Study shows over-the-counter antihistamines can help with long COVID

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  • čas přidán 23. 02. 2022
  • A new study from UC Irvine highlights two cases where people with long COVID got relief from antihistamines.

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  • @toddwilkerson3346
    @toddwilkerson3346 Před rokem +13

    I've been dealing with long COVID for a while now , would get dizzy and faint feeling just getting up and walking , started taking an antihistamine Cetirizine Hydrochloride that I got at Dollar General (thought I'd give it a try)and now I can get up and move around and exercise,not out of the woods yet but it seems to be helping.

    • @adafridi
      @adafridi Před 10 měsíci

      Same here. Cetrazine also helped me loads

  • @amirx8870
    @amirx8870 Před 2 lety +43

    Do not even check with your doctor because they are going to say it is on your head or you are just having anxiety… unless you find a doctor who had long covid him/her self … what is a big deal take few days you will see the difference, it did a big difference for me

    • @travishart5382
      @travishart5382 Před 2 lety +4

      I made a comment and then read your sounds like we've had the same experiences with doctors lol

    • @michaeljhonfantilanan3207
      @michaeljhonfantilanan3207 Před 2 lety +1

      I am 6months of long covid.. with brain fog ringing on my head,, breath issues, fatigue sounds in my stomach, i like to try this anti histamine how do you take the medicine? How many capsule in 1 day? Before or after eat? Thank you and god bless we hope to get better soon

    • @rudester353
      @rudester353 Před 2 lety +1

      @@michaeljhonfantilanan3207 let me know how you go please. The brain rod is what’s getting me at the moment. I was taking omega 3 supplements and also centrum. I think that was helping me. I felt like I was 100% so I decided to stop taking it. And now I’m back to feeling brain fog. I might go back or try this new med

    • @coniccinoc
      @coniccinoc Před 2 lety +1

      My doc had me wear a heart monitor for a week and take an ekg. Better safe than sorry but I wish I had heard of potential relief sitting in my medicine cabinet all along.

    • @coniccinoc
      @coniccinoc Před 2 lety +7

      @@michaeljhonfantilanan3207 Different symptoms than yours but I got relief after taking 1 diphenhydramine pill. I am not a doctor, I am only saying what I did, not giving advice. For me, it felt like a light switch. Couple hours after taking the pill, I felt normal for the first time in two months.

  • @coniccinoc
    @coniccinoc Před 2 lety +28

    I took one diphenhydramine pill yesterday and notice significant relief within hours. I have been struggling with heart and fatigue issues post covid for months.

    • @jessemendoza2991
      @jessemendoza2991 Před 2 lety +2

      How are you doing now?

    • @golfrepcitizen
      @golfrepcitizen Před 2 lety +1

      are you still taking the antihistamines? is the relief sustained?

    • @coniccinoc
      @coniccinoc Před 2 lety +4

      @@golfrepcitizen No longer taking. I no longer feel like my heart is in overdrive but I still get fatigued once or twice a week. It felt like amazing relief at first. Took one pill a day for 3 days in a row. I have been very active but not 100%. At the moment I feel great. It felt like it helped at first, I don't know if I should continue taking it or not.

    • @coniccinoc
      @coniccinoc Před 2 lety +1

      @@jessemendoza2991 Sorry, I did not see your reply earlier. I am no longer taking it.

    • @golfrepcitizen
      @golfrepcitizen Před 2 lety

      @@coniccinoc - were you mostly experiencing a racing heartbeat or did you also feel irregular or skipped heartbeats? i get the irregular ones occasionally and i've started taking benadryl yesterday. so far, it has helped me sleep better which i think is making my symptoms improve

  • @sthrnvoice3198
    @sthrnvoice3198 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I had lingering stomach issues and kefir made from raw milk at a local dairy helped me tremendously. It might have just been “coating” things, but I certainly felt better and the diarrhea went away

  • @LaneCodeRedCarnivore
    @LaneCodeRedCarnivore Před rokem +4

    I had severe muscle fatigue and benadryl is giving a huge improvement after 2 days . I only use 25mg once a day at night . Sometimes I'll break the tablet in half for 12.5 mg so I'm not drowsy.

  • @ross9128
    @ross9128 Před rokem +7

    Antihistamines help some. Medical ozone therapy has helped greatly. Vitamin C IVs, quercetin, bromelain, stinging nettle, vitamin D, NAD, vitamin C. NMN supplement to help boost NAD production. Integrative medicine doctors are my choice. Ginger water helps me breath better. Low histamine diet also.

  • @bmeissn3
    @bmeissn3 Před 2 lety +22

    Yea antihistamines took down my symptoms by like 90%

    • @golfrepcitizen
      @golfrepcitizen Před 2 lety

      what symptoms did you have?

    • @bmeissn3
      @bmeissn3 Před 2 lety +5

      @@golfrepcitizen typical rare shortness of breath, heart palpitations, headaches/migraines, brain fog, anxiety.

    • @golfrepcitizen
      @golfrepcitizen Před 2 lety

      @@bmeissn3 - thanks. how many mg are you taking daily and what type of antihistamine? how long before your symptoms improved?

    • @gabrielantal193
      @gabrielantal193 Před 2 lety

      @@bmeissn3 Me and my brothers we did experiece the dame simptoms. What did You took ?

    • @bmeissn3
      @bmeissn3 Před 2 lety +1

      @@gabrielantal193 you can have similar symptoms with a different underlying cause there are actually 3 reported causes of long Covid. I actually found antihistamines helped me by mistake and I’m not a doctor.

  • @randyb620
    @randyb620 Před rokem +3

    Please read if you have long Covid. This worked for me! I’m not a doctor. I’m male, mid 50’s, average height, slender build. Got jab mar 2021 (required for job) a month or so started having slight difficulty breathing and got slowly worse as time went on. By September 2021 at times would throw up. Thought I was allergic to new dogs. Tried every allergy pill, nothing worked. Then tried Primatene Mist, everything cleared up, no issues with breathing at all. Never had asthma my entire life and now 18 months later still use it when breathing issues arise. Got Covid Jan 2022. Few weeks later slowly started having heart issues, skipping heart beats, instant high BPM, massive pounding heart beats. Did battery of tests at cardiology dept, they found no issues at all, along with other docs saying there is nothing medically wrong. The worst for me was feeling like is was going to faint multiple times a day. Mainly standing outside and talking, driving to work at night after dinner, and while at work sitting. Fainted once at work. Had to go on medical leave for months. Started to get better then it all came back slowly (also anxiety with almost panic attacks). Watched so many long covid videos and read 1,000+ comments and took notes on what people did. This is what i did and worked (i’d say I’m 95% free at this point). I stopped taking powder fiber supplements (can cause iron not to be absorbed). I’ve only eaten lunch and dinner before but now had carnation instant breakfast with milk in the AM and a banana with a men’s 50+ multi vitamin and one iron supplement pill at that time. Normal lunch and dinner but tried to have a more protein involved. Snacked on pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and beef jerky. An apple around 3pm. Would mix a packet of propel electrolytes with a few shakes of table salts in it and drink throughout the day. At dinner would take another multi vitamin and another iron pill. At night before bed took an Antihistamine pill. Would try and eat smaller meals more often throughout the day and night. Worked out on elliptical 25 minutes every other day. At 3 days noticed a feeling of not so severe symptoms. Every day was better and better and 3 weeks later, 0 skipping heartbeats, no feeling of fainting, no pounding heart. An amazing feeling just to feel normal after a year and a half of issues everyday. Hope my story and remedy works for at least one person

  • @donnazukadley7300
    @donnazukadley7300 Před 2 lety +8

    I never had Covid but I did enough research about Covid vaccine and the commonalities between it and actual Covid. I asked MD in October 2021 after my vaccine injuries about H1 and H2 receptors, and he told me to take antihistamines during the day (Zyrtec or Claritin) and Benadryl at night.

    • @jessemendoza2991
      @jessemendoza2991 Před 2 lety +3

      What kind of vaccine injuries do you have ? If you don't mind me asking. I'm still going through long covid I have to wait to get vaccinated. I'm really nervous it will trigger it all over again. And yes the antihistamines do help. I only tried the benadryl so far.

    • @donnazukadley7300
      @donnazukadley7300 Před 2 lety +3

      @@jessemendoza2991 many, many symptoms too exhaustive to mention. When I say neurological it covers many, including slurred speech, confusion, loss of cognitive abilities, falling, dizzy, BP drops with fainting, loss of taste and smell, loss of ability to understand, spell, find words... the list goes on and on

    • @jessemendoza2991
      @jessemendoza2991 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the response. Did you get better with the antihistamines? I'm really nervous about getting the vaccine. And I'm eligible for it in a couple weeks. I hope I don't relapse. Your symptoms sound similar to mine. Except high blood pressure spikes and POTS syndrome Tachycardia.

    • @JayTsay
      @JayTsay Před 2 lety

      @@jessemendoza2991 Hi. Did you ever take the vaccine?

    • @jessemendoza2991
      @jessemendoza2991 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JayTsay no I haven't yet

  • @amirx8870
    @amirx8870 Před 2 lety +19

    I am a long covid since March 2020 , I got a big relief with antihistamine , you will feel the difference after day 3 even

    • @kylechavez7961
      @kylechavez7961 Před 2 lety

      Feb 2020 here . What kind of relief did u get from them ? What symptoms did you have and what went away ? I just went on a low histamine diet and it help with my throat getting inflamed . Please reply back thank you

    • @notyours1612
      @notyours1612 Před 2 lety

      Hasn’t helped me

    • @golfrepcitizen
      @golfrepcitizen Před 2 lety

      what symptoms were you experiencing that were relieved by taking antihistamines?

    • @kylechavez7961
      @kylechavez7961 Před 2 lety +1

      @@golfrepcitizen I have no experience with antihistamines but I did go on a low histamine diet . And I believe it helped my throat feel better . I wasn't really paying attention to histamine in my diet until I watched a video saying it helps. For me it helped with the inflammation and having a easier time breathing .

    • @coniccinoc
      @coniccinoc Před 2 lety +6

      I took 1 diphenhydramine pill yesterday and got relief on day one. My post covid symptoms are a racing heart and fatigue which started just over 2 months ago. Woke up feeling great and will take another pill if symptoms return. This is so weird.

  • @kellyphillips9770
    @kellyphillips9770 Před rokem +7

    Benadryl has helped alleviate a lot of my symptoms. One pill before bed. The downside is it makes me groggy after getting up that lasts a while. It also dehydrates and mouth is sometimes dry getting up. Worried about the long term affects if I have to keep taking it (dementia onset early). My Long COVID symptoms are: constant fluid feeling in lungs, cough, brain fog (trying to find words in a conversation) and shortness of breath ever so often for no apparent reason.

    • @JackSmith-jf6mh
      @JackSmith-jf6mh Před rokem

      Try Allegra (fexofenadine) it won’t make you drowsy and is more effective than Benadryl.

    • @jimt7681
      @jimt7681 Před rokem +1

      Try Zyrtec and famotidine. Worked for me

    • @kylel4799
      @kylel4799 Před 4 měsíci

      Only 1 pill before bed seems like a very small amount, but I am really happy to hear that it works for you :)
      My COVID symptoms (2 years later) require at least 4 doses a day (8 total pills) to keep the cough, itchy throat, and rash on my chest and arms at bay. But it does work... I encourage others to at least give it a try like we have.

    • @SweetREMs
      @SweetREMs Před 4 měsíci +1

      long term use of benadryl= Neuro- Cognitive diseases

    • @YotishAMV
      @YotishAMV Před měsícem

      Yea i agree. Only thing i'd add if helpful is whatever you can do to get in 10-15min of some cardio activity bike machine, most can't jog/run with these issues. Really hard at first but seems to help over time if done in moderation

  • @ballzzd33p29
    @ballzzd33p29 Před 2 lety +8

    Benadryl had me working out eating steak and drinking a few beers... if u have had long covid. It's amazing. Fighting through the fatigue and doing cardio offers relief for hrs also. 💪

    • @rachelarc8837
      @rachelarc8837 Před 2 lety

      How much do you take?

    • @ndman111
      @ndman111 Před rokem

      Do you take the Benadryl at night?

    • @leilagalbally792
      @leilagalbally792 Před rokem

      I was using Benadryl but someone told me not to and to use Zyrtec

    • @lando2755
      @lando2755 Před 2 měsíci

      @ballzzd33p29 how are you now?

  • @wivaquif
    @wivaquif Před rokem +10

    Sad times when you need to diagnose your own symptoms on youtube as doctors simply turn you away here in the uk. Taking Claritin antihistamine helps to ease most of my long covid issues.

    • @ndman111
      @ndman111 Před rokem

      You take the Claritin during the day or at night?

    • @wivaquif
      @wivaquif Před rokem

      @@ndman111 . At the moment I take two a day, one 8am then one at 8 pm. But going to try taking one a day and then maybe every other day In the future. It seems to ease the breathlessness and stops me feeling really iLL. Still have the aching muscles and occasional headache, so not 100% yet.

    • @fredgomez9234
      @fredgomez9234 Před rokem +2

      Is the SAD reality today

    • @kylen4701
      @kylen4701 Před rokem +1

      Yup no different in Canada. Doctors are incompetent and no help at all.

    • @george.s.8491
      @george.s.8491 Před rokem +1

      Is just getting over Covid I took 40-80 mgs of generic Pepcid, worked like a charm. No jab here, I had Covid back in 2020. I’d say that’s pretty good.

  • @timmy34400
    @timmy34400 Před rokem +2

    I did notice a difference using Benadryl at night and Allegra in the morning (24h effect). I also tested for DAO enzyme and discovered I almost had none. So taking supplement of DAO before each meal and it seems to help.

    • @nomade438
      @nomade438 Před rokem

      Where did you found dao???

  • @josephtpg2205
    @josephtpg2205 Před rokem +2

    Nighttime histamine and night gut health. When my long covid flares, I take benadryl at night

  • @chestnutmair1
    @chestnutmair1 Před rokem

    I am so terrified that taking this will make my anxiety worse

  • @penniroyal4398
    @penniroyal4398 Před rokem +2

    I take diphenhydramine every night because I have severe histamine intolerance. I take diphenhydramine every night before I go to sleep to clear out what histamine is in my body because I get hives from high histamine foods. Funny because my entire family( daughter, son in law and granddaughters all got Covid and I never came down with Covid even though I drive my granddaughters to school and am at my kids house a few times a week. Everyone caught Covid but me 😳

  • @jaadow77
    @jaadow77 Před rokem

    Why aren't there reports and studies on other people. These same two women are reported over and over in articles and videos - has there been nothing written about anyone else?

  • @itsYourChance
    @itsYourChance Před 3 měsíci

    I figured that too , it stopped the drip to lungs. Definitely that and take things that are like natural lung cleaners, lots of natural remedies to help

  • @ladyjayne777
    @ladyjayne777 Před 4 měsíci

    I got sick with C. end of November lots of symptoms Jan 31st went to doctor had xray had bronchitis, prescribed inhalers and steriods but never took them before so was afraid to take them. I put a cinnamon stick in drinks and just went today no wheezing chest seemed to clear up, but left with mucus in the throat said no yeast or strep anyone else had this continuous mucus in throat? Doctor said to try antihistamines and saline nose spray. Another symptom is hbp going up weekly not good, and heart palpitations. 3 months in I am so over this.

  • @krg9942
    @krg9942 Před rokem +2

    Benadryl restored my energy from LC. I have my life back !!!
    I wonder how long we can take it without risk of dementia.

    • @higherup4691
      @higherup4691 Před rokem

      How often do you take it ? When you stop taking it does it come back ?

    • @krg9942
      @krg9942 Před rokem +2

      @@higherup4691 I switched over to Allegra (once daily) so I can (more) safely take it for 6 months. I have heard that it takes @ 6 months to calm down the mast cells.
      I have not stopped taking it, so I don't know if the fatigue will return.
      I am going to continue to take the antihistamine because I don't want to return to the HORRIBLE fatigue.

    • @higherup4691
      @higherup4691 Před rokem +1

      @@krg9942 that’s good I think I will try that.

    • @ndman111
      @ndman111 Před rokem

      Were you taking the Benadryl at night before bed?

    • @krg9942
      @krg9942 Před rokem +1

      @@ndman111 Yes.

  • @superalien4781
    @superalien4781 Před 2 lety +3

    Benadryl helped my brain .

  • @artsiecrafty4164
    @artsiecrafty4164 Před rokem +7

    I wish you wouldn’t bash ivermectin and HCQ. Bad form.

    • @Thomas-zz4ut
      @Thomas-zz4ut Před rokem

      Why? They've been shown to have risks and zero benefit. I wish it hadn't been lumped in with them! Diphenhydramine is a much more familiar drug to most people, safe for most in the proper dosage and logically has a direct action against the histamine release that stimulates the inflammatory response that may be prolonging these symptoms.

    • @graymikep64
      @graymikep64 Před rokem

      I know..
      She's a fuaci lover..
      Don't want you to get help.
      It's cured 100s of 1000s..

    • @elisaorozco9494
      @elisaorozco9494 Před rokem

      I took Ivermectin and my covid was gone in three days. I always keep some in the refrigerator and so do most of my close friends who also took it for covid. I'm taking it again now for Long Covid.

  • @lizbull4263
    @lizbull4263 Před 3 měsíci

    Does it help with cough, wheeze?

  • @toysoldier8947
    @toysoldier8947 Před rokem

    Benadryl worked a treat for the full body ache... the difference was night and day for relief of pain from the aching.

  • @humaidalshamsi8644
    @humaidalshamsi8644 Před rokem +1

    Main treatment is good rest and enough deep sleep..coffee was bad idea..stop it for some time....relaxing drink such as chamomile..great choice

  • @elisaorozco9494
    @elisaorozco9494 Před rokem

    I had covid twice; neither time was severe. Now, I have Long Covid & the headaches have been terrible. I tried antihistamines & they have made a HUGE difference. Now, I'd like to find something for the overwhelming fatigue, which just puts me on the sidelines!!!

    • @desiree1802
      @desiree1802 Před 4 měsíci

      Hi which antihistamine did you use?

  • @simplelifeforyou5086
    @simplelifeforyou5086 Před rokem +1

    It helps me and it also helps with the dizziness

  • @Me-mn4nw
    @Me-mn4nw Před 6 měsíci

    I am going on my 8th week of covid and noticed how Costco's Kirkland Signature Allergy Medicine is actually giving me relief from extreme congestion. It runs less than $6 for 600 tablets. I do have to take 2 at a time every 4 hours to get any relief.

  • @rocky_wang
    @rocky_wang Před rokem +2

    Plot twist: this is a commercial for the allergy drugs

    • @Person-mh6xq
      @Person-mh6xq Před rokem

      Your attempt at humor is NOT appreciated by all who are suffering. Grow up.

    • @rocky_wang
      @rocky_wang Před rokem

      @@Person-mh6xq Thank you for your appreciation. If growing up means no humor, I’d rather stay naive

    • @rocky_wang
      @rocky_wang Před rokem

      @@Person-mh6xq plot twist: you are a pharmaceutical sales representative

  • @Analoguedialog
    @Analoguedialog Před měsícem

    Spike Protein>Cytokines>Histamines>Cortisol>Adrenaline.

  • @zelowatch30
    @zelowatch30 Před rokem

    Benadryl definitely has anti viral effects.

  • @user-ne6ir2nl5s
    @user-ne6ir2nl5s Před 4 měsíci

    Benadryl does work ! Liquid better it takes down the swelling in my body gets rid of body aches opens breathing up settles stomach issues I know I've been taking it for almost 4years now no side affects either nor addition issue have a cured

  • @JayTsay
    @JayTsay Před 2 lety +1

    It doesn't help Long Covid concerning GI issues ...

    • @anybenfotiamine1728
      @anybenfotiamine1728 Před rokem +1

      Natto, probiotic with DE111, promend once daily probiotic, NOW probiotic-10 100 billion and raw cows milk cheese has been helping my COVID stomach issues.

    • @JayTsay
      @JayTsay Před rokem

      @@anybenfotiamine1728 How long did you have your GI issues from Covid?

    • @anig.3462
      @anig.3462 Před rokem

      @@JayTsay I had that and it was due to a lot of factors: stress/anxiety, taking Advil on empty stomach, I had horrible nausea and couldn’t eat. Was prescribed omeprazole and told to go on a strict diet to help my gut heal and it eventually worked. Hope you feel better, I know what it’s like it’s debilitating.💔

    • @danny9732
      @danny9732 Před rokem

      @@anig.3462 What type of diet? I’m trying the anti histamine thing and anti histamine diet for my GI issues but haven’t noticed any difference. My symptoms are similar to yours (nausea, unable to eat).

  • @heatherallingham7120
    @heatherallingham7120 Před 10 měsíci

    They don't say how long - because taking Benadryl long term has been linked to Alzheimer's

    • @adafridi
      @adafridi Před 10 měsíci

      Well the agony of suffering from L. C is terrible too😢

  • @user-ne6ir2nl5s
    @user-ne6ir2nl5s Před 4 měsíci

    I'm allergic to all meds an pain meds due to along covid auto ammune problem it like a miracle meds.for me it 3 times aday to relive all systoms

  • @vjcarter4657
    @vjcarter4657 Před 2 lety +5

    This has been known for 2 yrs

    • @coniccinoc
      @coniccinoc Před 2 lety +4

      I just found out about this yesterday. Have been struggling for months. Very hopeful based on results I had taking one pill.

    • @vjcarter4657
      @vjcarter4657 Před 2 lety +2

      @@coniccinoc Other over the counter items help as well, such as Pepcid AC and Omeperazole. At least for me. Quercetin REALLY helps with my respiratory stuff and of course antihistamines.

    • @natalieohlsson7777
      @natalieohlsson7777 Před rokem

      Not widely known! I r talked multiple doctors who had no idea of even long Covid 🙄🙄🙄

  • @OneCreator87
    @OneCreator87 Před rokem

    I take Diphenhydramine to sleep anyways 🤷‍♂

  • @humaidalshamsi8644
    @humaidalshamsi8644 Před rokem +3

    I tried antihistamines zertic and benadryl..it.s
    Like if increase the engine to 8 cylinder
    And your body remain old and struggling
    ... within 5 days you will be damaged totaly...
    Believe me..

    • @candycrushlover2910
      @candycrushlover2910 Před rokem

      You're saying that antihistamines damaged you?

    • @LaneCodeRedCarnivore
      @LaneCodeRedCarnivore Před rokem

      zyrtec might be the cause , you have to find something thats only one active ingredient .

    • @humaidalshamsi8644
      @humaidalshamsi8644 Před rokem +1

      @@candycrushlover2910 sorry for delay...answer
      It boost good in first 3 to 4 days then you feel more tired ..and need to sleep more than 12 hours

    • @humaidalshamsi8644
      @humaidalshamsi8644 Před rokem +1

      @@LaneCodeRedCarnivore ...i tried tow antihistamine ..the problem is boost the energy..but your body weak..then you will find your self exhausted..
      try to find good deep sleep...
      stop coffee for some time....it works..

  • @waleyefish9026
    @waleyefish9026 Před 7 měsíci

    It just masks symptoms. I wouldn't give it to seniors may accelerate Dementia.