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ltlgirl
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Joined : Apr 2005
Posts : 57
Posted 4/10/2005 12:41 PM (GMT -8)
Take a look at this list for Lyme Disease/co-infections:
Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills, or flushing
Unexplained weight change--loss or gain
Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina
Unexplained hair loss
Swollen glands
Sore throat
Testicular pain/pelvic pain
Unexplained menstrual irregularity
Unexplained milk production: breast pain
Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido
Upset stomach
Change in bowel function-constipation, diarrhea
Chest pain or rib soreness
Shortness of breath, cough
Heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block
Any history of a heart murmur or valve prolapse?
Joint pain or swelling
Stiffness of the joints, neck, or back
Muscle pain or cramps
Twitching of the face or other muscles
Headache
Neck creeks and cracks, neck stiffness, neck pain
Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations, shooting pains
Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
Eyes/Vision: double, blurry, increased floaters, light sensitivity
Ears/Hearing: buzzing, ringing, ear pain, sound sensitivity
lncreased motion sickness, vertigo, poor balance
Lightheadedness, wooziness
Tremor
Confusion, difficulty in thinking
Difficulty with concentration, reading
Forgetfulness, poor short term memory
Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places
Difficulty with speech or writing
Mood swings, irritability, depression
Disturbed sleep-too much, too little, early awakening
Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol

If you think you have even a few of these you may actually have Lyme disease/co infections like erlichiosis, babesiosis etc. I myself had practically all of them and now I am almost symptom free. You do not need to have had a bulls eye rash or even have alot of these symptoms everyone has variations in symptoms. some have almost none. If you have any questions/comments don't hesitate
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Brynn
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Posted 4/10/2005 4:47 PM (GMT -8)
Hi ltlgirl,
Welcome to the Chronic Fatigue forum!
Lyme Disease testing should be included in the diagnosis of both CFS and FMS. But I imagine it is often overlooked. I know I was tested for Lyme. If anyone is concerned, can't they just ask their Dr to be tested?
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ltlgirl
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Joined : Apr 2005
Posts : 57
Posted 4/11/2005 6:43 PM (GMT -8)
Yes but I found out the hard way that Lyme Disease and other co-infection testing in a standard lab is very innacurate. I myself was tested for it twice one in a standard lab by a standard doctor (not a lyme specialist) and the other with the specialist through a specialized lab like Igenex in Palo Alto, California. The first test was negative and the second positive which is how I got a diagnosis for my illness. Unfortunately not too many 'average' doctors know too much about Lyme disease and how unreliable testing is. If someone suspects that their symptoms look like Lyme, I strongly urge them to seek a Lyme specialist or at least a Lyme literate doctor.

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backwardbob
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Joined : Apr 2005
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Posted 4/12/2005 9:09 AM (GMT -8)
:-)  don't know about the resof you ,but i have a lot of these symptoms too.Except for the testicles,there fine and dandy.I was looking for what cf was and this lymme deisase problem fits the bill.Iam always tired stiff joints,ect.Who knows .i have a dr appointment tommrow and this is one test i surly am going to ask for.backwardbob
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ltlgirl
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Posted 4/12/2005 9:23 AM (GMT -8)
you can actually request a kit for testing from the Igenex website (a kit will be sent to your home and you will need to go to wherever you get blood drawn but you have to do it through your doctor. if your ins. unfortunately does not cover the cost for this test, you will have to pay for it but it is the best investment you will ever make; I know I have no regrets)
and if you need to find a specialist go here- Lyme Disease Association http://lymediseaseassociation.org
or you can call 888-366-6611
for more information on latest news on Lyme visit the International Lyme and Associated Diseases web page http://ilads.org
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