Severe fatigue- ideas?

I think all I do is complain but this disease is horrible!! I just want to get better, I am so sick of being sick. I think the fatigue is worse than the pain sometimes. I think my pain may be a little better but I am so fatigued that I can't do that much. I still do a lot but it takes such a toll. Any ideas for fatigue? I am thinking of going to LLMD and doing IV gluatathione or myer's cocktail. Suggestions, commiserations welcome!

Summer- how long do you notice improvement after the glut IV? I was just reading your blog and I am feeling a lot like you in terms of feeling so bad and just exhausted all the time and emotional about it. It is so hard to hang on and fight this!

Do you take supplements & vitamins? Cod liver oil, Vitamin D, CO Q 10, magnesium, & a multivitamin have started to make a difference. I have had Lyme and Bart for 6 months.

L-Lysine can help with energy metabolism.

CoQ10 and L-Carnitine are also needed for mitochondria (cellular energy) function.

NADH is also good for energy. CFS patients often use NADH.

I think you will only see a big boost in energy from glutathione and methylcobalamin if you have the MTHFR gene mutation. It's a good idea to get tested for that. I'm going to on my next visit to my LLMD.

Remember that glutathione doesn't absorb well because the stomach tends to degrade it before it can absorb into the bloodstream so if you can't do IV then go for liposomal glutathione like one called ReadiSorb. It's not cheap but a very important antioxidant needed for detoxification.

You can also give rhodiola a shot. It's helpful for energy as well as memory and mood. I tend to like the New Chapter brand -300mg.

ditto traveler! Fatigue has been my main symptom.

Please remember that the whole body is in disarray due to chronic lyme, and while some supplements may help, likely the whole body needs to get rejuvenated. Here are some possible causes for fatigue..ones that I have been dealing with:

(That being said, I also take glutathione, which helps. Why? because is helping the body detox.)

Adrenal fatigue and thyroid issues are common with chronic lyme and BOTH cause fatigue. Make sure this is checked and addressed. Bio-identical hormone therapy is good. A doc needs to test them..saliva for adrenals and blood for thyroid.

also..Mitochondrial malfunction is possible...I have this also. It can be rectified. Exercise intolerance can be a symptom...excessive fatigue after exercise. Lots of detox and lots of antioxidants help, and other therapies. Natural docs are best to address this, I have found.

Plus, one needs to respect limits and rest! Don't push past any tiredness as this is counterproductive! Hard to learn, but really good to know.

Sorry for so much info, but wanted to at least put out there what has been my experience~

good luck!