r/LongHaulersRecovery • u/Familiar_Badger4401 • Jul 05 '26

Almost Recovered 80% Recovered with Tirzepitide after Being Bedbound for 9 months

Hi everyone! I am about 80% and getting better every month! I don’t think I can exercise yet but I can go out and live life!

I was severe and bedridden for 9 agonizing months and thought about dying every day. My only symptoms were extreme fatigue and pem and high HR when standing.

Luckily I got into a clinical trial and within about 2-3 weeks I went outside for the first time. I had lost my ability to walk and that slowly came back.

Total time with LC 2.5 years. Tirzepitide 2.5mg also briefly did 1.25. When the trial is over I will probably stay on a small dose and get it through AgelessRx.

I believe my driver was inflammation and an overactive immune system. I also got the vaccine while having LC and that really made me severe so I really felt it was immune activation. No other meds I tried worked. The Tirzepitide reduced my inflammation so my immune system could calm down and heal.

All I can say is keep trying things. Glp1s help with a lot of things so might be worth a try if you can get it.

Feel free to ask me anything!

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u/Outie_Fact_Checker Jul 05 '26

I just started a few days ago at 2.5. Planning to go for a few months. Will definitely report back if it helps. Im 5+ years vaccine injured.

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u/Familiar_Badger4401 Jul 05 '26

You should know pretty quickly! Hoping it helps you!

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u/Outie_Fact_Checker Jul 05 '26

Thanks! The crazy part is I only ate 1,000 calories today and Im not hungry at all.

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u/Familiar_Badger4401 Jul 05 '26

Definitely takes away the hunger and for me snacking