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Posted 1/29/2016 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

Yesterday I received my first "meyers cocktail" (I think it is called), with a mix of vitamin c, B vitamins and magnesium. I had been having a pretty good week, so I was excited for it to give me even more energy. However, I woke up this morning with anxiety and more brain fog than I've had all week, and I can tell that I'm going to crash this afternoon. I don't think the IV would cause a die-off, so I don't know why this might be. It could be totally unrelated and just be the stress from the week finally catching up with me. I don't know.

Has this happened to anyone else? Has anyone experienced success with weekly/biweekly IV nutrition? I'm skeptical right now - I almost wish I hadn't done it because I hate when this foggy feeling takes over.

Thanks for your help.

Post Edited (Kickin'Lyme) : 1/29/2016 6:49:27 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/29/2016 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
High doses of B vitamins can be problematic for people with methylation blockages.
Posted 1/29/2016 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
What is a methylation blockage? Is that something that I should consider getting tested for?
Posted 1/29/2016 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
The IV got your immune system revved up and the inflammation from dying pathogens is causing you problems. It should get better over time as your nutrient levels come back up.
Posted 1/29/2016 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Vitamin C is a really good antioxidant, but at high doses can move toxins and if you have methylation issues - having a gene mutation that prevents the body from detoxing well among other things - it can really make a big difference. We have discovered that many of those with chronic Lyme have methylation issues.

Do you do any detoxing? If so, how is that going? Do you find that you herx easily with treatments or with detoxing? That can be a clue as well.
Posted 1/29/2016 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Methylation is a type of chemical reaction in cells. As far as lyme goes a methylation problem can affect the way that your body uses certain things like B vitamins and folic acid as part of this process. Methylation problems can occur due to genetic mutations and/or chronic illness. Problems can mean that you don't detox well and/or you have an intolerance for certain forms of B vitamins (unmethylated for example).

You can get you genetics tested to find out if you have a mutation. Bear in mind though that chronic illness even without a mutation can cause methylation problems. There is loads of info out there but it's a bit involved. This is the short version. You can find more at places like mthfr.net and heartfixer.com.
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