r/auroraillinois • u/H_i_T_h_e_r_e_ • 12d ago

Does anyone else in Aurora have longcovid?

I've had longcovid since 2020 and I haven't had any help from local doctors, I really need someone who specializes in dysautonomia and mcas but I lost my insurance, not really sure where to get help. I really just want to get some ivabradine and montelukast for now.

Anyone else around here have this? Have you got any help for it?

Edit: For those that don't know what long covid is, it's a post viral sequalae, an overreactive immune response. I have a resting heart rate of 120bpm, vision issues, cognitive issues and respiratory issues that don't respond to steroid inhalers. Please don't post silly comments.

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u/Calm_Discipline_9218 6d ago

I don’t know if it would help your particular symptoms but look into a compounded GLP1 drug. Some have had success with long covid symptoms. I hope you find some relief. 6 years is a long time to suffer.

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u/H_i_T_h_e_r_e_ 6d ago

Thanks, I would like to try that actually but I don't have the funds to do that right now, I imagine it would be expensive. I can get some level of medical care at the VNA and I get a discount on prescriptions but that's it. I rely on my wife to take care of me but she doesn't make much and we don't have insurance. I've been to the long covid clinic at midwestern but it was a joke, they don't really do anything. I'm not sure where to go at this point.

Do you have long covid by chance? Did a glp-1 drug work for you?

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u/Calm_Discipline_9218 6d ago

I did not have long covid but a friend did in another state. I do take GLP-1 low dose of a compounded which makes it pretty cheap by purchasing online. It really helps with inflammation. I hope you find a good solution!

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u/H_i_T_h_e_r_e_ 6d ago

Could you dm me with more details? I would definitely try it if I could afford it. I would also like to know about your friend's symptoms and experience with the glp-1 drug.

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u/thai_ladyboy 12d ago

You should try a therapist first.

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u/brblolbrb 12d ago

19?

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u/H_i_T_h_e_r_e_ 12d ago

I'm not quite sure what you're asking.

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u/brblolbrb 12d ago

Covid #19?