Long COVID Support in EdmontonOur Naturopaths have options for Long COVID TreatmentLong COVID is something we work with at our Edmonton ClinicOur Naturopathic Doctors work with oral supplements, IV Therapy & Hyperbaric Oxygen
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BackgroundAccording to the WHO, Long COVID usually manifests 3 months from the onset of acute illness, and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis. Also called "Post-COVID-19-Syndrome". Some data suggests the prevalence of symptoms remaining ranges from 3% to as high as 30%. Substantial uncertainty remains as to precisely why long-lasting symptoms occur. Dysregulated immunologic responses, thrombotic disease, secondary tissue hypoxia and mitochondrial dysfunction are possible mechanisms. One group that have led the way in terms of practical protocols, the FLCCC, makes a few distinctions in terms of Long COVID types which also touches on pathogenesis: • Inflammatory • Mast cell activation Long COVID symptoms
The signs and symptoms of long COVID can be grouped in the following clusters:
Neurological: brain fog, malaise, tiredness, headaches, vertigo, panic Musculoskeletal: muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, joint pains Cardiovascular: palpitations, arrhythmias, Raynauds, low blood pressure Autonomic: postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, bloating, vomiting Dermatologic: itching, rashes Mucus membranes: running nose, sneezing Most often, we see Respiratory, Neurological, Musculoskeletal and Autonomic variants in our Edmonton patients. In other words, breathing difficulty, brain fog, fatigue, and blood pressure abnormalities are frequently seen at our office. In particular, fatigue is present in up to 65% of Long COVID patients, with a substantial proportion of these with brain fog. TreatmentTreatment of Long COVID has proven to be extremely challenging. Our Naturopathic Doctors have seen improvements in patients primarily using IV Therapy & Hyperbaric Oxygen. In particular, Hyperbaric Oxygen has strong preliminary data for its use in Long COVID. IV Therapy is often tried initially as it requires less sessions and can give rapid results in some cases. Oral supplements are considered with preference given to recommendations from the FLCCC. LDN is considered a top-line therapies - which can be prescribed by our Nurse Practitioner. As of 2024, we are aware of three published studies showing utility of LDN in Long COVID. IV TherapyThree of our Naturopaths, use IV Therapy for aggressive Long COVID treatment. IV Therapy is often employed initially as it gets rapid results in some cases especially for fatigue & brain fog. Our basic small volume drips can be helpful in addition to our long format IV Therapies. Hyperbaric Oxygen & Long COVIDOne possible hypothesis is that the wide variety of changes that characterize Long COVID are a result of prolonged low tissue oxygenation. Some relevant mechanisms of Hyperbaric Oxygen to the treatment of Long COVID: Increased tissue oxygenation Breathing oxygen under Hyperbaric conditions can dramatically improve brain & tissue oxygenation. Reduced inflammation Anti-inflammatory Hyperbaric mechanisms include increasing IL-10 while reducing TNF-a Mitochondrial activation Hyperbaric Oxygen increases Krebs cycle activity as Oxygen drives the Electron Transport Chain. Neuro/Angiogenesis Hyperbaric Therapy can promote axonal sprouting, and triggers angiogenesis. Robbins (2021):Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of long COVID: early evaluation of a highly promising intervention.
10 patients received 10 HBOT sessions. The HBOT protocol: Pressure of 2.4 ATA for 1 hour 45 min. There was a statistically significant improvement in the Chalder fatigue scale Significant improvement also in: cognition, executive function, attention, information processing and verbal function The authors concluded: "The results presented here suggest potential benefits of HBOT, with statistically significant results following 10 sessions." Zilberman (2022/2024):Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves neurocognitive functions and symptoms of post-COVID condition: randomized controlled trial
37 patients received 40 HBOT sessions or sham "placebo" treatment (36 patients). The HBOT protocol: Pressure of 2.0 ATA for 90 min with five-minute air breaks every 20 min. There was a significant improvement in global cognitive function, attention and executive function. Significant improvement also in: energy, sleep, psychiatric symptoms and pain. These changes persisted even after one year of finishing treatment. The authors concluded: "these results indicate that HBOT can induce neuroplasticity and improve cognitive, psychiatric, fatigue, sleep and pain symptoms of patients suffering from post-COVID-19 condition." Want to learn more? We want to help
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IV Therapy in EdmontonIV Therapy for Fatigue, Brain Fog & Long COVID in EdmontonAt TruMed Naturopathic Clinic in Edmonton, we see many patients struggling with lingering fatigue, brain fog, and poor focus — especially following Long COVID or post-viral illness. Our naturopathic doctors specialize in evidence-based IV Therapy, using Iron, NAD+, and Vitamin IV drips to help restore energy, mitochondrial function, and cognitive clarity. Iron IV Therapy — Oxygen & Energy RestorationIron is essential for oxygen delivery and energy metabolism. After COVID or prolonged illness, many patients experience low ferritin and iron-related fatigue even if they’re not anemic. IV iron infusions bypass the gut and rapidly replenish iron stores, improving oxygen transport to muscles and the brain. Patients often notice:
At TruMed, our IV iron treatments are customized to your lab results and are safely administered in our Edmonton IV suite under naturopathic supervision. NAD+ IV Therapy — Mitochondrial Recovery & Cognitive SupportPost-COVID fatigue is strongly linked to mitochondrial dysfunction — your cells’ energy engines aren’t producing enough ATP. NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is the critical coenzyme that powers this process. Our NAD+ IV treatments boost cellular metabolism, helping to:
Patients recovering from viral illness, burnout, or chronic fatigue often feel a noticeable lift in energy and cognition within a few treatments. Vitamin IV Therapy — Rapid Nutrient ReplenishmentCOVID and chronic stress can deplete essential nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin C, which are critical for adrenal and nervous system health. Our Vitamin IV drips, including the classic Myers’ Cocktail, deliver these nutrients directly into your bloodstream for rapid replenishment. Vitamin IV therapy helps:
Many patients combine Vitamin IVs with NAD+ or Iron infusions for a comprehensive post-viral recovery strategy. Recover Faster with Edmonton’s IV Therapy ExpertsAt TruMed Clinic, our naturopathic doctors have delivered over 15,000 IV treatments in Edmonton. We take a functional, science-based approach to post-COVID fatigue — testing for nutrient and mitochondrial deficiencies and creating tailored IV protocols to help you bounce back faster. ???? Book your complimentary IV consult at TruMed Clinic in Edmonton to learn how Iron, NAD+, and Vitamin IV Therapy can help you overcome fatigue, clear brain fog, and restore lasting energy.
IV therapy is one of TruMed’s specialties, with over 15,000 treatments delivered in Edmonton. By bypassing the digestive tract, IV drips deliver 100% bioavailable nutrients for faster and more reliable results than oral supplements. |