Positives

• One patient managing Long COVID symptoms noted that turmeric was part of their supplement regimen, contributing to improvements in brain fog and muscle pain Reddit.
  
  
• A patient with MGUS found that incorporating turmeric into their diet helped stabilize their condition, with their oncologist noting “nothing much is likely to arise” from the MGUS after eight years Mayo Clinic Connect.
  
  
• One patient with ME/CFS reported that turmeric significantly improved their exercise tolerance and reduced Post-Exertional Malaise, describing it as “the only thing that has ever helped” them with PEM Health Rising.
  
  

Negatives

• One person experienced a “weird side effect” of shoulder pain when taking turmeric, likening it to the discomfort they felt when taking another medication Health Rising.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Access to functional medicine treatments, including turmeric, can be challenging for Long COVID patients due to the need for specialized guidance and potential cost barriers Reddit.