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In this podcast I talk about the use of MELATONIN for SLEEP DISTURBANCE in LONG COVID. I talk about why it is useful to improve sleep, the dose regime, the side effects, contraindications, as well as the general aspects of sleep hygiene in Long Covid.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for three NHS Long Covid Services in South West England - Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

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Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on YouTube as well as:
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

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In this podcast I talk about how to BOOST WELLBEING for LONG COVID recovery. I explain the concept of 'being well', and what constitutes 'wellness'. I outline the connections and interactions throughout the body and mind that underpin wellbeing. I then explain the strategies on how to facilitate this, based on the 5 key essential elements to achieve wellbeing, that will aid recovery from Long Covid.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for three NHS Long Covid Services in South West England - Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on YouTube as well as:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

Episodes are accessed on:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Linked in

Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

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In this podcast I talk about the use of VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION for LONG COVID. I talk about the therapy and why it is useful, the side effects, contraindications and the practical aspects of VNS.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for three NHS Long Covid Services in South West England - Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on YouTube as well as:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

Episodes are accessed on:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Linked in

Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0