Posted on 05/16/2024 7:14:32 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
Researchers have made a discovery that could bring relief to those struggling with long COVID.
In a world-first finding, they've identified a way to restore the faulty function of ion channels on immune cells using a well-known drug.
The breakthrough, builds on previous research showing long COVID patients share similar issues with ion channels as those with chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS).
The team had previously shown success in restoring ion channel function in ME/CFS patients using a drug called Naltrexone, and now they've achieved similar results with long COVID patients.
"Ion channels are integral membrane proteins that facilitate the passage of ions (charged particles) across the cell membrane," Sasso said.
"We found that by restoring the function of these ion channels, important ions such as calcium were again able to move in and out of immune cells, controlling many of the body's biological processes."
This breakthrough offers hope for alleviating various ME/CFS symptoms, including brain fog, muscle fatigue, and issues with the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems.
Professor Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik, said the significance of this discovery, achieved through the gold standard test called electrophysiology, will help in better understanding long COVID and ME/CFS paving the way for potential therapies.
The NCNED is preparing to launch two clinical trials, one for long COVID and another for ME/CFS, testing the effectiveness of low-dose Naltrexone.
This drug, typically used for opioid addiction, has shown promising results in restoring ion channel function in previous research and in anecdotal reports from patients.
"We will be undertaking two clinical trials testing the efficacy of low dose naltrexone where the first will be in long COVID patients while the second trial will, for the first time, be in ME/CFS patients," Professor Marshall-Gradisnik said.
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Imagine how crazy it sounds to think a drug only meant for treating drug abuse can also help Long COVID-19 sufferers get better.
I’m anxious and game.
Just what your body needs....more drugs.
Is there any hope for Long TDS victims?
Ivermectin works very well.
It may be terminal.
They drank the kool-aid.
1.5 or 3.0 mg/day here, but not specifically for long Covid. Full disclosure: this is why I was interested in dietary fiber on another thread (side effect).
LOL, no I don’t take it for drug abuse either; they take more like 50-100mg if taking naltrexone (instead of more common naloxone).
As the article points out, CFS and long Covid patients have certain biochemical abnormalities in common; treating these is well outside the scope of ivermectin even if ivermectin gives other benefits.
Anyone interested can visit Truth Social, find Florida Sharkman and see what he has to say, as well as the testimonials.
There is no shortage of information now on ways to reverse these issues.
I read a while ago that scientists had determined Long Covid does not exist. Hope this drug doesn’t hurt even a minority of patients. I was one of the 0.5% hurt by a med once.
“Ivermectin works very well.”
Starting taking Ivermectin when I was exposed and tested positive.
My friends who were exposed when I was were in bed for 5 days....I sneezed 5 times.
Yep. Ivermectin worked BIG TIME!!!
The thread has nothing to do with acute Covid.
Then they made up “long covid.”
Then they made up “long covid.”
You can buy Ivermectin here.
https://www.ivermectin.com/
Vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc with copper does wonders for supercharging one’s immune system.
Do you know what COVID is? COronaVIrus Disease.
What does the coronavirus cause? The common cold (two versions), bronchitis, and pneumonia.
It’s amazing how the common cold can have so much fear instilled about it.
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