If I don't sit down right away, I just feel like I am going to die. It's awful and I've spent the last week in bed- and I was pretty healthy before I got pregnant- this was a sudden and drastic change so I am just trying to figure out what triggered it.
The doctor gave me an adrenal support supplement, so I will begin taking that and see if it helps, but I mainly just wanted to know what symptoms this would cause. Thanks!
-------------------- Jessica Diagnosed with Lyme in 2004 First became sick in 2001 Mom to 2 beautiful, healthy boys Baby #3 Due in May 2010 Posts: 10 | From Florida | Registered: Nov 2006
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I felt that way while being pregnant (with the added symptom of being short of breath) and I ended up being very anemic. Has your Dr. checked for anemia?
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That's interesting songbird- I am very short of breath too! There are so many things going on at once in my body, it's difficult to describe them all. I had the basic panel done with my initial bloodwork, but iron levels were good. I want her to do more at my visit next week though- maybe check ferratin levels?
Also- were your symptoms just from the anemia, or were they lyme related? Did they get better with iron? Did you receive abx treatment for Lyme while pregnant? Just curious!
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- The symptoms you list are certainly on that adrenal fatigue list.
Amazon has many books on the topic of "adrenal fatigue" and you can look inside many of them and read reviews. I just got from the library: Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome by James L. Wilson, N.D. Very interesting.
I learned that even better than sitting down when "required" from fatigue, LYING down is more restful to our adrenals.
If you decide to an endocrinologist, it is best if they are lyme literate. Perhaps your LLMD (or one close to you) can recommend one.
You might also want to see Wilson's book on this first - it will explain the supplements your LLMD gave you and also shows the best schedule for adrenal repair (i.e. in bed and asleep by 11 pm and stay in bed until 9 am) . . . .
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Search results for Adrenal Dysfunction - many good articles:
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My symptoms/anemia was pregnancy related only, was not on any meds. Your symptoms are identical to what I had.
I took the faintness one step further and actually passed out in the hairdressers chair. I woke up to EMTs walking in, was brought to the hospital with half a haircut.
What sight! LOL
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