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Long COVID Treatment in Tucson
10 holistic practitioners in Tucson who can help with Long COVID. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
5 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Long COVID
Gabriel treats Long COVID as multi-system post-viral syndrome requiring comprehensive approach—no single "cure" but targeted interventions for each pathway. Testing identifies: viral persistence markers, reactivated EBV/HHV-6, autoantibodies, inflammatory markers, mitochondrial function, microclotti...
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Key Supplements
- Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) 1.5-4.5mg at bedtime (immune modulation, reduces inflammation, pain, fatigue, neuroinflammation—many Long COVID patients improve), Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 4-6g/day (anti-inflammatory, endothelial function), Quercetin 1000mg 2-3x/day (antiviral, mast cell stabilizer, zinc ionophore), Nattokinase 2000-4000 FU (fibrinolytic—breaks down microclots, improves circulation) or Lumbrokinase, NAD+ precursors: NMN or NR 500-1000mg (mitochondrial support, cellular energy), CoQ10 Ubiquinol 300-600mg (mitochondrial support), PQQ 20-40mg (mitochondrial biogenesis), L-Carnitine 2-3g/day (mitochondrial fat burning, fatigue), D-Ribose 5g 3x/day (ATP production), Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (immune modulation), Vitamin C 1000mg 3x/day (antioxidant, immune), Zinc 30-50mg (antiviral, immune), Curcumin 1-2g 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, neuroinflammation), Resveratrol 500-1000mg (neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory), N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 1200-1800mg/day (glutathione precursor, antioxidant), Glutathione (liposomal or IV), Melatonin 3-10mg (immune, antioxidant, sleep), DAO enzyme (if histamine intolerance), Probiotics 50-100B CFU, Antiviral herbs if EBV/viral reactivation: Monolaurin, Lysine, Olive Leaf Extract, Lemon Balm, B-Complex (energy, methylation), Magnesium 400-600mg, Binders (activated charcoal, bentonite clay—if detox needed), Ivermectin (controversial but some practitioners use—antiviral, anti-inflammatory, discuss with doctor)
Key Lab Markers
- D-dimer (microclotting—often elevated in Long COVID), hs-CRP (inflammation), Ferritin (inflammation marker—often elevated), CBC (lymphopenia common), Comprehensive metabolic panel, Liver enzymes, Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH—tissue damage), Troponin (if cardiac symptoms), BNP (heart strain), Thyroid panel (hypothyroidism post-COVID), Cortisol/DHEA, Vitamin D (optimal 60-80), Zinc, Magnesium, B12, Folate, EBV panel (VCA IgM, EA, EBNA—reactivation common), HHV-6, CMV titers, Autoantibody panel (ANA, anti-phospholipid, anti-cardiolipin—autoimmunity post-COVID), Cytokine panel if available (IL-6, TNF-alpha, IL-1), Organic acids test (mitochondrial function), Tilt table test or active stand test (dysautonomia—POTS common), Echocardiogram if cardiac symptoms (myocarditis, pericarditis), Pulmonary function tests if respiratory symptoms, Chest X-ray or CT if indicated, MRI brain if severe neurological symptoms, Comprehensive stool test (gut dysbiosis post-COVID), Histamine/DAO (if MCAS symptoms), Functional capacity testing (6-minute walk test—but avoid if causes post-exertional malaise)
Practitioners in Tucson for Long COVID
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#1
91GPS
Tucson Valley Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shannon Bybee, MD·MD, board-certified Family Medicine, certified in functional medicine (IFM), Andrew Weil Center fellowship graduate
4.9(78)
6831 N Oracle Rd, Ste 133, Tucson, AZ 85704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(520) 815-3066#2
91GPS
Tucson Valley Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shannon Bybee, MD·MD, board-certified Family Medicine, certified in functional medicine (IFM), Andrew Weil Center fellowship graduate
4.9(0)
6831 N Oracle Rd, Ste 133, Tucson, AZ 85704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(520) 815-3066#3
90GPS
Andrew Weil Integrative Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. George Schatz, MD·MD, triple board-certified (Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine), Andrew Weil Center trained, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine trained
4.8(54)
Banner University Medical Center Sunrise, Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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90GPS
Andrew Weil Integrative Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. George Schatz, MD·MD, triple board-certified (Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine), Andrew Weil Center trained, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine trained
4.8(0)
Banner University Medical Center Sunrise, Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Genesis Natural Medicine Center
VerifiedMichael Uzick, NMD, FABNO·NMD, FABNO (Fellow of American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.7(46)
Tucson, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Genesis Natural Medicine Center
VerifiedMichael Uzick, NMD, FABNO·NMD, FABNO (Fellow of American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.7(0)
Tucson, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Arizona Institute of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Daniel Horzempa, MD·MD, functional and integrative medicine specialist
4.6(38)
Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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84GPS
Arizona Institute of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Daniel Horzempa, MD·MD, functional and integrative medicine specialist
4.6(0)
Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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