Ion Channels We all understand that the very definition of ME/CFS/SEID means that we don’t all have the same disease – just the same label. We’ve been culled into a symptomatic description of a syndrome that includes many disease possibilities. No one has the answer that will cure all of us no matter how much we wish it were true. With that disclaimer out of the way, I’m going to pull out my soap box and write about my version of ME/CFS/SEID and what I think was the key to my full recovery. My reason for doing this is that I feel strongly that some percentage of those labeled with ME/CFS/SEID or Fibromialgia have what I had. If this helps just one person recover, I’m thrilled.
Ion Channelopathy – As part of my eight step protocol I drank an 8oz can of V-8 vegetable juice everyday. My intention was to add salt to my diet so that my chronic low blood pressure would rise to a more normal level (so please don’t start chugging salt as it can be dangerous). I was not aware at the time that I was also providing my metabolism with a liquid Ion Cocktail - full of high dose, easily available ions – specifically sodium, chloride, potassium and calcium (the calcium was taken as a supplement at the same time). If you feel that this may apply to you, you should discuss it with your medical practitioner before undertaking any course of treatment. Under the supervision of a medical doctor, you can determine any contraindications and regularly monitor your blood pressure.
I wrote up a full description of my thoughts on this for a later edition of my book. In case you have an earlier version, read about Ion Channelopathy under Further Lessons on the menu bar above this post. And if you search for CFS and Channelopathy, there are more and more references online to this ion malfunction of cellular wall transfer.
Have you had any experience with ion therapy? Did it help you? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
Ion Channelopathy – As part of my eight step protocol I drank an 8oz can of V-8 vegetable juice everyday. My intention was to add salt to my diet so that my chronic low blood pressure would rise to a more normal level (so please don’t start chugging salt as it can be dangerous). I was not aware at the time that I was also providing my metabolism with a liquid Ion Cocktail - full of high dose, easily available ions – specifically sodium, chloride, potassium and calcium (the calcium was taken as a supplement at the same time). If you feel that this may apply to you, you should discuss it with your medical practitioner before undertaking any course of treatment. Under the supervision of a medical doctor, you can determine any contraindications and regularly monitor your blood pressure.
I wrote up a full description of my thoughts on this for a later edition of my book. In case you have an earlier version, read about Ion Channelopathy under Further Lessons on the menu bar above this post. And if you search for CFS and Channelopathy, there are more and more references online to this ion malfunction of cellular wall transfer.
Have you had any experience with ion therapy? Did it help you? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
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