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  1. SWAlexander

    COVID-19 post vaccination neuronal adverse events: probable mechanisms and treatment possibilities

    Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a few cases of affected individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection and neurological deficits were observed, but it was not until late 2020/early 2021 that these cases were validated as NeuroCOVID and SARS-CoV-2 were implicated in neuroinflammation and possible direct...
  2. Sherpa

    How I Recovered From a Vaccine Injury / Post-Vax Long Haul COVID

    I had a 6 month CFS "relapse" after taking the Moderna COVID shot. Here is what I had to do to get my health back: http://brettborders.net/covid-post-vaccine-recovery/
  3. Sherpa

    Dr. Bens' Cellular Repair Protocol for Long Covid / Post-Vaccine

    I wanted to share a really interesting protocol I found by Dr. Charles Ben, Ph.D. You can read it here: Help for Covid-19 Long Haulers: Dr. Bens' Cellular Repair Program. Here is a rough outline: Reduce the viral presence / boost immune system: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Olive Leaf Extract, Zinc...
  4. Sherpa

    Getting Over Post-Vaccination Flare

    Hi Friends, I got the Moderna vax second shot 17 days ago and I am still feeling a post-vaccination flare. I had been completely recovered and working full-time and exercising hard for past 3 years. I had nearly forgotten about CFS. The vaccine has temporarily thrown me back into a world of...