“I Wasn’t Sick Anymore…But I Wasn’t Healthy Either.”
When COVID was finally over, our patient expected life to return to normal.
Instead, weeks turned into months.
“I couldn’t explain it. I wasn’t testing positive anymore, but I still didn’t feel like myself.”
Simple tasks became exhausting.
“Walking up the stairs left me winded. I’d forget what I was saying halfway through a sentence. I needed naps almost every afternoon, and my workouts were impossible. It honestly felt like someone had turned the lights down on my body.”
Like many people living with Long COVID, they were told everything looked “normal.”
“Every lab test came back okay. Everyone kept telling me I’d eventually bounce back, but month after month nothing changed.”
That’s when they came to Driip IV looking for another approach.
Looking Beyond the Symptoms
At Driip IV, we don’t ask only “What symptoms are you having?”
We ask:
“Why hasn’t your body fully recovered?”
Long COVID affects every patient differently, but research suggests lingering symptoms may be associated with ongoing inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, immune dysregulation, and nutrient depletion.
Rather than focusing on one symptom at a time, we developed a personalized wellness plan designed to support the body’s natural healing processes.
Phase One: Building the Foundation with EBO2
The first step in this patient’s plan was a series of three EBO2 treatments.
EBO2 (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation) is one of our most advanced wellness therapies, designed to reduce inflammation, deactivate viruses and pathogens in the blood and the body’s natural detoxification pathways.
Our goal wasn’t simply to help them feel better for a day—we wanted to create an environment that supported long-term recovery.
After completing the series, they noticed the first meaningful changes.
“For the first time in months, I woke up feeling rested. It wasn’t a miracle overnight, but I finally felt like my body was moving in the right direction.”
Phase Two: Rebuilding with the Super Lifestyle Driip
Next, we focused on replenishing nutrients that may have been depleted during months of illness and recovery.
Our recommendation was the Super Lifestyle Driip once weekly for six weeks.
This protocol provides hydration along with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants that support cellular function, energy production, immune health, and recovery.
Week after week, the improvements continued.
“Each treatment felt like I was putting another brick back into the foundation of my health.”
“Around week four, I realized I hadn’t needed an afternoon nap in days.”
“My workouts started feeling normal again. My brain fog wasn’t completely gone, but I could finally think clearly enough to enjoy my work again.”
One treatment can provide nutritional support, but consistency often plays an important role. That’s why we frequently recommend weekly IV therapy as part of a structured wellness program before transitioning to maintenance care.
Phase Three: Restoring Cellular Energy with NAD+
Once nutritional foundations had been established, we recommended a four-treatment NAD+ series.
NAD+ is a naturally occurring coenzyme that plays a critical role in cellular energy production, mitochondrial function, and healthy aging.
Many patients recovering from prolonged illness describe fatigue that feels different from simply being tired.
“It wasn’t that I wanted more coffee. My body just felt like it didn’t have a battery anymore.”
After completing the NAD+ series, the patient described another noticeable improvement.
“My energy became more consistent throughout the day. I stopped planning my life around how exhausted I thought I’d be.”
Phase Four: Supporting Long-Term Recovery with TruDOSE
As the final phase of their personalized wellness plan, the patient elected to receive TruDOSE, our regenerative medicine therapy that uses your body’s own biologic materials to support tissue repair and cellular communication.
By this point, they had already regained much of the quality of life they feared had been lost.
“The biggest change wasn’t just having more energy—it was getting my confidence back. I stopped wondering whether I’d ever feel normal again.”
Recovery Isn’t Always Linear
Healing rarely follows a straight line. But instead of chasing quick fixes, this patient committed to rebuilding their health one step at a time.
Functional medicine recognizes that recovery is often the result of many small improvements working together:
- Optimizing nutrition
- Supporting mitochondrial health
- Reducing oxidative stress
- Encouraging healthy immune function
- Improving sleep
- Replenishing nutrient stores
- Supporting overall wellness
Every Recovery Story Is Different
No two cases of Long COVID are exactly alike.
Some patients improve within weeks.
Others require months of gradual progress.
That’s why every treatment plan at Driip IV begins with listening to the patient’s story, understanding their goals, and creating an individualized roadmap rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
“I Finally Got My Life Back.”
When asked what advice they would give someone struggling with Long COVID, our patient didn’t talk about a specific treatment.
Instead, they said:
“Don’t give up on yourself. Just because someone tells you your labs are normal doesn’t mean you have to accept feeling miserable. Keep searching until you find a team that listens.”
At Driip IV, that’s exactly what we strive to do.
We listen.
We investigate.
We build personalized plans that support your body’s natural healing processes and long-term wellness.
While no therapy can guarantee results, our goal is to help patients move from simply surviving to feeling like themselves again. Text or call 612-516-3772 to see which driip is right for you!
FAQs:
What are the origins of IV therapy:
Research is clear that when you address underlying nutrition deficiencies, your body heals. Dr. Myers, creator of IV nutrient therapy and the Myers Cocktail, theorizes that all chronic disease starts with nutritional deficiency. Here is research from Pubmed regarding IV nutrient therapy and improvement of chronic symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12410623/.
What is the cost of IV therapy:
Pricing for an IV Driip ranges from $130 – $395 depending on your needs and goals. See our full line of products and prices here.
What frequency do you reccomend:
Frequency is dependent upon your current level of health, how long you have been experiencing symptoms, and your health goals – everyone is different.
It is typically best to repeat a given IV therapy once a week for six weeks. Then, re-assess if your body is ready to move to maintenance care (one time a month), or if a more frequent schedule would be beneficial.