We are the center for diagnosing and treating Myalgic Encefalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, and fatigue.

We are available for anyone with questions.
You can make an appointment for a (free) telephone call / video consultation via
info@mecfsmc.eu


Our address in the Netherlands is
ME/CFS Medical Centre
Entrada 233
1114AA Amsterdam-Duivendrecht
+31 20 470 6290

For intercollegial consulation:
+31630555401

Our address in France
8 Rue d’Esternay
Neuvy (51310)
+33 6 08663534

Nicotine for Long COVID:

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed millions of lives worldwide, is now followed by a wave of chronic conditions, often referred to as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) or Long COVID. There is no proven treatment for Long COVID, leading patients and researchers to explore potential therapeutic options.

Treatment of Long COVID and ME/CFS with Ketotifen (Zaldiar®)

Introduction

Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are among the most disabling chronic conditions worldwide, significantly impacting the quality of life for millions of people [1]. Although the precise mechanisms underlying these conditions are not fully understood, recent research points to a possible role of mast cell activation [2,3].

PATIENT STORIES: ILLUSTRATED EXAMPLES

In this section, we share our thoughts and examples of patients. To protect their privacy, we ensure that these medical histories are described so they cannot be traced back to existing patients.

BHB is a ketone. Ketones are the backup system for carbohydrates. When carbohydrate is not available, the body makes ketones from fats. A corresponding system exists for fats. When fat is insufficiently available, the body uses more proteins.


WHAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND TREATMENTS?

We start by collecting data. The questionnaires provide information to understand which complaints and symptoms of ME/CFS or Long COVID exist. We have agreements in Europe regarding laboratory tests. This is intended to prevent people coming to us who could be better helped elsewhere. Therefore, we see it as assistance for the general practitioner. The laboratory tests are not intended for diagnosis.

First video session

Then, there follows a first video session in which we discuss your medical history, sleep, activities, and illness.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND
PUBLICATIONS

Scientific Research and Publications:

In 2003, we published our first article, reporting on our research on chronically fatigued patients. The following year 2004, our first randomized study on patients with ME/CFS was published. Since then, we have regularly published our scientific research and treatment of CFS/ME. We believe that treatment and scientific research are inseparable, and we continuously test and provide accountability for our work in scientific journals through our Center.

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For GP’s

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We have an anonymous quality control.

Patients give us the following score:

The Center 9.5 / 10

The practitioner 9.6 / 10

The treatment 9.0 / 10

The result of the treatment 8.3 / 10

Date: 7 – March – 2023