Long Covid Doctor

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In this podcast I talk about the GUT MICROBIOTA, its FORM and FUNCTION. I explain what the microbiota is made up, the so called 'friendly bacteria' in the large intestine of us all. I then outline the many functions of the microbiota and how they benefit the body and brain, and health and wellbeing.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP family doctor for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have specialised exclusively in Long Covid, over the last 6 years. Currently I am GP clinical lead for NHS Long Covid Services in South West England - Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. I provide medical support for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol UK. I also provide online patient recovery programmes, for both Long Covid and ME/CFS.

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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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 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.

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:
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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:
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Instagram
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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 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

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In this podcast I talk about the use of LOW DOSE NALTREXONE for in LONG COVID. I talk about the drug and why it is useful, the dose regime, the side effects, contraindications.

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:
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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 the common LONG COVID symptom of going HOT and COLD. I talk about the possible medical conditions in which temperature dysregulation is a problem that need to be excluded. I then explain the underlying causes for going HOT and COLD in LONG COVID. I make recommendations how to best manage this troublesome symptom, what to expect regarding its prognosis and the expected time scale for its improvement.

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 how to BOOST the IMMUNE SYSTEM for LONG COVID. I  explain the structure of the immune system, it connections with other systems around the body and how they interact. I outline the functions of the immune system and the consequences of lowered immune function. I then make recommendations on how to boost and optimise its function, based on the 5 key elements that are essential for a healthy immune system. 

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 COLCHICINE for in LONG COVID. I talk about the drug and why it is useful, the dose regime, the side effects, contraindications.

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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This is an UPDATE on VOICE PROBLEMS in LONG COVID. I talk about the management, treatments and outcomes of Voice Problems 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 - Dorset, Bristol 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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This is an UPDATE on ANXIETY in LONG COVID. I talk about the management, treatments and outcomes of anxiety 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 - Dorset, Bristol 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