised by doctor not to have 2nd dose.

[@trafferz]

Great interview. Really helpful to hear from doctors who are directly caring for covid patients. Hope to see a future update from Dr. Berkowitz.

[@cheekytitaable]

Thank you! You guys are angels. Pray you all stay well and continue healing others.

[@helenastehlikova865]

This lecture is really brilliant. Many thanks both of you!!!!

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you for your kind words Helena! We hope you are staying safe and healthy

[@randyimai6201]

Thank you for having this amazing doctor! I wish I had a doctor like him.

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you for joining us today Randy!

[@Mary-zk8lo]

Unshotted, uninfected, plan on staying this way. Tested 2x/wk at work. Healthcare pro in NJ. Love Dr. Been and Dr. Berkowitz!!

[@nancyfothergill7904]

Thank goodness for these discussions. These doctors truly care about people.

[@srbailey7]

I am unvaccinated and 1 month ago was infected. It took ~24 hours to test positive. First symptom was a scratchy throat. Awoke the next morning with more phlegm in my throat. Tested negative. By the evening, I was feeling a bit feverish and finally tested positive. I had 2 days of low grade fever, did not exceed 100.4. I continued to test positive for 14 days and then stopped testing as my doctor’s nurse said it is possible to test positive for 3 months post-infection. Some body aches came with the fever and I slept more on the day after testing positive. I had upper chest congestion. That moved into my sinus which is the opposite direction for other illnesses. Cough was minor and I never woke from sleep to cough. Loose bowels/minor diarrhea set it 3-4 days after testing positive. I took probiotics for it. When it moved to the sinus, I experienced some occasional dizziness sensations. The longer lasting symptoms were those weird occasional dizziness and the cough. I can still cough (very infrequent now) to expel mucus. I have returned to my regular exercise routine (alternating aerobic and weight-lifting days). I’ve taken vitamin supplements since I was a teenager. (C, E, multi-vitamin, D3, plus Quercetin+zinc after symptoms appeared.) I also took HCQ but it isn’t clear that helped. I had Azithromycin available but recently had had so many antibiotics due to post-surgery (total knee replacement) infection (5 days hospitalization and IV antibiotics) that resulted in an auto-immune response after 5.5 weeks of Rocephin (another 5 days in hospital with more antibiotics like Vancomyocin) that I simply did not want to take any more antibiotics. Overall, I would say it was like a mild flu. I am 62. (BTW: I have a year-round post-nasal drip which I take daily antihistamines. This is probably elongating the infrequent cough.). I didn’t do nasal irrigation but did gargle with mouthwash.

[@ODINS_daughter]

Yay! Fantastic Interview again!

[@ruthannscanzillosmusicmusi5389]

Texas Meg in the chat said it ! "Mast Cells are upset, after covid ! ". Both my PCR tests were negative, but didn't I - in the third week of symptoms - have total MCAS??! I couldn't even eat lentil pasta, which I'd been able to consume with no problem at all for MONTHS, or goat cheese, without pounding heart and flushing! The more I hear about negative tests among people with all the symptoms (Dr. Keith), the more convinced I become that, back in December 2021, for three weeks, I had covid. You doctors are part of my Trusted Quartet: Mobeen Syed, Pierre Kory, Paul Marik, and now Keith Berkowicz! You have emerged as servants to all humankind, on a level in the midst of all out Big Pharma War that ascends to heroism. THANK YOU.

[@vanru2176]

Excellent interview, thank you.

[@jacquij312]

We are unvaccinated and never had Covid before and had Covid either BA4 or BA5 a month ago. Nausea, back ache, high fever (39.8), diarrhoea, running nose. Bad nausea and fever for about 3 hours. It felt like food poisoning. My kids (under 9) and I had the same symptoms and our fevers laster 3 days. My back ache also lasted three days. My husband who is older was positive and had no symptoms. Other people we know had the same symptoms. I also took all the relevant vitamins. I had a cough a week later for two weeks and took an antihistamine. Next day the post nasal drip went away.

[@dianetucker2711]

SUPERB video ❣️Thank you

[@deaniedodge7858]

This is so helpful- I’m unvaccinated and haven’t had Covid- I’m grateful to you both for answering these questions- bc I completely avoid going to the doctor now! I had horrible experiences over the past year! ( my son almost died from Covid due to horrible medical care) I’m perplexed! I have Type1 diabetes and hashimotos and sicca syndrome ( perhaps Sjogren’s) Everyone around me has had it… I did take hydroxy one time a week, 10,000 vit D Pepcid- I had trouble with zinc- lots of stomach issues. I wonder if there are some people who are resistant to Covid? Thank you 🙏 God bless you and your true care for your patients!! 👍🏽💯

[@bajone02]

If you meant hqc, wouldn't that protect you? Seems like you would need the zinc though, to keep spike out of the cells. Are you taking iodine by chance? I heard that zaps the virus also.

[@katharina...]

What type of zinc were you taking, Deanie? There are so many of them 😯 I've done loads of research on zinc recently, and learned that chelated zinc, also known as zinc bisglycinate (sometimes called zinc glycinate, but it's the same thing), is the most bioavailable form of zinc that causes the least amount of stomach issues. I had unknowingly been taking this type of zinc for 2 years with no issues, then recently I bought a different brand of zinc supplement and a very low dose was giving me stomach discomfort. Turned out I bought the least bioavailable type of zinc. Might be a good idea for you to experiment with different types of zinc, and see if any of them agrees with your digestive system better. All the best!

[@deaniedodge7858]

@@katharina... Thank you!🙏 I will try that!

[@heatherlavender8236]

I have had problems with Zinc too except for a Zinc that says Zinc Copper from the brand Solaray and I have it in the morning with my breakfast and I haven't had any problems with it at all. It also has kelp and pumpkin seeds and it says Amino Acid Chelate and only 2% of Copper. I normally have it while I am sick since other people say it's not good to have it continually. I seem to be getting the virus whenever a new variant comes through the area, though I now got through the last one that has come through lately and I was only sick really for a week and a half so very short and no after affects at all so I am grateful and I guess my immune system is finally understanding how to deal with it quickly, yeah! We shall see how the future goes and how many more comes along. I have Hashimotos and Raynauds Disease so it always seems to hit my circulatory system making me cold. Thank you for sharing you're experience and I hope for the best for you all!

[@bajone02]

It is important to take enough zinc. Quite a more than in multi vits. I will look into the Solaray. Thanks for that suggestion. I like that it includes copper to keep it from drpleaying on higher zinc level Flccc net tells safe and sufficient amounts as well as long covid treatments. A LOT of people are looking more frustrated and confused lately. I think it is Covid Dimentia. I see changes in people in their 30's even and they won't suspect covid since it is a gradual change. See KZbin and include ' covid Dimentia / brain natural remedy' for more treatments Other real important to know is you need something to go WITH the zinc so it goes inside the cells. Choices I know of are quercetin and ecgc ( in green tea) . And sufficient vit D level. It is so easy to stay as protected as reasonable. Flccc also discussed nose and mouth ideas if you have been in a crowd. You can do all these through food if you really know what you are doing. Easier to take the supplements for me. Check out drtaubraun my com while you are looking stuff up and find his interviews online also for more background. Stay safe and happy.

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

You’re the best Dr B!

[@carolorr6691]

You say the older people aren't getting it..unfortunately my dad is 92 and it's spreading like crazy in the nursing home he's in..He tested positive yesterday for :covid?" and was given Paxlovid today without my consent. He has dementia. How can they do that? And how do they know its covid? How does the PCR test know it's covid?

[@raul0ca]

When I take my 90 year old dad to his doctor they are so insistent on boosting him. I'm a non doctor but Paxlovid inhibits viral replication and shouldn't have the spike protein side effects that a COVID vaccine would have.

[@karen1497]

Thank you both... very informative. Actually, this has been the MOST informative so far. I'd be so happy if either of you could be my doctor!!!!!

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you for the support Karen! We are so glad you enjoyed the lecture :)

[@Zuckerpuppekopf]

This characteristic of testing positive for so long may make this more contagious: symptoms may last only a couple days, but the viral load of the infected still produced is high during a period in which they essentially feel recovered and fine. When I got this I was surprised by this as well. I only felt symptoms for two days (plus a prodrome day), and by the 4th day felt essentially normal except for the barest hint of nasal linings rapidly, but slightly, congesting and decongesting on their own, close to 2 times per minute, feeling almost as if the sinus linings were "breathing" on their own. Almost exhilarating, and not at all uncomfortable. You feel well. Except. You are testing more positive without symptoms than with them. I was ready to go to the gym, go back to work, ... I felt strong, I felt fine. Except, I was testing strongly positive. I have no doubt others "got over" the symptoms and then went forth into public spaces without testing first, thereby spreading the disease more widely. Public gyms I think would be a particular hazard since people who work out quickly build up regret if they are laid down a couple days by symptoms. And people equate feeling fine with being over it, and predictably would immediately go back to the gym once they felt well enough to do so.

[@lisag.6599]

Oh, my gosh, me and my friends keep wondering if we've got bad allergies, or what! Garlic perles have helped me So Much!! Opening up the sinuses.

[@httt7760]

Thank you Dr.Been …

[@ginnyk50]

You are both GREAT doctors!! ❤️❤️ Thank you and I hope you do this again.

[@drprepper8626]

I'm a Nurse in California seeing several Covid patients with Pneumonia. Many start with extreme fatigue.

[@Km-cj6ej]

Nobody listens I’m in California I had to wait 2 hours to speak to a advise nurse(kasier) she said everyone is coming down with it

[@sean637]

Vaccinated or unvaccinated? This is important

[@drprepper8626]

@@sean637 both

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@Dr Pepper. I'm assuming these patients are mostly vaxxed? I'm an RN unvaxxed. I believe I had it in late May. I had extreme fatigue, body aches ( severe) one day temp of 103. On going fatigue for about 2 weeks cold symptoms, bad cough. I have sarcoidosis and asthma I took lots of Ivermectin, acetaminophen, IV Vit C 50 g with glutathione and ibuprofen (alternating). I found that NAC helped my lung function improve alot during this time. I also sprayed 2-3/day with Povidone Iodine nasal spray. I tested negative for Covid, but I believe it was either Ba.5 variant or the flu. I no longer do patient care and it's difficult to find work without a jab which is non negotiable for me. God bless you and keep you🙏

[@nancyholland4425]

Sounds like EBV

[@Merovigne]

Unknown autoimmune markers.....hmmmm what could cause that. Besides the last 40 years of world wide extensively researched envelope spike proteins deemed inappropriate for humans.

[@alexistheghostman]

Thank you Dr.s! So very informative! I learn a lot from great doctors like you both!

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you for joining us! We hope you are staying safe and healthy :)

[@dianapaloma3102]

Thank you both!!! Total Rock Stars!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@susanferguson4271]

Excellent interview. Thank you both so much

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening :)

[@MariaOrtiz-il9fq]

Thank you Dr. Been! I wish I had a Dr. Like Dr. Berkowitz.

[@bjthinkingclearlygal4968]

So good hear from a doctor who actually treats patients and a scientist who actually does science rather than from pharma-captured bureaucrats who promote preconceived propaganda for their own benefit.

[@fivenine2]

Very accurate Dr. I'm Unvacinated, in 60s. Tested positive for 10 days (first time even though had covid before) No temperature, head pressure, very sore throat and chesty after, cough. Uncomfortable but I felt safe. Just like the Dr said.

[@ernstraedecker6174]

Sore throat is the dominant symptom with BA.5. It feels like strep throat. We see it everywhere in the Netherlands. There are 2 versions: in one symptoms start with the sore throat, in the other the throat pain starts 7-10 days AFTER first symptoms, as if it were a separate infection. But these persons still test positive, so it is still the BA.5 infection. My sister belonged to the second group. I belong to the first group (direct onset of sore throat). All in all BA.5 symptoms & positive tests last for 10-14 days, whereas BA.2 lasts for 4-7 days.

[@fivenine2]

@@ernstraedecker6174 thank you. That is useful to know

[@ernstraedecker6174]

@@fivenine2 As I am prone to strep throat, I have discovered over the years that for me the best cure is putting on a shawl during the night, to keep the throat warm. I also clean my nose with tepid salty water twice a day during the illness. It relieves the headache. The doctor in the video suggests to use a nasal spray to open up the sinuses, and afterwards go for salty water. That could be a good idea. I never use Tylenol (paracetamol in Europe) to suppress the fever. Going out, walk around, get fresh air, always helps. In the Netherlands the last Covid-19 measure was dropped in March (masks on public transport). Nobody wears a mask anywhere, inside or outside, including hospitals, except for some tourists. Generally people here are pro-vaxx and anti-mask. 90% never believed that masks would help to curtail the pandemic (me included). In Germany this is very different. They have a fearmongering government. Interestingly their hospitalization rate per mln is twice as high, their ICU rate per mln four times as high, and their death toll per mln also four times as high. Go figure.

[@fivenine2]

@@ernstraedecker6174 thank you. That is hard to understand as right at the start Germany appeared to be ahead of the game. For most of us, the new varients are milder and we will be okay.

[@jenniferlee5508]

I honestly think I had b4/5 early May! I was sick for at least a week that seemed to linger for a few weeks. I had it in December and that was mainly spine pain and down for a week or so.

[@antonijadragoje4910]

Thank you from Dubrovnik Croatia 🇭🇷

[@wagwag630]

I have it right now for the first time. Not too bad. Started with bad chills, sore throat, went to clinic, tested positive, symptoms almost gone, then within 48 hours, throat sore, chills, again, taking Paxlovid started on day 3, feeling much better. I have been vaccinated fully with three boosters. The Paxlovid seems to work well for me!

[@selenian0255]

I've had sinus pressure for more than 30 years. Almost bi-weekly sinus infections, severe allergies, asthma and have had no taste or smell for about as long. I can tell if it's a cold or something else when I have a runny nose as that is not usually one of my allergy symptoms. Last week with being tired and was mild, could have just been a cold. Unvaxxed, been taking zinc, quercetin, and d3. Enjoyed listening to Dr. Berkowitz.

[@Merknilash]

I had something very similar a few weeks ago But consistently tested negative with antigen. And then it kind of went away. Was vaccinated with Pfizer last year but refused boosters.

[@bajone02]

I have had an incredible benefit from doing intermittent fasting correctly so the natural stem cells start fixing everything wrong with me. And I have a lot wrong inclufing autoimmune. Getting better. It is easier to do than you think. Need to read up on it or watch lots of good KZbin discussions about Intermittent fasting and then give it a try. Costs nothing but some patience with yourself. NO NEED to do keto for me. Just cut way back on carbs like breads, pasta, sweets. No need to drop totally, just cut back some and then more after a few weeks. You can do it,,!! ☺️

[@selenian0255]

@@bajone02 Thank you Barb. I have started intermittent fasting just this week! appreciate your encouragement. :)

[@mystrength5640]

Get tested For Samters Triad, by an Allergy Doctor! Nac daily has helped me! Go off wheat/ Gluten for a time! Hope this helps! 🙏🏻

[@selenian0255]

@@mystrength5640 Thank you! Our family does have a history of gluten intolerance.

[@joeywho534]

I’ve had Covid in March of 2020 and October 2021 and the last few allergy seasons have been a NIGHTMARE. I had a suspicion that this might be the reason.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

What? Covid weakens immune system so allergies are worse?

[@lindadowning194]

Joeywho Have you tried blackseed oil/Nigella sativa. It's a natural antihistamine and deals with just about every ill.

[@joeywho534]

@@lindadowning194 I’ll try. Yeah ever since my first bout with Covid in the very beginning I have seasonal allergies. Never had them before.

[@alldabeanzracing9650]

My wife got it about 11 days ago. She had a headache and sore throat for about 12 hours, then was tired for a few days. Overall, very mild. She was vaccinated and boosted. 1 day later, my youngest got it. He had a low grade fever for about 12 hours, then an on and off queasy stomach for about a week (no vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) It was very minor. He was NOT vaccinated. My oldest boy tested positive last night (10 days after my wife first got it.) He started off with a 103 degree fever, but after about 12 hours the fever started fading. He has a very, very slight cough... but is already feeling much better. He was vaccinated. I have not got it yet, and have been exposed to it a lot. I'm just kind of waiting to get it. Hopefully if I do, I follow their pattern of very minor symptoms.

[@naomikhan8276]

Thank you both for your wisdom and care!

[@sunflowerrosem.8651]

The symptoms of this variant sound so much like what I had mid-June, my first experience with Covid. Severe Sore throat for 6 days, low fever for 6days, fatigue, congestion,lots of mucus production, then diarrhea and nausea with loss of appetite and dizziness. Symptoms lasted almost 2full weeks. Fatigue lasted 3weeks. Thanks for the info.

[@DONALD1951]

Me too... sore throat was unbearable..extreme pain when swallowing...took a few minutes to swallow a pill...tired for over a week now.. I can swallow now...thank God.

[@gracieg5849]

@@DONALD1951 My word. Sounds like you suffered a lot.

[@vister6757]

Many of the people I know who had covid recently have the symptoms as both doctors mentioned: sore throat, cough, nasal congestions, may be fever for some. They usually got better within a week.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

One big symptom that gives it away is a hoarse voice.

[@sandramae1772]

Are they vax or unvax

[@joyrecoveryproject]

I had it like that in May. Most things were gone in a week but I had a little postnasal drip Dash related cough for another week, which I think was related to an intense amount of tree pollen we had then. So everything the doctors are saying makes total sense. I have to say one disaster was that I took NyQuil to try to sleep one night and it dried out my mouth so much that I tried not to breathe and I woke up oxygen deprived. It was just because I couldn’t make my mouth any dryer because it hurt. Regular decongestants and anti-histamines worked so much better and more gently

[@outcasterangel]

You are so awesome at asking the right questions so that we can hear the truth...thank you soooo very much Dr. Been for sharing this info with us.!! Truly appreciate this.

[@superkatertot5425]

Use COFIX spray and XLEAR spray daily. My husband is allergic to EVERYTHING, for 59 years. NO allergies this year outside mowing, raking, digging, in the basement going through dusty boxes all day. ONLY change is XLEAR once a day. I'm shocked that's enough. I use it when going out, and come back home. Occasionally, one time while out in public with lots of ppl. Best purchase since the Pandemic we've made!!

[@ps18919]

These doctors are likeable. Ya just wanna give 'em a hug 😀

[@obaidulhaque7687]

Wow.. 😍love to see dr been enthusiast

[@jovoorheescollinsmphbsnbch6245]

I was also taught that we give ABX if they've been symptomatic for longer than 10 days to get rid of the inflammation/ pressure to allow drainage. I was taught that the inflammation blocks off sinuses and bronchi which prevents proper flow of draining fluid which then in turn allows secondary bacterial infection 💯

[@katherinebaer6798]

I love this doctor!

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you so much for your kind words! :)

[@TheMarimari513]

Thank you Dr. Been for all your great lectures, videos. and guests. ❤️🙏

[@dr.umabuggi8218]

Great listening to both of you. True the more you read you feel how less you know.

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you for joining us today! Appreciate the kind words :)

[@JH-lz4dh]

Yes have a friend that has all the symptoms of covid, including "covid toes" but she tested negative even by PCR

[@beccaevans6184]

?? What's covid toes

[@vas4739]

As always my dear Dr S & guest you both are very much gentlemen and fair. Thank you!

[@ChristisKing117]

I keep asking why we still keep calling this a vaccine and people being vaccinated. Data shows it’s not. Secondly, the CDC had to change the definitions of what vaccines are and what vaccination is to fit this product. If we changed the definition of compact cars to include a 54ft tractor trailer, would you call it a compact car?

[@taniamarriott6951]

Thankyou to you both 🪴🪴😊

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you for joining us Tania!

[@Tabitha_K]

Thank you for this video! As someone living in England I envy the USA healthcare system. Here, all healthcare is centralised through a National Health Service (NHS). Everybody has access to treatment, but waiting times are long and we don’t have our own, personal doctors. There is no early Covid treatment here unless you are deemed ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’, in which case you have access to antivirals or monoclonal antibodies. The majority of people get zero treatment unless they become severely ill and need hospital treatment.

[@GenXer333]

Our healthcare system is a disgrace here in the states. Believe me, myself, and everyone I know have never been treated for this when we had it. You have to wait several weeks to months to get any tests, procedures, etc. No one, and I mean no one, trusts their doctors anymore. Including me. It's as if they're not caring for patients on purpose. Something very sinister is going on...

[@jamesdee5656]

What is his experience with clinical response to oral/nasal treatment with povidone iodine/hydrogen peroxide?

[@NFTeve]

I had Covid in June. it was my first time. I got pretty sick for a few days and then tired and gastro issues

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Did you have a really bad headache?

[@scatling2065]

Great interview with a doc on the frontline of the outpatient world. Thank you both! 🤗

[@mystrength5640]

I admire both of you soo much! God Bless you both!

[@barbarameehan113]

Great information. Thank you doctors.

[@aikoshimada3167]

I so appreciate this particular video. During this uncertain time with BA.5, this type of video, where an actual doctor, who are treating Covid patients, talks about what's truly going on with various types of patients, is what we want. I am unvaccinated and have not been infected before (I'm also 59 and tend to be fragile with not so strong immune system), so I've been holding a lot of uncertainty and fear, especially when I hear CDC, the government and major news talk about the danger of those who are unvaccinated. Please do more video like this (asking real doctors about his/her experiences with how unvaccinated, vaccinated, previously infected or not, etc. are doing)! I hear a big surge is coming up this summer, which will come and go in less than a few months, with a big spike in hospitalization. So I'm curious what will happen. I also saw a data on UK government site, where 90% or so of hospitalized between April 1 and May30 of this year is vaccinated and of that, 94% is triple vaccinated. Although this data is not talked about much, it is up on the official site of UK, so I would like more information on that too. It would be great to invite an UK doctor to discuss this?

[@bobthrasher8226]

Comment on "Dr Been not taking anything for his covid..." - sometimes when you're sick you're not thinking clearly so don't feel like doing anything - that's when you need someone to work with you.

[@lynnez8352]

Yes - good advice

[@adonnaprice9676]

He probably has a pharmacy at home, I would..

[@betzib8021]

What wonderful docs.

[@djamilac9556]

Vaccinated twice. Didn't want to get a booster. Had covid last month. No cough, huge headache like a pression inside. Heart beat fast, but the first thing was the dizziness the first and second day. No cough or flu like symptoms. 10 days positive.

[@svemory]

Thank You!!

[@olibertosoto5470]

Putting things into perspective, when Dr. Berkowitz discusses "severity" of decease in his covid patients here it does not include pneumonia - at all. That is huge! Doubt the official guys on tv with the tailored suits have ever seen a covid patient and yet they know all about it. We should have given clinicians much more of a say in running this from the very beginning.

[@kellys7018]

He also said he’s only seen people who are fully vaccinated and/or have had covid before. There are people who’ve never had a vaccine or covid. I’m one of them. I’ve been very careful, work from home, and have not had it. I’d be curious how people like that are doing. Vaccine and previous infection are going to protect from more severe disease.

[@olibertosoto5470]

@@kellys7018 I believe he did say that he expects unvaxxed and uninfected would also experience mild symptoms.

[@kellys7018]

@@olibertosoto5470 that’s literally just a guess, because he hasn’t treated any of those patients yet.

[@olibertosoto5470]

@@kellys7018 Agree but I would call it an educated and experienced guess. Worth more than the guesses made by non clinicians during this whole mess.

[@danbanfan9524]

@@maggamoosie801 he is saying that is for people who have symptoms for 7 days and don’t treat it

[@marthagarza5558]

This video was so good, I watched it twice! Thank you both! Godspeed!

[@lindag9975]

That's me! I'm on day 8 or 9 since symptoms began and am still testing positive with a few lingering symptoms. I have not had the virus before, but have had 3 vaxxes. I've been taking quercetin, zinc, and vitamins C and D3 all along.

[@margaretdodenhoff2388]

Thank you Doctors!

[@silvio2164]

Excellent 👍

[@margaretdodenhoff2388]

This was the best conversation ever

[@heatherlavender8236]

Thank you so much for sharing this I really appreciate it. I started a fever a week and a half ago for half a day and achy body especially in my back from my head a mild headache for a week and sore neck and back behind me only. I have been outside everyday in the hot sun gardening and I am better. I was never vaccinated and had other variants too. The first Omicron was much worse I was a long hawler in November of 2020 and never had the Delta till November of 2021, and Omicron so as I had each they got shorter in the time I was sick. Alpha and Delta were so much harder to get through than right now so be grateful everyone. When I may have had Omicron I always had a headache with everyone and a sore throat and sinus issues, till this time it's just some soreness from my head down to my back only. Thanks again and keep up the great work and take care!

[@Innerdiamond]

I've had covid and every variant. I guess I had BA...started with a sore throat, pounding headache, 101 fever for one day. A day later night sweats and body aches. Chest pressure which has become a light cough...I lost my sense of smell, which is freaking me out. I'm very tired when I wake up and drag through the day hoping to feel better in the next weeks.

[@michellegilb4091]

Wonderful interview and discussion. God Bless !

[@DrBeenMedicalLectures]

Thank you so much Michelle! We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy

[@V8Queen351]

I love this doctor and glad my personal protocol is on par self researched…

[@jillsouthon1211]

My daughter was positive for 8 weeks. She was very sick over this whole time. Took another 2 months to have some normality. Secound time around she was 7 days positive, unwell but not as bad. However has chronic cough that came on 10 days later.