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Looking For Something To Boost Energy

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ebrbetty
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Hi, is there such a thing as something all natural to boost energy levels?

I have chronic fatigue and take vit B but I'm so tired everyday its scary, I also have hypothyroid and take synthroid. I'm at the point where its hard to get through the day no matter how much I sleep or coffee I drink

thanks

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The thing that has helped me most in this area is a magnesium supplement. I use a powdered one for quick absorption. I wasn't specifically looking to boost energy, but it certainly has that benefit. Perhaps it's the increased nutrient absorption (which was my goal), but in any case I wish I'd started using it a long time ago. Seems to help me sleep more soundly as well, so I suppose that contributes too.

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ebrbetty
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thanks for your help :D

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de caps
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The thing that has helped me most in this area is a magnesium supplement. I use a powdered one for quick absorption. I wasn't specifically looking to boost energy, but it certainly has that benefit. Perhaps it's the increased nutrient absorption (which was my goal), but in any case I wish I'd started using it a long time ago. Seems to help me sleep more soundly as well, so I suppose that contributes too.

Hi,

How much magnesium do you take daily? I think too much can cause the big D.

Thanks,

Donna

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Actually Betty, caffeine can make you more sleepy. It always did for me. Perhaps that's part of your problem? I know, I know, wouldn't it be nice if it were that easy. :) I think I'd probably visit your doctor and take up your concerns with him. My father suffered from a mild form of narcolepsy which caused him to be exhausted all the time. He didn't necessarily just fall asleep all the time, but he was so tired, even just after getting up. Turns out he has sleep apnea which resolved the narcolepsy symptoms.

ebrbetty Rising Star
ebrbetty
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thanks for the replies...I read 320 mgs is the right amount for my age range, I'm 45 :o

my hubby had sleep apnea, hes great now had an operation to help him. I called my Dr today and will see him on Wed. this is so much worse than my usual chronic fatique. I'm going to read about narcolepsy

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Michi8
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I'd try eliminating caffeine. I found my energy levels improved when I stopped drinking coffee, tea and pop with caffeine...and reduced the amount of chocolate I eat (that was tougher to give up!) It had been affecting the quality of sleep, which affected my tiredness during the day.

I also found a boost of energy from iron supplements (my levels were just below normal) and making sure I get regular exercise. Most recently, I've found that Bikram Yoga has been really helpful for renewing my feeling of energy (I sleep really well after an evening class.)

Michelle

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A doctor member of this forum suggested Metanx, which is a RX vitamin. I have complained for three years that my energy has not returned to my pre-sickness days. I used to live most days in my pajamas. Since I have started the Metanx, I cannot believe the difference. I do house chores every day, make my bed, get dressed every day and even go to some functions every week. I still need my afternoon nap, but this is such a drastic welcome change to my lifestyle. The only thing is that you should have your vitamin levels checked every two months to make sure you are not getting too much. I got the big D a week after I started them and then reduced it to one every two days. It is wonderful. I forget all that is in it, but Vitamin B12, folic an other things.

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A doctor member of this forum suggested Metanx, which is a RX vitamin. I have complained for three years that my energy has not returned to my pre-sickness days. I used to live most days in my pajamas. Since I have started the Metanx, I cannot believe the difference. I do house chores every day, make my bed, get dressed every day and even go to some functions every week. I still need my afternoon nap, but this is such a drastic welcome change to my lifestyle. The only thing is that you should have your vitamin levels checked every two months to make sure you are not getting too much. I got the big D a week after I started them and then reduced it to one every two days. It is wonderful. I forget all that is in it, but Vitamin B12, folic an other things.

thanks, I'm going to the Dr tomorrow, will ask him about it

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Hi,

How much magnesium do you take daily? I think too much can cause the big D.

Thanks,

Donna

I actually take two of the suggested daily dosage, so it's like 900mg per day in total, each mixed in a meal. I don't get much of a laxative effect from it, but everyone will have their own optimum level. Also, there are different forms, some more like a laxative than others.

I may not need to take as much as I do, but I'm not entirely certain what to look for besides D. So I take just enough to sense a gentle influence "down there". I figure that's when there might be an excess, if it's not all being absorbed and utilized elsewhere. Just a guess on my part.

thanks for the replies...I read 320 mgs is the right amount for my age range, I'm 45 :o

Seems to me that because of malabsorption, we'd likely need more than the normal amount to get enough absorbed.

I'd have said 25-35 max. You've got good genes!

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Hi,

Did you know that many people do not recover from hypo on Synthroid? It sounds to me like you are still having hypo symptoms. I urge you to look into taking Armour thyroid instead. It is a combo of T3 and T4 instead of T4 alone. Read Dr.Lowe.com and Stopthethyroidmadness. Get on some of the hypo threads to read more - especially info. from Georgie. Good luck.

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Hi, is there such a thing as something all natural to boost energy levels?

I have chronic fatigue and take vit B but I'm so tired everyday its scary, I also have hypothyroid and take synthroid. I'm at the point where its hard to get through the day no matter how much I sleep or coffee I drink

thanks

Something that helped me is taking 200 mgs of SAMe twice a day in between meals. I think I even went up to three times a day for awhile. It really elevate my mood and had lots of energy. Its alittle expensive so I don't take it all the time anymore. I also cut out all grains except alittle brown rice once a week. For some reason I just do better eating the paleo/caveman type of eating. My head gets clear and I'm just never tired when I cut out the grains.

Gail

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