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I am newly diagnosed with lyme, but have had it probably for several years. Since November my body has seemingly "lost" the ability to be able to stay hydrated. I ended up having to get a PICC line put in, and I have to infuse between 1 and 2 liters of saline daily. If I do not then within 3 days I begin exhibiting signs of extreme dehydration, i.e. heartrate nearing 200 bpm, severe nausea/vomiting, fatigue, and collapsed veins. This seems to be something that no one has heard of. Anyone out there experiencing similiar symptoms?
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I purchased something called prill stones. I too was very dehydrated, but have to admit not nearly as severe as your describing.
Using prill stones for about 3 months, my dehydration is a thing of the past. You'll have to google prill stones and see what is written about them and make your own decision. I think they are great, I believe they change the surface tension of the water to be more bio available.
You can drink lots of water and still be dehydrated. I've had doctors give me all kinds of things for the dehydration but nothing seemed to work.
Hopefully you can get better hydrated soon.
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I have had periods where I urinate constantly, like every 15 minutes, even if I don't drink that much and that will cause me to get dehydrated. My problem was similar to what a diabetic might experience, except my blood sugar was not high.
I mostly had this before I began treatment and of course no one could figure out what was causing it and no one seemed to take it seriously. With treatment this has improved.
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I am in the same boat of "relief". Sometimes it is scary to have something that no one has heard of, but this is good. ThatColorGreen ... maybe we can keep in touch and swap stories to see what you are doing and have currently done for this!
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Met with a cardiologist recently for fast heart beat. He stated that since I do not eat a lot of salt in my diet but drink a lot of water, it can cause me to become dehydrated.
Started putting 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (not table salt) in 32 ounces of water. I do not know if this will help others, this is just how my doctor advised me.
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My LLMD suggested salt tabs. avail OTC and used by athleats, etc. contains some soduim and low electrolyte replacement to help try to balance internal fluid volume
His explanation was basiclly like a CHF patient, and trouble comes in at keeping inernal fluid (in veins) so does not go out of veins (causing the swelling, heart racing, etc, and esp for me the getting dizzy with posistion changes with BIG drop in BP from lay/sit/stand)
for me this vs. NMH seem very similar and just as confusing to try to get even.
has helped me, and with tx has improved.
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Google benefits of sea salt.
salt deficiency and infectious disease
Sea salt also contains a lot of very valuable minerals that we need.
It is also a natural bacteriocide.
Gael
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There's a fantastic electrolyte solution, containing C salt and minerals...called "Selectrolytes".
My ND recommended it, and it has done wonders in hydrating my cells! I am much more able to detox with the added hydration. Regular water did not do the trick for me.
I ad a tbsp a few times a day to mineral water, "Sans Pelligrino". My massage therapist said I have the best hydrated skin...this is amazing.
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This is a hormone problem. Lyme Disease causes these hormone deficiencies.
Dr. Shoemaker says it is a MSH deficiency. MSH is the Melanocyte-stimulating hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland. But MSH hormone replacement cannot be prescribed here in the U.S.
An aldosterone deficiency can also cause this. Aldosterone is a hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium and water and the release (secretion) of potassium in the kidneys.
Get your aldosterone tested. Treatment is with fludrocortisone, which helps to increase your aldosterone level and address this problem.
I experience the same thing, so I know exactly what you are talking about!
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