Have any of you guys used Alpha Lipoic Acid?
I took some Natrol 600mg (standard version, not the time release). About 4 days after the first dosage, I had crippling sinus headaches, fatigue and low mood. Luckily, I have learnt that 3 large glasses of orange juice greatly decreases the reaction.
Whatever Alpha Lipoic Acid does, I've never had a supplement stimulate my Chronic Fatigue symptoms like that.
so...
My latest working theory: Severe mitochondrial dysfunction (worsened by Ciprofloxacin), body producing extremely highly levels of mitochondrial antioxidants to cope with high oxidative stress. Orange Juice (containing vitamin C antioxidant) helps decrease oxidative stress.
Reasoning: Alpha Lipoic Acid is related to mitochondria. I also found I have extremely high levels of another mitochondrial antioxidant called Superoxide Dismutase. After taking the Ciprofloxacin, my body is unable to handle calcium supplements. Mitochondria are involved in calcium signalling.
I've heard from various sources that mitochondrial dysfunction can be treated by somehow rebuilding the fatty membrane around the mitochondria. I already tried some Bodybio Phosphatidylcholine which possibly made me worse. I'm looking at other options including some simple Soy Lecithin.
I'm not going to be spamming this thread with updates, just thought this was significant enough to share. I was really, really hoping not to have mitochondrial issues but the evidence is pointing in that direction.
If it helps I had painfull body for 5 years after eating Ciprofloxacin. So you are close to the finish And excersice helps! I've got job where I had to walk 10km per day and all symptomes desapered for 4 years. I was healty like never before. I cold have sex with no problems (every thirth day). I thought everything is behind me after my wife and I wanted to have a baby. I exgerated a little bit to much with the sex and everything came back. I have demaged my nerve system like Ciprofloxacin demaged it 11 years ago. Now I am on the same trip as you are, but I know I will get back on the track someday. I just jave to wait and excersice a lot.
Bacterias have nothing to do with your pain, belive me! I also thought so, but that is not true. Ciprofloxacin damages your nerves. You can read that on the paper you get with medications. It says PERIPHERAL NEUROPHATY. Nerves need blud to heal! And they get lot of blud with excercise! Try and you will see. And stop ejaculating this year
@Huser A year ago, I did try pushing my body with cycling and unfortunately I got severe kidney pain on several occasions which could be a sign of Rhabdomyolysis. I don't really have many nerve issues but I understand the myelin sheath is much like the membranes surrounding mitochondria and oxidative stress can damage both. As I mentioned above, I will look for a source of fat that will rebuild possible damaged mitochondria and nerves, then hopefully I will be able to exercise without suffering further damage.