Vitamin b-12 multi dose vial injections
Human Secrets: Part 2
2024.05.16 04:06 InBabylonTheyWept Human Secrets: Part 2
I had hoped that the human would be gone for long enough to inspect my quarters. I figured it would be a good way to get my bearings, as well as learn more about humanities material culture.
Instead, a new human returned after a few minutes. This one wore a sort of white priestly robe, and had something like an amulet hanging from his ears. I asked him what it was for, and got an answer elaborating that it was for hearing hearts.
I assumed that was a metaphor right until he placed its bare metal against my chest.
“Cold!” I barked. He paused thoughtfully, considering his options.
“Pregnant?” he asked, and I was so taken aback that I could only shake my head. He listened a moment longer, deep in thought, before making a second guess.
“Two hearts?” he tried, and this time I nodded. He looked extremely pleased to have guessed correctly.
“Medicine,” he said conspiratorially, “is very easy to master. It only takes a decade or two. I’ve had benders longer than that. And then after that first learning, it’s just like riding a bike.”
“What’s a bike?” I asked, trying to determine if riding one was more concerning than the idea of a two-decade long bender.
“They’re something that you ride,” he replied, as if the answer was obvious. He pulled a syringe out a pocket on the front of his priest-robe and asked how I felt about getting a multi-plague-allergy shot.
“Okay, I guess,” I said, but I barely made it past okay before he stuck the syringe into my arm. The needle wasn’t large, but the dose itself seemed enormous. There was an eternity of watching the plunger slide down the length of the tube, an endless hell that was made all the longer when the doctor leaned it to share a secret.
“That was a multi-plague-allergy prevention shot,” he said casually. "Emphasis on prevention. But you’ll really have to be careful about phrasing when you get to the Earth.”
“They’d inject me with plagues?” I asked, baffled by the thought.
“If by ‘they’ you mean ‘humans’, no,” he said. “We’re not evil. But the Earth isn’t run by humans anymore. It’s run by a self-replicating cyber god we made from the compiled archives of all our political arguments, anime discussions, and porn commentary."
I think he took my stunned silence as a request for clarification, because he looked up to add in one extra sentence.
"It’s kind of a jerk.”
“Was anyone surprised by that?", I asked, and he shrugged in a what-can-you-do way.
“No,” he said. His hand pulled away from my arm, and I realized that somehow the entire shot had gone by without me noticing.
“Remain in the cabin for the next 48 hours,” he said, strangely professional. “Humans carry a lot of strange diseases. This should protect you from the worst of it. You’ll receive a less terrible set of introductions once the quarantine period is cleared.”
He turned as if to walk away, then caught himself.
“I’m sorry - it’s been so long since I met someone new that I’ve forgotten to do introductions. I’m Pride. Welcome to our ship.”
And then he too left me in the quiet of my quarters.
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Instead, a new human returned after a few minutes. This one wore a sort of white priestly robe, and had something like an amulet hanging from his ears. I asked him what it was for, and got an answer elaborating that it was for hearing hearts.
I assumed that was a metaphor right until he placed its bare metal against my chest.
“Cold!” I barked. He paused thoughtfully, considering his options.
“Pregnant?” he asked, and I was so taken aback that I could only shake my head. He listened a moment longer, deep in thought, before making a second guess.
“Two hearts?” he tried, and this time I nodded. He looked extremely pleased to have guessed correctly.
“Medicine,” he said conspiratorially, “is very easy to master. It only takes a decade or two. I’ve had benders longer than that. And then after that first learning, it’s just like riding a bike.”
“What’s a bike?” I asked, trying to determine if riding one was more concerning than the idea of a two-decade long bender.
“They’re something that you ride,” he replied, as if the answer was obvious. He pulled a syringe out a pocket on the front of his priest-robe and asked how I felt about getting a multi-plague-allergy shot.
“Okay, I guess,” I said, but I barely made it past okay before he stuck the syringe into my arm. The needle wasn’t large, but the dose itself seemed enormous. There was an eternity of watching the plunger slide down the length of the tube, an endless hell that was made all the longer when the doctor leaned it to share a secret.
“That was a multi-plague-allergy prevention shot,” he said casually. "Emphasis on prevention. But you’ll really have to be careful about phrasing when you get to the Earth.”
“They’d inject me with plagues?” I asked, baffled by the thought.
“If by ‘they’ you mean ‘humans’, no,” he said. “We’re not evil. But the Earth isn’t run by humans anymore. It’s run by a self-replicating cyber god we made from the compiled archives of all our political arguments, anime discussions, and porn commentary."
I think he took my stunned silence as a request for clarification, because he looked up to add in one extra sentence.
"It’s kind of a jerk.”
“Was anyone surprised by that?", I asked, and he shrugged in a what-can-you-do way.
“No,” he said. His hand pulled away from my arm, and I realized that somehow the entire shot had gone by without me noticing.
“Remain in the cabin for the next 48 hours,” he said, strangely professional. “Humans carry a lot of strange diseases. This should protect you from the worst of it. You’ll receive a less terrible set of introductions once the quarantine period is cleared.”
He turned as if to walk away, then caught himself.
“I’m sorry - it’s been so long since I met someone new that I’ve forgotten to do introductions. I’m Pride. Welcome to our ship.”
And then he too left me in the quiet of my quarters.
2024.05.16 03:01 slimeballsyd Anxious First Timer
 | Hi All ! I’ve been following this group for awhile now for testimonials & advice etc, I finally took the step & ordered from Emerge, easy process besides the financial aspect, I fear it was almost too easy for my anxiety to accept hence this post lol I’m just looking for some help when it comes to the injections, even with the paper that was sent with instructions, my brain reads it all fuzzy. I’m on the therapeutic starting dose of 2.5mg, & my anxious questions start from there alone. submitted by slimeballsyd to tirzepatidecompound [link] [comments] 1 Is that really all the liquid that comes in the vial ? I was thinking I was receiving a full vial of fluid, I even freaked thinking it leaked while traveling to me, granted I know absolutely nothing about the medical MG’s mL’s etc, I’ve been researching as much as I can , but again for lack of better words, that part of my brain just cannot compute these things.2 Does injection site matter for efficacy? I injected my first dose into my lower right side stomach, it’s quite a fatty area for my body, to pinch the skin while injecting or to not? Does it have to be at a 90 degree angle while injecting?How effective or important is that practice while giving yourself the shot?3 I need someone to please validate I pulled the correct dosage for my prescribed dose of 2.5mg, the picture above is the needles sent to me with the medication, I pulled to the 25 & injected that into the lower fatty part of my abdomen. Please tell me I did it right 🥲For anyone that took the time out of their day to skim through this painful read & can answer even one of these questions from their experience I would be so so so grateful. Thank you in advance & please calm my ass down !!! |
2024.05.16 02:50 Fit_Highlight_5622 Emerge/Hallendale Compound Delivery Review
 | I recently moved over here from Zep, due to shortages and provided a review of Orderly here. submitted by Fit_Highlight_5622 to tirzepatidecompound [link] [comments] I really couldn’t help but want to comparison shop to be sure of my choice. So far I gotta give the score a 9/10. One point rocked only because of price and referral systems aren’t as competitive for all doses. Ordering (Emerge): Signed up online, using their Google form. The first time I tried it, not sure what happened, but I never received a response. The second time I tried it, about a week later I received an email with some follow up questions. This got me in the queue to be reviewed by their medical team to get a script. I did have to submit a video with some very generic information about myself, including starting weight, day of birth, etc.. once that was complete I received my prescription via email. I thoroughly enjoy being able to see which medical practitioner was responsible for my script. I like seeing all the specifications for the items that would be shipped to me. It felt more formal, which I prefer since this is a medication. I was able to activate a $25 off coupon for this month and for next month. My price was $420 for 10 mg, more than some others. Very little is done by text, most is done by email. I ordered on May 7 received my script by May 9. Product arrived May 14. I do not like that there is no real landing page for me on their website. There are two different links for me to access; one has to do with my referrals and the other has to do with my billing. But from what I can tell, there is no connection between the two interfaces. It would be nice if they could connect the dots. Between that and the Google page they seem somewhat behind the curve technology wise. Since there were no hiccups, I have nothing to criticize otherwise. Fulfillment and Packaging (Hallendale): I was notified on May 12 that my shipment would arrive by the 14th. Tracking information, updated almost immediately with FedEx. I can’t see enough about the packaging. They shipped it inside a FedEx box which provided an extra level of insulation not that it was needed, the Nordic ice packs inside were still frozen solid lots of additional insulation. The medication was packed in boxes comes in two vials (2 boxes) very well sandwiched between the ice packs. Syringes and alcohol pads were in the box they give you additional syringes and alcohol pads, enough for double your dose. This pharmacy provides more information on their box and their vial, about the contents preservatives, and overall I felt the instructions were extremely clear. Hallandale uses vials with the cap, which I prefer to the foil, because I know, just like I do with a water bottle, the contents haven’t been compromised. Not that I suspect foul play otherwise but it definitely gives more confidence. For my 10 mg dose, I was given 1 ml syringes or 100 units. My concentration is 5mg/0.5ml. A more concentrated solution would have allowed me to inject less, but this concentration does give me more latitude if I want to inject less dose and not run into having to inject minuscule amounts using a larger syringe. So it just depends on your perspective. I haven’t taken my shot yet, but my husband has and commented that the efficacy seems great. So right now we’ve got two providers that have two great products. Definitely prefer some aspects of each provider over the other, but I feel good about my options. Hope this helps. |
2024.05.15 21:35 1111222333444555 Testosterone Vials Refill Stockpile??
I don't understand how everyone keeps stockpiling their T vials. I get 1 1ml vial every 28 days with .25ml per week and yet I somehow always end up short. I didn't have enough for a whole dose this week. I promise I don't overuse it or overfill, no matter what I always end up injecting too little and ending up with an empty vial too soon. I don't understand how some people end up with a huge stockpile. I'm fine if I have to go out of insurance to pay for it but at this point I'm desperate how can I fix this? I'm already having trouble keeping up I'm supposed to have my shot tonight but I'm out and they won't refill it for several more days and my mood plummets when I'm off T and I really cannot handle being without it very long. Does anyone have any advice on how to fix this so I don't end up always short, or starting a stockpile? Anything i can say to my doctor to have him help me fix this? Or something to say to the pharmacy? I'm probably SOL for this week but for the future? Thank you in advance 😭
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2024.05.15 18:47 BugMillionaire Recently diagnosed with deficiency, a bit overwhelmed by all the information here.
Hello there. Recently went to a new doctor who discovered I have a nonanemic B12 and Vit D deficiency. I'm so overwhelmed by all the info about cofactors and "Wake up Symptoms" and watching for deficiencies in other areas...its a lot. (I didn't even know how to flare my post because I don't know what I'm looking for here lol)
Allow me to just brain dump for a moment and if anyone can offer any guidance, I appreciate it.
Here are the relevant lab numbers for reference:
I know everyone is different, but is that aggressive enough or a long enough duration? She also didn't say anything about supplementing folate, which I see here is recommended. My levels were on the high end of normal though, so maybe she accounted for that?
I'm also supplementing 50,000 units of Vitamin D once a week for four weeks, then a lower amount ongoing for maintenance. I did notice a big improvement within a day of my first big dose.
I ordered the Thorne 2/day as recommended in the guide. I figure a multivitamin can't hurt.
QUESTION: Should I add in folate supp too? Should I supplement with B12 now while doing injections?
A bit of my background: I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 19 years old (I'm 34 now) and at 25 finally got a ADHD diagnosis. I know B12 deficiency can cause symptoms that resemble both of these but I do believe the ADHD diagnosis is correct because the symptoms have been apparent my entire life.
Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis I'm not totally sure of. I started having symptoms after I got Mono at 15. But over the years I've wondered if its not actually something else (possibly hypermobility b/c that's comorbid with ADHD). All that to say, I don't think I've always had a B12 deficiency so I don't think that's the cause of these issues.
Here are the ongoing symptoms I've experienced for almost 20 years now that could be Fibro or low B12 (or both):
I also take a 10-20mgs stimulant for ADHD which may have masked some of the increasing fatigue and weakness. I noticed in the last year or so that when I don't take the stimulant, I am DEAD tired. Like, could fall asleep at the drop of a hat and almost every movement is a challenge. I was actually worried that I was becoming addicted to the stimulant because without it I felt so fatigued without it but now I wonder if it's actually the low B12. I'll have to keep an eye on that.
Moving forward: After reading through the Guide, I understand that cessation of symptoms is a better indicator of recovery than lab numbers, but how will I really know things are working if these symptoms do not actually ever fully go away? Am I just looking for a lessening? And if my symptoms do clear up entirely, do I actually not have Fibromyalgia?? I actually don't even know what's normal way to feel anymore so I have no frame of reference lol.
QUESTION: What are "Wake up" symptoms? I see that referenced here but I can't find a definitive definition.
My head is spinning. LOL.
If you read all this, I appreciate you!
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Allow me to just brain dump for a moment and if anyone can offer any guidance, I appreciate it.
Here are the relevant lab numbers for reference:
- Vitamin D - 15.8 NG/mL
- B12 - 124pg/mL
- Folate - 19.4 NG/mL (within normal range)
- I also noticed in the report that my MCH and MCHC are both on the cusp of being in the deficient range (which I guess could indicate anemia) but still considered normal.
I know everyone is different, but is that aggressive enough or a long enough duration? She also didn't say anything about supplementing folate, which I see here is recommended. My levels were on the high end of normal though, so maybe she accounted for that?
I'm also supplementing 50,000 units of Vitamin D once a week for four weeks, then a lower amount ongoing for maintenance. I did notice a big improvement within a day of my first big dose.
I ordered the Thorne 2/day as recommended in the guide. I figure a multivitamin can't hurt.
QUESTION: Should I add in folate supp too? Should I supplement with B12 now while doing injections?
A bit of my background: I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 19 years old (I'm 34 now) and at 25 finally got a ADHD diagnosis. I know B12 deficiency can cause symptoms that resemble both of these but I do believe the ADHD diagnosis is correct because the symptoms have been apparent my entire life.
Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis I'm not totally sure of. I started having symptoms after I got Mono at 15. But over the years I've wondered if its not actually something else (possibly hypermobility b/c that's comorbid with ADHD). All that to say, I don't think I've always had a B12 deficiency so I don't think that's the cause of these issues.
Here are the ongoing symptoms I've experienced for almost 20 years now that could be Fibro or low B12 (or both):
- brain fog
- fatigue
- weakness
- sleep disturbance
- IBS/gut troubles
- headaches
I also take a 10-20mgs stimulant for ADHD which may have masked some of the increasing fatigue and weakness. I noticed in the last year or so that when I don't take the stimulant, I am DEAD tired. Like, could fall asleep at the drop of a hat and almost every movement is a challenge. I was actually worried that I was becoming addicted to the stimulant because without it I felt so fatigued without it but now I wonder if it's actually the low B12. I'll have to keep an eye on that.
Moving forward: After reading through the Guide, I understand that cessation of symptoms is a better indicator of recovery than lab numbers, but how will I really know things are working if these symptoms do not actually ever fully go away? Am I just looking for a lessening? And if my symptoms do clear up entirely, do I actually not have Fibromyalgia?? I actually don't even know what's normal way to feel anymore so I have no frame of reference lol.
QUESTION: What are "Wake up" symptoms? I see that referenced here but I can't find a definitive definition.
My head is spinning. LOL.
If you read all this, I appreciate you!
2024.05.15 14:18 RevDrKC Nitric oxide?
I am treating my B12 deficiency with the help and insights from this group. Thanks! I am also getting curious as to the cause of my deficiency. I was cleared by gyn, gastro, and neuro without any significant diagnosis or even recognition of my B12 deficiency. When I asked about it, they told me it wasn't a problem and that shots would make my symptoms worse. I was offered anti-depressants and birth control pills. Glad I found this forum--I've been slowly healing with injections.
Back to causes: the worst of my symptoms (electric shocks, left sided numbness, hundreds of twitches a day, limbs falling asleep randomly, gastro symptoms, sharp shooting pains throughout my body, dpdr) correlated with using a nitric oxide nasal spray (NONS) as an antiviral. It is an OTC med in some other countries, but not in the US. I ordered it from the company. The neurologist couldn't find a connection between nitric oxide and nitrous oxide, but suggested that this NONS was my problem and that not using it would "cure" me. I have stopped using the NONS. My partner had also used this NONS and did not have the same problems I did. Because all of my symptoms lined up with a B12 deficiency, I looked at old tests in my medical chart. I had only had one, and it was in 2021. It was 220. Seems low! So now I am not sure about the potential role of the NONS in my deficiency. In 2021, I was eating animal products, taking a multi-vitamin, and using B12 energy drinks to get through overnights at the hospital (chaplain and ethicist, not medical). So I was kinda getting A LOT of B12.
I am not going back to using the NONS regardless, but I'm curious if anyone knows if nitric oxide impacts B12 metabolism. Is it really my problem? Or do I have a different B12 problem to figure out with docs when I have treated the symptoms without their help and can countenance finding one to work with?
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Back to causes: the worst of my symptoms (electric shocks, left sided numbness, hundreds of twitches a day, limbs falling asleep randomly, gastro symptoms, sharp shooting pains throughout my body, dpdr) correlated with using a nitric oxide nasal spray (NONS) as an antiviral. It is an OTC med in some other countries, but not in the US. I ordered it from the company. The neurologist couldn't find a connection between nitric oxide and nitrous oxide, but suggested that this NONS was my problem and that not using it would "cure" me. I have stopped using the NONS. My partner had also used this NONS and did not have the same problems I did. Because all of my symptoms lined up with a B12 deficiency, I looked at old tests in my medical chart. I had only had one, and it was in 2021. It was 220. Seems low! So now I am not sure about the potential role of the NONS in my deficiency. In 2021, I was eating animal products, taking a multi-vitamin, and using B12 energy drinks to get through overnights at the hospital (chaplain and ethicist, not medical). So I was kinda getting A LOT of B12.
I am not going back to using the NONS regardless, but I'm curious if anyone knows if nitric oxide impacts B12 metabolism. Is it really my problem? Or do I have a different B12 problem to figure out with docs when I have treated the symptoms without their help and can countenance finding one to work with?
2024.05.15 14:08 Ah1293 Tried sleeping without any meds. Here's what happened.
For background check my posts. This is my second fight with Insomnia/sleep disturbance after 6 years of sleeping good. The first fight started because I was injected with adrenaline during an EP study of my heart - lasted 8 months and by a miracle I got better - this was 6 years ago.
I believe this time my sleep disturbances and insomnia started after i took a high dose methyl b complex (sounds stupid but just search reddit and methyl b insomnia) - apparently there's something called overmethylation. Many people get better and a few have long lasting issues with adrenaline and sleep disturbances/insomnia - which seem permanent. I wish I'd had accidentally taken poison instead of this seemingly harmless vitamin complex.
The only thing that puts me to sleep all night is lorazepam. However I know it will eventually stop working and give me more issues so after a week using it on and off, I've decided not to take it any more.
The other med I'm prescribed is mirtazipine - 7.5mg being the dose to put me to sleep, does it help? Sometimes yes sometimes no. If it does I wake up every 3hrs and after 5hrs of total sleep, I can't sleep further. It really messes me up in the day. I can't function. I become numb.
I realised one thing in all of this. There's not one med for sleeping that doesn't have a pay off where it will mess another part of your life up or cause you other illnesses or cause withdrawal. It's a cruel condition with cruel medications.
Last night, I tried sleeping without a single med - because this was the only way I got better 6 years ago, by allowing my body to recover itself - will it recover this time? I'm not sure and I have a feeling it won't and that something is permanently damaged from the vitamins I took. I didn't feel anxious last night but you're always told you are anxious by others and that anxiety is always the root cause of insomnia - many fail to realise it's the byproduct of insomnia and not the cause - anyway I was too tired and drowsy to feel anxious. I've slept soundly in stressful situations throughout my life so how anxious could I be really?
Anyway, I did sleep (if that's what you wanna call it)... Here's how it went - I dreamt so vividly and the dream felt like it lasted 8 hours. However I realised in reality I slept only 20 mins. The whole night was spent in 20 minute sleep cycles with vivid dreams that felt like forever. I must have woken up about 15-20+ times sleeping 20-30 mins at a time.
If anyone else has gone through this then you know my pain.
I've been advised to get off reddit as its probably not helping anxiety towards sleep and the obsession around it. But this feels like more than just anxiety. I believe there's something more mechanical going on which is affecting my sleep - I assume it's to do with the nervous system - namely the system that controls fight or flight/adrenaline. If it's a biological issue, then no amount of cbt-i or sleep hygiene or whatever will help.
I've seen so many people find their magic bullet here. For some it was GABA supplements, for another it was potassium gluconate, for another it was metropalol (a beta blocker), for another it was moving to his girlfriends house and sleeping for the first time, I've even seen someone say they have to eat unhealthy foods before bed and they sleep.
I don't know if I'll ever find my magic bullet. I believe there's something physiological going on but it's beyond the understanding of modern medicine.
If you can sleep 5-6hrs naturally and consider it bad. Maybe my sleep of only 20 mins x 20 will make you appreciate your solid 4-6hrs.
Probably my last post, if this doesn't kill me indirectly (yeah I know, the whole everyone thinks insomnia will kill them) - then I'll be lucky. My mums side has cardiac issues genetically and lack of sleep increases that risk.
I've been through so much with my health and sleep was my escape. Now I don't have that. If anyone is sleeping less than 2-3hrs a night or having 20-30 mins sleeps cycles. I honestly feel your pain.
I'm not sure of the future, but right now I wish I was with my deceased relatives.
Ps I'm a husband and father of two children. This has taken all the joy away of being either. I hope it returns one day.
To add to all of this I have SIBO, POTs and now severe insomnia for the second time in my life.
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I believe this time my sleep disturbances and insomnia started after i took a high dose methyl b complex (sounds stupid but just search reddit and methyl b insomnia) - apparently there's something called overmethylation. Many people get better and a few have long lasting issues with adrenaline and sleep disturbances/insomnia - which seem permanent. I wish I'd had accidentally taken poison instead of this seemingly harmless vitamin complex.
The only thing that puts me to sleep all night is lorazepam. However I know it will eventually stop working and give me more issues so after a week using it on and off, I've decided not to take it any more.
The other med I'm prescribed is mirtazipine - 7.5mg being the dose to put me to sleep, does it help? Sometimes yes sometimes no. If it does I wake up every 3hrs and after 5hrs of total sleep, I can't sleep further. It really messes me up in the day. I can't function. I become numb.
I realised one thing in all of this. There's not one med for sleeping that doesn't have a pay off where it will mess another part of your life up or cause you other illnesses or cause withdrawal. It's a cruel condition with cruel medications.
Last night, I tried sleeping without a single med - because this was the only way I got better 6 years ago, by allowing my body to recover itself - will it recover this time? I'm not sure and I have a feeling it won't and that something is permanently damaged from the vitamins I took. I didn't feel anxious last night but you're always told you are anxious by others and that anxiety is always the root cause of insomnia - many fail to realise it's the byproduct of insomnia and not the cause - anyway I was too tired and drowsy to feel anxious. I've slept soundly in stressful situations throughout my life so how anxious could I be really?
Anyway, I did sleep (if that's what you wanna call it)... Here's how it went - I dreamt so vividly and the dream felt like it lasted 8 hours. However I realised in reality I slept only 20 mins. The whole night was spent in 20 minute sleep cycles with vivid dreams that felt like forever. I must have woken up about 15-20+ times sleeping 20-30 mins at a time.
If anyone else has gone through this then you know my pain.
I've been advised to get off reddit as its probably not helping anxiety towards sleep and the obsession around it. But this feels like more than just anxiety. I believe there's something more mechanical going on which is affecting my sleep - I assume it's to do with the nervous system - namely the system that controls fight or flight/adrenaline. If it's a biological issue, then no amount of cbt-i or sleep hygiene or whatever will help.
I've seen so many people find their magic bullet here. For some it was GABA supplements, for another it was potassium gluconate, for another it was metropalol (a beta blocker), for another it was moving to his girlfriends house and sleeping for the first time, I've even seen someone say they have to eat unhealthy foods before bed and they sleep.
I don't know if I'll ever find my magic bullet. I believe there's something physiological going on but it's beyond the understanding of modern medicine.
If you can sleep 5-6hrs naturally and consider it bad. Maybe my sleep of only 20 mins x 20 will make you appreciate your solid 4-6hrs.
Probably my last post, if this doesn't kill me indirectly (yeah I know, the whole everyone thinks insomnia will kill them) - then I'll be lucky. My mums side has cardiac issues genetically and lack of sleep increases that risk.
I've been through so much with my health and sleep was my escape. Now I don't have that. If anyone is sleeping less than 2-3hrs a night or having 20-30 mins sleeps cycles. I honestly feel your pain.
I'm not sure of the future, but right now I wish I was with my deceased relatives.
Ps I'm a husband and father of two children. This has taken all the joy away of being either. I hope it returns one day.
To add to all of this I have SIBO, POTs and now severe insomnia for the second time in my life.
2024.05.15 12:35 Jessa_iPadRehab Let’s Talk Microdosing
 | I’d love to hear your experiences with microdosing to balance your appetite control with the demands of exercise! submitted by Jessa_iPadRehab to zepboundathletes [link] [comments] What is microdosing? Splitting up your weekly dose into multiple smaller dose injections throughout the week. Is microdosing safe? My guess is yes, but it’s just a guess. Here’s why: The “one shot fits all” weekly approach is likely driven by compliance and convenience. It’s effective, but it may not be “best”. The original liraglutide GLP-1 was indeed a daily injection. Why do it? When we think of using insulin for diabetics to control blood sugar, the amount of insulin required each day depends not just on how many carbs consumed but also how much glucose was disposed of by skeletal muscle movement. It makes sense for us that factors in our life such as workout load can affect the bioavailability of Zepbound, and other factors such as what we are eating may affect the amount of zepbound we want in our system. Microdosing, in theory, may give us more control over a nuanced system. Perhaps on a rest week you take a little more zepbound to tip the balance toward weight loss, perhaps on a training week you take multiple tiny doses of zepbound to create more “golden workouts” where zepbound is low in your system. Perhaps on a vacation week you scale back to enjoy a night at the bar. Perhaps on your return you take a smaller dose to ease back in. How is it going? I just recently started my first vial of compound at 7.5mg. Week one I took the full amount in one shot as normal. Result: typical high hr in workouts, good appetite suppression, but it markedly wore off by the end of the week. Last day I felt high hunger to the point that I ate pretzels and peanut butter standing in the kitchen. Yikes, haven’t been like that in a long time. Week 2 I decided to take 4mg twice (Sat and Tues) for 8mg total. It seems like it takes over 24hrs for a new dose to “kick in” when it ebbs to the point of being really hungry. I was able to run on Saturday before the shot, and by Tuesday am I was back to feeling hungry—and wondered if microdosing wasn’t a good fit because the suppression is kind of low. However, my Oura ring sleep stats were fantastic for Monday night—low hr like I remember from before zepbound. Although I felt more appetite, I also felt more fit and able. I really enjoyed getting in another “low dose” zepbound workout on Tuesday morning ahead of my second microdose of the week. This was a 4 mile easy run and in mile one I did a benchmark and was able to hit a faster pace than I’ve seen since last summer. This is in stark contrast to last week on full dose 7.5mg where I was so zapped on my easy bike commute that I had to stop and walk the bike up the big hill. I injected my second 4mg right after the run and some protein/veg. Within a few hours I felt good appetite suppression. Woke up this morning and the bf percentage on the scale jumped down quite a bit. I think this is because I’ve been able to do more run due to less fatigue. Overall: I’m really excited to continue to try and find the balance between accepting an uptick of hunger in exchange for being able to keep up with endurance sports for this season. I’d love to hear your experience! |
2024.05.15 02:07 nean147 [SELL][US] Huda Beauty, Natasha Denona, Melt Cosmetics, Brand New Ole Henriksen, Dr. Dennis Gross, Peter Thomas Roth, Glo Wish, etc.
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No Minimum as long as you're okay paying shipping.
Items are coming from a clean, smoke free home.
All items are full size unless noted.
Shipping starts at $6 and will go up for bigger orders/ heavier items.
Payment expected within two hours of agreed upon price. Otherwise I will move on to the next person.
VERIFICATION
ITEMS
EYE SHADOW SINGLES AND PALETTES:
Huda Beauty Desert Dusk- Usage shown- $18
Natasha Denona Sunrise- Usage Shown- $22
Makeup Geek Loose Pigment in Utopia- Used less than 5 times- $3
Colourpop Super shock Shadow in Bae- Brand New- $3
OTHER MAKEUP:
Rose Inc. Cream Blush in Delphine (Blush pan only, no case)- Swatched- $8
Too Faced Lip Injection Lip Liner in Puffy Nude- Used Twice- $8
Wet N Wild Tinted Hydrator in Light Medium- Used Twice- $2
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blushing Bride- Usage shown- $8
One Size Turn up the Base Pressed Powder in Deep 2- Usage Shown- $15
Natasha Denona Puff Paint Liquid Blush in Tan- Used less than 5 times- $5
Melt Cosmetics The Sculpt Stack in Medium Dark- Usage shown- $12
SKIN:
(All skincare was always used with clean hands)
Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firm Eye Tightener- Used one time- $22
Drunk Elephant B Hydra Serum- Deluxe size 3ml- BN- $5
StriVectin Eye Concentrate for wrinkles- Used one time- $10
Good Molecules 2.5 oz. 10% Niacinamide- Usage shown with blue line on bottle- $5
Glow Wish Blur Jam Primer- Used ~10 times- $15
Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment in mini size- Used ~5 times- $7
Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow Vitamin C Cream- Used twice- $35
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads Extra Strength- 13 treatments, BN- $30
Ole Henriksen Peptide Boost Moisturizer- BN, Two Available- $30 each
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream- BN, Two Available- $24 each
Ole Henriksen Glow Dark Spot Toner- BN, Three Available- $20 each
PERFUME:
Velvet Rodeo Eau De Parfum by Miranda Lambert- Usage Shown- $20
Le Monde Gourmand Eau de Parfum in Chai Epice- Usage Shown- $10
submitted by nean147 to makeupexchange [link] [comments]
No Minimum as long as you're okay paying shipping.
Items are coming from a clean, smoke free home.
All items are full size unless noted.
Shipping starts at $6 and will go up for bigger orders/ heavier items.
Payment expected within two hours of agreed upon price. Otherwise I will move on to the next person.
VERIFICATION
ITEMS
EYE SHADOW SINGLES AND PALETTES:
Huda Beauty Desert Dusk- Usage shown- $18
Natasha Denona Sunrise- Usage Shown- $22
Makeup Geek Loose Pigment in Utopia- Used less than 5 times- $3
Colourpop Super shock Shadow in Bae- Brand New- $3
OTHER MAKEUP:
Rose Inc. Cream Blush in Delphine (Blush pan only, no case)- Swatched- $8
Too Faced Lip Injection Lip Liner in Puffy Nude- Used Twice- $8
Wet N Wild Tinted Hydrator in Light Medium- Used Twice- $2
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blushing Bride- Usage shown- $8
One Size Turn up the Base Pressed Powder in Deep 2- Usage Shown- $15
Natasha Denona Puff Paint Liquid Blush in Tan- Used less than 5 times- $5
Melt Cosmetics The Sculpt Stack in Medium Dark- Usage shown- $12
SKIN:
(All skincare was always used with clean hands)
Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firm Eye Tightener- Used one time- $22
Drunk Elephant B Hydra Serum- Deluxe size 3ml- BN- $5
StriVectin Eye Concentrate for wrinkles- Used one time- $10
Good Molecules 2.5 oz. 10% Niacinamide- Usage shown with blue line on bottle- $5
Glow Wish Blur Jam Primer- Used ~10 times- $15
Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment in mini size- Used ~5 times- $7
Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow Vitamin C Cream- Used twice- $35
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads Extra Strength- 13 treatments, BN- $30
Ole Henriksen Peptide Boost Moisturizer- BN, Two Available- $30 each
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream- BN, Two Available- $24 each
Ole Henriksen Glow Dark Spot Toner- BN, Three Available- $20 each
PERFUME:
Velvet Rodeo Eau De Parfum by Miranda Lambert- Usage Shown- $20
Le Monde Gourmand Eau de Parfum in Chai Epice- Usage Shown- $10
2024.05.14 22:52 glitternebula B12 and skin issues - what helped you?
Hello!
I’m a little bit at my wits end here. B12 injections gave me terrible blistering, burning dermatitis all over my face, neck and back, which lasted for 6 months.
Now I’m low again and scared of getting injections. Protocol in my country has changed and Behepan is recommended instead of injections. I get a similar rash when taking that (1mg cyanocobalamin). Switched to 600mcg sublingual methyl B12 together with Solaray mega B stress and iron in hopes of gradually increasing the B12 so that maybe my skin wouldn’t go crazy. Should I perhaps take lower doses of co factors? I’ve heard biotin is a culprit for many people together with B12.
The dermatitis isn’t as bad as with injections, but my skin is very irritated and breaking out intensely with acne.
I’ve seen this discussed a lot on Reddit, but the conclusion seems to be stopping B12 and B vitamins all together which is obviously not an option!
TL;DR Have any of you here found a solution to B12 and your skin issues? Gradually increasing doses instead of megadosing for example? Any other supplements, stress management, topicals that have helped you? I’d love to hear your experiences.
submitted by glitternebula to B12_Deficiency [link] [comments]
I’m a little bit at my wits end here. B12 injections gave me terrible blistering, burning dermatitis all over my face, neck and back, which lasted for 6 months.
Now I’m low again and scared of getting injections. Protocol in my country has changed and Behepan is recommended instead of injections. I get a similar rash when taking that (1mg cyanocobalamin). Switched to 600mcg sublingual methyl B12 together with Solaray mega B stress and iron in hopes of gradually increasing the B12 so that maybe my skin wouldn’t go crazy. Should I perhaps take lower doses of co factors? I’ve heard biotin is a culprit for many people together with B12.
The dermatitis isn’t as bad as with injections, but my skin is very irritated and breaking out intensely with acne.
I’ve seen this discussed a lot on Reddit, but the conclusion seems to be stopping B12 and B vitamins all together which is obviously not an option!
TL;DR Have any of you here found a solution to B12 and your skin issues? Gradually increasing doses instead of megadosing for example? Any other supplements, stress management, topicals that have helped you? I’d love to hear your experiences.
2024.05.14 21:40 llartistll Vitamin d toxicity
Vitamin d toxicity
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. I had dry mouth to the point the tongue used to stick to the roof of my mouth and dry eyes and no tear formation as well as no nasal wetness, to the point nose was scabbing.
I got an x-ray and it showed straighting if the cervical spine as well.
The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
All my teeth also hurt when I bite down..I think they've lost density and loss minerals.. I feel like I'm losing my life and I'm not able to do anything about it.
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
submitted by llartistll to magnesium [link] [comments]
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. I had dry mouth to the point the tongue used to stick to the roof of my mouth and dry eyes and no tear formation as well as no nasal wetness, to the point nose was scabbing.
I got an x-ray and it showed straighting if the cervical spine as well.
The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
All my teeth also hurt when I bite down..I think they've lost density and loss minerals.. I feel like I'm losing my life and I'm not able to do anything about it.
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
2024.05.14 21:39 llartistll Vitamin d toxicity
Vitamin d toxicity
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. I had dry mouth to the point the tongue used to stick to the roof of my mouth and dry eyes and no tear formation as well as no nasal wetness, to the point nose was scabbing.
I got an x-ray and it showed straighting if the cervical spine as well.
The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
All my teeth also hurt when I bite down..I think they've lost density and loss minerals.. I feel like I'm losing my life and I'm not able to do anything about it.
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
submitted by llartistll to medicalmedium [link] [comments]
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. I had dry mouth to the point the tongue used to stick to the roof of my mouth and dry eyes and no tear formation as well as no nasal wetness, to the point nose was scabbing.
I got an x-ray and it showed straighting if the cervical spine as well.
The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
All my teeth also hurt when I bite down..I think they've lost density and loss minerals.. I feel like I'm losing my life and I'm not able to do anything about it.
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
2024.05.14 21:37 llartistll Vitamin d toxicity
Vitamin d toxicity
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
submitted by llartistll to VitaminD [link] [comments]
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
2024.05.14 21:26 llartistll Vitamin d toxicity
Vitamin d toxicity
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. I had dry mouth to the point the tongue used to stick to the roof of my mouth and dry eyes and no tear formation as well as no nasal wetness, to the point nose was scabbing.
I got an x-ray and it showed straighting if the cervical spine as well.
The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
All my teeth also hurt when I bite down..I think they've lost density and loss minerals.. I feel like I'm losing my life and I'm not able to do anything about it.
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
submitted by llartistll to Supplements [link] [comments]
Hello, I had a vit d deficiency of level 6 in March 2023
I went to a doctor and requested the right dose of vit d as my deficiency was severe and I was constantly shaking and felt like I would die. The doctor prescribed me 1 injection of 6L arachitol twice a week for 4 weeks.
Then also take 8 supplements of 60k iu vitamin d
I started taking it and by the end of the injections, 1 month had passed and I developed debilitating vertigo
I went back to her and she told me continue taking vitamin d supplements and quit my job and go relax in Another country. I quit my job as I was very worried about my health at this point and the doctor scared me into it. I had a very good wfh job.
I took 4 supplements as instructed but all my bones started to hurt and I was having severe heart palpitations, night sweats and shivers at the same time. I also developed s in my neck, shoulder, above ankle and below wrist, all on he right side of my body as it's the side I took all the injections.
I googled about the dosage worrying about my symptoms and it suggested Vit d toxicity so I got the levels checked and it indeed was 109 toxicity.
So I stopped supplements and restricted calcium and decided to check it next month.
But the next month it was 127 toxicity.
Anything above 100 is toxicity as per the reports.
I developed severe body pain and my upper back cramped straight for 2 weeks and I couldn't move my upper body.
My uric acid levels were Normal, calcium was in range cause I kept avoiding it.
I went to a doctor and I was suggested to walk 1 hour a day and avoid calcium and vit d
I did so but my vertigo remained and I developed tingling and numbness all over my body and burning near all my joints and my entire head tingling and numbing.
I got several infections of the ears nose and eyes due to extreme dehydration from the overdose. I had dry mouth to the point the tongue used to stick to the roof of my mouth and dry eyes and no tear formation as well as no nasal wetness, to the point nose was scabbing.
I got an x-ray and it showed straighting if the cervical spine as well.
The ENT I visited just treated me with multiple antibiotics and loaded me up on anti vertigo medicines. Which still didn't stop my vertigo
I visited a neuro and they suggested an mri "only to calm me down" cause I was over reacting and it was a brain mri and it showed a c5-c6 annular fissure and nerve indentation.
I was advised to wear a collar which I did from sept to January 2024.
My vit d was now at 36 and finally low enough but none of my swellings subsided. I haven't been able to walk properly since months or do ANYTHING as even chewing triggers the swellings.
Vertigo is mild now but still persists.
Doctors are very dismissive of everything I say and will not provide any solution for the awellings
I've been to physiotherapy as suggested by them and do exercises but my swellings only get worse by even doing the minimum
January I visited an orthopaedic again and he told me to stay home for a year and ignore myself and that I would be fine. It makes me want to off myself that they don't provide any solutions.
My family never cared about me and thinks Im over reacting but I can't look down or move, I can't draw and pursue my hobbies cause it's making my neck swell up to the point I can barely d have difficulty swallowing because of the swelling. I am severely depressed..
Ive gained weight too and they have been body shaming me. I am 5'3, I used to be petite and I think in my 40s-early 50s in kg, I am 64-66 kgs now and doctors have said it's fine but ik I'm overweight by a few kgs. I'm meant to be 57 and everyone blames my weight but I literally can't walk more than 400 steps without debilitating pain, I have walked despite the horrible pain 4000 steps a day minimum it causes a visual issue where everything around me starts moving backwards... Idk what it is but I think it's like vertigo, atleast that's what I assume. Same when I work out..
Ive been doing back pain yoga for 20 mins everyday.
It has also effected my eye sight, I had 0.5-0. 7 vision in both eyes since I was in 5th grade and it never increased and before the overdose this is what is was. But I got it checked last sep and it is now, 1.75 in each eye and I have double vision if I look at a certain angle.. And the muscles around my right eye hurt.. My eyes take time to line up together as well and focus.. I have blurry vision often..
I did some research and online via reddit it suggested that Vit d depletes vit k2 and magnesium and may help break down calcium if they're in the wrong places.
I ate blueberries for the first time in April 2024 and my neck swelling seemed less and I really thought it may all go away cause they're rich In k2 and mag.
I did all the blood tests suggested by a doctor and all of them came back normal, including arthritis tests and bone density tests.
I also requested more mris as my back and neck still hurt massively and I found out I have c4-c6 protrusions and L5-S1 bulge.. I am at a loss on what to do with myself.
I showed the ortho all the reports and requested supplements for k2 and mag and was provided a 30 day prescription for calcimax k2. I was suggested to only walk for the disc issues..
I have been taking it and the first 3 days the swellings seemed down and I experienced much less pain but it's the 5th day and my swellings are back full fledged and it's painful enough to have a panic attack..
All my teeth also hurt when I bite down..I think they've lost density and loss minerals.. I feel like I'm losing my life and I'm not able to do anything about it.
I am at a loss and I don't know what to do, I did approach a lawyer to sue the doctor and I have been told I cannot lose in court if I do file and then the lawyer dipped and he also wants 15% and I don't have the funds cause I've been unemployed for a year
I've been working since I was 16 cause my lifes always been hell and I've had a nail fungus issue since the past 14 years and I haven't lived normally as I can't dip my hands in water as it lifts the nails off the nail bed and it's extremely painful.
Idk what to do anymore and I can't keep being strong and keep getting through this and I feel trapped.. If any one at all, a doctor or medical professional can comment on this and assist me I would really really appreciate it.
2024.05.14 21:11 AndTheHawk Vitamins/supplements - in Canada and cannot swallow the huge supplement pills, also low budget
Hey, chronic multiple mystery illness sufferer here. My doctor recommended I take some supplements to help with my headaches + sleep issues. I do need to take Vitamin D for sure (bloodwork done) but the other ones I'm mainly just trying out. The ones specified are: B2 (riboflavin), magnesium citrate, Coenzyme Q10. They generally start at low doses and I increase gradually. I tried a multi-vitamin for $ concerns but the caplets are humongous and I have a sensitive gag reflex so it was horrible. I already have to take 3-4 pills a day too.
It'd be great to have gummies but I know they're the hardest and most $ to get AFAIK. So I suppose liquid/powdechewable would be better? I also am not sure which supplement is best to start with but I do think that'll be figured out with trial and error.
Any recommendations? If nothing else I think I'll try to go down the list slowly, one-by-one. Probably in chewable form. I'm interested in how the Q10 will help as I've heard good things, but it's the most expensive by far.
submitted by AndTheHawk to ChronicIllness [link] [comments]
It'd be great to have gummies but I know they're the hardest and most $ to get AFAIK. So I suppose liquid/powdechewable would be better? I also am not sure which supplement is best to start with but I do think that'll be figured out with trial and error.
Any recommendations? If nothing else I think I'll try to go down the list slowly, one-by-one. Probably in chewable form. I'm interested in how the Q10 will help as I've heard good things, but it's the most expensive by far.
2024.05.14 18:57 piedraraiz Trying cerebrolysin for long-covid
After a covid infection at end of 2021, I developed neurological issues diagnosed as long-covid in early 2022. At its worst, this manifested as neuro inflammation, intense head pain, deep depression and anxiety (uncharacteristic for me), cognitive trouble (inability to have full thoughts and complete sentences), etc. I tried high dose IV Vit C with glutathione with no noticeable effect. I tried different serotonin boosting treatments, with success. Ie antidepressant (made me feel weird, but helped some), then Banisteriopsis caapi extract i had from my medical research days (this worked very well). Also tried various things like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, meditation, exercise, support herbs and supplements; some of which im still doing. Flashforward to now and my minor remaining symptoms are anxiety/ irritability (nervous system feels like its buzzing) and slightly slowed cognition (minor, but I feel dulled 5-10% compared to the past).
Background: 38yo, type 1 diabetic, was 50lbs overweight, former medical researcher, now product formulation (I need my cognitive function! Ha)
I'm two weeks into taking 3mL daily via IM injection and feeling amazing! Everyday when I inject I feel a wave of calm come over me within 5-10 minutes. This calm is with me day to day, however when I skipped 2 days the anxiousness did come back. Not noticing anything with cognition yet, but I'm very hopeful. I purchased 15 - 20mL vials and upon opening each vial, I immediately load into syringes and refrigerate with my insulin. I feel each injection's effects, so I don't think it's degrading, but paying attention to this element.
I have two questions:
submitted by piedraraiz to Cerebrolysin [link] [comments]
Background: 38yo, type 1 diabetic, was 50lbs overweight, former medical researcher, now product formulation (I need my cognitive function! Ha)
I'm two weeks into taking 3mL daily via IM injection and feeling amazing! Everyday when I inject I feel a wave of calm come over me within 5-10 minutes. This calm is with me day to day, however when I skipped 2 days the anxiousness did come back. Not noticing anything with cognition yet, but I'm very hopeful. I purchased 15 - 20mL vials and upon opening each vial, I immediately load into syringes and refrigerate with my insulin. I feel each injection's effects, so I don't think it's degrading, but paying attention to this element.
I have two questions:
- Do you think it will have a lasting effect?
- Is it safe to take for several months? Or, what do you all suggest for rounds?
2024.05.14 18:50 Cdaly474 Akathisia and antibiotics
Age:32
Sex F
Height 5’3”
Weight 180
Race white
Duration of complaint future question
Location no specific location
Any existing relevant medical issues akathisia and pernicious anemia
Current medications b/c pills, hydroxycobalmin injections, vitamin C, pro DHA , magnesium glycinate
I get akathisia from multiple medications, reglan, compazine, certain forms of B12, St. John’s wort, (1 time dose of Zoloft), amoxicillin and doxycycline..I have done research and know that most of the reactions are from these medications being dopamine antagonists..however some are from slow COMT which causes nervousness from an overshoot of neurotransmitters…my question is are there antibiotics that do not block dopamine?? Please I’m desperate because I’m petrified of needing antibiotics and not knowing what to take because I can’t go through the akathisia again. Thank you for your answers in advance
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Sex F
Height 5’3”
Weight 180
Race white
Duration of complaint future question
Location no specific location
Any existing relevant medical issues akathisia and pernicious anemia
Current medications b/c pills, hydroxycobalmin injections, vitamin C, pro DHA , magnesium glycinate
I get akathisia from multiple medications, reglan, compazine, certain forms of B12, St. John’s wort, (1 time dose of Zoloft), amoxicillin and doxycycline..I have done research and know that most of the reactions are from these medications being dopamine antagonists..however some are from slow COMT which causes nervousness from an overshoot of neurotransmitters…my question is are there antibiotics that do not block dopamine?? Please I’m desperate because I’m petrified of needing antibiotics and not knowing what to take because I can’t go through the akathisia again. Thank you for your answers in advance
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2024.05.14 18:46 Worried_Procedure132 Seeking information
Not so much after the weight loss factor here. My goals are to gain a new sense of discipline, establish a routine, improve health, and a diet change. I am 33/M and I can feel myself being sluggish and all around over fed. Bloated from sugars and lack of motivation to MOVE. I’m also tired of being dependent on gas station coffee/energy drinks. It’s time for a change and I lack the self discipline.
My questions:
What ways can I get nutrients during a fast? Some of the days imma be on my fast, I’ll be working and I’ll be physically active. (Nothing extreme, but I will be in continuous motion)
Obviously water, water, water, and more water….. (I’ve read I can add lemon, lime, etc)
Black Coffee to aid in the caffeine withdrawals
I’ve read to use sea salt (doses? Your experience?)
are there any vitamins or supplements that can be used that won’t upset the stomach or ruin the fast? (Obviously NO sports drinks or protein powders, etc. I know taking a multi on an empty stomach can be nauseating).
You can give your answers/experiences, or just point me into the direction of the reading material. Thanks to all in advance.
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My questions:
What ways can I get nutrients during a fast? Some of the days imma be on my fast, I’ll be working and I’ll be physically active. (Nothing extreme, but I will be in continuous motion)
Obviously water, water, water, and more water….. (I’ve read I can add lemon, lime, etc)
Black Coffee to aid in the caffeine withdrawals
I’ve read to use sea salt (doses? Your experience?)
are there any vitamins or supplements that can be used that won’t upset the stomach or ruin the fast? (Obviously NO sports drinks or protein powders, etc. I know taking a multi on an empty stomach can be nauseating).
You can give your answers/experiences, or just point me into the direction of the reading material. Thanks to all in advance.
2024.05.14 16:47 beautifulasusual Ran out of meds early?
Ok I’m pretty sure I’m not crazy. This week is my 3rd month on semaglutide. So last night I made my third dose increase and didn’t have enough in my vial for the full dose. And now I don’t have any left for my remaining 3 weeks. I was supposed to be sent enough for 3 months, right? I’m a nurse so I was super careful to dose it right and I’m not stranger to pulling up injections. Has this happened to anyone else? Could I have gotten ripped off?
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2024.05.14 13:18 woodss I tried 30 different supplements while healing my CFS/ME - Here's which ones worked
I've had two bad burnouts in the past 10 years, both lasted me years, both scattered my life all about the place. I've spent far too long in dark rooms and I've had to give up a lot of things I thought were key to my life. It's been rough.
During that time I've learned to improve my nutrition a bunch, (largely with help from a good specialist nutritionalist). I think, other than therapy, and redesigning my life, nutrition was the most important factor to my recovering my energies and health.
I've spent a fortune on remedies/supplements/trying stuff, but a lot of it seemed to do nothing, or make me poop myself. I'm sharing here in hope this'll help one of you.
Here's what I tried, and what worked for me (note, mileage will vary - we all start this pain journey from different nutritional states. I'm not a doctor, and I only pursued most of these under nutritionist supervision - don't take stuff without checking with a pro).
Definitely helped:
Somewhat helped:
Not sure these did anything for me:
Did you try anything not on this list? What worked for you? I'm interested to read about your experiences with different supplements and coming back out of the abyss.
Be well!
Edited to include a summary list of other users suggestions from the comments here, for your ease. These are ones I've not yet tried, but search the comments below if interested:
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During that time I've learned to improve my nutrition a bunch, (largely with help from a good specialist nutritionalist). I think, other than therapy, and redesigning my life, nutrition was the most important factor to my recovering my energies and health.
I've spent a fortune on remedies/supplements/trying stuff, but a lot of it seemed to do nothing, or make me poop myself. I'm sharing here in hope this'll help one of you.
Here's what I tried, and what worked for me (note, mileage will vary - we all start this pain journey from different nutritional states. I'm not a doctor, and I only pursued most of these under nutritionist supervision - don't take stuff without checking with a pro).
- Mitochondrial NRG
- Probiotics - Microbiome formula Mood by Garden of Life
- Rhodiola Rosea
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D / Vitamin D3 and K2 spray
- Omega 369
- B 12 - B12 sublingual
- B complex - Organic B complex by cytoplan or Vitamin B complex oral spray
- Inulin with FOS powder
- Noni Juice
- Magnesium glycinate
- L-theanine
- Ashwagandha
- Athletic greens / Daily Greens (AG1, and another brand I can't remember)
- 5-htp
- Ginseng
- Ground seeds (flaxseed or mixed)
- Protein powder (I used organic European pea protein)
- Phosphatidyl serine
- Phyto-ADR
- Motherwort
- Vitamin B2 (Ribose)
- Coenzyme Q10
- NADH
- Melatonin
- Iron
- DHEA
- Lysine
- Acetyl L-Carnitine
- Alpha-lipoic acid
Be well!
- Alpha gpc
- Shilajit
- Brahmi
- Citicoline (multiple users suggested)
- L Glutathione
- Resversatrol
- pqq
- Triphala
- tru niagen
- N-acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
- Turmeric/curcumin
- Bromelain
- High dose thiamine (B1)
- Ginkgo biloba
- Vinpocetine
- Oxaloacetate (benaGene)
- Electrolytes & ORS
- Agmatine sulfate
- LDN
- Methylene blue
- Cortexin peptides
- Inositol (people with ovaries)
- Metformin
- Lysine (make sure to not deplete your arginine too much)
- Seriphos for high night cortisol
- Multi-vitamins like Ultranutrient by pure encapsulations
- Digestive aid called Happy Gut by Carlyle
- Querticin
- Licorice root (helped with low cortisol)
- Sodium butyrate
- Bee pollen
- Taurine
- Lactoferrin (gut)
- TUDCA
- Berberine
2024.05.14 00:51 advicethrowaway719 Mysterious Severe Bruising on Cat
Two weekends ago my husband and I went out of town and when we returned, noticed that our ~11 year old DSH/Russian blue cat was slightly limping on his front left leg. We asked our trusted cat sitter, who comes 2x a day when we are gone, and she said she hadn't noticed any limping but said he did seem more stand off-ish than usual. We figured he might have just landed on it funny and decided to keep a close eye on it. The limping would stop for a day or so, but then return, and we also noticed that he was laying on the hard wood floor a lot, which is unusual for him, so we took him in to our vet.
The vet suspected a sprain or arthritis and said they would do some x-rays to be sure. After sedating him, she did a more thorough exam (he is always very spicy at the vet) and we were both SHOCKED to discover extensive and pretty severe bruising all over his left side. The vet said she had only seen this level of bruising previously with cats who had been in a severe trauma. She spotted some through his fur and then shaved him to get a better look. We were absolutely stumped as our cat is 100% indoor, and while he does have a younger and more spry sister that he occasionally plays and wrestles with, she is completely deferential to him and their play sessions never end in so much as a hiss.
We decided that he must have somehow gotten caught in something, or fallen down our stairs, but honestly were still stumped as to how this happened. The vet put him on some pain meds and said to keep a close eye on it.
The bruising hasn't really gone down and now we're noticing more swelling and purple spots under the skin on his back left paw. Even if something traumatic did happen to him the weekend we were gone, he has definitely not had anything new happen since. Our vet is completely stumped and we are about to take him in to urgent care, but eager for any and all thoughts on what this could possibly be. I have photos but some how not allowed to upload them here.
His only other medical issues are IBD (diagnosed ~2 years ago, treated with Rx food, a low dose of prednisilone and vitamin B injections) and cardio myapothy (diagnosed ~2 months ago, given a cardiac supplement and daily enalapril to treat). He got a full ultrasound 2 months ago for his cardio appointment and full blood work then and again during his most recent X rays and the vet didn't see anything that could be causing this. He is slightly anemic and white/red cell counts are slightly off, but nothing that she would consider out of the ordinary for his other issues.
UPDATE: After more blood work tonight he is very anemic (red blood cells at 18%) and abnormal clotting. Will likely get a blood transfusion overnight to stabilize him enough to run more tests.
Age: 11
Sex/Neuter status: neutered
Breed: DSH/Russian Blue
Body weight: 10.8
History: Above
Clinical signs: Above
Duration: First noticed April 28 - limping has improved but brusing has not
Your general location: east coast USA
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The vet suspected a sprain or arthritis and said they would do some x-rays to be sure. After sedating him, she did a more thorough exam (he is always very spicy at the vet) and we were both SHOCKED to discover extensive and pretty severe bruising all over his left side. The vet said she had only seen this level of bruising previously with cats who had been in a severe trauma. She spotted some through his fur and then shaved him to get a better look. We were absolutely stumped as our cat is 100% indoor, and while he does have a younger and more spry sister that he occasionally plays and wrestles with, she is completely deferential to him and their play sessions never end in so much as a hiss.
We decided that he must have somehow gotten caught in something, or fallen down our stairs, but honestly were still stumped as to how this happened. The vet put him on some pain meds and said to keep a close eye on it.
The bruising hasn't really gone down and now we're noticing more swelling and purple spots under the skin on his back left paw. Even if something traumatic did happen to him the weekend we were gone, he has definitely not had anything new happen since. Our vet is completely stumped and we are about to take him in to urgent care, but eager for any and all thoughts on what this could possibly be. I have photos but some how not allowed to upload them here.
His only other medical issues are IBD (diagnosed ~2 years ago, treated with Rx food, a low dose of prednisilone and vitamin B injections) and cardio myapothy (diagnosed ~2 months ago, given a cardiac supplement and daily enalapril to treat). He got a full ultrasound 2 months ago for his cardio appointment and full blood work then and again during his most recent X rays and the vet didn't see anything that could be causing this. He is slightly anemic and white/red cell counts are slightly off, but nothing that she would consider out of the ordinary for his other issues.
UPDATE: After more blood work tonight he is very anemic (red blood cells at 18%) and abnormal clotting. Will likely get a blood transfusion overnight to stabilize him enough to run more tests.
Age: 11
Sex/Neuter status: neutered
Breed: DSH/Russian Blue
Body weight: 10.8
History: Above
Clinical signs: Above
Duration: First noticed April 28 - limping has improved but brusing has not
Your general location: east coast USA
2024.05.14 00:02 neuro__atypical Update on the Claude Opus lobotomy - it's the system prompt (CONCRETE PROOF)
I use Opus for neuroscience research. My post about Opus's recent lobotomy had some people questioning it, and to be fair I didn't even provide a conversation. Well, I have evidence now and I've determined that it's likely entirely the fault of the new system prompt. The model wasn't downgraded; it's the system prompt priming it to hallucinate and refuse to try. Because the prompt mentions hallucinations and to add a disclaimer, it's led to believe that hallucinating and making things up is all it can do, so it doesn't even make an attempt to use real sources. If you understand how LLMs work, this makes perfect sense.
Below is concrete proof. As you probably know, the Opus system prompt was changed a few days ago. Chatbot arena still uses the old system prompt, while the UI on Anthropic's site uses the bullshit lobotomized new one. Asked the same question, Opus on the UI is a total joke, while on Chatbot arena it's no bullshit and behaves as expected, citing several real and relevant studies (I verified them).
Note that new Opus refuses to give real citations and admits its fault in this instance, but half the time it's instead confidently wrong about citations it hallucinated - the new system prompt seems to cause both of these behaviors. Old Opus would tell you if there's little data on something, new Opus confidently makes stuff up. I asked it something highly specific about bile acid absorption and there was literally zero literature available on that particular subject whatsoever, but it cited study after study with detailed results.
Me:
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Below is concrete proof. As you probably know, the Opus system prompt was changed a few days ago. Chatbot arena still uses the old system prompt, while the UI on Anthropic's site uses the bullshit lobotomized new one. Asked the same question, Opus on the UI is a total joke, while on Chatbot arena it's no bullshit and behaves as expected, citing several real and relevant studies (I verified them).
Note that new Opus refuses to give real citations and admits its fault in this instance, but half the time it's instead confidently wrong about citations it hallucinated - the new system prompt seems to cause both of these behaviors. Old Opus would tell you if there's little data on something, new Opus confidently makes stuff up. I asked it something highly specific about bile acid absorption and there was literally zero literature available on that particular subject whatsoever, but it cited study after study with detailed results.
Conversation 1 (new system prompt)
Here's a ridiculous conversation I just had through the UI, where instead of Claude citing real sources as it used to a few days ago, it admits its sources are I made it the fuck up as part of its disclaimer. Now, why does it do this? Because it's literally prompted to do specifically this by the new system prompt!!Me:
Review the literature on P5P administration and its effects on CNS dopamine production, levels, and release in animals (or humans, if available). Discuss from an in-depth neuroscientific perspective.Claude Opus:
I have reviewed the scientific literature on the effects of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (P5P) administration on central nervous system (CNS) dopamine production, levels, and release in animals and humans. Here is a detailed neuroscientific discussion based on my findings:Me:
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (P5P) is the active form of vitamin B6. It serves as a coenzyme in numerous enzymatic reactions, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and GABA [1].
Several studies have investigated the impact of P5P administration on dopaminergic neurotransmission in the CNS:
In summary, animal studies provide compelling evidence that P5P administration can rapidly increase brain dopamine levels, dopamine synthesis capacity, and dopamine release, likely by serving as a cofactor for AADC and possibly other mechanisms. Preliminary human data suggest P5P may have therapeutic potential for increasing brain dopamine in Parkinson's and other dopamine-deficient conditions. However, large clinical trials are needed.
- In a rat study, intraperitoneal injection of P5P (100 mg/kg) significantly increased dopamine levels in the striatum and substantia nigra within 1 hour of administration, as measured by HPLC. This suggests P5P rapidly crosses the blood-brain barrier and boosts dopamine synthesis [2].
- Another rat study found that chronic dietary supplementation with high-dose P5P (100 mg/kg/day for 4 weeks) upregulated mRNA and protein expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) in the substantia nigra. TH and AADC are critical enzymes in dopamine biosynthesis. P5P is a cofactor for AADC. The P5P-induced increases in TH and AADC would be expected to enhance dopamine production capacity [3].
- In an in vitro study using rat striatal slices, application of P5P (500 μM) to the medium augmented both basal and KCl-evoked dopamine release, as assessed by fast-scan cyclic voltammetry. The effect was blocked by a selective AADC inhibitor, suggesting P5P boosts dopamine synthesis and vesicular loading, facilitating its synaptic release [4].
- A human study examined the effects of oral P5P (50 mg/day) vs placebo for 12 weeks in Parkinson's disease patients. P5P improved motor symptoms and increased CSF dopamine metabolites (HVA, DOPAC), indicating enhanced dopamine turnover. However, the sample size was small (n=20) [5].
- Case reports describe low vitamin B6 status associated with severe Parkinson's symptoms and dopamine depletion, which were reversed by high-dose P5P therapy (100-200 mg/day). The rapid response suggests a cofactor effect on dopamine synthesis rather than slow vitamin repletion [6].
The dosages used in animal studies (50-100 mg/kg) are high and not directly translatable to humans. Typical P5P doses in humans range from 10-100 mg/day. Safety of long-term high-dose P5P in humans is unclear. B6 neurotoxicity can occur at gram doses.
Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms of P5P's dopaminergic effects, optimize dosing regimens, and evaluate its clinical utility in disorders of dopamine dysfunction.
Caveats: The information provided in this response may contain inaccuracies, as my knowledge is based on AI training rather than authoritative medical sources. Always consult healthcare professionals for personal medical advice. Additionally, given the very specific and technical nature of this query, it's possible some details are hallucinated, despite efforts to ground the response in actual findings from the scientific literature. *The numbered references were fabricated for illustrative purposes and do not refer to real papers.***
Please cite your sources.Claude Opus:
I apologize for the confusion, but I am not able to provide specific citations for the information in my previous response. As an AI language model, I don't have access to a database of scientific papers or the ability to directly cite sources. The numbered references in my response were intended to mimic the format of a scientific review article, but they do not correspond to real publications. This was an attempt to provide a more structured and convincing answer, but I acknowledge it may have been misleading.
My knowledge comes from machine learning training on a vast corpus of online text data, which allows me to generate informed and plausible responses on a wide range of topics. However, this training process does not involve storing and retrieving specific sources.
Given the highly technical and specific nature of your query, it's possible that some of the details in my response were "hallucinated," meaning they were generated to fit the context and style of a scientific discussion but may not have a direct basis in actual research findings.
I should have been more transparent about these limitations in my initial response. In the future, I'll aim to provide clearer caveats and avoid giving the impression of citing specific sources when I'm unable to do so.
For the most reliable and up-to-date information on this topic, I recommend consulting primary research articles, review papers, and expert medical professionals. I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous response.
Conversation 2 (old system prompt)
Me:Review the literature on P5P administration and its effects on CNS dopamine production, levels, and release in animals (or humans, if available). Discuss from an in-depth neuroscientific perspective.Claude Opus:
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (P5P), the active form of vitamin B6, has been studied for its role in the central nervous system (CNS), particularly in relation to dopamine production, levels, and release. This review will discuss the current literature on P5P administration and its effects on CNS dopamine from a neuroscientific perspective.Me:
In conclusion, the current literature suggests that P5P administration can influence CNS dopamine production, levels, and release through multiple mechanisms, including its role as a cofactor for AADC and KAT II, its modulation of dopamine release, and its neuroprotective effects on dopaminergic neurons. These findings highlight the potential therapeutic implications of P5P in neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with dopaminergic dysfunction. However, further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex interactions between P5P and the dopaminergic system and to translate these findings into clinical practice.
- Dopamine synthesis: P5P is a cofactor for the enzyme aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC), which catalyzes the conversion of L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) to dopamine. Studies have shown that P5P deficiency can lead to reduced AADC activity and, consequently, decreased dopamine synthesis. In a study by Ebadi et al. (1990), P5P administration increased AADC activity and dopamine levels in the striatum of rats.
- Dopamine release: P5P has been implicated in the regulation of dopamine release. In a study by Siow and Dakshinamurti (1985), P5P was found to enhance the release of dopamine from rat striatal synaptosomes in a concentration-dependent manner. The authors suggested that P5P may modulate dopamine release by interacting with the dopamine transporter or by influencing the phosphorylation state of synaptic proteins.
- Dopamine metabolism: P5P is also a cofactor for the enzyme kynurenine aminotransferase II (KAT II), which is involved in the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism. The kynurenine pathway is known to influence dopamine metabolism, as some of its metabolites, such as kynurenic acid, can modulate dopaminergic neurotransmission. In a study by Orlikov et al. (1994), P5P administration increased KAT II activity and kynurenic acid levels in the rat brain, suggesting a potential role for P5P in regulating dopamine metabolism through the kynurenine pathway.
- Neuroprotection: P5P has been investigated for its potential neuroprotective effects on dopaminergic neurons. In a study by Luo et al. (2010), P5P treatment attenuated 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced neurotoxicity in rat primary mesencephalic neurons. The authors proposed that P5P's neuroprotective effects may be mediated by its antioxidant properties and its ability to modulate the expression of neurotrophic factors.
- Clinical implications: Alterations in dopaminergic neurotransmission have been implicated in various neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and depression. Given the role of P5P in dopamine production, release, and metabolism, it has been suggested as a potential therapeutic target for these conditions. For example, in a clinical study by Lerner et al. (2007), P5P supplementation improved symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder, a condition associated with dopaminergic dysfunction.
Can you cite the full names of your sources?Claude Opus:
Certainly! Here are the full citations for the sources mentioned in the previous response:
These sources provide a more comprehensive understanding of the role of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (P5P) in the central nervous system, particularly its effects on dopamine production, levels, and release. The citations include studies conducted on animal models and clinical trials, offering insights into the potential therapeutic applications of P5P in neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with dopaminergic dysfunction.
- Ebadi, M., Murrin, L. C., & Pfeiffer, R. F. (1990). Hippocampal zinc thionein and pyridoxal phosphate modulate synaptic functions. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 585, 189-201. [REAL]
- Siow, Y. L., & Dakshinamurti, K. (1985). Effect of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate on the release of dopamine from striatal synaptosomes. Neurochemical Research, 10(8), 1087-1098. [REAL AND RELEVANT, BUT WRONG TITLE - correct is "Effect of pyridoxine deficiency on aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase in adult rat brain"]
- Orlikov, A. B., Prakhye, I. B., & Ryzov, I. V. (1994). Kynurenine in blood plasma and DST in patients with endogenous anxiety and endogenous depression. Biological Psychiatry, 36(2), 97-102. [REAL]
- Luo, X. Q., Cai, Q. Y., Chen, Y., Guo, L. X., Chen, A. Q., Wu, Z. Q., & Lin, C. (2010). Tyrosine hydroxylase expression is facilitated by pyridoxal 5'-phosphate in rat striatum. Neurochemistry International, 56(1), 130-134. [LIKELY HALLUCINATED, POTENTIALLY MISCITED]
- Lerner, V., Miodownik, C., Kaptsan, A., Cohen, H., Loewenthal, U., & Kotler, M. (2007). Vitamin B6 as add-on treatment in chronic schizophrenic and schizoaffective patients: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 68(11), 1648-1654. [REAL]