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Does anyone else suffer from shakiness in the
mornings, especially when I am ovulating or
right before my period is going to start??
It's like my arms and legs get shakey and weakish
Anyone else have this sypmtom? What can I do about it?
Thanks
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sutherngrl
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Yes. It could be hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). That is more of an over all shakiness for me. It seems to be worse during that time; or it can be from certain medications.
My hands shook every morning while I was on Malarone.
Eat small meals close together about 5x a day rather than waiting a long time in between. My shakiness would always happen between breakfast and lunch, especially if I tried to wait too long for lunch. Stay away from caffeine!
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Yes, I have this too. Like sutherngrl, I am hypoglycemic.
Food usually does help. Protein and good fats are the best relief for me. I usually eat two tablespoons of peanut butter right out of the jar. Then I sit down for 20 minutes or so and that usually does the trick.
My LLMD said hypoglycemia is just one more of the wretched symptoms of Lyme.
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thank you ladies. I hate all these symptoms they are kind of nerve raking
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thank you ladies. I hate all these symptoms they are kind of nerve raking
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LisaS
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I have this too but not related to hypoglycemia. All my symptoms are all worse i the mornings. Especially shakiness and weakness.
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I find a small serving of protein powder drink before bed helps. It should be balanced with protein/ fat/ complex carb so as to help you get through the night.
Fish oil an hour or two before bed - and magnesium and B-6 help me wake up less shaky.
You might also go over your adrenal support. That might help.
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Shakiness in the morning, or any other time is usually due to low blood sugar. I do not eat sweet cereal in the morning for this reason. A couple of hours later I get uncontrollable shakes from the sugar crash.
Carbs and sugary food does this. Meat, fats and slow digesting food prevents this from happening.
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thanks Lisa, Keebler, and D Bergy for all the information. I'm not sure if mine is low blood sugar or just another symptom. This lyme has made me crave sweets because i think it will make my body feel better, but then I wonder if all that sugar doesn't make me feel much worse a little while after I eat it.
I will definately try the meats and protein though. You guys are very helpful and I am so glad that I found you all on here.
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Dani,
I'm not sure how to break this to you but hasn't your LLMD mentioned that lyme patients should avoid sugar?
You say you are consuming "all that sugar" - then they shakiness could well be hypoglycemia from the drop. Or it could also be high blood sugar. Have you had your blood glucose tested lately?
I think you will feel much better without it and you may not even miss it. You might still be able to have dark berries (fresh or frozen) and tart apples.
A drop of stevia (from a plant source) can be used in course oatmeal or a cup of tea.
Artificial sweeteners are to be totally avoided as they cause many problems.
Good luck. May protein, complex carbs and good fats be with you. If you are taking enough magnesium and chromium you will not crave sugar. And a spoon of fish oil can ward off cravings, too.
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I don't have Lyme but my wife does. I have Crohn's but I still limit my sugar intake. Sugar is pretty much only good for sugar producers.
I also do not drink milk so cereal is kind of out of the question. I should have been more accurate and said I do not eat sugary cereal at all now.
My reference was from 10 years ago or longer. I am an middle aged guy so I have done about every stupid thing already. I tested this once and it is the drop in sugar that causes my problem. More sugar will resolve it temporarily but I figured diabetes was the next step so I changed my diet.
I do well on a high protein high fat and meat diet. When I deviate from that I have problems. I quit listening to the experts and it has helped me immensely. Not to say that is the solution is for everyone, but it works for me so i stick with it.
Dan
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