TO ALL

[dng]

I HAVE A QUESTION...HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH LYTROSINE AS FAR AS POTTASSIUM LEVELS....GOING TO THE DOCTOR TODAY....LOOKED UP THE SYMPTOMS I THINK I HAVE A PROBLEM....DEE

[dng]

hi i was worried didn't hear from you are you ok?...i did i went to the doc last nite had blood work it's not diabetes....checking liver,kidney,thyroid you know all that stuff...gave me an anti inflammatory says it's arthritis...asked me if i wanted a pers. for vic.said NO...i also suffer with chronic bronchitis from smoking was on antibiotics last week...who knows.....just so thirsty...stopped taking the lytrosine...it seemed to of happened when i started them....so good to hear from you.......dee  

[Sydney Smyth]

whats an MAO inhibitor???

[tooklastdose]

Please let us know what you find out?
Get your blood glucose checked also.
Are you diabetic?

I'm still achey at times
Best to you

[dng]

HI.....STILL FEELING VERY THIRSTY...I DONT UNDERSTAND IT...DOCTOR SAID EVERYTHING SEEMS OK HOWEVER WAITING FOR THE REST OF THE BLOOD WORK TO COME BACK.....I HAVE A FEELING IT'S FROM THE LYTROSINE...I'LL SEE THANKS DEE

[dng]

just got home from the doctor...well it's not diabetes took blood test results checked in the office...thank god that's what i was thinking....the thirst started when i started the lytrosine so i'm  not taking that anymore...he's going to check all...kidneys electrolites you know all the good stuff...he gave me an anti inflamatory thinks it's arthritis..asked me if i needed a perscription for vic.....said NO!!!! it felt so good to say that...keep you posted...thank you again ...dee

[Savas]

That sounds like classic signs of diabetes...doesn't mean it's THAT, but make sure you mention those symptoms to the doc...

[FLaddict]

Keep me posted on what he says.. I am very interested.. thirst can be a sign of all sorts of things.. and pain also..

XOXO

[dng]

thanks...i did research before taking any supplement....however i just don't feel rite....very very thirsty cant drink enough water and the pains in my legs and arms...i'll see what the doctor says

[FLaddict]

Thanks.. if its about a supplement.. I have read it or have a book within hands reach on it.. I personally don't take it.. but its helped alot of people.. I do take DLPA which is one of the things L-tyrosine gets turned into in your body. it helps pain and the support of endophins which are our natural pain killers.

[woozy]

Wow, that's a wealth of information about L'Tyrosine. Thanks ,for that..I take it too and I haven't had any adverse side effects, it really seems to help with depression and energy levels, esp when I take it along with 5htp..which has totally saved me esp from the ravages of pms! lol

[FLaddict]

I looked it up in my huge book and didn't see anything about potassium...  It says:

Tyrosine is important to overall metabolism. It is a precursor of adreniline and the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine, which regulate mood and stimualte metabolism and the nervous system. Tyrosine acts as a mood elevator; lack of adequate amounts of tyrosine leads to a deficiency of norepinephrine in the brain,which in turn can result in depression. It also acts as a mild antioxidant,suprresses the appetite, and helps to reduce body fat. It aids in the production of melanin and in functions of the adrenal,thyroid, and pitutary glands. It is also involved in the metabolism of the amino acid phenyalanine.
Tyrosine attaches to iodine atoms to form active thyroid hormomes. Not surprisingly, low plasma levels of tyrosine have been associated with hypothyroidism. Symptoms of tyrosine deficiency can also include low blood pressure, low body temperature, and restless leg syndrome.
Supplemental L-tyrosine has been used for stress reduction, and research suggests it may be helpful against chronic fatigue syndrome and narcolepsy. It has been used to help individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, low sex drive,allergies, and headaches as well as persons undergoing drug withdrawl especially cocaine withdrawl.
Persona taking a MAO inhibitor must strictly limit their intake of foods containing tyrosine such as almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy products lima beans ans seseme seeds. and they should NOT take any supplements containing tyrosine. as it may lead to sudden rise in blood pressure.

[dng]

just my vitamins a multi b12 b6 that's it

[FLaddict]

I haven't heard of anyone but it could be... going to your doc is a good idea..

Were you taking it with any other meds??

[Savas]

I don't know that drug specifically, but a lot of drugs cause decrease in potassium levels, as well as other vitamin levels. I used to eat a lot of bananas to make up for it. But I like bananas. Unless it's severe, a multi-vitamin should take care of it.