Had LLMD visit today (first time in 3 months)... And to my surprise my body temp was 98.3
We compared it to my other office visits and none of them were above 97.3
I never took a single thyroid hormone either : ) (although I contemplated it)
I attribute my body temp increase to a couple things...
1) My adrenals are recovering (I've been supplementing and healing them for 6 months now)
2) I recently added a great mineral supplement from Xymogen to my regime and I think I've had an immune awakening for the past 3 months.
3) I've been extremely strict about diet ad treating yeast with herb (Garlic, Oregano, coconut oil in everything!)
4) It's summertime
Posted by Bugg (Member # 8095) on :
That's awesome, Canefan!
Which product do you take from Xymogen?
Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
MinRx Chelex
Posted by lymie_in_md (Member # 14197) on :
I think body temperature is something we should track monthly for those who care to in a thread here. It would be interesting to see the changes for those improve and how that improvement was accomplished. Mine continues to be 98.6 consistently now. So I can completely empathise with your joy. Soooooo big congrats canefan17!
Posted by greengirl (Member # 25316) on :
Thanks. Months ago I informally noticed my temp consistently around 97 and thought, huh, that's wierd. Little did I know ...
Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :
Congrats Canefane! How are your symptoms now that the temps are more normal?
mine is pretty constant around 98.6, last week went up to 99...and I was feeling terrible.
Even though my temps are 'normal' now than they were in the past...I am still sicker than sick.
Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
A few symptoms that it's helped has been..
1) No more cold hands and feet (for the most part)
2) My sex drive is MUCH higher than before
I'm sure it's helping other things like circulation, digestion, and what-not.
Posted by Wolfed Out (Member # 23727) on :
Hey Bob,
You mind sharing what helped you get your body temperature under control?
I think the monthly tracking is a great idea.
It's so hard for me to track things with Lyme. I just take it, and see how I feel. But, if there was something set up where I could easily do it, I would.
Cheers all,
Wolf
Posted by lymie_in_md (Member # 14197) on :
Wolf,
I wish I knew specifically what turned the corner. For the most part of two years I ran between 95 to 97. I guess keeping track of body temperature and noting changes as to how it does change might help in treatment.
I agree with canefan on one and two and I've put my sweaters away.
Its been my understanding enzymes inside the body don't function well if the core body temperature is below 98 degrees. So digestion is highly impacted, but if digestion is impacted doesn't it mean the food to help supply the body with nutrients is lost? And worse, because the body can't use the food, it has to work harder to get rid of it.
What affects body temperature:
> lack of exercise > overload of pathogens not just lyme > overload of toxins > poor diet or not the right diet for low body temperature > adrenal exhaustion > under performing organs > free floating calcium > the body's mismanagement of iron > loss of zinc as in KPU > dehydration
Just a sample list -- I'm sure there is more
Posted by Remember to Smile (Member # 25481) on :
Canefan & Bob, thank you for addressing this!
My body temp has been sub-normal forever(?). Had extremely cold hands & feet for many yrs, but not lately. Maybe better for last 5 yrs or so? Will need to ponder that and add it to my history.
When I feel healthy, it's 96.-something. Maybe 96.7 F. My PCP never cared. I'd be in like a fierce terrible-feeling fever and my temp would soar to 99.5 or 99.8F. I know my PCP's office doesn't care if it's under 102 F.
I've been 98.0 F since this bad gastro Bart flare.
Posted by richedie (Member # 14689) on :
Problem is, most thermometers are terribly innacurate.
How did you heal your adrenals? No caffeine?
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
Good point, richedie, most thermometers are inaccurate. Mostly the digitals.
Clasically a mercury thermometer was used just after you woke up. Staying in bed with as little movement as possible. Keeping it in till it maxed out - maybe 10 minutes. Do it for 10 days, throw out the 2 highest + 2 lowest + average the others.
I was taught that temperature goes up as you get up + move around.
cane - if you can find an old mercury one, you may want to try it this way. If you choose to accept this assignment Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
Ya, I've been told to try mercury thermometers.
But it's funny... I used to obsess about my body temp (measuring it every day)
It wasn't until I stopped caring about it... that 2-3 months later my body temp increased to 98.3
Funny how that works : )
Posted by lymie_in_md (Member # 14197) on :
Stephino,
The first step is to identify an accurate thermometer and acquire it. The next is to determine the best time of day to take your temperature. Most likely 2 to 3 times a day. Record it along with you overall well being that day.
What we have are metrics we ourselves can control to determine treatment methods. If add or subtract from you protocol, your body's temperature can provide information. If it goes from 97 to 95 -- you know that is a bad thing. if it goes from 96 to 98 that is a good thing, not necessarily you'd feel any better, because at 98 your immune system might wake up and start beating up pathogens, thus causing a herx.
98+ to 98.6 is what our bodies operate best at.
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