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Posted 8/18/2009 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had any issues with nasal spasms

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Issues with blood sugar after being diagnosed with lyme?

 

Posted 8/18/2009 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi 3!
Although I have not been tested as yet for my blood sugar levels, I know that from time to time I have blood sugar issues.

My daughter has a mild hyperglycemia, so I do understand the sx.

Also, from time to time, I actually will get a "high" from food, mainly when I eat something with a high protein content.

I have as yet not understood why ~ it's probably not much help for you. =(

Good luck,
~ Trav
Posted 8/18/2009 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Traveler for the response

I keep getting a numbness and at times spasm in my nose.  Sometimes it just happens and sometimes it happens after I eat.  I feel like my blood sugar is changing and then I get numbness in my nose.

I have had so many weird symptoms from the Lyme - I just don't know if it is causing my issues or something else.

I would love feedback from all - please tell me if you have had these issues.

Posted 8/18/2009 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
3WhiteRoses,

Hey hun. I haven't seen you around here in a while. How have you been?

I don't have the nose spasms but I do have severe problems with my blood sugar. I have low blood sugar and it can get pretty low sometimes. I've been having this for a few years and I'm not sure if it's Lyme related or not. No one else in my family has this though.
Posted 8/19/2009 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
CajunGrl

I have been struggling...I'm having terrible stomach problems. My llmd took me off of the antibiotics until we get my stomach straightened out. Unfortunately, some of my symptoms are returning and I'm still having gut problems.

I have tried several probiotics and they keep bloating me terribly. I tried to have some testing done to see if something is wrong with my gut, but I have allergies and sensitivities from the lyme that is making it nearly impossible for me to get through a test. I feel so frustrated! I feel like I'm never going to get well.
Posted 8/19/2009 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry hun. I've had stomach problems for years now and I know how that feels.

What kind of problems are you having? Do you know if they have checked for H-Pylori?
Posted 8/19/2009 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
I don't have H-Pylori...IHowever, I have been diagnosed with GERD in the past. It seems that this past year my stomach has really gotten worse. When my lyme symptoms boiled to a head I felt like I was getting stuck with pins and needles in my gut, and the bloating has become unbearable. When my stomach bloats I feel like I can't breath and on top of that my sinuses are spasming and going numb. I can deal with most of my symptoms pretty good, but I can't stand it when I feel like I'm going to stop breathing (it freaks me out).

As I mentioned earlier my llmd has taken me off of the antibiotics for a short break. The doc is now discussing the possibility of me going on IV antibiotics since my gut is so sensitive. I was hoping to try some liquid antibiotics first. Both the doc and myself agreed that I need to get my stomach feeling better first. I'm just not sure how to get it feeling better.

I feel like I'm up the creek without a paddle.
Posted 8/19/2009 3:55 AM (GMT 0)
3WhiteRoses,

Wow, you have the exact same symptoms I had when I had an ulcer. I don't want to scare you but did they check for that? I had exactly what you described to a tee. Sometimes, the acid can come up in the esophagus and cause shortness of breath. My GI doctor told me this because I had this symptom too. I also had erosion in my esophagus.

I bought this product that my internist suggested I take with my probiotics. It is fairly expensive but it has really worked for me. It's called GI Repair Nutrients. You have to take it faithfully though for it to work.

Are you on any stomach meds now?
Posted 8/19/2009 10:55 AM (GMT 0)
I started on over the counter prilosec, but have not been taking it long enough to get any results. The doc wants me to take Protonix, but I'm not sure if I want to take anything too strong right now, because of all of my sensitivities. I told him I would try the over the counter meds first.

My goal is to keep trying the probiotics until I'm able to tolorate them - I need to go back on antibiotics soon before the lyme symptoms consume me.
Posted 8/20/2009 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
Wow!! You mean both of you are going through the same thing with stomach & intestinal issues?? So, I'm not so alone!!!

Protonix is a really, really good med, but last time I checked (which was a while ago) it's pretty expensive.

I also bloat easily still, but mine is because of bowel issues. I deal with a lot with constip., & of

course, yeast infection issues. Have either of you been to Melissa Kaplain's site? She has some very valuable info there.

I also deal with a lot of numbness (Incl. facial numbness) all over my body. Mine is from neuropathy & TBI's. Some of my meds are to deal witht his specifically, although I only get a little relief. =(

I will soon be going with the homeopathhic route. Even after 1 full yr of high dose abx, I have had very little success, and some pretty scary herxes during that time. I actually started with very real seizures.Fortunately, the were only minor seizures. That was the main reason for my decision to quit the abx.

Trav
Posted 8/20/2009 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
I went to the Dr today about my nose and the spasms/numbness. The doc could not find anything wrong, and he told me where I'm getting the spasm there is a muscle inside.

I guess the lyme does not care which muscle it makes spasm...go figure...just my luck.

As for my gut issues I will be trying a probiotic called Align...My GI says it will help me. The pamphlet says bloating may occur until the body gets use to it - so I'm going to work really hard at taking it so I can see if I adjust. I need to go back on my antibiotic - I have only been off approximately a month and my symptoms are coming back harder, which sucks really bad.

Traveler - I will look at Melissa Kaplians site - thanks for sharing the info.
Posted 8/20/2009 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
You are very welcome 3! I hope you start feeling better soon! Good luck with the Align - I hope it works well for you!!
Take care!~
Trav
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