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Posted 9/29/2014 11:03 AM (GMT -5)
I often feel so run down and exhausted. I really want to take a nap, but my body won't let me. It's such torture. I just want to lay down and nap for an hour, but I feel wired at the same time!
Posted 9/29/2014 11:39 AM (GMT -5)
Sounds like your adrenals may be needing support. Have you had them checked?

You can do a 24 hour urine collection but that will only show totals and not what your levels are at certain times of the day. There is a saliva test you do at home and you provide samples throughout the day. It might be something to look into.
Posted 9/29/2014 12:22 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, Girlie, you are right. I do have adrenal issues and I have been on cortisol for 2 yrs. I'm guessing the Lyme & Co are the root of my adrenal problems. Maybe the wired feeling won't go away until the infections clear?

I just wondered if anyone else had this. It's terrible. I wish I could nap!
Posted 9/29/2014 3:44 PM (GMT -5)
You should get your adrenals retested to be sure you are on the right dosage - and you may need to change meds. Sometimes having Lyme can make changes in the body so that we need to change the meds that we were on.

Also remember that a 20 minute cat nap can help too. Even if you can't actually sleep, laying very still in a dark, quiet room for just 20 minutes can rejuvenate you!
Posted 9/29/2014 3:56 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, I hate that feeling.

I've been tired and wired for years. Plus, I can't get much accomplished, so my "to do" list keeps getting bigger and bigger, and I keep thinking there is all this stuff I need to get done.

That doesn't help either.

My mind is agitated, and sometimes I get panicky.

I have trouble napping too. I think I might try the dark room thing.

When I get too tired, I just go to bed and close my eyes, or do a little reading or watching Netflix.

Margaret
Posted 9/30/2014 5:47 AM (GMT -5)
Jo......

There are plenty of adrenal supplements on the market. For actual cortisol, there is Isocort or prescription Cortef.
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