Low Dose Naltrexone for Long Covid

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast I talk about the use of LOW DOSE NALTREXONE for in LONG COVID. I talk about the drug and why it is useful, the dose regime, the side effects, contraindications.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for three NHS Long Covid Services in South West England - Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on YouTube as well as:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0