Posted by WaterSapphire on August 27, 2008, at 12:43:18
My serum electolytes are normal as of late when I get them checked, but this seems to be an inaccurate picture of my daily struggles. I am sharing here, even though I have posted on the alternative medication board. In most cases, I do not believe supplements are a cure all for mental illness and that those of us with such a hard time need a multi-faceted approach. But, even seeing my moods on here, how I have suffered for the past so many days when trying not to take a magnesium supplement in particular just has me floored. SO after a couple days or so of eating sunflower seeds and having whole grains (I always have whole grains), and having almonds yesterday and in the morning...I am finally somewhat more level. This is an ongoing problem. I wake up thirsty and feeling dehydrated and sometimes have to have a sports drink. I am physically and mentally affected by this on a daily basis. This is not in my head. I know that in Colorado, on more than one occasion I had low magnesium and potassium. I have not been able to go long enough without it for probably any serum tests to be even accurate now. I really think I am losing these things and at times I am losing salt too. I really do. I just so wish I could get one doctor to help me with this instead of just listening and blowing me off. It gets so bad, I cannot even hardly get up off the floor if squatting down to put something away or even to type, or do a simple chore. I get weak and fumbly...not to mention feel like I am losing my mind. My husband and family have seen this first hand. My husband cannot believe how much better I am when I take something so simple. It just bugs me, that not one specialist I have seen about this (two) has cared to go further into finding out what the problem is. I do have to see an endo, but I want some validation and help. Is that so wrong? I think not. How many people out there suffer like this and could be helped by a few simple things? Not everyone I know, but there have got to be others like me. I feel relaxed today and am able to see straight and walk ok because of eating too much food with too much magnesium...and a good big glass of gatorade. NOW this is weird!
Ok, that is my rant. Take it or leave it.
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Good day fellow babblersChelle
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