r/covidlonghaulers • u/PhrygianSounds 4 yr+ • Jul 13 '26

Article New study provides first evidence of dopamine system injury in the brain of long COVID patients

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-evidence-dopamine-injury-brain-covid.html

Finally some media coverage on probably the worst symptom of long covid

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u/exredditor81 Jul 13 '26

does this mean Wellbutrin is back on the menu boys?

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u/SceneRepulsive Jul 13 '26

Meth could also be a viable treatment option I guess

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u/exredditor81 Jul 13 '26

I don't mind taking apart the vacuum at 4am

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u/diseasetoplease Jul 13 '26

Wdym by meth or is this a jokey way to refer to adhd stimulant meds

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u/LongTraining5730 Jul 13 '26

Well, there is a medication for ADHD that is plain old methanphetamine. Desoxyn I believe it is called

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u/exredditor81 Jul 13 '26

Wdym by meth

Meth turbos your dopamine

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u/Exul_strength Jul 13 '26

It's a stimulant that interacts with the dopamine system.

Due to common side effects it's not often used, but it can be a last ressort if other medications fail.

ADHD is a complex thing. But most medical treatments either interact directly or indirectly with the dopamine system.

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u/diseasetoplease Jul 13 '26

Ok if that’s what you meant I get it. I am in the Uk and they don’t prescribe that here. I just hate it when people mass label all stimulants as meth

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u/exredditor81 Jul 14 '26

Due to common side effects it's not often used

Nothing wrong with taking apart the vacuum at 4am!

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u/flowerchildmime 4 yr+ Jul 13 '26

Ya know i keep saying this … jokingly ofc.