Weakness/fatigue Question

[motif]

Hi,

I just want to check with those of you who having these symptoms because I'm still not sure if I'm getting that weakness, tingling etc from spine problems or from celiac disease. When I've read on other thread about symptoms everything actually match to mine.

I want to ask one thing though that weakness I'm getting come and go all of the sudden usually not gradually,

so that looks to me more like spine can cause. But maybe not, how do you get this weakness/fatigue symptom?

Also weakness I get is more like muscle kind, not breath related. I can still e.g. run or swim but I feel dizzy.

thanks

[RiceGuy]

I had such symptoms until I started taking sublingual methylcobalamin (B12) and magnesium. I cannot say enough about how well they work. Both are critical for muscle and nerve function too, so it makes sense.

I'm sure others will be able to offer their experiences too. I hope you feel better soon!

[motif]

I had such symptoms until I started taking sublingual methylcobalamin (B12) and magnesium. I cannot say enough about how well they work. Both are critical for muscle and nerve function too, so it makes sense.

thanks.

but you're getting this all of the sudden? like a switch from good feeling to weak feeling?

how much do you take B12? I bought B12 in pills, is it OK too?

[RiceGuy]

thanks.

but you're getting this all of the sudden? like a switch from good feeling to weak feeling?

how much do you take B12? I bought B12 in pills, is it OK too?

I was in so much pain that there was no such thing as feeling good. I figure I had a very drastic deficiency.

As for how much B12 to take, the research indicates about 5-6 mg is all the body can absorb in one day, with approximately 3 mg being the most efficient. Therefore I take 1 mg, three times daily, spaced as far apart as possible. The methylcobalamin form is the best one to take. Most pills are cyanocobalamin, which is actually made with cyanide, so I hope it's not that. The sublingual type is usually recommended for best absorption, and given the digestive issues many (if not all) of us face, I'd agree.

However, I do believe the magnesium was the most critical of the two supplements for me. So I'd recommend both. The amount of magnesium you may need will likely be different that myself, so it's probably a good idea to start with the suggested amount on the label, and work your way up if you feel you need more. Too much will tend to have a similar effect to Milk of Magnesia.

[motif]

I was in so much pain that there was no such thing as feeling good. I figure I had a very drastic deficiency.

I don't feel pain all the time, only sometimes cramps, gases, bloating etc. More often though theses attacks of tingling and weakness.

[RiceGuy]

I don't feel pain all the time, only sometimes cramps, gases, bloating etc. More often though theses attacks of tingling and weakness.

Tingling and weakness I did have quite often, if not constantly. I was also finding it difficult to hang on to things, keeping my balance, and various other issues. But keep in mind that the symptoms can vary so widely from person to person, that more likely than not, there will be some differences, even for the same cause(s).

Anyway, the supplements I mentioned are relatively inexpensive, and very safe, so I'd give it a shot. I wish I had not hesitated as I did. It would've been soooooo much better.

[jitters]

I took RiceGuy's advice and began supplementing with Magnesium. Boy is there a difference!! I had such major fatigue that I felt like I had narcolepsy. I've been on Magnesium for about 6 days now and am almost feeling "normal". I haven't had as much fatigue and where I used to have joint pain and nerve issues is much better, I can barely tell its there. Its worth doing!

Also, I do take a B12 as well, but not as regularly. I need to start doing that!

[motif]

I took RiceGuy's advice and began supplementing with Magnesium. Boy is there a difference!! I had such major fatigue that I felt like I had narcolepsy. I've been on Magnesium for about 6 days now and am almost feeling "normal". I haven't had as much fatigue and where I used to have joint pain and nerve issues is much better, I can barely tell its there. Its worth doing!

Also, I do take a B12 as well, but not as regularly. I need to start doing that!

how much of magnesium did you take? as normal dose or more?

[jitters]

I am just at the recommended dose right now, but am thinking about kicking it up a notch and seeing if that helps. Honestly, I think I need to re-vamp my diet too. Its not JUST a lack of vitamins for me, its also what I'm eating. I ate "paleo" for 2 months a couple years ago and have NEVER felt so great in my life. It was amazing! I ate meat, fruits, veggies (except for corn and potatoes), and nuts. And thats it. I also replaced my coffee with tea. It was so hard at first but after a couple weeks I felt so good physically and mentally. It was amazing.

I highly recommend it.

[jitters]

I am just at the recommended dose right now, but am thinking about kicking it up a notch and seeing if that helps. Honestly, I think I need to re-vamp my diet too. Its not JUST a lack of vitamins for me, its also what I'm eating. I ate "paleo" for 2 months a couple years ago and have NEVER felt so great in my life. It was amazing! I ate meat, fruits, veggies (except for corn and potatoes), and nuts. And thats it. I also replaced my coffee with tea. It was so hard at first but after a couple weeks I felt so good physically and mentally. It was amazing.

I highly recommend it.