Oxygen is not flowing through my body correctly and until I can afford hyperbaric what is the best thing I can take / do . My pulmo was no help w carboxyhemoglobin levels since differential was in range. But my blood oxygen levels are 70. What can I take?
Also have metabolic acidosis (dx myself through cbc, abg, and none of my medications working? Any idea?
Thanks guys
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- With your recent ER visits and various scans, this is a tricky question.
If you are taking any Rx, for anything, that's also to be considered.
As I recall, just last night (or the night before) you were at the ER and told you had mastoiditis and given an Rx.
So, the most important supplement now: PROBIOTICS. Take a few hours away from antibiotic, both clock directions.
Be sure to eat really good meals and good snacks. And rest as much as you can.
Basic considerations, in general:
Are you being treated by a LLMD or LL ND (naturopathic doctor) . . . taking any Rx for lyme, tick borne infections? If so, your doctor should guide you.
Many things may be suggested, still, your doctors should all be included in these decisions.
If you need a doctor who practices naturopathic medicine, ask your LLMD for a suggestion. It is VERY important with your variables to have expert guidance for your body, at this point in time.
Any links here are for study, for consideration to discuss with a doctor.
In general, I think the safest best, best to always start always at very low dose with an excellent brand (Planetary Formulas is one) . . .
CORDYCEPS - a medicinal mushroom for adrenal support, a nourishing tonic of sorts
Still, one basic one that is fairly steady for most would be Cordyceps as a nutrient support for adrenals. Read all about it, first, though.
You might get some of the basic lyme / TBD books by Stephen Buhner, a very LL master herbalist. He work is excellent.
I would not go trying to correct any problem or suspected problem or body malfunction, actually, without a LL ND to guide you. Focusing on really good delicious and nourishing meals, and a good sleep routine is usually the best place to begin.
What's for breakfast? etc. The most nutritious real foods can go a long way while you figure out the next step. -
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Though not at all about lyme, this is one of the best reference resources on my bookshelf that has wonderful chapters, many graciously available through their website.
Balancing the pH is a major step toward well-being and greater health.
Excerpts:
. . . Generally, alkaline forming foods include: most fruits, green vegetables, peas, beans, lentils, spices, herbs and seasonings, and seeds and nuts. . . .
. . . Note that a food's acid or alkaline forming tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. . . .
[wonderful CHART and more detail at link -- and keep scrolling and scrolling down. So many good lists here.]
You might check out a good quality pH test strip for urine / saliva. That would give you more detail on how to go about your food choices. -
Posted by bluelyme (Member # 47170) on :
I would add ginger , and maybe some apple cider vinegar. Also dan shen i thinknit is horse chestnut. Also licorice is psuedo aldolsterone....has helped circulation in my father in laws legs ...can you see a herbalist or tcm?
..if you can get a epi pen and bottle of benadryl to have on hand ...start some bvt ..it is the only thing that helps with my blood and circulation for a while ...
can you get a home unit ..i am sure phioph and other can help walk you through it ....
Just ideas please be careful ,thoughts and prayers are with you hk,can you get supplemental o2 ...?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- bluelyme has some excellent suggestions, adding to that -- hopefully saving you search time -- I have collected various links over the years on some bluelyme mentions.
One note: horse chestnut is not dan shen. Yet, dan shen has similar properties - but horse chestnut should be sought out as it can be very helpful for circulation.
I don't have any study notes on horse chestnut but the Ginger link below, in that book, just search that term for several pages where it's discussed.
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the national professional society representing licensed naturopathic physicians. . . .
Find a naturopathic doctor by zip code
Of course, it is vital that any ND you see be lyme literate - if at all possible. Your local and state lyme support groups should have a list of those who have been helpful to others.
Yet, if an ND is close to where you live and not LL, they could still help in many ways. I urge you if to find someone who can give you kinds of expert consideration you need. Hope it's possible. Take care. -