Didn't mean to sound alarmist with the mortality rate aspect! I think the fact that DNA Connexions is testing for it is a good indicator that there are more cases than get counted by hospitals, sort...
Hi, bellabee123, I would be happy to message with you directly, but I can't find a way to do so without sharing my email address with the world, which I'd rather not do. :-/ Do you feel comfortable...
Thanks, everyone. There's some good food for thought here, and I really appreciate everyone's time. I know we all have plenty on our minds! AmpCoil - I used the supportive settings (PEMF) for nine...
I would take this as a positive test result. Welcome to the elite bartonella bacilliformis club. We can feel like superheroes, having survived the acute phase of an illness that carries a 40-85%...
I don't mean to add to your list, but a buzzing sensation also could be mold toxicity. :-/ My LLMD would say bartonella or mold, but what I seem to be learning with this stuff is that it could be any...
Sandyfeet, I live in Boston. I will look for the lists of places to rent with low environmental irritants and molds. Your experience sounds similar to mine - sensitive to treatments, holistic...
Thanks, folks! Keep the ideas coming. Pharmaceutical antibiotics - I'm allergic to two major families of them and the rest make me vomit consistently for the duration. These are not an option for me....
Hi, Lyme folks, I'm looking for advice, commiseration, and encouragement. How do you decide when to push through serious herx symptoms (cardiac abnormalities, brain swelling, gastroparesis, etc.) and...
Caused which - the hormone issues or the gut dysbiosis? Honestly I think the answer for both is the same, essentially. The overall weakness of my system caused the issues, not a specific pathogen....
My first thought is thyroid and/or adrenal dysregulation. That could persist even once you have tackled the infections....
I posted a few days ago about my kidney symptoms but for some reason cannot find my post.... Forgive the repetition. My kidneys hurt. Yes, I'm sure it's the kidneys and not my nerves or muscles. The...
Honestly I think this phenomenon is a major benefit of this forum. Unfortunately many of us have inadequate medical care (to say the least) and no one to help us brainstorm about symptoms. Someone...
How heavy is it? What is heavy in one person's experience might not be considered heavy to others, in terms of medical folks being concerned about blood loss. That said, it does seem odd for the...
Yes yes yes. Lyme can affect menstrual cycles terribly. Bleeding can be heavier, pain can be worse, cycles are irregular, ovarian cysts burst, ovulation hurts, more spotting, cramps at any time,...
Bartonella can cause serious itching. Of course an allergy is possible, but I'd bet on herx. Detox, Epsom salt baths, etc. Hope it passes quickly!...