Have you had fatigue that bad? I have had that for weeks now. Have you found anything to help with it? Now I'm even too fatigued to type more...
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Posted by mtnwoman (Member # 8385) on :
Yes, I've known fatigue that bad. At my worst I found that talking exhausted me.
Try keeping blood sugars even by avoiding overly refined foods like fruit juice, cereals, granola bars, etc.
Hopefully you are not vegetarian. I found protein each meal helped me.
Have you ferritin checked -- ideal between 35-75. It's your iron stores.
You might check one of those saliva adrenal tests to see what your cortisols are doing.
Check your thyroid: TSH (want <2.00) and free T3 and free T4.
I hope you are under the care of a good integrative doc who can explore what may be going on? Good luck!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Are you being treated for babesia? I would suspect that to be the culprit. Sorry you're so exhausted....been there.... and it's rough!
Posted by BartonFink (Member # 10818) on :
I think my ferritin was something like 45.
Yes actually I already ordered a saliva test (adrenals, thyroid, sex hormones) so hopefully that will tell something. My TSH was 2.6 the last time it was checked (blood test) and frees were pretty low.
I have a pretty good doc yes but even she is clueless...
Of course, this might have something to do with Biaxin that I just started yesterday.
Posted by BartonFink (Member # 10818) on :
I dont think we have babesia in this country.
My only treatment is Biaxin at the moment, just started it. Plus many supplements.
quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: Are you being treated for babesia? I would suspect that to be the culprit. Sorry you're so exhausted....been there.... and it's rough!
Posted by painted turtle (Member # 7801) on :
YES!
I've been in places of not being able to reach in for the words, the response....as I lay in bed and the voice of my partner was just an echo of a fade.
Completely energy less.
I think it was the brain inflammation at its worst.
I should count my lucky stars this part of the "fatigue" has improved with antibiotic treatment.
Posted by EWT1638 (Member # 11315) on :
I understand what you are talking about. Sometimes I will get so weak (suddenly!) that I can't ever think straight. I think it must be something akin to having a stroke...you can't get your thoughts (as disorganized as they are) to your mouth!
Posted by bejoy (Member # 11129) on :
I've started addressing mitochondrial dysfunction, and it seems to be making a big difference with my energy level. This is the power center of the cells.
You might want to look at info on mitochondria, and supplements including:
CoQ10 Acetyl L-Carnitine D Ribose NADH B complex vitamins
Good luck.
Posted by lymednva (Member # 9098) on :
Years before my Lyme dx I experienced this and was helped when I was treated for dysautonomia.
I recently tested positive for Babs and will be interested to see if my treatment, which I just started, helps this area of my health. It would be great news if it did because it's the most physically disabling problem I have.
Posted by Skyler (Member # 11549) on :
I have experienced this too. I am so sorry this is happening to you.
I don't know any advice for dealing with it, but hang in there!
I'll be sending good thoughts and a little energy your way!
Posted by BartonFink (Member # 10818) on :
quote:Originally posted by bejoy: I've started addressing mitochondrial dysfunction, and it seems to be making a big difference with my energy level. This is the power center of the cells.
You might want to look at info on mitochondria, and supplements including:
CoQ10 Acetyl L-Carnitine D Ribose NADH B complex vitamins
Good luck.
Interesting. I might try those. How big doses are you using?
Posted by bejoy (Member # 11129) on :
Here's a recent thread with a couple of links to good articles.
There are some good research articles on CoQ10 and Parkinsons floating around out there. As I recall, they recommend up to 2400mg daily. I've been taking 1400 daily for the past five days, and I notice a big difference(but the stuff is really pricey.)
I'm not sure my amounts are going to give you a good base line or starting point, as I am still experimenting. You could ask others if you post a new thread.
Posted by Dave6002 (Member # 9064) on :
At my worst, talking, listening, typing and watching TV, all made me mentally exhausted.
It lasted for a month or so.
With abx treatment, it's gone for a while.
Posted by David95928 (Member # 3521) on :
Has this become worse since starting Biaxin? IF so, you may be herxing.
Posted by dmbfan (Member # 11948) on :
Yes, I get this when herxing. My dr came me similar herbs as Bejoy posted above. I am doing better now.
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