Positives

• One patient practicing grounding by going barefoot or maintaining contact with the earth for 30 minutes daily found it to be “legit” in recovery from Long COVID Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• One individual experienced “trembling and an urge to pee” as a result of grounding, indicating a negative reaction to the practice Reddit.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Grounding sheets cost $150-$180 for mid-range queen-size and up to $194 for premium stainless-steel builds — equipment cost and proper outlet grounding are barriers for patients who can’t safely walk barefoot outdoors Mattressnut.
• Grounding requires 15 minutes to several hours of daily contact with earth or a grounding device — patients with severe fatigue who cannot reliably get outside need indoor equipment that adds setup and verification steps WebMD.