A little lost

Welcome aboard, Barefoot.

You'll find that there are almost as many answers to a questions as their are people, so make sure to do your research before jumping into anything you read.

There are a couple of different diets floating around. Generally there is agreement that sugar is bad (lets the bugs breed), alcohol is very bad (loads of sugar, plus your liver is already working overtime trying to detox), and most grains are bad (carbs turn to sugars quickly). My ND wants me following a high-alkaline diet. Two problems with this: 1. There are a number of charts on the Net as to which foods alkalize your body, and they don't all match up, so who knows. 2. Without grain (I'm also a vegetarian), I find it very had to get enough calories. There's also a book called The Lyme Solution who offers up its Bible of foods, and I think some people refer to a Dr. J who has his own version of The Truth. Good luck sorting it all out!

Most everyone says exercise (if you can) is great, circulation is very important. Definitely if you can, Just Do It.

Yes, you may be on whatever treatment (antibiotics or herbal meds, or both) for a while. Settle in for a bumpy ride! Forums like this are a great place to learn, and there may be a support group near you as well.

It sounds like you are starting relatively early in your illness; many of us were sick for years before getting a correct diagnosis and treatment, so hopefully you'll be happy in your running shoes before you know it! Keep posting and asking questions, and you'll figure it out in time.

Thanks for the input! (: