Please note that we are not Health Professionals and we are NOT recommending/endorsing any of the
treatments listed below.

We are merely listing some of the treatments that some Long Covid patients have tried/
found useful. (these are not treatments for specific symptoms but are designed to help the illness overall, for specific symptoms management see our symptom management section).

It is important to note that everyone’s symptom presentation varies and what helps one person may not help another.
Always research thoroughly and check with your GP before starting any new treatment.

Also please note that some of the below are considered controversial or unproven in the context of treating Long Covid.

Acupuncture
Anti-coagulant medication regime (considered controversial, potential risks)
Antihistamine protocol
Apheresis (considered controvesial)
Buteyko Breathing
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
Reflexology

Please be aware that data is still emerging and unfortunately there is no one treatment that has PROVEN to be effective in treating Long Covid.

Note on HBOT

There has been alot of discussion amongst the Long Covid community in Ireland and elsewhere regarding HBOT. It is important for patients to have all of the information regarding a treatment before they decide to invest money, time and energy. HBOT and ALL medical treatments come with risks.

There are a number of facilities across Ireland now offering HBOT treatment. They vary in the devices used, the level of pressure that their tank provides, and in their processes and safety procedures. Concerns have been expressed that not all of these facilities are offering a procedure which follows that shown to have medical benefits and concerns have also been raised about safety. There is currently no regulation or oversight from the Irish government in relation to HBOT, though this is currently being reviewed at the moment.

We are working on a section to pull together some more information on this topic, in the meantime, it is advisable to thoroughly research the differences in these various facilities and what they offer (and in their safety procedures) before embarking on a HBOT course.

More suggestions to follow as Long Covid Advocacy Ireland members work to update this page.