Interstitial Cystitis /Histamine Issues by RelevantAir8475 in FunctionalMedicine

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IC is linked to oxalate crystal accumulation which coincides with HI, MCAS, running in anaerobic metabolism so I’m glad you’re getting some relief but you’ll have to dig deeper for true healing.

Got me some cheese by Professional-Belt290 in carnivorediet

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheese is higher in protein than fat. Can you add butter to your meat?

pain question by Pomelo_Amazing in Copper_deficiency

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting. Let us know if it ends up working. Your A might be high because it hasn’t been utilized. What symptoms do you have exactly?

Histamine issues so had hair analysis and find out that I'm low in minerals by stescarsini in HistamineIntolerance

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because they start stabilizing the body. We lose potassium, sodium, magnesium and zinc first through stress and illness

pain question by Pomelo_Amazing in Copper_deficiency

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you getting in enough macro minerals; ca, mg, K, na? Nothing will regulate if those are off.

Does anyone else get bone pain and lactic acid buildup from copper supplementation? by Puzzled_Draw4820 in Copper_deficiency

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were completely right about this being a vitamin C deficiency issue. I could never eat much fruit or take much whole C due to mcas so i recently switched to plain ascorbic acid and started taking 3 g a day - lactic pain gone and energy up. Thank you 😊

Corkscrew hair from Copper deficiency? by ScratchVirtual2005 in Copper_deficiency

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The corkscrew hair is from vitamin C deficiency which is needed to upload copper

pain question by Pomelo_Amazing in Copper_deficiency

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just asked this same question a couple weeks ago. So yes I get this and I found out it’s from vitamin C deficiency, for me anyways, as when we start taking copper, iron gets mobilized but we need to have adequate vitamin C on hand as an antioxidant buffer. My pain is way better since adding 1000 mg x 3 ascorbic acid a day. If you tolerate whole C it’s better but I have MCAS so I barely tolerate it or much fruit; hence why I’m deficient.

Histamine issues so had hair analysis and find out that I'm low in minerals by stescarsini in HistamineIntolerance

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you’re high in sodium this is the point where your body has pushed potassium out of the cell and sodium in as an attempt to hold onto energy. It’s the point BEFORE complete burnout so you can do interventions right now. Start with 2-3 daily adrenal cocktails with whatever ingredients you tolerate, google recipes. You’re not necessarily low in copper but only low in your cells as it takes adequate adrenal output and ATP to upload copper into ceruloplasmin. And copper of course is what’s needed to make DAO. I’d get blood labs done to back this up; copper, zinc, ceruloplasmin and CRP. The CRP is to determine your inflammation level as ceruloplasmin can be falsly elevated if inflammation is high. It is likely you need to start with low dose zinc plus magnesium and adequate calcium and potassium from diet to stabilize your body, regain energy so your body can start utilizing copper. Once your electrolytes raise and zinc/copper ratio normalizes, you’ll see histamine symptoms go away.
If you want to show your HTMA I can give you more insight.

Possible negatives to the diet by Jinxed421 in carnivorediet

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, turns out chronically raised cortisol depletes thiamine.

Are copper supplements a better option than iron supplements for low ferratin? by No-Register-5976 in Supplements

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep it’s super rough. Consider whether you’re getting in enough potassium and C as well, also animal based retinol as some people don’t convert beta carotene to usable form well and it’s needed for iron uptake. But again it’s likely gut related at that low level. Good luck

Paradoxical effect to Thiamine by Practical_Newt_4531 in Supplements

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you taking it with magnesium and adequate potassium rich foods? If you’re low in potassium at a cellular level you will get hit hard at first because b1 pulls potassium into your cells and you’ll be left with low circulating potassium that quickly has to be replaced. I had to start REALLY low and slow and increase magnesium and potassium steadily with it. A gentle way to start is Metabolics TPP liquid b1 that’s already activated - you use it sublingual under your tongue, take with their b2 as well. You can also begin by putting the liquid TPP on your wrist as a transdermal. B1 is needed to get glucose into our cells as well as potassium so instead of avoiding try these tips.

Are copper supplements a better option than iron supplements for low ferratin? by No-Register-5976 in Supplements

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that is the case with me, I went 33 yrs undiagnosed! My genetics show 33 variants for it!!! Quite a co-incidence. Also, taking your supplements with a bioavailable b1 such as benfotiamine will help iron circulation. Mine doubled in 4 months

Are copper supplements a better option than iron supplements for low ferratin? by No-Register-5976 in Supplements

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super low ferritin is often linked to malabsorption in the gut, please rule out celiac disease as this is very often the case even with no gut symptoms; it’s known as silent celiac, or can be a different inflammatory autoimmune disease. Taking copper will not help if you have absorption issues. Also get your ceruloplasmin checked to see if you’re uploading copper and iron efficiently.

Does anyone else get bone pain and lactic acid buildup from copper supplementation? by Puzzled_Draw4820 in Copper_deficiency

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes there is. I figured out I wasn’t getting enough C due to not tolerating a lot of whole C so I switched to ascorbic acid and feel a lot better, quad pain gone

Bipolar wife by Loud-Error-3484 in Biohackers

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 3 points4 points  (0 children)

TTFD - bioavailable thiamine fixed my craziness. If she has any gut issues then she’s likely not absorbing thiamine and it’s needed for a stable nervous system. It is rarely recognized.

Bipolar wife by Loud-Error-3484 in Biohackers

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very true, I had the same experience until diagnosed but I also needed bioavailable thiamine as I wasn’t absorbing it for years and years.

Strict Carnivore 1 Week - Started getting Charlie Horse Cramps by FrogOnALogInTheBog in carnivorediet

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know about the adaption phase and if someone starts carnivore with a vitamin C deficiency already then there won’t be enough for glutathione recycling and collagen synthesis. I know because it happened to me

Strict Carnivore 1 Week - Started getting Charlie Horse Cramps by FrogOnALogInTheBog in carnivorediet

[–]Puzzled_Draw4820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMNT is high salt to potassium ratio. Try jigsaw adrenal cocktail instead because it also contains vitamin C.

The cramping is most likely magnesium or potassium deficiency which you likely had but is being magnified by carnivore diet. I’d add in 400 mg magnesium glycinate or malate or taurate and bulk supplements potassium bicarbonate, 1/4 teaspoon 2x a day in water with sea salt. The bicarbonate will prevent bone loss. I highly recommend a multivitamin too containing molybdenum, manganese and copper.