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Posted 5/27/2015 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone know what causes the muscle spasms and burning nerve pain that I have?  These are the lingering symptoms that I have now that I've been on antibiotics for almost 2 months.  The spasms come and go, but this morning they were so bad they woke me up this morning.  I also get a burning, numb sensation that starts from my left knee and goes down to two of my toes.  That was my first physical symptom of Lyme and I still have it.  It almost feels like there is no circulation.

Any recommendations on how to help ease or possibly get rid of these symptoms?  I'm interested in any herbs or essential oils...anything to HELP!!

Posted 5/27/2015 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sniogra,

Spasms are no fun! Ouch. Are you supplementing with magnesium? I used to wake up with horrible cramps and spasms in my legs and feet until I started taking magnesium. Lymies are frequently low in magnesium. It can also throw off other mineral levels. You need magnesium for many of your body's functions. Proper calcium levels also depend on magnesium.

The nerve pain is likely do to the infection, unless you have had any other injuries. Treating your infections will help. Lyme and co attack and damage our nerves. It usually takes time for nerves to regenerate after the infection has been properly treated. If you have had Lyme and co for a while, treatment can take a while. If you're suffering, you can talk to your doctor about medications for nerve pain.

Also, it is extremely important to detox. If you have not already checked out the "New to Lyme" thread, it has lots of great info on detoxing. If you need suggestions, feel free to ask. A lot of times, detoxing helps alleviate my symptoms.

Hang in there!
Posted 5/27/2015 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lymie Girl,

No I'm not supplementing with magnesium. How do you know if you have a magnesium deficiency? I had an intracellular blood test done by Spectracell about a year ago and it said my cells were not absorbing calcium. I've been trying to eat calcium rich foods, but not supplementing with calcium either. I wonder if I should start using a cal/mag supplement. Thanks for the info!
Posted 5/27/2015 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
The Charlie horse type cramps and spasms are a big indicator that I had a magnesium deficiency.

When I had my first Lyme appointment, I learned that I was deficient. I had hyperreflexia, an exaggerated reflex response on one side (and my other side kind of under-responded) to the knee jerk test (Sorry I don't know what it is called off the top of my head). I have had stiffness when walking here and there. It feels like my legs don't work right at times. Hyperreflexia can be caused by magnesium deficiency. This has improved by supplementing.

I take a liquid magnesium I buy from Amazon. I buy a kind without added sugar. Avoid magnesium oxide because it does not absorp well. Glycinate, malate and others work better.

Also, you can have your magnesium levels tested. I think the best test is RG-something. I will look it up later and let you know. You can also get too much calcium. So, be careful with that-especially if you are low on mag. Mag is needed to process calcium.

Also, you can only take so much mag at one time. Also, keep it away from a lot of your other meds. it interferes with absorption of many antibiotics. You can check on interactions with a Google search.

I will let you know regarding the test later. Maybe someone else will know in the meantime. :)
Posted 5/28/2015 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
So, the test for magnesium is called RBC.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3314053

I take my magnesium at least 2 hours away on both sides (2 before or after) my antibiotics. It interferes with some meds more than others. There are sites to check for drug interactions if you would like to check.

Lymies are frequently low in magnesium and Vitamin D.
Posted 5/28/2015 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Lymie girl, ordered my magnesium today!
Posted 5/29/2015 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the tip sayyadina...I'll look into that!
Posted 5/29/2015 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
Sayya - is that St. John's Wart?
Posted 5/29/2015 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I hope that the magnesium helps Sniogra! Keep us posted. :)
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