Being treated for Bart and my sodium is dropping. I've checked everywhere. . So many psych symptoms are associated with both. ( not to mention menopause). PLEASE I know some are really knowledgeable, it's all appreciated. God bless.
Posted by RC1 (Member # 31923) on :
The only thing I know that is related to salt in the body is that if you have low antidiuretic hormone it will cause you to urinate more and the salt gets dumped into the skin. That is from Dr. S's work (the mold guy).
That from what I understand happens with Biotoxin illness (mold, Lyme).
That is the only thing I've seen.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Thanks so much for your help. I have SIADH syndrome of inappropriate diuretic hormone. I'm on fluid restriction, take 6,000 mg salt a day, lasix, florinef and am on 320z. A day fluid restriction. My nephrologist doesn't know why, I somehow feel its related to Bart. When my then llmd was hitting Bart with Iv zithro, I ended up hospitalized with low salt. It's been a challenge to keep it stable. Feel good.
Posted by Hmm... (Member # 39308) on :
How is your potassium?
Posted by OtterJ (Member # 30701) on :
Lyme in Putnam, I had that diagnosis "hyponatremia" before I was diagnosed with insufficient cortisol production, a hormone. Salt in the kidney is under the control of cortisol. You could have low cortisol, produced in the adrenal glands, or, you could have low ACTH which is produced in the pituitary to stimulate the adrenals to produce cortisol. Lyme is notorious for interfering with hormone production--particularly cortisol which is a 'stress' hormone. You cannot live without this hormone and you can have psychiatric disturbances without this hormone. It is a simple blood test to find out. I would have your doc test all hormone levels to see if they are normal. The hyponatremia is the give away. Get in soon for bloodwork.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Potassium is fine. Otter J. Thank you. Will print this out ASAP. God bless . I want my brain back.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Be sure you get enough taurine (eggs, fish, meat have the most - or supplement). I just read the other day that taurine deficiency can contribute to this. -
Posted by gagamooppop (Member # 34314) on :
Do not recall Bartonella being linked to it but rather a parasite.
Hope this helps! Feel good friend!
Posted by Hmm... (Member # 39308) on :
quote:Originally posted by lyme in Putnam: Potassium is fine. Otter J. Thank you. Will print this out ASAP. God bless . I want my brain back.
The reason I ask about potassium is essentially the same as the post above about cortisol, although this information is not quite correct. High potassium and low sodium as the hallmarks of low aldosterone, which is indicative of hypoadrenalism. Check out your lab results to see if potassium is in the high end of the range.
The outer adrenal (called the cortex) is responsible for making numerous hormones, two of which absolutely must be replaced if they are found in insufficient levels. One of these is aldosterone and the other is cortisol. Doing a saliva cortisol test along with renin and electrolytes will help in correct diagnosis. If you have vomiting and lightheadedness you may need immediate medical attention.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Thanx much. Have a good 8 vials of blood tomorrow am.