Long COVID Treatment Explained: A Comprehensive Patient Guide

Michael Brode, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist and the Medical Director of UT Health Austin’s Post-COVID-19 Program, shares his framework for treating long COVID as well as valuable insights on guiding patients in the journey toward recovery.
To learn more about long COVID, please visit: • Understanding Long COV...
For more information about the Post-COVID-19 Program, visit uthealthaustin.org.
Video filmed and edited by: Shriya Alli

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  • @dougfuller7314
    @dougfuller731417 күн бұрын

    I had Covid-19 in September 2023. I still can't focus, have frequent major headaches, trouble sleeping and walk into walls when I get up in the morning since I'm so dizzy. I still work, but feel that my job is in jeopardy since I'm probably about 40% as functional as I was pre-Covid. This subject needs to be explored and I thank Dr. Brode for his dedication in research of this issue.

  • @genegarneau3822
    @genegarneau38224 ай бұрын

    2 years for me. Now it is in my heart, lungs, nerves and brain fog, always forgetting. I am getting my energy back. I hope I do not have much longer to go. 2 years of this has been hell.

  • @Kilodank1

    @Kilodank1

    4 ай бұрын

    I hope you get there soon !! I can't wait to heal either

  • @jasonm.3933

    @jasonm.3933

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s been nearly 4 years for me. I don’t so much have the brain fog, but definitely the other symptoms, which really aggravates my anxiety, and in turn makes my symptoms worse. Hoping to get accepted to a long Covid program. If I’m not accepted, I don’t know what I’m going to do, as it’s the only one in my area.

  • @vanlo1178

    @vanlo1178

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh man…. 2 and 4 yrs? I already had (have) fibromyalgia and CFS before long covid, but I was able to work. Now instead of just getting tired sooner and having bad muscle pain if I over did it, I’m stuck having body aches and feeling extreme fatigue all day. I’ve already been out of work 3-4 months.

  • @vickijohnson9367

    @vickijohnson9367

    3 ай бұрын

    @@vanlo1178 Because the me/CFS was a gain of function mycoplasma, patented by U.S. Army Lab. There is still 1 video up and running on the Asperger the microbiologist is Dr. Garth Nicolson. This one information is in a testimony for Germany Commission David Martin on Data Science Association July 2021 video hard to find also. And this is what this is kzread.infoAztC633XUzs?si=AYcYkteiWfr4am5L

  • @Kilodank1

    @Kilodank1

    3 ай бұрын

    @vanlo1178 I've been out of work for 4 years and I'm only 31 I can hardly function being at my house . I still look fit and healthy tho but im in a wheelchair if I step foot out of my house . I can only walk 300 steps before my body completely shuts down then I have to rest for 2 hrs before I'm able to move or think straight again

  • @GungaLaGunga
    @GungaLaGunga3 ай бұрын

    First infection May 2021. Dysautonomia, tachycardia, devasating fatigue and post activity crashes. I'll feel better over a few months, try to get back to life, then crash again. What a nightmare.

  • @JoBroughton-yw7un

    @JoBroughton-yw7un

    3 ай бұрын

    Same here crash after crash.Covid Feb 2020 again22 23 no jabs so I know it's covid, they say things worsen before getting better, this LC is far worse than plain old covid, I am 75 and I will not let it BEAT ME.

  • @GungaLaGunga

    @GungaLaGunga

    3 ай бұрын

    @@JoBroughton-yw7un oh thanks for sharin gyour own experience. i am only speculating for myself, but i am hoping for th eblood tests they are working on are available soon. blood test to either validate or invalidate my educated guesses of my experience: i think it is an autoimmune disease from covid virus damage My body was destroyed. could run two miles before i got my first and only covid infection. Now i get exhausted just doing very light chores. right now, i'm home bound. just going to the store today wiped me out. this is teaching me patience and perseverence i never knew i had. stay strong. i wish you well.

  • @annerowell5050

    @annerowell5050

    2 ай бұрын

    Same here

  • @firstplayerfilms

    @firstplayerfilms

    2 ай бұрын

    same with me, since Nov 2020

  • @spiritualkings
    @spiritualkings3 ай бұрын

    This is the most accurate description of exactly what I'm going through. He hit everything right on the head. Every time I have a good day, I then have a 'setback' day. It's very frustrating. I have had symptoms for 4 months now. Right before I got covid 11/21/2023 I was in the best shape of my life. I was weight training and showing real muscle gain. I was becoming lean and mean and my cardio was doing great. Then I got covid and it has ALL turned to fat and I have lost everything that I have gained. Not only that, but the first 3 weeks I got covid, the 'FOG' sympotms were SO bad that I could barley even leave the house. It was so bad that I could hardly even hold a conversation without losing track of what I was even saying. The first 3 times I got covid it was NOT nearly this bad. This last time it has been just horrible. Luckily for me, I have gotten progressively better each week. It has been SO frustrating as I am a very active person and I thrive on physical activity and keeping up on my workouts. All I can do is pray and take it one day at a time and hope that I recover fully and be ready for spring. Ugh, this has been NO FUN at all. I will never forget this. I pray you are all getting better. God bless.

  • @wesanderson7918

    @wesanderson7918

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m going on 6 months. Starting to feel like groundhogs day. Thanks for sharing what you’re going through. I pray you fully recover. I don’t mean this is a bad way but it’s nice to hear others are going through this. Makes me feel less crazy.

  • @spiritualkings

    @spiritualkings

    3 ай бұрын

    @@wesanderson7918 Thank you! The great news is the past 10 days I have gotten noticeably better. I'm at about 85% again. Thank God! I need to take it slow however. I'm learning how to not to get too far ahead of myself. Thanks again for your support!

  • @kennethbrady

    @kennethbrady

    3 ай бұрын

    @@spiritualkings So happy for your recovery! 85% is pretty darn good. I am at like 10% and going a little crazy, frankly. I think you understand. What kind of treatment did you receive? And how long after treatment did you see progress? Thanks very much!

  • @HardeepHayre

    @HardeepHayre

    2 ай бұрын

    I've been dealing with this since August 27th, 2023. Don't know when my long covid actually began to after initial infection. I've had all the crazy symptoms, fatigue, vertigo, tremors, sleep apena etc. 2 months ago I got here with these weird anxiety symptoms, shortness of breath and sleep anxiety/sleep insomnia. I had this the first 2 months and it came back. It's so frustrating because just when you think you're getting better you have a setback or symptoms come. I know how you guys feel. This has been the hardest time of my life. In January for 2 weeks I was really good and had no fatigue and all my energy was back. Then all of a sudden I got hit with fatigue again. Right now I'm sometimes dealing with sleep insomnia, it comes out of nowhere with chest tightness. Still a little bit of fatigue lingering, can I have a random headache now again on and off. And my body is constantly warm. Don't give up!

  • @eliaslovstrom4791

    @eliaslovstrom4791

    Ай бұрын

    @@spiritualkings Hi, how are you feeling now? Did you take any special supplements that helped your symtoms?

  • @soal-lt9rf
    @soal-lt9rf3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your simple yet logical approach to deal with this silent and debilitating condition. Many doctors have chosen to dismiss it -hoping it will go away magically.I think part of the healing process is radical acceptance.

  • @aurorasurrealis1032
    @aurorasurrealis10323 ай бұрын

    Almost 3 years into long covid 😵‍💫 I'm getting better, but extremely slowly

  • @TheParadigmShiftTV

    @TheParadigmShiftTV

    24 күн бұрын

    Are you vaccinated, if so which ones and how many doses?

  • @mentirusco

    @mentirusco

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@TheParadigmShiftTVim vacinated 2 times pfizer. Anxiety and taquicardia episodes after jabs. And long covid after gettimg covid 1 year and half ago.

  • @TheParadigmShiftTV

    @TheParadigmShiftTV

    12 күн бұрын

    @@mentirusco Sorry to hear. My dad has his booster shot and had a heart attack after. He's been struggling with long Covid symptoms ever since and that was a year and a half ago. Trying to find what works to get him over this.

  • @mentirusco

    @mentirusco

    12 күн бұрын

    @@TheParadigmShiftTV In my case im feeling a lot better but im not 100% recoverd. In my case help. Stop a lot diet stop eating sugars.more keto type with healthy fats advocado fish. Magnesum Take sun vit D

  • @JudyWilson-SiteShackDesign
    @JudyWilson-SiteShackDesign21 күн бұрын

    This is truly first-rate, excellent: Clear, plain language that fits amazingly well with what I have experienced since December, 2023 when I tested positive (my first time) for COVID. Following this positive test, I immediately developed asthma and bronchitis (which I have had randomly for years). I was not, fortunately, hospitalized and at this time (5/17/24) my asthma & bronchitis have almost completely tapered off. What remains is almost exclusively PEM. I have a tendency to begin to feel slightly more energetic, then rush off to "drain the battery" - complete numerous big and little tasks - tasks that become exhausting and send me quickly back to PEM and bed rest. This is perhaps my main challenge in trying to heal: Getting enough rest, tempered with a moderate, carefully planned exercise plan etc.👍👍👍

  • @darlasue15
    @darlasue155 ай бұрын

    You seem leaps ahead of the Baylor Long Covid Clinic where I am a patient. I appreciate your explanation and overview of Long Covid and it's treatment.

  • @JohnPatterson-bt2ru
    @JohnPatterson-bt2ru17 күн бұрын

    I had COVID for 3.5 years, then brain fog then lost my short term memory. I was left to watch KZread all day tilli found magasimum now a new life

  • @prince_of_summer

    @prince_of_summer

    16 күн бұрын

    What did you find?

  • @mric4069

    @mric4069

    10 күн бұрын

    Magnesium I think. Id recommend taurate.

  • @sharonkane1207
    @sharonkane1207Ай бұрын

    He explained everything so well. Post exertion malaise for me is the worst and he reiterated all I've learned, from UK LC services, and I'm trying to apply. So complex and different degrees for everyone. Very informative, helpful and clear. Thank you.

  • @keegsmum
    @keegsmum5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this organized, comprehensive and balanced overview of the subject. I am a 68 year old female triathlete dealing with long COVID symptoms, not from having contracted COVID, but rather from the 5 mRNA vaccines I got. Vaccine #5 (bivalent) pushed me over the edge. Still not recovered- I am 12 months out since my last and final vaccine), but I am now on a good recovery track using a variety of OTC supplements including botanicals (I tried each individually and assessed their usefulness one at a time- discarding some and replacing with others) because I was getting no guidance at all from my family doctor. Because there was no definitive test result (lab work, neurology, cardiology as you mentioned), no treatment approach or medication was offered to me, even when I requested same. I was left on my own to figure it out- with only the suggestion that I might have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or some vague allergy. I asked about participating in a clinical trial re vaccine injury and got no where. I started making real progress in my recovery once I started to suspect the vaccine might have triggered a condition like histamine intolerance- MCAS even though my labs were negative for MCAS. Bioflavonoids, DAO and Augmented NAC have been the most useful supplements for me in relieving the neuropathy, cardiovascular issues and brain fog. I am slowly working back to regular cardio and strength work in short sessions, and I have to monitor how it goes, to avoid fatigue and relapse. My heat tolerance is still a challenge when I work out - it triggers bad brain fog for some reason, so last summer was pretty tough. A long road indeed...

  • @jawaligt

    @jawaligt

    4 ай бұрын

    LC may very well be spike protein related in many cases. Spike protein has been demonstrated to end up all over the body, in some cases due to vaccination alone. And let's not rule out autoimmunity issues due to the MRNA method of delivery. Unfortunately, vax injured are even more likely to be gaslighted than PASC sufferers. But they often seem to benefit from the same things PASC sufferers do.

  • @brendabrenner2891

    @brendabrenner2891

    4 ай бұрын

    Am same leaky boat as u.. am vac injured , celiac, gut dsybiosis, long Lyme, mold inj7red, see 10 Drs none kno what I'm talking about.. going to start nati, berberine, choline, etc, but 1 at a time.. u encouraged me, ti. Neuro going to give me MRI.. no clinic here in RI.. 🙏❤

  • @Richexperience1

    @Richexperience1

    3 ай бұрын

    Dude that is really rough. I’m LC & vax injured. And this bozo on the vid is still recommending multiple vaccines. Job security I guess.

  • @segunabati3256

    @segunabati3256

    Ай бұрын

    I feel i understand you. My wife has been on this painful journey and I would like to talk more with you

  • @Elysian777

    @Elysian777

    Ай бұрын

    I am part of a long covid group and the worst long covid cases were from infections that happened prior to the creation of a vaccine. We call them 'first haulers'. How do you know you didn't get asymptomatic covid?

  • @itsdavidmora
    @itsdavidmoraАй бұрын

    This is the clearest explanation, from a doctor, about what works for managing Long COVID symptoms & why (on a high level). This completely matches my experience.

  • @lukepearson8851
    @lukepearson88513 ай бұрын

    I'm a cross country athlete at the college level. Since Covid, I'd get these spouts of fatigue that'd last for a week then I'd be fine again. I'm a sophomore in college now and I've been fatigued with brain fog for the past 3 months straight. I haven't been able to run or compete. My life has been taken away. I've had various blood tests and sonograms done only to conclude I am "in perfect health." I'm finally trying to reach a long covid clinic, but I'm worried I'll never run again.

  • @bennyb.1742

    @bennyb.1742

    2 ай бұрын

    We'll get there man. Ex-pro track cyclist here, so I know how you feel. It can be a long road, that will be longer and harder if you push too hard early on. I know how much it sucks, I know it feels like you've lost your life but you'll get it back. Even if it takes months or years, you're a young guy and have an other 60+ years of running ahead of you once all this is over and just a bad memory.

  • @hutch73

    @hutch73

    2 ай бұрын

    @@bennyb.1742are you back on your bike? Cycling was my life before this. Mountain biking hard 3-4 days a week. I did a 60 mile gravel race 2 months prior to getting sick. Going 14 months

  • @Paragon62

    @Paragon62

    Ай бұрын

    I would try hypobaric

  • @sakinahabdulbari6884
    @sakinahabdulbari68845 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the timely information and suggestions about covid-19 and where treatments are at this moment. I had covid-19 in March 2020, and January 2022. I have long-covid since the 2020 infection, I am not doing good. I need more medical help. I was already disabled before covid-19. I am 66, female, and I want and need help. My brain and energy is getting worse. I have doctors, however, they are saying that "people my age get these illnesses" but I did not have them before Covid-19, my prior MRI proves it. I keep my doctors appts. plus I have all my vaccines up to date. I have the muscle wasting you spoke about, I cry almost every day because I have life in my heart, but my brain and body says no more after 2-3 hrs. Please help me.

  • @TheJoyQueenForever

    @TheJoyQueenForever

    5 ай бұрын

    I would recommend showing both his videos to your primary doctor 😢...most have absolutely no clue...which angers me because the AMA is deafening silent ...❤❤❤

  • @anitarespondek2356

    @anitarespondek2356

    4 ай бұрын

    God bless you.. I have friends with these same problems 😢 and it is devastating 🙏🏼

  • @kw7807

    @kw7807

    4 ай бұрын

    Please let us know how you are doing? 😢

  • @sakinahabdulbari6884

    @sakinahabdulbari6884

    4 ай бұрын

    @@kw7807 Hi, thank you for asking. How are you? I saw a ortho. doc for my left side SI JOINT 3 wks ago, he gave me a reducing dose pkg of medication because of inflammation, which did help while I was on it, ordered MRI/CAT scan, 1st appt available 9 FEB. I had the freakiest fall 28. NOV. '23, right knee did not make contact to surface, but twisted, and hurting really bad, 8 days later xrays showed no injury, just "age" arthritis, it kept hurting, I am limping, had MRI on 18th, waiting on results from doctor. I was told to bedrest my knee as much as possible, lol, I was already doing that, ice-packs helps. Thank you again, I hope you feel better soon.

  • @sakinahabdulbari6884

    @sakinahabdulbari6884

    4 ай бұрын

    @@anitarespondek2356 I hope your friends are receiving help from doctors. Those of us with long-covid told doctors in summer 2020 that something was wrong, they are releasing much more research now, still no help. Congress (U.S.) had their first COVID long-haul less than 2 weeks ago, did you are your friends get to see/hear it? I did, but I still do not understand what they are going to do. Thank you for your concern.

  • @wesanderson7918
    @wesanderson79183 ай бұрын

    Thank you for discussing.

  • @user-zp2dl3dh1k
    @user-zp2dl3dh1k2 ай бұрын

    What a difference this video has made in my life!! From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Dr. Brode. Vaccinations and vigilance kept Covid at bay until Feb. 2024. 12 days out developed new onset hypertension. Medication is controlling it well. Fatigue and brain fog are biggest roadblocks. Your presentation is the best medical consult I have had!! I feel you have given me a logical and hopeful treatment plan. Priceless👍I will share this video!!

  • @jiayihuang6137
    @jiayihuang61372 ай бұрын

    So glad to watch this. Thank you doctor. The presentation and advice are so clear and helpful. Having these weird symptoms in my third year university study. I hope I can recover one day and become normal.

  • @AC_2.4-10
    @AC_2.4-102 ай бұрын

    What a helpful and thorough video - thank you so much! So validating and gives me a tiny bit more hope... Been dealing with ME/CFS for years, and now long COVID. My life has become so limited and if it were not for my faith and trust in God, I don't believe I would have made it this far. Every day is a challenge, and I often pray to just "make it through" another one. 😢

  • @brunomachado9123
    @brunomachado91232 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @sofiaguadalupe2008
    @sofiaguadalupe20083 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. Me ayudó mucho escuchar estas explicaciones.❤

  • @skooflefloofandfriends4557
    @skooflefloofandfriends45574 ай бұрын

    Whats sad is if you work for yourself there is no disability qualifications. You just cant work as much and then you struggle

  • @latestlindsey5620

    @latestlindsey5620

    Ай бұрын

    I work for myself too I feel you . 😢

  • @debra9040
    @debra9040Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @JoBroughton-yw7un
    @JoBroughton-yw7un3 ай бұрын

    After 3yrs I had worked this out, now in 2024 and have a better understanding of my demise and do what you suggest it does work.

  • @jgonsalk
    @jgonsalk4 ай бұрын

    Great video. Very thorough and provides clear priorities. Really appreciate it! I hit the wall too many times and need to slow it down. I have recovered about 60 to 70% but the recovery has slowed which is extremely frustrating. I want my life back but need to give my body time.

  • @brendabrenner2891

    @brendabrenner2891

    4 ай бұрын

    Any suppliment help.. going to start protocol, I at a time.. sure is a tough journey🙏❤️

  • @felipebaena735

    @felipebaena735

    Ай бұрын

    what did you do for recovering?

  • @jgonsalk

    @jgonsalk

    Ай бұрын

    @@felipebaena735 Rest is crucial, I try to make sure I don't push myself too hard. I also take a few supplements and medications. Antihistamines and tricyclic antidepressants have helped a lot. I also take vitamin C, D and B (complex), zinc, curcumin and probiotics.

  • @ericcardenas9812
    @ericcardenas98124 ай бұрын

    OK. So exercise, but don't exercise to avoid the wall. LOL :) My docs don't really know what's going on with long covid. Seeing a specialized doc in a long covid clinic. she says skip exercise and concentrate on diet. But I do feel I'm losing muscle mass. I don't think rehab therapists will now how to advise on exercise to avoid hitting the wall. They'd just see out of shape me and think its all in my head.

  • @anniemoureaux4839

    @anniemoureaux4839

    2 ай бұрын

    You might consider trying qigong..gentle, focused and healing. There are some good teachers available on line.

  • @dryfastingclub

    @dryfastingclub

    Ай бұрын

    I feel like without dry fasting I wouldn't heal long covid so thoroughly

  • @marcobagut
    @marcobagut3 ай бұрын

    Unbelievable, you described me. I am now left with Chronic Fatigue, post exertions malaise and lightheadedness. The last one has improved lots. I have to say, the brain fog was gone after three months, but the lightheadedness/dizziness still there, although lately is much better!

  • @thetranscendedman
    @thetranscendedman5 ай бұрын

    I think you should touch upon expanded access here. Promising clinical trials will go up in mid-2024 for things like existing monoclonal antibodies. There are groups trying to push the use of a central registry of novel treatments as well known as CURE ID that the FDA uses. There is research suggesting this is a promising treatment available today for specific long haulers through expanded access, but it is limited use due to the current circulating variants.

  • @Kathysart
    @Kathysart2 ай бұрын

    Thank you. 🍃🌸🍃

  • @denisetitchgregory5867
    @denisetitchgregory58673 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video, I no longer feel like I am stuck in a never ending nightmare! I have Lupus, Antiphospholipid syndrome and a cardiac pacemaker due to Mobitz type II heart block. Since contracting Covid I have barely been able to get out of bed :( Slightest exercise renders me straight to bed for up to 24 hours. I live in the UK and seriously considering asking for a referral to a long covid clinic.

  • @michaeljhonfantilanan3207
    @michaeljhonfantilanan32072 ай бұрын

    3 years but still palpitations, anxiety and hard to get sleep lord jesus help us

  • @sebek12345
    @sebek123453 ай бұрын

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:01 *🩺 Long COVID Diagnosis and Testing* - Long COVID diagnosis relies on symptom patterns rather than specific tests. - Testing aims to rule out other potential causes of symptoms, such as diabetes or thyroid problems. - Diagnosis and testing methods are individualized based on medical history and risk factors. 03:23 *📈 Long COVID Recovery Trends* - Most patients with long COVID show improvement over time, with about 60% fully recovering. - Recovery typically occurs within the first one to two years post-infection. - Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and post-exertional malaise may persist but tend to improve gradually. 04:50 *💊 Fundamental Steps in Long COVID Treatment* - Treatment involves managing energy levels and avoiding post-exertional malaise. - Intentional rehabilitation focuses on physical, cognitive, and emotional strengths and deficits. - Symptomatic management includes using evidence-based treatments and medications to alleviate specific symptoms. 11:01 *🏋️‍♂️ Intentional Rehabilitation for Long COVID* - Rehabilitation encompasses physical therapy, cognitive therapy, and mental health counseling. - Balancing exercise to avoid exacerbating symptoms while promoting physical health is crucial. - Cognitive therapy helps in managing attention, memory, and breaking tasks into manageable parts. 12:29 *🩹 Symptomatic Management with Medications* - Evidence-based medications target common long COVID symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, and nerve pain. - Medications may not cure long COVID but can improve daily functioning for some individuals. - Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs and may involve trial and error to find effective medications. 13:54 *🎯 Exploring Targeted Therapies for Long COVID* - Experimental targeted therapies aim to address viral fragments, chronic inflammation, and blood flow issues. - Participation in clinical trials is encouraged to assess the efficacy of these treatments. - Patients should have thorough discussions with healthcare providers regarding risks, benefits, and costs of experimental therapies. Made with HARPA AI

  • @jowiens32

    @jowiens32

    Ай бұрын

    I appreciate you!

  • @marcelguldemond2523
    @marcelguldemond2523Ай бұрын

    Nice clear summary thanks. Can you speak to how much frequent reinfections make the LC worse? I either get reinfected about once a month, or I’m just no longer able to clear it. Have you seen much immune dysregulation in your patients?

  • @FreddieAP
    @FreddieAP2 ай бұрын

    @uthealthaustin4585 Which medications are prescribed for fatigue/PEM ?

  • @elizabethsamuel2219
    @elizabethsamuel2219Ай бұрын

    I am hearing the truth!

  • @tyitinanot6130
    @tyitinanot61303 ай бұрын

    post exertional malaise is the term I have been looking for. Caught original covid Oct. 2019 at a high school football game. I sat between a guy who could not stop coughing and my ex-wife. Chivalry is not entirely dead. 4 days of sweating gallons and exhaustion sleep 4 to 6 hours at a time. Incredible brain scramble repetitive thoughts dizziness culminating in a day of diarrhea/vomiting. Took a month til I was back to carrying a decent armload of firewood without needing to drop it and gasp for air. Doctors told me A. respiratory infection or flu (this was 3 to 4 months before it hit the news) B. long covid they don't want to touch I presume due to insurance issues. Answer was well you're overweight and 57 years old. Just now getting over omicron JN1 4 years and 4 months since I had the original. My diminished energy probably 50% from the first go round has increased to more like 75% hoping it may improve. Brain fog way worse this time like I'm constantly stoned but only 2 weeks of fatigue and issues taking a full breath of air. I used to run 10K regularly and was very active outdoors kind of guy now winded walking 4 miles down my road needing a 2 hour nap after my (mostly) daily trip. Age and physical condition I think determined my outcome and I am grateful to still be above ground. 5 friends and neighbors 4 of which were younger than myself are no longer alive because of it. I'm certain it shaved off a few years damn it I had planned to live to 100. What are you gonna do.

  • @sofiaguadalupe2008
    @sofiaguadalupe20083 ай бұрын

    Tuve covid dos veces, la última en enero de 2022, todavía no se me pasa la fatiga física y mental. Me produce ansiedad y tristeza. No pude seguir trabajando. Hago ejercicio a pesar del la fatiga casi insoportable que muchas veces le sigue, dependiendo de la intensidad del mismo y también del estres social que tengo. Si no es long covid, no sé que tengo, los médicos que ví no saben porque estoy tan cansada. Gracias.

  • @Lakawanko
    @Lakawanko24 күн бұрын

    I am in my 3 years now, and what ia have is head pressures. I hope you can find treatment for this. I am a nurse and I am trying to recover withiut any check up at all. I have this left which is pressure in my head. Thank God I am relieve which difficulty breathing, visual problems, walking, body pain, etc. At first I was struggling pushing to get better and then I slow it down. Keeping my day focus like normal days like before and then I got better slowly..It takes time. I hope someday it will all go

  • @gittebukhpedersen72
    @gittebukhpedersen723 ай бұрын

    THX.. would be great if you could reach some MDs in Denmark

  • @maryr7593

    @maryr7593

    Ай бұрын

    Find the academic research paper and bring the printed copy to the appt. You could try sending them the video ...but my experience has been that they dont watch it before the appt. The dr will not have time to read article at appt....but having it on paper allows it to remind them that they need to get up to speed.

  • @romygime5822
    @romygime5822Ай бұрын

    What is the treatment?

  • @brad-fg9ss
    @brad-fg9ssАй бұрын

    I had the long term Covid last year 2023.How long before I get over the fatigue.?I’ve had to take days off from work for it.Fatigue is the only symptom

  • @marcobagut
    @marcobagut3 ай бұрын

    Now I am trying HBOT.

  • @davidlaney6153
    @davidlaney61532 ай бұрын

    Yes on Serotonin...that's actually a good idea...

  • @I124q.....28
    @I124q.....282 ай бұрын

    March 2020 still suffering fatigue and nerve pain

  • @torchpitchforkpac1593
    @torchpitchforkpac15933 ай бұрын

    I'll be 62 this June and have had Long-Covid since Delta and Omicron. Covid was the worst illness I have ever had. And the first time I contemplated the inevitability of my own mortality. Scary, though I never had it too severe. The brain-fog was the worst, followed by fatigue, headaches, and general soreness. Methylene Blue (MB) - about a year ago I was having more bad days than good. Then I started taking Methylene Blue - 40mg/day. A test dose of 10mg/day for a week to identify side effects. The most notable is that your pee turns blue. And of course I add B-vitamins so now its neon-green. :) Too much fun. Anyway, I describe this treatment as a 'sports brace' for your mitochondria. It allows you to push a little against the PEM wall without crashing. Also, it helps with the brain-fog. I saw noticeable improvement during the 10mg test week. Titrating the dose took a few weeks, and finding a suitable delivery method took even longer. The MB powder I get (Amazon) comes in 1 gram vials. You can just mix it with water and add it to juice or whatever. Straight it tastes a bit metallic. I cut it with cornstarch for easier handling, and fill 24 capsules which yields 41 2/3 mg/capsule. Roughly 40mg due to losses. Much more than that and I start to get jittery. Also, MB and B-vitamins can exacerbate insomnia so I take them early in the day. Six vials of MB costs me $45, so about 35 cents/day. If you are taking regular medications it is a good idea to research interactions with MB. Not many, and the 10mg test shouldn't cause severe reactions, but any meds that don't play nice can have nasty side effects. Live long and prosper...

  • @barbietheemuslimah
    @barbietheemuslimahАй бұрын

    Yessss I’m still dealing with this from Covid in December 23 😢😢😢😢

  • @brendabrenner2891
    @brendabrenner28913 ай бұрын

    Tu for this succinct, informative,spot on capsulation of the complex hirror of long cov, i follow dr sayid Haider(tx) + other outstanding drs such as yourself..see 10 drs here + none know what im talking about..was pre med..going to start prticol, SLOWLY, ..ur sage advice is a kight in the dark tunnel🙏💖

  • @Me-yp7uo
    @Me-yp7uo2 ай бұрын

    I wish healing was a year and a half. My daughter and I are going on 4 years and we most definitely have been getting progressively worse through the years

  • @jewelleryaddict
    @jewelleryaddict4 ай бұрын

    Very lucky can get disability help for l-covid. I have had severe cfs 30 yrs. We battled for first 20 plus years to try and prove we are disabled many gave up because your already tired and this process with usually a lawyer is expensive and takes forever, if you can ever get help Was many many years before we were heard and got help. Hope these people get help soon. This disease unfortunately lasts forever. The mental struggle is just as hard as the physical struggle. Put your armor on your up for big battle. Good luck. They never helped us.

  • @Richexperience1

    @Richexperience1

    3 ай бұрын

    I cannot imagine how horrible that was. So glad you all paved the way. If you didn’t things would be worse.

  • @jackieporter5705
    @jackieporter57052 ай бұрын

    Dr Patterson has a definitive test!

  • @jfouts1979
    @jfouts19795 ай бұрын

    I have had some kind of post viral illness for many years (have a dx of CFS/ME). The problem is...the energy envelope changes dramatically all the time -- even many times within one single day....so it is very difficult to meet a moving target....and....if you stay in bed (and I have been bedbound before...)....then you get deconditioned and make things worse....what research is currently happening that is leading to any answers? I've read about the spike protein being found in stool samples along with other potential latent reactivated virii like EBV... I also have read about the hypercoagulation that occurs in long covid.....and recently learned about lower levels of circulating serotonin (not in the brain but peripherally)....also there was the small study done whereby 4g of creatine were given administered daily for 6 months, and study participants reduced fatigue in a statistically meaningful manner....what do you think is going on there? What are some ways to increase serotonin or tryptophan uptake?

  • @brendabrenner2891

    @brendabrenner2891

    4 ай бұрын

    Serotonin made in the gut. Mine is a mess. Celiac + long cov, long Lyme, vac injured, Mt Sinai has massive grant w huge studies, but only 4 New Yorkers.. Dr David purtrimo.. think he sells supplements. Going to start protocol w nattokinase, serratepsee, choline, berberine, but I at a time.. healing prayers 🙏❤

  • @davidlaney6153
    @davidlaney61532 ай бұрын

    No MRNA vaccines....

  • @RobManser77
    @RobManser772 ай бұрын

    I'm interested by what you say around 4 minutes into the video. Before Covid I ran 100km a week (that's an average of 10 miles a day!) and was finishing in the top 10-20 in half marathons. I also windsurfed, walked a lot, cycled and surfed. I had absolutely no pre-existing medical conditions, was a healthy weight, full of energy, and barely ever got sick from coughs and colds. I am now living like an average 80 year old, and it's been just over 2 years since I got Covid. I can't even jog 5km slowly. I am absolutely nowhere near back to normal - in your percentages that you quote I would guess I'm around 5-10% of my previous health, but I hesitate to use that scale because I can't run 10% of my old weekly distance - I can't run at all.

  • @captainted696

    @captainted696

    2 ай бұрын

    Rob. I am 80 yrs old also. Before Covid I could average 21 mph on my madone - trek and hold that for 30 miles. I got Covid on a cruise. It wiped me out. Couldn’t breathe. In hospital over night. They wanted to keep me for extra treatment. When my fever broke and appetite returned I wanted out of there. CT showed lots of fluid on the lungs. Initially had trouble sleeping because of breathing problems . They went away. It’s 6 months since and now it’s fatigue and brain fog.my symptoms aren’t as bad as so many people on u-tube.i was a runner all my life. Did Boston- other races would win my age group.Ran Philly broad street run - won my age group. 58:15 when I was 47 years old. Trying organic protein powder. Benadryl. CoQ10., melatonin. People have gotten good results. At this point I have nothing to lose

  • @captainted696

    @captainted696

    2 ай бұрын

    I thought u were 80 years😂. Rob. Sounds like have long covid for sure. I would try probiotics, look into antihistamines. Maybe ivermectin. Good luck

  • @dryfastingclub

    @dryfastingclub

    Ай бұрын

    Don't run anymore duh... You def need some dry fasting in your life

  • @rdbchase
    @rdbchase2 күн бұрын

    No mention of mast cell activation or even of antihistamines?!? My long COVID was originally misdiagnosed as a sinus infection. I developed symptoms of asthma, but after several months, and a methacholine challenge test, asthma was ruled out. I was finally diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and months later started on dupilumab; I flush my nose twice daily with mometasone in saline. I do experience some fatigue and minor postural vertigo, but in terms of debility, they pale in comparison to my sinusitis and diarrhea. While my polyps have receded, rhinosinusitis and diarrhea are my chief complaints and they don't seem to be getting better a year and a half in. When I complained enough about the former symptoms, I was advised to take quadruple doses of over-the-counter antihistamines. Taking a triple dose of loratadine and/or fexofenadine and famotidine too does seem to help, but I'm looking for better therapy.

  • @robbtaylor8833
    @robbtaylor88336 күн бұрын

    3 covid infections ... 3 years long haul ... Started low dose Naltrexone 2 weeks ago still titrating up to 4mg over next 8 weeks. Crossing my fingers

  • @rg1869
    @rg18695 ай бұрын

    Hello! Thank you for your videos. I tested positive 4 weeks ago and I am still feeling the fatigue where making the bed get me winded. Would this be considered long covid?

  • @edjack5on

    @edjack5on

    5 ай бұрын

    No, most guidelines classify as long covid after 3 months. My advice would be to calm your nervous system and increase your immunity believing you will get better soon. This is the best thing you can do to not develop long covid.

  • @jawaligt

    @jawaligt

    4 ай бұрын

    That's not true at all. Most guidelines consider LC to be present after 3 months of sequelae, some even go as low as 4 or 6 weeks. In many cases, symptoms actually seem to intensify or really present themselves 2-3 months after acute infection. That's been my personal experience and I've read many similar reports from other patients.

  • @edjack5on

    @edjack5on

    4 ай бұрын

    @@jawaligt exactly, I wanted to write 3 months, you are correct.

  • @brucedunn6845

    @brucedunn6845

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@edjack5on stop talking tripe , no such thing as long COVID, just a reaction to the poison they stuck in people's arms

  • @stuffclusters

    @stuffclusters

    3 ай бұрын

    @@brucedunn6845 stop being an idiot, i am not vaccinated and i had long covid for almost 2 years

  • @carlosgarcia3836
    @carlosgarcia3836Ай бұрын

    What supplements have my fellow long haulers worked for them? Salmon oil has helped me, ivermectin, Probiotics, Nattokinase, Hydrogen gas inhalation, humic/fulvic acid cellcore detox. Sitting in natural springs has helped me the most, maybe because it grounds the body and stops inflammation.

  • @amandabricot
    @amandabricot3 күн бұрын

    This is a nightmare. I feel like my life was stolen from me before my eyes. Not sure if the second and last dose of the vaccine did this to me- or the harsh Delta variant I caught just 2 months after, in December 2021. It took about 10 months to start feeling slightly better…until I caught another virus in October 2023. Although the test was negative, it felt like covid and the GP consulted at the time said it was probably the current variant that went undetected. The first time- while sick- I had all the symptoms and ended up at the emergency for 24h. Never in my life did I suffer as much. Breathing was hurting me, my rib cage was hurting at every breath. Loss is taste, smell, 41 degrees fever, couldn’t feel my legs anymore and could barely walk (this happened as well right after the second dose, from which I took about 3 weeks to recover). I now have IBS, loss of short term memory/ brain fogginess, my speech is affected. Sometimes I sleep well, others I have insomnia and wake up at 2:00am before falling asleep again at 5:00am or 6:00am until I have to wake up for work. It’s so hard because it doesn’t show (I look super healthy, make up helps too + I always had healthy habits). I also try to conceal it so people don’t notice. It’s like no one really talks about it and no one really understands so I keep it to myself. The worse is the extreme fatigue and pain in each and every muscle of my body. The feeling that I’m burning from the inside, all à along my spine and in each muscle and joint. Even my hands, I have no grip anymore, my fingers and wrist are so weak. I feel like crying every day, as I live in a painful body where I can’t enjoy myself. What if I never recover?!?! My husband and I want a family, I’m way too young to live like this for the rest of my life. How am I going to go through a pregnancy in that state or even correctly take care of our baby?!?! We caught covid at the same time but thank God my husband was able to almost fully recover from it after a few weeks- thank God- but I’m still very affected. Lord help all of us suffering, this is unbearable 😢

  • @jazziered142
    @jazziered14224 күн бұрын

    I am exhausted and the brain fog is still there. Three years later.

  • @jenimcleod1553
    @jenimcleod15532 ай бұрын

    What happens if you are stuck on step 1 and it's been 4+yrs. I can work my full time job from home... but that is literally it. I sleep *almost* exclusively the rest of the time.

  • @isaiahwilson2284
    @isaiahwilson228410 күн бұрын

    The only weird thing is that every time they tested me once these symptoms started for covid it came back negative. Also had covid confirmed in 2021. Don't know If i really have had it since then.

  • @sandrabryant6405
    @sandrabryant64059 күн бұрын

    I got progressively worse. Starting to feel the tiniest bit of hope and relief due to supplements. Also SGB shots really helped. But I can't afford more shots. Its similar to spooneys. You literally have to stop doing everything. To heal. Every time I feel a little better and get things done. I crash hard for weeks. Just doing basic chores.

  • @TheParadigmShiftTV
    @TheParadigmShiftTV24 күн бұрын

    All research into long Covid needs to take vaccination status into consideration. What percentage of long Covid sufferers are vaccinated and how many doses. My dad has been suffering with this ever since his 3rd shot.The vaccine causes your body to produce spike proteins without an off button.

  • @lynnienorris5776
    @lynnienorris577627 күн бұрын

    DAMN! ARTHRITIS!

  • @davidburian5095
    @davidburian50954 ай бұрын

    Again no word about ME/CFS... WTF is wrong with medicine

  • @Richexperience1

    @Richexperience1

    3 ай бұрын

    Lazy siloed thinking and big checks from Pharma.

  • @brendabrenner2891

    @brendabrenner2891

    3 ай бұрын

    I joined this group, long cov much like fibro, me/cfs (pcp denied I have it) just found great new research going on for me/cfs,, as it parallels long COVID 🙏💖

  • @maryr7593

    @maryr7593

    Ай бұрын

    Look up mast cell activation syndrome (mcas). Same symptoms...

  • @aarongarcia9880
    @aarongarcia98802 күн бұрын

    It's June 2024 and I still have pain in both arms. I can show exactly, the points on both arms where they injected me with the vaxx poison! It's been three years.

  • @FreddieAP
    @FreddieAP2 ай бұрын

    I am stuck at 30 % after 19 months. Tops 2 short trips of 1.5 hours per week. PEM is what harms me most and has changed who I am.

  • @FreddieAP

    @FreddieAP

    2 ай бұрын

    @uthealthaustin4585 My PEM warning is a sense of feeling invincible, ecstatic, a sort of high I remember from certain medications, feeling my LC is over and I am better. If I act on that feeling of "strength" and do more, exercise longer, stay talking at an event (outside ofc) then I am ill for the next few days or week. It feels like a trick my body is playing.

  • @dryfastingclub

    @dryfastingclub

    Ай бұрын

    Pls look into dry fasting it can be the spark that sends you back into a healing trajectory

  • @isaiahwilson2284
    @isaiahwilson228410 күн бұрын

    I think I have long covid. Doing a bunch of testing. Feels like someone beat my head in with a hammer, disoriented, cognitive decline, poor memory, slow processing to the point where I feel like I can't drive in heavy traffic, nexk stiffness, random Chills, diminished taste n smell, metallic taste in mouth sometimes, low salvia production, and numbness throughout my body like I have nerve damage. This all happened after I got a root canal retouch on deployment 3 months ago. Going through testing and mostly everything is coming bavk clean.

  • @eYeSoN3691

    @eYeSoN3691

    2 күн бұрын

    I am in your boat symptom wise still no diagnosis!

  • @isaiahwilson2284

    @isaiahwilson2284

    2 күн бұрын

    @@eYeSoN3691 dude I feel like I am dying man. Feels like parts of my brain chemistry has changed. I just want to go back to normal man.

  • @eYeSoN3691

    @eYeSoN3691

    Күн бұрын

    @@isaiahwilson2284 I know man I honestly don’t even know what to do at this point just keep hearing different shit I thought I had CCI for a bit but just nothing!! But my the left side of my neck was hurting bad and like tense, I have a lot of pressure in my head and constant migraines that come in random spots, I had for awhile like a burning sensation on my hands and feet my body would get extremely cold or hot just randomly, I had like digestion issues or something, I had heart palpitations, I still have like brain zingers or like brain zaps, a lot of brain fog and no energy and yeah that metallic taste is real!!!

  • @isaiahwilson2284

    @isaiahwilson2284

    Күн бұрын

    @@eYeSoN3691 I am right with you man. I am seeing a neurologist. Thank god I am still on military orders and getting paid to be looked at. However, I think I am going to go to a nice hospital and see what civilian doctors say vs all the military docs/specialist I have been seeing.

  • @eYeSoN3691

    @eYeSoN3691

    Күн бұрын

    @@isaiahwilson2284 yeah that’s nice!! But I haven’t had any success on my end I’ve seen 2 neurologist and nothing I’ve also seen multiple just regular MD’s it’s honestly crazy stuff because it’s a multi symptom issue. I plan on going to see a rheumatologist! But right now I’m going to try this FLCCC long covid recovery treatment it’s had massive success and at this point I’m desperate I will keep you posted for sure I’m starting tomorrow to see how it goes!

  • @meme-fd3fs
    @meme-fd3fs3 ай бұрын

    We are dome 😢

  • @davidlaney6153
    @davidlaney61532 ай бұрын

    Ok I think he is right about the malaise wall...

  • @kylecocktails
    @kylecocktailsАй бұрын

    Nattokinase, Serrapeptase, Nac < help alot

  • @jdrex5039
    @jdrex50393 ай бұрын

    I fully recovered until I got reinfected 😢

  • @maryr7593

    @maryr7593

    Ай бұрын

    Look for info on mast cell activation syndrome (mcas)

  • @thekmfdmmachine3919
    @thekmfdmmachine39192 ай бұрын

    Watch new Tucker interview. He has a explication and a treatment thats been helping his 1500 patients.

  • @eYeSoN3691

    @eYeSoN3691

    2 күн бұрын

    What interview??

  • @thekmfdmmachine3919

    @thekmfdmmachine3919

    Күн бұрын

    @@eYeSoN3691 YT pulled it down very quickly because he was blaming the V,a X for everyones issues. His name is Dr Pierre Kory. He has a website.

  • @delmar418
    @delmar4183 ай бұрын

    Dexadrine Spansule.

  • @Noneofyourfuckingconcern
    @Noneofyourfuckingconcern2 ай бұрын

    My long covid comes with bad reactions to drugs!

  • @maryr7593

    @maryr7593

    Ай бұрын

    Look for which drugs have which fillers. Usually the fillers are what ppl have reactions to.

  • @jenniferbull84
    @jenniferbull84Ай бұрын

    I think this is me

  • @patwilliams4146
    @patwilliams41462 ай бұрын

    Bruce Patterson says there is a test.

  • @Paragon62
    @Paragon62Ай бұрын

    They knew all this 4yrs this video is an absolute waste of time well done.

  • @gwilkins4617
    @gwilkins46172 ай бұрын

    This is good advice for mild cases but for more severe cases there is no real way to treat and manage. This should be explained…

  • @safeeffective385
    @safeeffective3853 ай бұрын

    For those posting here about your struggles with long covid we are going to assume that you were fully vax'd and boosted, unless you indicate otherwise!

  • @floriscorner6482

    @floriscorner6482

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm not vaccinated and have had problems for more than a year, here you go.

  • @safeeffective385

    @safeeffective385

    2 ай бұрын

    @@floriscorner6482 That's great! At least you're honest about your status there, unlike the vast majority of posters here.

  • @ohzone6464
    @ohzone64643 ай бұрын

    Take Vitamin C. As much as you can.!!!

  • @MJ-tm9fr

    @MJ-tm9fr

    2 ай бұрын

    Be careful with too much vitamin C, it can be hard on the kidneys. A vitamin C IV might be a way around this....but I'm not a doctor!

  • @ezza1236
    @ezza12363 ай бұрын

    What is so complicated about it Just gradually increase activities

  • @yarnexpress

    @yarnexpress

    Ай бұрын

    What's complicated is knowing when you're approaching the WALL. A slight increase in activity can cause you to hit the wall. Hitting the wall causes long term damage. (See UVA report in which they biopsied thigh muscles long covid participants & normal participants. Both groups were pushed physically to exhaustion. Results in post exertion biopsies showed normal participants recovered & were even stronger. Long covid were damaged causing a lowering of exertion tolerance.) This causes a downward spiral. I had a 15 min tolerance a year ago. I'm now down to 6 min. Do you get it now?!

  • @dryfastingclub

    @dryfastingclub

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@yarnexpressI've increased mine to near fully healed many times, but it required tailored approaches and it's way too easy to trip up and deteriorate, yes

  • @CC-fw5qq
    @CC-fw5qq28 күн бұрын

    Sooo basically this video is pointless. Keep going to the doctor until you’re so broke you can’t eat. Just for them to tell you they don’t know. Maybe China has some answers lol. And by the way, TIME hasn’t helped. I’m still just as bad 2 years later.

  • @HerrGesetz
    @HerrGesetz19 күн бұрын

    Great info but, it's all very much from an ideal world perspective. Get some accommodation from your employer?? Sorry but what farry land planet do you think this advice could possibly work on? Just not reality for most people! Forgetting the names of people you have worked with every day for a decade and coming up with new excuses for being a shell of your former self, hoping no one notices and just trying not to get fired for being a total wreck all the time is the reality.

  • @mzm8190
    @mzm81902 ай бұрын

    So the recommended treatment from this big-name long covid center is don't do much, accept that your health and life has been ruined, take meds for the few symptoms that can be treated like blood pressure and anxiety, and be patient since your body may heal itself in a few YEARS. Time heals all - and evidently better than our overpriced and overrated medical system. Thanks for nothing!!!

  • @Paragon62

    @Paragon62

    Ай бұрын

    My sentiments entirely what a rubbish video, might as well say nothing.

  • @dryfastingclub

    @dryfastingclub

    Ай бұрын

    What do you expect when your vagus nerve is permanently damaged, viral reservoirs, microbiome loss (can't every fully build back), glucose dysregulation and immune system damage.

  • @mzm8190

    @mzm8190

    Ай бұрын

    @@dryfastingclub Thanks for the compassion...saw your username and thought you were going to recommend fasting. Guess that doesn't work either.

  • @dryfastingclub

    @dryfastingclub

    Ай бұрын

    @@mzm8190 haha, I've cured myself from bed-bound and the full gamut of long covid symptoms from neurological to physiological. I've actually got all my notes and experiments over the last few years online on the dry fasting club. It's definitely a little complicated when it comes to mastering not relapsing exercise envelope, diet and fasting. But without a doubt fasting is number one for LC healing. No doubt, 💯

  • @dryfastingclub

    @dryfastingclub

    Ай бұрын

    @@mzm8190 i specialize in long covid healing which i think translates to so many chronic illnesses around lyme/ME/CFS etc. dry fasting is the way!

  • @WildandFree4
    @WildandFree4Ай бұрын

    I have had long covid for 2yrs. I lost my will to live awhile ago. I recently learned many have taken antihistamines and Ivermectin ( De wormer) and I've been taking for 1 week. I have been amazed at results even after 1 day!!! Please research and try. No pain, more alert, more energy omg 😍

  • @theeducator8574

    @theeducator8574

    29 күн бұрын

    U take ivermectin daily??

  • @lz898

    @lz898

    25 күн бұрын

    How do you get Ivermectin? Do you ask your doctor to prescribe for you?

  • @allisonkloehs3082

    @allisonkloehs3082

    22 күн бұрын

    which antihistamine and what dose?

  • @theeducator8574

    @theeducator8574

    21 күн бұрын

    @@allisonkloehs3082 any what suits u the best Take cetrazine or loratidine 2 times daily Hydroxy chloroquine daily before bed

  • @eYeSoN3691

    @eYeSoN3691

    2 күн бұрын

    CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER WHAT ANTIHISTAMINES AND WHERE TO GET IVERMECTIN?!?!