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PatientLed-TheNicotineTest-Protocol 4.0
#TheNicotineTest(LDNP) Safety Precautions 4.0 Saturday, 08 March, 2025 (Doubts? linktr.ee/TheNicotineTest) Why? New research with n=231 data in supplement number three! Original Hypothesis/Cas...
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Empfehlenswerter Vortrag „Nikotinpflaster-Therapie bei #LongCOVID - Mechanismen, Zusammenhänge und Praxisanwendung" von Dr. Marco Leitzke
@TheNicotineTest
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@TheNicotineTest
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Nikotinpflaster-Therapie bei Long-Covid - Mechanismen, Zusammenhänge und Praxisanwendung
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August 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Empfehlenswerter Vortrag „Nikotinpflaster-Therapie bei #LongCOVID - Mechanismen, Zusammenhänge und Praxisanwendung" von Dr. Marco Leitzke
@TheNicotineTest
www.youtube.com/live/E0Yb6FL...
@TheNicotineTest
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Have you seen the citizen science research on low-dose nicotine? Learn more in this video with Troy at @Canal1point5 at @TheNicotineTest ... #longCovid
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June 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Have you seen the citizen science research on low-dose nicotine? Learn more in this video with Troy at @Canal1point5 at @TheNicotineTest ... #longCovid
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So, adding 5HTP to my sleep mix is def. helping. You know what else is helping? Nicotine patches. Once I get past the "gotta take it off at 6pm or I won't sleep" stage (1st week or so), then my sleep's better, my poo is better, I'm better. #MECFS #TheNicotineTest
April 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
So, adding 5HTP to my sleep mix is def. helping. You know what else is helping? Nicotine patches. Once I get past the "gotta take it off at 6pm or I won't sleep" stage (1st week or so), then my sleep's better, my poo is better, I'm better. #MECFS #TheNicotineTest
8 weeks of 7mg nicotine patches and.... hello HSV2, how kind of you to stop by. #MECFS #TheNicotineTest #HSV2 Wah-wah 🎺
March 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
8 weeks of 7mg nicotine patches and.... hello HSV2, how kind of you to stop by. #MECFS #TheNicotineTest #HSV2 Wah-wah 🎺
Ab heute startet der Versuch mit Nikotinpflastern. Mal schauen ob es mir helfen wird. Frau wartet erstmal ab. #LongCovid #thenicotinetest
March 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ab heute startet der Versuch mit Nikotinpflastern. Mal schauen ob es mir helfen wird. Frau wartet erstmal ab. #LongCovid #thenicotinetest
With #TheNicotineTest my tolerance for activity w/o crashing has gone up. There’s a piece I associate with my #mecfs that is no longer there—a feeling like my body is going into a sort of acute shock with overexertion.
This has been my experience of mecfs for years now, alongside some other ⬇️ 2/6
This has been my experience of mecfs for years now, alongside some other ⬇️ 2/6
March 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
With #TheNicotineTest my tolerance for activity w/o crashing has gone up. There’s a piece I associate with my #mecfs that is no longer there—a feeling like my body is going into a sort of acute shock with overexertion.
This has been my experience of mecfs for years now, alongside some other ⬇️ 2/6
This has been my experience of mecfs for years now, alongside some other ⬇️ 2/6
Guys… if my typical pattern is anything to go by, I got away with it.
I GOT AWAY WITH IT.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs #longcovid
I GOT AWAY WITH IT.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs #longcovid
Made it to Shoppers!
Trying not to have any expectations over the next few days about what will or will not happen re: PEM.
If it happens, I’ll listen to my body ofc.
But I think I’ll be ok, as this seems comparable to my recent activity level at home.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
Trying not to have any expectations over the next few days about what will or will not happen re: PEM.
If it happens, I’ll listen to my body ofc.
But I think I’ll be ok, as this seems comparable to my recent activity level at home.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
February 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Guys… if my typical pattern is anything to go by, I got away with it.
I GOT AWAY WITH IT.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs #longcovid
I GOT AWAY WITH IT.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs #longcovid
Oof, this is my fastest migraine onset in months. Nurtec plz kick in soon?
I’ve been feeling surprisingly great the past few days as I’m ramping up dose on #theNicotineTest. I know it’s not an instant silver bullet (if it helps long-term). But it’s more disappointing than usual to feel like shit.
I’ve been feeling surprisingly great the past few days as I’m ramping up dose on #theNicotineTest. I know it’s not an instant silver bullet (if it helps long-term). But it’s more disappointing than usual to feel like shit.
February 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Oof, this is my fastest migraine onset in months. Nurtec plz kick in soon?
I’ve been feeling surprisingly great the past few days as I’m ramping up dose on #theNicotineTest. I know it’s not an instant silver bullet (if it helps long-term). But it’s more disappointing than usual to feel like shit.
I’ve been feeling surprisingly great the past few days as I’m ramping up dose on #theNicotineTest. I know it’s not an instant silver bullet (if it helps long-term). But it’s more disappointing than usual to feel like shit.
Made it to Shoppers!
Trying not to have any expectations over the next few days about what will or will not happen re: PEM.
If it happens, I’ll listen to my body ofc.
But I think I’ll be ok, as this seems comparable to my recent activity level at home.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
Trying not to have any expectations over the next few days about what will or will not happen re: PEM.
If it happens, I’ll listen to my body ofc.
But I think I’ll be ok, as this seems comparable to my recent activity level at home.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
February 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Made it to Shoppers!
Trying not to have any expectations over the next few days about what will or will not happen re: PEM.
If it happens, I’ll listen to my body ofc.
But I think I’ll be ok, as this seems comparable to my recent activity level at home.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
Trying not to have any expectations over the next few days about what will or will not happen re: PEM.
If it happens, I’ll listen to my body ofc.
But I think I’ll be ok, as this seems comparable to my recent activity level at home.
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
As I was getting ready for a big health experiment just now, my dad sent these lovely pics of me as a child on Hornby Island BC.
Looking to the future, to when I may be able to do such things again.
For now, I’m walking 2 blocks to the pharmacy. (HUGE)
Wish me luck 🍀❤️🩹✨
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
Looking to the future, to when I may be able to do such things again.
For now, I’m walking 2 blocks to the pharmacy. (HUGE)
Wish me luck 🍀❤️🩹✨
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
February 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
As I was getting ready for a big health experiment just now, my dad sent these lovely pics of me as a child on Hornby Island BC.
Looking to the future, to when I may be able to do such things again.
For now, I’m walking 2 blocks to the pharmacy. (HUGE)
Wish me luck 🍀❤️🩹✨
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
Looking to the future, to when I may be able to do such things again.
For now, I’m walking 2 blocks to the pharmacy. (HUGE)
Wish me luck 🍀❤️🩹✨
#TheNicotineTest #mecfs
Oh, for those who want to learn more about the underlying hypothesis, published case study, how to do this safely, etc., there’s a wealth of info about #theNicotineTest here: Linktr.ee/thenicotinet... 7/tbc
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A patient-led, Citizen-Science project!
Together we are stronger.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Oh, for those who want to learn more about the underlying hypothesis, published case study, how to do this safely, etc., there’s a wealth of info about #theNicotineTest here: Linktr.ee/thenicotinet... 7/tbc
I’ll update this thread with my experiences with #theNicotineTest as I go, and I also fairly rigorously track my symptoms with @bearable.bsky.social so will be looking for any subtler impacts in that data. 6/ to be contd
February 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I’ll update this thread with my experiences with #theNicotineTest as I go, and I also fairly rigorously track my symptoms with @bearable.bsky.social so will be looking for any subtler impacts in that data. 6/ to be contd
I’m starting #theNicotineTest today with 1/4 of a 7mg nicotine patch. Note that it is NOT safe to cut patches, so I have exposed only 1/4 of the patch and left the rest of the backing on, using medical tape to secure it to my calf, which should also lessen the first dose impact vs. arm placement. 5/
February 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I’m starting #theNicotineTest today with 1/4 of a 7mg nicotine patch. Note that it is NOT safe to cut patches, so I have exposed only 1/4 of the patch and left the rest of the backing on, using medical tape to secure it to my calf, which should also lessen the first dose impact vs. arm placement. 5/
It’s hard to overcome a lifetime of NICOTINE BAD messaging and take the plunge to try #theNicotineTest. After nearly half a decade with #LongCovid, it’s also hard to let myself believe that new interventions might help. But it’s worth a try, and I’ll try to comment on my experience with it here. 4/
February 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It’s hard to overcome a lifetime of NICOTINE BAD messaging and take the plunge to try #theNicotineTest. After nearly half a decade with #LongCovid, it’s also hard to let myself believe that new interventions might help. But it’s worth a try, and I’ll try to comment on my experience with it here. 4/
I mean, how do you go to your doctor and say “hi, I’m wondering if nicotine might be right for me”?? So imagine my surprise when last week my Long Covid doctor brought up #theNicotineTest to me. We discussed the theory, case studies, and his patients’ experiences and I decided it’s worth a try. 2/
February 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I mean, how do you go to your doctor and say “hi, I’m wondering if nicotine might be right for me”?? So imagine my surprise when last week my Long Covid doctor brought up #theNicotineTest to me. We discussed the theory, case studies, and his patients’ experiences and I decided it’s worth a try. 2/
Today I am starting a trial of nicotine patches for my #LongCovid, following the protocol of #theNicotineTest. I have been aware of this idea for ~4-5 months but was hesitant to try it without medical supervision, given all the meds I am on to manage my condition. 1/
February 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Today I am starting a trial of nicotine patches for my #LongCovid, following the protocol of #theNicotineTest. I have been aware of this idea for ~4-5 months but was hesitant to try it without medical supervision, given all the meds I am on to manage my condition. 1/
Back in November, I could only stand for a 1-2 mins.
Today I made tortilla soup in the instant pot & took my first stand-up shower in five years. At least.
I haven’t said anything bc everyone is suffering.
But maybe hope helps… ❤️🩹✨
#mecfs since 2011
#longcovid #chronicillness #TheNicotineTest
Today I made tortilla soup in the instant pot & took my first stand-up shower in five years. At least.
I haven’t said anything bc everyone is suffering.
But maybe hope helps… ❤️🩹✨
#mecfs since 2011
#longcovid #chronicillness #TheNicotineTest
January 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Back in November, I could only stand for a 1-2 mins.
Today I made tortilla soup in the instant pot & took my first stand-up shower in five years. At least.
I haven’t said anything bc everyone is suffering.
But maybe hope helps… ❤️🩹✨
#mecfs since 2011
#longcovid #chronicillness #TheNicotineTest
Today I made tortilla soup in the instant pot & took my first stand-up shower in five years. At least.
I haven’t said anything bc everyone is suffering.
But maybe hope helps… ❤️🩹✨
#mecfs since 2011
#longcovid #chronicillness #TheNicotineTest
Australia appears to have run out of 7mg Step 3 NP - so ##TheNicotineTest is on hiatus. Now for my GP's anti-biofilm eradication: serratiopeptidase washed down with a tincture of punica gratum, scutellaria baicalensis and Glycyrrhiza glabra. 6mths. To pulse or not to pulse? #MECFS #IACC
January 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Australia appears to have run out of 7mg Step 3 NP - so ##TheNicotineTest is on hiatus. Now for my GP's anti-biofilm eradication: serratiopeptidase washed down with a tincture of punica gratum, scutellaria baicalensis and Glycyrrhiza glabra. 6mths. To pulse or not to pulse? #MECFS #IACC
They might get some benefit by accident. #TheNicotineTest was an Long Covid patient-led trial of nicotine patches on Xitter before it got really bad—beginning of 2023, maybe? The anti-inflammatory effect is real and I've used them for LC, but hadn't heard of them being used for acute covid. 🤷♀️
December 29, 2024 at 1:42 AM
They might get some benefit by accident. #TheNicotineTest was an Long Covid patient-led trial of nicotine patches on Xitter before it got really bad—beginning of 2023, maybe? The anti-inflammatory effect is real and I've used them for LC, but hadn't heard of them being used for acute covid. 🤷♀️
Round 3 of 7mg NP in #TheNicotineTest and this morning I woke up with 100% Garmin #bodybattery and 5/5 #Visible . It's a first. Mind you, it was a melatonin-night last night, which helps too. 👏🏼👍🏼🤞🏼
December 22, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Round 3 of 7mg NP in #TheNicotineTest and this morning I woke up with 100% Garmin #bodybattery and 5/5 #Visible . It's a first. Mind you, it was a melatonin-night last night, which helps too. 👏🏼👍🏼🤞🏼
i’m trying to do #thenicotinetest. when i first read about it there was a very detailed step-by-step break down of the protocol (not the flowchart) that i saw on twitter, but can’t find anymore and didn’t save. can anyone else share the protocol you used? i’d rather follow a plan than wing it.
December 20, 2024 at 5:51 PM
i’m trying to do #thenicotinetest. when i first read about it there was a very detailed step-by-step break down of the protocol (not the flowchart) that i saw on twitter, but can’t find anymore and didn’t save. can anyone else share the protocol you used? i’d rather follow a plan than wing it.
Dag 33, dag 9 van ronde 3. 2,5 mg
😳😳 Dat was m’n kortste PEM ooit, het trok alweer weg voor het goed en wel doorgezet was. Normaal 24 uur. Wauw…
Afgelopen nacht wel slechte biodata: Hoge hartslag en lage hrv. Beetje onverwacht, zo ná de PEM ipv ervoor. Rustig aan maar weer 🤷♀️
#TheNicotineTest
😳😳 Dat was m’n kortste PEM ooit, het trok alweer weg voor het goed en wel doorgezet was. Normaal 24 uur. Wauw…
Afgelopen nacht wel slechte biodata: Hoge hartslag en lage hrv. Beetje onverwacht, zo ná de PEM ipv ervoor. Rustig aan maar weer 🤷♀️
#TheNicotineTest
December 12, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Dag 33, dag 9 van ronde 3. 2,5 mg
😳😳 Dat was m’n kortste PEM ooit, het trok alweer weg voor het goed en wel doorgezet was. Normaal 24 uur. Wauw…
Afgelopen nacht wel slechte biodata: Hoge hartslag en lage hrv. Beetje onverwacht, zo ná de PEM ipv ervoor. Rustig aan maar weer 🤷♀️
#TheNicotineTest
😳😳 Dat was m’n kortste PEM ooit, het trok alweer weg voor het goed en wel doorgezet was. Normaal 24 uur. Wauw…
Afgelopen nacht wel slechte biodata: Hoge hartslag en lage hrv. Beetje onverwacht, zo ná de PEM ipv ervoor. Rustig aan maar weer 🤷♀️
#TheNicotineTest
Gister -volgens verwachting- een prima dag. Ik verwachtte de PEM gisteravond of vanmorgen. Tot nog toe niks (ik durf het bijna niet te schrijven 🤫) De biodata geeft een kleine parasympatische swing, maar veel kleiner dan verwacht. Duimen en afwachten maar weer.
#TheNicotineTest #ME #LC
#TheNicotineTest #ME #LC
December 10, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Gister -volgens verwachting- een prima dag. Ik verwachtte de PEM gisteravond of vanmorgen. Tot nog toe niks (ik durf het bijna niet te schrijven 🤫) De biodata geeft een kleine parasympatische swing, maar veel kleiner dan verwacht. Duimen en afwachten maar weer.
#TheNicotineTest #ME #LC
#TheNicotineTest #ME #LC
Dag 32/Dag 7 van ronde 3.
Nog steeds op 2,5 mg. De hoofdpijn is weggebleven sinds ik het hoorapparaatje eerst af deed en daarna veel zachter zette.
Waarschijnlijk de boosdoener dus.
Eergister Sinterklaas gevierd, normaalgesproken PEM-waardig. ‘S Avonds weinig directe klachten.
#TheNicotineTest
Nog steeds op 2,5 mg. De hoofdpijn is weggebleven sinds ik het hoorapparaatje eerst af deed en daarna veel zachter zette.
Waarschijnlijk de boosdoener dus.
Eergister Sinterklaas gevierd, normaalgesproken PEM-waardig. ‘S Avonds weinig directe klachten.
#TheNicotineTest
December 10, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Dag 32/Dag 7 van ronde 3.
Nog steeds op 2,5 mg. De hoofdpijn is weggebleven sinds ik het hoorapparaatje eerst af deed en daarna veel zachter zette.
Waarschijnlijk de boosdoener dus.
Eergister Sinterklaas gevierd, normaalgesproken PEM-waardig. ‘S Avonds weinig directe klachten.
#TheNicotineTest
Nog steeds op 2,5 mg. De hoofdpijn is weggebleven sinds ik het hoorapparaatje eerst af deed en daarna veel zachter zette.
Waarschijnlijk de boosdoener dus.
Eergister Sinterklaas gevierd, normaalgesproken PEM-waardig. ‘S Avonds weinig directe klachten.
#TheNicotineTest