Hi,
I've been experiencing symptoms of fatigue and need help interpreting my blood results and approach.
I'm not incapacitated from energy decrements, but I find myself being able to sleep for 10+ hours, for weeks on end, without feeling refreshed, and still needing a mid afternoon nap (which I feel exhausted from). I know I sleep well because I've gotten a sleep study done and use an EEG in my home on occasion, which validates my sleep efficiency. I also experience brain fog, poor concentration compared to my "former self", and a poor memory. The only thing that has me feeling normal is low dose stimulants, like ritalin or adderall; I would prefer to avoid these if at all possible.
I'm in very good physical shape and eat "clean" (more on this below). I've had many blood tests done over the years and nothing came up as suspect (all #s have been optimal), until we finally tested for viruses. I'm clear of everything except EBV, which seems to be quite high, though, I don't know what typical numbers for an active infection are. Can you help me interpret?
EBV, Chronic/Active Infection
EBV Early Antigen Ab, IgG = 20.4 (Reference 0.0 - 8.9)
EBC Ab VCA, IgG = 550.0 (Reference 0.0 - 17.9)
EBV Nuclear Antigen Ab, IgG = 569.0 (Reference 0-17.9)
I've taken the following approach over the past week:
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Increased dosage of Vitamin D + K2 + A from 3,000 IU to 10,000. I'm also getting more sunlight.
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I've begun taking 3 grams of AHCC, split up into an AM & PM dose
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Yesterday I received a prescription for Valtrex. It's only 10 days for now, but my doctor is reviewing materials I've sent her for longer term administration.
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I'll be receiving Low Dose Naltrexone soon and intend to take 1 - 4.5mg of LDN each night.
I already eat a very balanced, "clean", ketogenic diet replete with green veggies, avocado, grass fed meats, seafood, coconut products, etc. I also supplement with Thorne's AM/PM multi, mitochondrial support supplements (Idebenone, ALCAR, R-ALA, PQQ, etc.) and natural anti inflammatories (Longvida Curcumin, fish oil, etc.).
I prefer to take a shotgun approach and knock it out sooner than later if that's possible.
Can you help me to interpret my results relative to typical "active" levels, my approach and what I can expect?
Thank you so much!
Edited by NeuroGeneration, 24 November 2016 - 03:55 PM.