I have been seeing a medical massage person for about two months and the last two times I have gone I feel absolutely lousy the next few days. Flu symptoms, all my neuro lyme symptoms worse and extreamly tired.
Any one else seeing a massage person and experiencing this same problem??
thanks lynne
Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
Lynne,
Massage releases toxins from the muscles. Are you drinking lots of water after a massage? You might want to consider other detox methods.
I get very tired from massages and sometimes have increased pain and stiffness.
Posted by luvs2ride (Member # 8090) on :
Ditto what Aniek says.
Luvs
Posted by GenaD (Member # 11988) on :
Yep, massages release toxins.
Drink LOTS and LOTS of water!!
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
Plus you kicked all the little beasties free better blood flow hence immune system found some more.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
Massages do that to me, too. I take a hot shower and a nap ... drink lots of water. I'm okay with feeling a little crummy for a while if I know I've killed some of those bugs!
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
I am planning on getting a massage for the first time ever and poss lymph drainage.
Is it worth the pain and sufferin really?
It is expensive and if it isnt going to make me feel better I dunno?
Posted by hiker53 (Member # 6046) on :
I get massages every two weeks and this week I feel really crummy (but I also rifed and it is hot). I still the think pleasure of getting the massage and the health benefits of stimulating the lymph system and releasing toxins is worth it! Hiker
Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
Merry,
We are all different. After my last massage Sunday, I decided straight massage isn't worth it for me.
But my muscles are so tight that the massage therapist and the pain specialist I saw were shocked. I'm starting acupuncture tomorrow, and I'll go back to physical therapy that will include myofasical release. Plus I'm starting Zanaflex, which is a muscle relaxer.
Posted by von (Member # 8333) on :
With my first massage a few months ago, I got an intense migraine before I even left the building. I felt like my eyeball was going to pop out.
It lasted a few days, and 2 days after my massage I got a secondary EM on my back (DR confirmed) very dark and round about the size of a nickel. Looked like a bruise.
It was 2 years since my bite and bull's eye. And the first time to have a secondary EM. I called it my 2 year anneversary rash.
Since then I have had several massages. I didn't have a headache after.
I did have one more secondary EM though.... when I started taking Mepron. Hummmmmm.... I don't get it. That does not make sense to me, but not much of this disease does.
I totally think massage is worth it. I was supprised that it does help detox. I know that it is releasing bugs. That has got to be good.
Von
Posted by Parisa (Member # 10526) on :
My husband feels much better after his massages.
Posted by valbeth (Member # 12715) on :
I have the same problem with massages, but I've found something that really helps (in additon to the water)suggested by my LLMD. When I get home from the massage, and usually after a hot bath, I put Podi Patches on my feet to pull out the toxins and leave on at least until the next morning. This has been a huge help for me. I used to get so sick I couldn't move for 2 days sometimes. It's at least cut the problems in half. For those that don't know, Podi Patches are an oriental herb mixture you tape to your feet that pull out toxins. If you goggle it you'll find a millon places to buy them. Hope this helps.
Posted by Andie333 (Member # 7370) on :
I have been having regular massages and acupuncture treatments since getting sick. The massage is shiatsu, which works along the same channels as acupuncture.
There are a lot of different kinds of massage--swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu-- and one type may work better for you than another (for instance, I know I couldn't handle deep tissue yet; it would be too rough on me). So you mgiht want to read about the differences.
I've also been told to shower after a massage, because that can help dissipate some of the toxins. In addition, I use dry brushing before the shower.
Hope this helps.
Andie
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
The person I found is a RN for 25 years and has worked on Lyme patients alot.
Maybe if I take some pain meds or xanax before I go would that help.
I would have someone drive me.
Melissa
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
The whole purpose is to stir up these critters, don't let them lay in their nice snuggly parts of your body and wreck havoc.
Yes, drinking tons of water is key and any other dotoxing you can do to get skin, bowels, kidneys flowing.
I've been at these body treatments for 4 years. Weekly for about 6 mths, then bi-monthly for 6 mths and now every 3-4 weeks. It takes time and consistency to make progress.
The day after treatments has always been a big day of feeling soooo toxic. Really bad in beginning for about two years, now I'm not toxic feeling afterwards. I just make it a day of rest for healing.
Also when the toxins come out of hiding, you can image an aha moment that either your immune system spots them and attacks or the antibiotic attacks them. These toxins don't go down without a fight and they cause suffering for you.
Pam
Posted by lynnic86 (Member # 3634) on :
Wow.. thanks for all the wonderful advice. I didn't realize there were so many others trying massage also. I just feel like I have been run over by a truck and then it backed up and ran me over again. We are trying to go camping this weekend so I pack a little bit and then fall asleep on the sofa... then pack some more... etc. I will definitly drink lots of water. What are other detox methods people are using??
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