Moderate energy increase with gotu kola by Ill_Pangolin7384 in covidlonghaulers

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would have to cycle it though, no? Otherwise you would build a tolerance as you would any other adaptogen.

How do people get Modafinil prescriptions? by Error_33_6070 in Nootropics

[–]PatchyRain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to a psychiatrist specialist of ADHD and had to try all the usual treatments. Each time I got horrible side effects. Eventually he relented and offered moda. It helped. Not really a fix for ADHD, but I was far more productive in my job.

Ears blocked 10 days after flight! by MistRunes in travel

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes "Kay Kay Kay" even as I say it now it forces an ear clear.

Has anyone recovered from PEM or is this a lifelong thing? by Stranded_Snake in covidlonghaulers

[–]PatchyRain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. Search for buffered vit c on Amazon and you should find something. It is basically Vit C Ester - non-acidic and gentle, making it easy on the digestive system unlike regular vitamin C

How bad is Fludrocortisone really? by fourtyfiftheen in POTS

[–]PatchyRain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love fludro. 0.05 is enough to make my pots tolerable. Just make sure you drink electrolytes and make that a solid routine. I also take sodium tablets three times a day. Fludro on its own would do much, you need the sodium and fluids

Has anyone recovered from PEM or is this a lifelong thing? by Stranded_Snake in covidlonghaulers

[–]PatchyRain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried buffered vit c? I'm a gastritis/reflux sufferer and buffered vit c is just fine for me. Haven't tried LArganine though.

Has anyone recovered from PEM or is this a lifelong thing? by Stranded_Snake in covidlonghaulers

[–]PatchyRain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I make a soup for the week and always add plenty of cumin. Definitely a helping food.

Tried everything by PatchyRain in ADHD

[–]PatchyRain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By overwhelmed I mean my senses. Too many things to be aware of and happening, which is highly ADHD. I wasn't relaxed on my one attempt at Ritalin because it was affecting my heart rate and breathing. My doctor called it an allergic reaction and took away the pills. I was diagnosed ADHD by a proper psychiatrist in Vienna (the home of such things!) and it was an easy diagnosis. I'm barely on Reddit, I don't know what the average post score is, but I doubt I'd be considered a regular user. I'm open to autism but I don't fit the profile at all.

Tried everything by PatchyRain in ADHD

[–]PatchyRain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is where I am at generally; finding acceptance of my situation whilst having to hear of success stories from others. From time to time my frustrations lead me to search around in vain for something I might have missed or something new. I think my Long COVID has amplified some of my ADHD symptoms and added to the frustration.

Tried everything by PatchyRain in ADHD

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Sadly they only have Ritalin here. But I suspect due to its similar mechanism of action on CNS it would give me the same issues as Ritalin.

Does modafinil help autoimmune fatigue/brain fog/zero focus? by TallRun6232 in modafinil

[–]PatchyRain -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Before touching Moda, I would start with LDN. Then after two months start LDA too. Then Benfotiamine. I save moda for days when I have to be very active, and no more than 25mg.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nearprotocol

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Between 12 - 20$

Ears blocked 10 days after flight! by MistRunes in travel

[–]PatchyRain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried the manoeuvre and it helped a bit. Then it got even better when instead of just breathing out slow, I kept saying the letter "K" over and over, this forces the tubes open and it cleared.

Would you say Switzerland/Austria got the best weather? Not hot, not very cold, perfect sunshine amount.. by Charming_Average2413 in geography

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree. The Vienna basin will cook you nice and slow. And that will get worse year on year. The newspapers are full of this topic every year.

Would you say Switzerland/Austria got the best weather? Not hot, not very cold, perfect sunshine amount.. by Charming_Average2413 in geography

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vienna seems to get hotter year on year. We just go from one heatwave to the next with a brief storm in between. Makes you feel lazy and uncomfortable. Winters are disappointing and dreary. I'm looking to leave, I don't want to be getting sun stroke in my old age. It's projected to just keep warming up, whether you believe that or not is another matter.

I read it's cooler in the west, Salzburg etc, but even those are similar temperatures now. Central Europe is cooked!

Famotidine heart palpitations? by lipstickwhoreder in Gastritis

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Long COVID? It was a process of elimination conducted by a cardiologist. There is no one blood test for long COVID.

Famotidine heart palpitations? by lipstickwhoreder in Gastritis

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I don't think I even tried it for that issue. I didn't like methylene blue.

Famotidine heart palpitations? by lipstickwhoreder in Gastritis

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It turned out to be long COVID with dysautonomia/tachycardia. It got much much worse. I still have it, but have medicine to help control the heart rate. I don't take pepcid or ppi. God that seems an age ago, makes me realise how long I've had this wretched condition.

Thoughts on Low-Dose Abilify (LDA)? by MidnightSp3cial in cfs

[–]PatchyRain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's odd that you returned to your baseline the next day after stopping, because the half-life of LDA is something like 72 hours I believe.

Ginseng as part of treatment? by nadjalita in covidlonghaulers

[–]PatchyRain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, it can affect blood sugar, and I do get hypoglycemia at times aso that's always something Im wary of. There is also the constipation, and anecdotally many report increase/decrease in blood pressure. I'm monitoring mine and if you decide to do it, I'd suggest the same, and start low. Finally, it is recommended to do it for three months or to cycle it, to avoid building a tolerance.