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    IVERMECTIN and long covid

    The MDR1 genetic variant in dogs, (particularly Collies) and it's effects p-glycoprotein, and the blood brain barrier, means that ivermectin can be neurotoxic in affected dogs. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/multidrug-resistance-mutation-mdr1
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    Anybody ever found anything to help unrefreshing sleep?

    I take 300mg gabapentin about 2-3 hrs before bedtime, for periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). I definitely feel that my sleep quality is better when I take it. If I take it too early, or go to bed too late, I can be awake, but feel less mentally sharp (it has the nickname; MORONtin, a play...
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    looking for alternative to taking pepcid

    It may be possible to take try the Pepcid and add a digestive enzyme. Plant based enzymes are generally considered less potent than porcine based enzymes. My experience in this area is (mostly) due to caring for dogs with EPI, IBD and megaesophagus. When I have run out of RX enzymes, I have...
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    Severe B12 deficiency. Need to find injections (US)

    Wonderlabs does produce a B-12 capsule with intrinsic factor. It is used in the treatment of canine EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) which affects the ability of B-12 to be absorbed in the small intestine. https://epi4dogs.com/b12-protocol/
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    Research update from Prof. Ron Davis (video!)

    I usually have high MCV, but my GP insists it's just an oddity I have.