Would the ER help?

With my sleeping problems like test my adrinals? This is my 5th day unable to sleep I think I got 2 hrs tonight but idk for sure I don't have an llmd bc I've only gotten 2 Elsa tests both neg and I think I was bit when I was 16 I'm now 30. I'm so frustrated bc they keep tell me all my test r normal but I'm clearly wasting away and look like have a major illness but still the test com back normal any advice my doctor isn't available till Monday and honestly he no help.

Just the sleepy time tea my body can't take pills any longer. And I tried it tonight I slept 2 hrs I think but my body feel terrible like I got in a car crash last month and I'm partially healed idk how else to describe it. I'm wide awake. Bf is getting worried and so am i bc it's been 5 days on about 6 hrs if that of sleep. And it's scary bc nobody will even acknowledge I'm sick with anything but I look and feel like my body is shutting down how do u get doctors to help u when in my town they say it's impossible to get Luke and if u bring it up to a doctor they immediately want to admit u to a mental hospital or give u xanex

Lyme not Luke my son's name is Luke lol my phone changed it sorry

I hope you will feel better soon. Also, it might be beneficial to look at herbal adrenal support, because ER will probably not be of much help.

No. I went to the ER a few months ago, and the doctor was very understanding. She thought it was my adrenals, but flat out told me the ER doesn't do those tests and that I would need to see an endocrinologist. If you aren't near or can't afford an LLMD right now, see if there is an integrative medicine doc near you. Many (like my PCP) take insurance. And most will do thorough thyroid and adrenal tests. Mine did 24 hour cortisol saliva, thyroid antibodies (in addition to regular thyroid tests) and much more. She was also more than willing to order any test I asked her to.

kw661 said...
OK so this is new when I sit up my heart rate increases I feel like I'm jogging and I'm sitting.

Research pots. It effects heart rate and is fairly common in Lyme and Bart. Feel better soon,!

kw661 you need a lyme literate doctor and fast. if you have to pay out of pocket and have the funds go for it. its hard to get better without some guidance especially early on. you have to be real knowledgeable and at this for a while to be comfortable enough to try and self treat this complex illness.

Is your raw diet balanced? I know it can be tricky to get the protein ratios just right and get enough B vitamins if there are certain things missing. I'm sure you have done your research! Just the mom in me can't help but ask. I get the heart rate thing too, it is super uncomfortable and gross feeling. I stir like a pot or something and my heart rate picks up like I am doing an intense workout. LOL. ICK.
As for sleep, I struggle with that a lot. You need to get some rest. Have you tried taking Benedryl? Benedryl is a safe non habit forming sleep aid. You may feel groggy in the morning but that is better than no sleep.
I have run through all the first line natural sleep aids with no luck but many find help with melatonin, valerian, hops, passion flower, etc. I used a supplement called Best Rest that had all of the above. It wasn't quite enough for me though. I take kava pills at bed time now that do help. But I pair it with trazodone, a low dose of an antidepressant. Even with that, I still wake up way too freaking early.
If you can't take pills, you can make a kava drink. It tastes a little strange and it will make your mouth go numb. haha. You could take liquid benedryl.

Just a thought... for the diet would it help you to try the powdered meals like Garden of life brand Raw organic shake/meal replacement or green vibrance?

Sleeping: I see you said you are wide awake, are you taking any medications because of car crash or other illness that could be affecting your sleep?

Do any of these happen when you try to sleep? Like is your mind racing with thoughts or you fall asleep then always have interrupted sleep, or pain/ symptoms waking you up...? Maybe those answers or other things that are happening might give you clues to what is going on at least in the sleep dept. and you could see if anything for those things could help you.

Always try to have a specific routine before sleeping, like go to bed at the same time, make your sleeping area comfortable for you, no stress or worries at bedtime, try to relax and give yourself positive healing messages.

I hope you find a LLMD or herbalist that can give you guidance very soon. I know it is so frustrating and sad when regular MD, hospitals don't have or take the time to understand Lyme and co infections so that they could help you. I wish you the best, Sincerely, Jo

No thoughIs I just lay there I also don't take any medication none unless u apple cider vinegar. My body is clean I work very hard to make it that way that way when I see the doctor they don't say you're eating wrong or you don't get enough water or so on and so forth. Also for my peace of mind. I seriously feel like I'm shutting down and it's scary I'm 30 I can walk and act normal but I'm most def not.

try Yoga Nidra it's honestly the only thing that worked for me, in combination with all the calmative herbs, it conscious body meditation, none of this visualisation stuff, which is incredibly hard with lyme brain, but make sure you turn off all electronics and dont use electronics for a few hours before you do this and maybe buy some grounding bands which has helped with sleep alot for me

Sleepy time tea, Chamomile, magnesium, Cucumin and Fish oil all together in one go, usually does the trick also.

I agree with others...the ER would be of no usevregarding adrenals. Your LLMD or an ENT could order a test or as Traveler indicated you can order your own. I have ordered my own as well have had my doctors order them as well. I will caution you though, some ENTs don't believe in saliva cortisol testing, but rather do with urine or blood tests. It doesn't hurt to do blood and saliva. While the saliva will tell you where you are at different intervals, the urine tests can also reflect other dysfunctions of the adrenal glands.