Thank you all for your replies. I am considering all options right now. For too long I ignored the symptoms and now they are getting worse - not the smartest thing I have ever done... Let's keep the...
Hi Margaret, One of the issues now is that I now live in Hawaii - no Lyme literate docs here. Guess I am looking to talk with others that may be experiencing the same thing. After all these years I...
I was diagnosed with Lyme and several other co-infections in 2008. Luckily I found a doc in Northern NY that put me on aggressive antibiotics. I moved very far away so I cannot see her again. Over...
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I was diagnosed with Lyme 2 years ago and treated aggressively with abx. I am feeling much better physically. The problem that has lingered is lack of concentration, extreme forgetfulness, mood...
Interesting. How many symptoms of anxiety are Lyme symptoms. I've have nearly all of these... From (http://www.anxietycentre.com) Common anxiety symptoms include: Body (anxiety symptoms commonly...
My Lyme care is covered under Worker's Comp. If I can come up with some medical research that states there is a connection my biopsy of my thyroid will be covered. Anyone know of any research? If /...
Yeah! My shins are the same as you described. Always wondered about it but no doctor ever seemed concerned (go figure) If you ever find out anything be sure to post it....
I was recently tested for heavy metals. My Mercury is very high and my Lead is off-the-chart high. Seems that this is common with Lyme yet I cannot find out why. Anyone undergoing Chelation?...
I am not saying anything except that we should all make informed decisions....
I have been very shaky lately and have had a lot of pain in my joints. Went exploring on the internet to see what I could find about side-effects (my doctor is no help) Found this youtube series --...
I am suspicious. Why would he quit? Maybe he doesn't believe in long-term treatment or thinks we are all delusional....
I see free Sonic products for life coming your way!...
I should keep a diary of this search -- it's ridiculous! Today I searched the University hospital in Syracuse. I really don't know why since I was told by Worker's Comp that thehave no Lyme literate...
Thanks for your help. I think the problem is that I don't live near any major city. I am in Potsdam, NY The closest medical facility of any significance is in Burlington, Vermont which is about...
I have been seeing a doctor in Plattsburgh (near the Canada border). She is great but I need a worker's comp doctor so they will keep paying me . I found out that Worker's Comp will pay...
I am so sorry this happened to you! I ask my doc if taking doxy would help is I was bit again. She said that it would help against Lyme of course but it wouldn't do much for the possible...
I am one of those unfortunate people that had many unexplained symptoms for years. I have been on abx for 10 months. Of course many of my symptoms have faded. One stands out among the rest -- I am...
Thanks everyone. I am better now. On new abx -- no more Doxy! Yes, I agree. It is essential to eat enough and drink an entire glass of water when taking Doxy. I knew this yet, I had company -- got...
I started with only a couple of drops and worked my way up to about 20. Found a lot easier to take in capsules (I buy them in bulk) with a large glass of water. You may need to be careful at first...
I have been on Doxycycline 400mg per day for a month I've been having some discomfort in my stomach and esophagus for the last three weeks. I'm always careful to eat enough with the doxy and not to...
A good sense of humor!...
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The Lyme bacteria goes into a cyst stage. My understanding is that it can come back at any time. I am nearly symptom free after ten month of antibiotics. As for me - I plan to stay on herbal and...
OK, everybody -- let's flood the USA today site with FACTS!...
26? That is way too young for reading glasses! I used reading glasses before Lyme but since have increase the strength a couple of times in 8 months. I am assured that this is not normal and may go...
The hot water increases the inflammation. Cold is usually better....
Are you in Seattle? My suggestion is to go to the Bastyr Clinic. My daughter was a student there and knows they have an excellent protocol for Lyme. I was there once and all I remember is that it was...
Omega 3 helps with inflammation. Seems to help my stiffness....
Oh yeah. Happened a lot for a while then it stopped. Changed my abx and it came back....
Another thing. Healing Spirit -- your symptoms sound a lot like Bartonella -- - one of the co-infections that can come along with Lyme disease. You can also get Bartonella from cats and various bugs....
Hi Everyone. I am new to this board. I usually post on the Lyme board. I searched the site for other experiencing the vibrating feeling and really understand Cindy's post -- I will wake up sometimes...
Weird feeling like I am vibrating. Nothing visible though. My friend put her hands on me and could not detect a thing. Thought it might be the abx I was on but I changed everything lately and it is...
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I got bit while on the job about 8 months ago. I was treated improperly at first so I got sicker. Did some research and found a Lyme specialist (love her, she's great) Worker's Comp has fought me...
Ha! Started to reply to this post -- had to login -- forgot my login -- forgot where I put my login info -- then I got distracted by something else -- forgot about logging in -- went back to the...
So, if I get hurt at work and can't go back to work I can get compensation above and beyond worker's comp. But if I get Lyme from working in the woods and don't know when or if I will be able to go...
Hey Mixa -- Xylitol ROCKS! Can't say enough good things about it!! Let's spread the word!...
Overall that sounds wonderful. Good to hear your treatment is working. I found someone that I think is a good doctor, but there is always that bit of doubt -- "am I getting the best treatment...
How long after? Heat kills the little buggers but it should be a while before you feel anything....
I got my Igenex test results back and I was negative for babs and bart. My doc says that there are often false negative results. So she put me on the antibiotics for them anyway......
You know what is worse than Lyme disease?? Having Lyme disease and a horrible chest cold! It's been about three days for me -- just laying low and letting it pass. If I can get through herxing -- I...
My Suggestions: Since the weather has turned cold I am hooked on an evening hot chocolate. Use unsweetened Almond or Soy milk, a little dark coco powder (a bit of a cheat on my diet) and Xylitol or...
It took about 4 1/2 weeks to get mine...
The other thing is yeast - Candida - there are many websites that explain it. The antibiotics only add to this problem........
It was explained to like this -- the simple version. We take antibiotics and kill the bacteria. The dead bacteria are toxic so our livers are working very hard to get rid of these toxins. Since it is...
Good thought. Checked it. My blood pressure is 118/65...
Sorry you are not feeling well. I question what you say "drinking a lot of OJ" -- it contains a lot of sugar. My doc has me off of sugar since it only feeds the bacteria. Oranges are off my list. Can...
Took some Tylenol helped a little. The cold pack helped some too. I have been on the current meds for three weeks. I have heard about cycles of herxes -- maybe that is what this is......