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Mathias
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Whenever I over (subjective term - probably 25% of what I used to do) exert myself my brainfog increases unbelievably. When I'm resting, it seems to be much better.

I've also noticed that my brainfog is much better after I eat, than before I eat.

Is this a common symptom/occurrence?

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dmcbrayer
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It is for me.

DMC

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cootiegirl
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Me too. I've seen some good improvement in my energy level with my meds, but I told the doc I feel foggier. My take is that I'm doing more, so I'm trying to process more, and my brain isn't quite ready for 'normal functioning'. I still can't read real well, so I try to play word games to give my brain some exercise. Crossword puzzles, bookworm, etc. Like you, I'm better if I'm sitting around, or I write tons of notes!
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lymeinhell
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Mathias,

RE: Feeling better after you eat...Have you had your blood sugar checked? Just food for thought...

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lymiecanuck
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Hi there,

Lots of lymies have hypoglecimia(sp. When I was sicker, I had it really bad, and slept alot as a result.

You get shaky awhile after eating sugar and if you over do it, I find the body sugar is too low, even though it feels like you don't do anything. Mine took months to stablize and i still have to watch it. Smaller meals help keep sugar steady. do a search on the web, for sugar balancing foods.

Keeping sugar and yeast issues in mind when doing that.

Hope it helps
Lymiecanuck

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kam01
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Yes, I agree with the brainfog/activity deal...the more I do the worse I get. The more I sit the better I am. Nasty catch 22. Not a very productive situation. Just when you start feeling good you try to get caught up with stuff and the WHAM! your zapped. I recently increased my vitamine intake and started fish oils. I ok'd it with my llmd. I sure hope it helps. And yes, everything is better after eating...

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Mathias
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How does one get their blood sugar checked? I've had that "shakey" feeling from time to time.

I was also thinking of starting Omega 6 and Omega 3 oils. You think they help? My LLMD has not recommend them to me yet, by they are recommended in Dr. B's guidelines.

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lymeinhell
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Blood sugar test is a simple blood test.

Omega 6 and 3 are on Dr. B's list, but I forget why. I take Fish Oil tablets daily and Flax Seed Oil. I'm sure a pro will be along to explain....

p.s. Is it Friday yet???

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liz28
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Yeah, food definitely helps. Also, flaxseed oil, cordyceps and sublingual B12. I'm a huge fan of coptis extract for neuro stuff, but that's more in the "alternative" category.

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Mathias
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I went back over all of my bloodwork and my blood sugar level (glucose) is always normal ~ 90 mg/dL.

Should I check it regularly like a diabetic would to see if it is fluctuating throughout the day?

Where can you get sublingual (under the tongue?) B12. At a regular pharmacy? I've never seen it but I've never really looked closely for it either.

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crmc
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Definitely have your blood sugar checked. My blood sugar is usually okay with a regular pin prick test, but I've had the five hour glucose tolerancy test done, and my levels dropped in the 40's both times.

Hypoglycemia will give you the same foggy headed feeling that you get from the lyme. Food and rest will both keep your sugar up so that you feel better.

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VEE VEE
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Hi Mathias,
When doing blood sugar test, You have to fast, then drink this thick Cocoa stuff (glucose) then they pull blood from you at intervals over a 3 or 4 hour period.(I can't remember time length) I had this in my early twenties (if I only knew then that it was really lyme causing this) My sugar level was flat as a pancake. I use to pass out all the time & headaches were very severe. I still have it occassionally and I'm 44 now. You can correct it by diet and it just happens to be very close to the yeast free diet. Stay away from all the white starches, grapes & bananas (they break down in the wrong sugar for hypoglycemics)
No junk food. No sugar. Eat something every 2 hours so you don't get a low.
Also eat plenty of proteins to help maintain a normal sugar level.
If you get an episode like you are going to pass out, I had an EMT tell me to put 2 table spoons of sugar in orange juice to help pull you out of it. (I know it's a catch 22 but it did work for me)

Hope this helps. Take care & good luck. I know the lows are the pitts! VEE

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lymeinhell
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Re Your Last Question:
Sublingual B12 - can get at any good health food store. Teeny tiny pill that you put under your tongue. It melts in your mouth (yay, one less pill to swallow!)

Don't turn yourself into a maniac about the blood sugar thing. Try eating small frequent meals throughout the day and see if this helps your energy levels.

I used to have the same thing happen to me, but now with all the pills and supps, I pretty much have to eat every 2-3 hours. This doesn't happen to me anymore. My favorite mid hour snack is a hard-boiled egg. Lots of protein!

Hope today's a better day.

P.S. I was taking the sublingual B12, and my LLMD suggested a good B Complex instead of just the B12.

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