‘I Was Better! Praise God!’

“My Healing Journey” is a special series of stories written by people who found unconventional paths to wellness when they had nowhere else to turn.

Marianne and her husband Scott in Hawaii in August 2023. A year and a half after falling ill. Photo courtesy of Marianne

In February 2022, I was a healthy, fit, and energetic woman when I contracted a mild case of COVID-19 that resolved in a couple of days with the use of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin.

However, two months later, a burning rash appeared on my face—at times so bad it would wake me in the middle of the night, and only ice relieved the pain. I saw two dermatologists whose treatments only exacerbated my symptoms.