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07/25/2012 02:47 PM

EXCESSIVE thirst, SALT craving, lightheadedness

luvmountains

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These have increased for me in the past 2 months. Any thoughts why this would occur?

I'm thinking my thyroid's getting worse?

07/25/2012 05:19 PM Top
bellelmt Posts: 233 Member	My dr said it could mean blood pressure is a bit lower .the increase of water/ salt will raise blood pressure. This was one of my first herx symptoms starting abx. I knew nothing, nothing about lyme even tbough I was put on doxy after EM. I had an aversion to sweets and wanted salt/ water/citrus and the only thing sweet was pomegranate fruit. Dr never mentioned thyroid. But i do have very low blood pressure. When I increase water/ salt it is better. Thats all I know based on my history. Belle Belle- I am NOT a Dr. Any information given is from personal experience and my education, both in class and in real life. Please remember to contact your health care provider for your specific needs and guidance. Previous discussions I participated in: Quicksand day ... venting Plasma Donation Program for Lyme Patients Just for fun - your screen name...

07/25/2012 05:23 PM Top

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read up on adrenals.....

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07/25/2012 06:31 PM Top
luvmountains Posts: 530 Member	Thanks for the replies... It is so interesting how everything is tied together - thyroid, adrenals, hormones (is that due to Lyme affecting the pituitary gland?). My body does not feel balanced - like my electrolytes are off or something. I guess I'll just keep eating the salt and drinking lemon water. Any other ideas? Does this regulate as treatment progresses? Previous discussions I participated in: lymes and exercise nystatin New here: trying to find my way

07/25/2012 06:33 PM Top
luvmountains Posts: 530 Member	This is an ignorant question...but, what causes low blood pressure in Lyme patients? Don't really know much about blood pressure... Previous discussions I participated in: lymes and exercise nystatin New here: trying to find my way

07/25/2012 07:13 PM Top

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Most LD & Co Pts. suffer from a Hypothalamus/Pituitary/Thyroid Axis. While I agree with wlk, that the Adrenals are involved in this process, it actually stems from the Hypothalamus, caused by an Iodine deficiency.

There are several ways to treat this... Nascent Iodine, Sea Kelp, etc. I would 1st. speak with your LLMD or ND & see if they feel your Hypothalamus is an issue & what they think is your best course of treatment.

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07/25/2012 08:12 PM Top
luvmountains Posts: 530 Member	Thanks Raven...that makes sense. And vpat - good Q about the spot test - my dr. does that every time I go in. The time it takes to absorb is getting less and less - probably not a good sign. I'm wondering why he didn't put me on iodine. Hmmmm. Something to discuss with him (better write it down ) Previous discussions I participated in: lymes and exercise nystatin New here: trying to find my way

07/25/2012 08:22 PM Top

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I had salt cravings along with excessive thirst, extreme fatigue and low BP. My LLMD started florinef and cortef in very low doses. It seems to be helping quite a bit but it took a few weeks to kick in.

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07/25/2012 08:36 PM Top

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Adrenals, adrenals, adrenals!

All of those symptoms point to ADRENAL FATIGUE ..... Need to support your adrenals.

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07/25/2012 08:52 PM Top

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Totally agree with Purple...

Once I started Adrenal Support...these things stopped for me...

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