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I have noticed in the last month simple exertion like even doing laundry, going to the mailbox, emptying the dishwasher.....light things......makes me feel like I am jittery, shaky........
almost like adrenaline is in overdrive......any ideas why????......
also feel like my movements particularly arms are more ataxic feeling....................
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Have you had your Magnesium levels checked ? This is one big possibility. I just had my levels rechecked and they are pending.
Oral supps don't work well for me as I don't even have time to absorb them before I have to go running to the bathroom. What you describe I have been feeling for many days now.
My IV abx have given me bad diarrhea for 2 mos. now, which can deplete Mag.
I hope I come back low as the fix would be simple with some IV Mag.
If not that, than perhaps some type of Autonomic dysfunction, which I also know I have.
Just a few thoughts that come to mind.
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- Yes, magnesium is your number one helper. Lymetwister's correct. And Autonomic dysfunction is certainly a player here, especially with the stress of bending over with the dishwasher and laundry chores. Those will also stress the inner ear and it takes more work to keep your balance.
You said it's as if "adrenaline is in overdrive" Well, that it is, too. That is part of lyme with the adrenal dysfunction. Your body withdrew from your energy bank.
Adrenal support probably needs some adjusting and
you probably should break up your chores and rest in between. Seriously. It may take 3 or 4 sessions to just empty the dishwasher for some of us.
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thanks.....how can you determine an autonomic dysfunction?????....................
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- Q: "how can you determine an autonomic dysfunction?"
You feel "icky" - everyone who has lyme has it. It's just part of the deal. Support supplements help but the nervous systems will take a while before damage can be repaired.
Talk to your LLMD. She or he may want to do a "Tilt Table Test" but, really, what you describe is just part of the deal with lyme. Pacing is vital. Magnesium and adrenal support should help. But the instant you feel that "Adrenaline sickness" you should lie down in a dark and quiet room immediately - or as soon as you can.
This will get better if you can do that.
Shakes/tremors can also be from either high or low blood sugar so be sure that's right where it needs to be. You can get a free tester if you call a link from a Google search for "blood glucose meter" and tell them you have a condition that predisposes you to diabetes (as does lyme) but also hypoglycemia seems to be a problem.
I got a free tester that way. You only get so many test strips and they are very expensive. Without the dx of diabetes, my insurance will not cover test strips. Hypoglycemia does not count.
So, you'll need to dole out your test strips carefully. I found that many of the times I felt it was low (shakiness, etc.) that is was not. Then I had adrenal testing done and it showed that I was just toasted in that department. Hypoglycemia is tied to adrenal dysfunction, too.
So, no matter how you look at this, the adrenals need to be considered. Most is just self-management. I've really found no tests that are perfect here. I listen to my body.
Cordyceps would the the supplement to start with. Then, maybe Eleutherococcus senticosus or Ashwaganda. It's all in the links above. But nothing takes the place of frequent rest.
Good luck. -
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I think you are low on other electrolites to not just magnesium but take magnesium and pedialite if you dont have problem with hypertension . Take care
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thanks.......I will try to look at things I can do....I see a new LLMD next week.......
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- Maradona has an excellent point about pedialite and electrolytes. But be sure to avoid Gatorade. That is really nasty stuff with all the additives, sugars, corn syrup, colors (or artificial sweeteners).
You ARE avoid all artificial sweeteners, right? Aspartame will cause lots of neuro problems. Avoid MSG, too. Google both for all the names they hide under.
Also, if you've gotten too hot, a little sea salt in a glass of water with a squirt of organic lemon juice is nice. Eat a kiwi, too. Or a banana. You can get good minerals and electrolytes from fruit.
Pomegranate juice (unsweetened) is good. Add a touch of STEVIA. SweetLeaf is one of the purest brands of that sweetener. Stevia is from a plant. -
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sounds like a classic babesia symptom to me . I had the same thing and magnesium solved that problem.
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