Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 In a message dated 1/24/03 6:02:25 AM US Eastern Standard Time, mscured writes: > Also, a lot of MSers have trouble absorbing nutrients through their > intestines so be sure to get sublingual losenges. You put them under your > tongue and let them absorb into the rich blood supply there. I took daily B-12 shots for some time, that is another alternative. Rani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 In a message dated 1/24/03 6:02:25 AM US Eastern Standard Time, mscured writes: > Looking at the list, there doesn't seem to be much left TO Eat. My > wife is allergic to gluten, so she avoids breads and such. Some diets > say you should not eat eggs or any meats. If you remove starchy > vegetables, what do you have left?...Brussel sprouts? > > Also, you mentioned you know people who have MS and do this but do you > eat this diet yourself? Absolutely and for over 4 years now. I do not agree with the diets that say do not eat eggs or any meats. I eat eggs and other animal proteins daily, as well as nuts and seeds (see my prior post). Remove starchy vegetables and here is what is left: all kinds of lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, yellow summer squash, all colors and types of cabbage, green peppers, all the other colors of peppers, eggplant, mushrooms (unless you are addressing candida), celery, radishes, string beans (aka green beans) and the related yellow ones called wax beans, mustard greens, collard greens, kale, bok choy, cucumbers, sprouts (live food, VERY good for you!), pumpkin, kohlrabi, spaghetti squash (surprisingly low in carbs and glycemic index), jicama, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, green onions, leeks, watercress, cilantro (a great chelating herb, fresh!), limited amounts of carrots, regular onions, and tomatoes. The only low-carb beans I know of are black soybeans, which you can get at a healthfood store under the Edensoy label. And chinese baby-corn surprisingly low in carbs and high in fiber. I'm sure I missed a few, but that's off the top of my head. Rani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 I'll answer this too... Breakfast doesn't have to be typical - eggs, cereal, toast... I have leftovers from dinner sometimes or soup. And my favourite breakfast is celery sticks with almond butter! Donna in Calgary, AB Re: Re: Fatigue Rani, what do you suggest for breakfast besides eggs? Because I no that cereal is a no no..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 I believe everyone who is co-infected with HIV and chronic hepatitis should attend a liver specialist in addition to their HIV Doctor. While most HIV treating Doctors feel they can easily treat both, they would also assure you that a liver specialist is not the best person to treat HIV. Turn that around, and you can easily see the fault in their logic. You should be taking more than just Viread to treat your Hep-B in order to avoid Hep-B viral resistance. You can combine Viread with Tyzeka, Baraclude or Hepsera. My partner finally started seeing a liver specialist and his health has improved dramatically as a result and greatly reduced his fatigue. He now takes Viread every other day and Baraclude every day. Our HIV specialist is quite good but he's not a liver specialist, even if he believes he's as good as a liver specialist. In coordinating with the liver specialist, our HIV Doctor added Ziagen since the Viread is now taken only every other day. When condsidering drug toxicites as a cause for your fatigue, you need to think about your history. What drugs have you been taking since you were fatigued. From the facts you present, it sounds like the suspects are Norvir (included in the Kaletra and combined with the Reyataz) and Viread, unless you discontinued this while you were on Kaletra monotherapy. If the problem is Novir, and you still wish to increase your Reyataz levels, you can easily do so with a higher dose of Reyataz. Measure your current Reyataz trough levels, then start with 400 mg Reyataz twice per day without the Norvir and measure your trough Reyataz level again. Both trough levels should be roughly comparable. I have checked on the cost of Gas Chromatography blood plasma testing of drug levels and found the actual retail cost is $75 on which most health insurance companies have a negotiated price of $18.46 (the cost of two Norvir capsules). If your Doctor doesn't know where to turn, he can contact "Advanced Medical Analysis" in Monrovia CA at or . I'm sure they will be pleased to handle his testing needs. The CLIA-88 High Complexity lab they primarily use for drug level analysis is Consolidated Lab Services in Van Nuys CA. >> Hi all, > I have been reading and learning a lot from this group and I am > thankful for the forum and all who contribute and are in it. I am 40, > have been poz and HBV since 1987 and am virologically stable (under > 50 copies and all). I started off w/ a combo of 3TC, D4T and > Viracept. I went on to Reyataz, 3Tc and Viread. I then switched to > Truvada, Reyataz and Norvir. I then decided on going to Kaletra Mono > to give my body a break, and was good w/ it for about a month before > I realized that the lower GI problems I was having wasn't worth it, > so I went back to Truvada, Reyataz and Norvir which I am now taking. > The reason why I am writing to you all is that I have been battling > fatigue for over a year now. I am not talking about the 'oh, I have > to rest for a minute or lay down for a nap' stuff, I am down and out > beat. It is affecting each and every part of my life now from work > to my sex life w/ my partner. I wake up tired, I go to work tired, I > come home tired. I cook a meal and forget about it, sit down to eat, > fall asleep, wake up from the fire alarm or the b/f howling (ok, > being dramatic), eat, take a shower, go to bed, wake up again, yell > at God and do it all over again. My doctor has told me that there is > nothing that can be done about this and that it is something that I > have to live with. I do not agree with this. I have never felt this > worn out. I know I am 'middle aged', but still, I don't feel that > this is all age related. I have had my testosterone measured and am > within the normal albiet the low end but I have never felt this worn > out in my life. As stated I have HBV but it is under control so I > don't think this a problem due to taking Viread. I have by nature a > sunny disposition but the impact this is having on me is pushing it > to the limit. I am not one to complain about things, I know there > are others out there who have it worse than I do, but I need some > advice and guidance. I was wondering if you guys and gals can offer > me some advice or point me in the right direction(s) so I can address > this issue. Please feel free to e-mail me directly, any information > or advice will be greatly appreciated. Be well, sorry for rattling on > so long and I thank you all in advance. > > > > .> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Has anyone dealt with excessive fatigue? I've gotten so I can fall asleep at my desk sitting up. I get a good amount of sleep, try and walk outdoors, etc. But it's really a problem for me and think it plays a big factor in depressing my mood. Thanks, Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I would first rule out medical reason....which may be simply comprehensive blood test to see that all vital factors are in tact. ibrahim To: ACT_for_the_Public Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 9:16:30 AMSubject: Re: Fatigue Has anyone dealt with excessive fatigue? I've gotten so I can fall asleep at my desk sitting up. I get a good amount of sleep, try and walk outdoors, etc. But it's really a problem for me and think it plays a big factor in depressing my mood.Thanks,Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Yes, I have sought medical opinions. I do have sleep apnea, for which I use a CPAP machine but it doesn't really seem to help much.BruceI would first rule out medical reason....which may be simply comprehensive blood test to see that all vital factors are in tact. ibrahimFrom: Bruce Carlson <onebnzcomcast (DOT) net>To: ACT_for_the_Public Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 9:16:30 AMSubject: Re: FatigueHas anyone dealt with excessive fatigue? I've gotten so I can fall asleep at my desk sitting up. I get a good amount of sleep, try andwalk outdoors, etc. But it's really a problem for me and think it plays a big factor in depressing my mood.Thanks,Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I was having a similar problem before I was diagnosed with depression. As the depression lifted and continues to lift I find that I have more and more energy and am able to get back to the sleeping pattern I had before. To give you an idea prior to the depression I was the fittest and leanest I had ever been. I exercised every day, perhaps excessively to some but I enjoyed it. I slept about 5-6 hours a night and was the most active of any of my friends. I was in no way, shape or form tired or lethargic. At first I noticed myself getting disinterested in life and so on, then I started actually falling asleep standing up on the train and at the station, at my desk at work and so on. I went to the doctor and had tests for a heart infection, hormonal issues and other blood work. They all came back negative and they diagnosed depression after some more tests. So it could simply be a side effect, a physical manifestation of depression? For me it took about three months and I am not 'back to normal' but am MUCH better now. Was my 'normal' healthy for me? I'm not sure yet. Another thing is that during that period I sweated profusely when sleeping which is another reason I thought I was sick. That also went away as I became less anxious... I don't know if it was simply caused by a seriously overactive and anxious mind at night. Hopefully you find a reason for your fatigue and a solution that helps you get to a more fulfilling way of being. > > Has anyone dealt with excessive fatigue? I've gotten so I can fall > asleep at my desk sitting up. I get a good amount of sleep, try and > walk outdoors, etc. But it's really a problem for me and think it > plays a big factor in depressing my mood. > > Thanks, > Bruce > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 i have the same problem with fatigue. And i exercise regularly and eat healthy. Last 6 months i have been very tired and sleeping alot. Have had medical tests and they found nothing wrong. I also had severe sweating at night, which made me think there was something physically wrong with me. It was put down to my depression/anxiety. As im back on meds and therapy, for the last 8 weeks, i have now started to notice a slight improvement re:fatigue, and the night sweats have mostly gone. Im sure now it was due to severe anxiety and depression.... hopefully it will continue to get better over time. > > > > Has anyone dealt with excessive fatigue? I've gotten so I can fall > > asleep at my desk sitting up. I get a good amount of sleep, try and > > walk outdoors, etc. But it's really a problem for me and think it > > plays a big factor in depressing my mood. > > > > Thanks, > > Bruce > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 If your CPAP hasn't made a significant difference you should go back to your doctor. There are a lot of minor things that can effect its effectiveness like your mask, your sinuses, the pressure setting. I got a CPAP about six years ago. While it wasn't the miracle of all miracles the way I feel in the morning now is leagues better than I did before it. > > > > > I would first rule out medical reason....which may be simply > > comprehensive blood test to see that all vital factors are in tact. > > > > ibrahim > > > > > > To: ACT_for_the_Public > > Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 9:16:30 AM > > Subject: Re: Fatigue > > > > Has anyone dealt with excessive fatigue? I've gotten so I can fall > > asleep at my desk sitting up. I get a good amount of sleep, try and > > walk outdoors, etc. But it's really a problem for me and think it > > plays a big factor in depressing my mood. > > > > Thanks, > > Bruce > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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