How can I give my brain a jolt

That is so sad! I am very sorry you've been going through this for so long sam!

I think we can try to separate out your painful to the touch in your head, from the blueness and depression, although both are Lyme or co-infection causes, I think treatments will come in at different angles.

I had that head soreness so often this past year or so, I couldn't comb my hair it hurt so much. This was during the warm/hot months and I think I was experiencing extra ammonia buildup from die off that was heat related. I was also running fevers at that time.

There are herbal protocols to help rid your body of the ammonia, and one thing you can do for a short experiment is decrease your intake of meat protein.

Try some cold compresses to your head, and you might want to order some Kudzu.
You can also try Pinella, which is a brain nerve cleansing herb.

I don't know what State you live in, but it might be a good idea to find a LLMD that specializes in Psychiatric treatment, or vice versa. There are some out there.

A temporary anti-depressant treatment will help elevate your mood, plus it will also have antibacterial properties to it that could help.

I think someone experienced that is open minded to the Lyme involvement in depression,etc., would be a really good idea for you.


Also you are welcome to use our shoulders here, any time. It would really help you to maybe get some things off your chest and mind.

(((hugs)))

Derealization and depersonalization are very real in these infections. www.tiredoflyme.com/depersonalization-and-derealization-from-lyme-disease-and-its-coinfections.html

Kudzu root has helped me with head pressure.

Binders will help with ammonia build up in the brain - but watch for constipation issues, as that will only hold the toxins in your body longer for them to have more chances at recirculating.

Buhner says that Tryptophan taken at 1500 mgs 3 times a day will lower brain inflammation.

How long have you been treating again? I can't remember when you started.

Oh goodness - I am so sorry - I had to press on my head right now to remind myself, gosh - that was once me. What has helped me best with the depression is cannabis. I don't know if you have medical cannabis in your state or not. Buhner likes eluetheros for depression. I've recently added a supplement berberine which is supposed to be good for mood and also for a leaky gut. much of our mental health is, in the gut as well.
jeffreydachmd.com/2015/06/berberine-antidote-for-modern-epidemic/
So... good gut health really helps the mental health aspect, in my view. For depression I also like some of the free YouTube finds. I love this reboot the brain series - choose a happy affirmation. /www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGFzjfUfuWo
I also found listening to different tones helped too.
This is one of my current favorites.
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8N9UR6OTCs
and tapping always helps clear stuff for me.
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDxLLgiTsjE

Traveler said...
Buhner says that Tryptophan taken at 1500 mgs 3 times a day will lower brain inflammation.

This advice contradicts a sizable volume of sound research studies demonstrating that increasing tryptophan (and serotonin) either with drugs or supplements (not food because food's unlikely to significantly raise tryptophan in the brain) is linked to brain dysfunction, stress hormone release, cognitive deficits, inflammation, impaired blood circulation in the brain, hypertension, cancer, and so forth - perform an engine search for "Tryptophan Side Effects: L-Tryptophan Is Far From Harmless" by Rolf Hefti.

A jolt?

Red Bull offers a good kick start from the "doldrums". B- vitamins, inositol, taurine and a little less caffeine than the same amount of coffee. It can have positive physical and mental effects when used on occasion. Comes in sugar free too.

Now, rock star or monster have a lot more caffeine- not recommended, they are not all the same.

And 5-HTP used as directed 50-200mg per day is a SAFE and cheap brain chemical booster towards positivity. Even walmarts' works, $8.
lidtke.com/the-lidtke-letter-l-tryptophan-and-5-htp-a-comparison/

Many people use it with no ill effects. The other post about negative effects are rare and was about a manufactures contamination in the distant past as well as idiots taking 1.5 + grams of it a day. Rx depressants are more dangerous than Tryptophan, the T in 5-htp. Many suppliments used in higher than expected doses can have ill effects. He//, my thyroid Rx T3 can give me a heart attack if I tripled the dose.

These can help get motivated- then go do something for a change of scenery, which can help more.

I was going to do things today, but cold cloudy 8F above zero made me change my mind LOL. Not used to this yet.

Post Edited (astroman) : 12/10/2016 6:52:32 PM (GMT-7)

Sam,

Hi. I'm so sorry you are going through this. Really I am. You are such a sweetie and have helped me several times.

My son is now getting the head pain.I feel for you guys.

Eluethero, spirulina and Rishi green tea completely eliminated my brain fog/blah feelings. It's like a mini miracle. I know everyone is different but worth a try.

I know it's hard but you are not the disease and you will get better.

Sending hugs and prayers to you.

julymorning said...
Hi YoEve!

Thank you for your response about the Tryptophan supplements. I thought I remembered reading something along those lines not too long ago.

I appreciate your mention that Tryptophan from food wouldn't likely cause it, because of being a lesser strength....the though and worry crossed my mind at Thanksgiving, since I was the hostess.

I see you just joined, don't know if you have Lyme or the co infections, or if you've been reading here for awhile before joining, but we're to have you, and I want to encourage you to look over our introduction topic "New to Lyme?...start here!". It has the usual section about rules, but mainly it contains valuable information about symptoms, the importance of detoxing, taking care of your gut health, and finding lyme literate Drs. as well as finacial help..lots more.

Feel free to share your Lyme experience with us, it will serve to help others. We try to be both supportive and informative here.

Thank you for your kind words, Julymorning!

I don't have Lyme's but I've read more about it recently. That's how I found this place. But I'm interested in various disease conditions really.

Cheers..

Thank you, julymorning for caring and checking on her.

I know you've had your struggles, too, but you still give so generously to others.

❤️

Hi everyone,

I want to thank you all for the suggestions you have sent my way.

julymorning- Thank you again for emailing me! You are truly an amazing person for doing all that you did/do. I have Zoloft that my LLMD gave me in September. Yesterday was the worst so I took a pill. Today was even worse so I don't know if I want to continue to take it. I have Burbur but will order the Kudzu and Pinella.

bluelyme- I think I might just end up trying BVT. The herbs seemed to have plateued for me. Or maybe I am not taking enough? IDK

Traveler- Yes I will order Kudzu. I have Alka Seltzer gold, maybe I should take that again, but like you said with constipation and my horrible digestive system, I just dont know anymore

tickcheckguy- Yes I am using Houttuynia besides Andrographis/Cryptolepis/JK/CC

multifacetedme- Thank you for all the links. I have to find out about the cannabis. I have heard so many positives for it that I am willing to try it now.

Krimpet- Yes, I had MRI back in July. All was well as is every blood test I just recently had. liver enzymes fine.

astroman- I have 5HTP, I used it for a couple of days but I dont know if I need to take it longer to notice an effect

lymedriven- Have been on chronic tonic for 2 months, also have been treating co-infections with Hout/Crypto/Andro/CC.

Huddie- Thank you Huddie! I genuinely look forward to your posts, you remind me of my home NYC/Long Island and thus of my family. I am sorry your son is getting those pains. Hopefully he recovers fast as he is young.


I seem to have developed some neuropathy on face. Tingling sensation/burning is not going away. Also very itchy skin. :( I will make a new thread for that