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Posted 11/15/2013 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
can lymes disease afect the stomach??? i have problems with my stomach that is not goin away and my friend with lymes disease says it could be a sympton.

i have no idea what im doin, plz help!!!
Posted 11/15/2013 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jack,
Welcome to our community! I'm sure you would find that we have quite a bit of information in our "New to Lyme? Start here!" thread that sits at the top of the forum.

Yes, Lyme disease can affect your stomach - all parts of it and most of it's functioning too. Lyme disease can affect any part or all of your body, including your brain and bones.

Have you been diagnosed with Lyme or do you have so many of the symptoms that it's being assumed that you have Lyme?

Why don't you tell us a bit about yourself and see if we can help you?
Posted 11/15/2013 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
thank you for welcoming me. how friendly. i read the thread @ the top - to much info. i have headaches sometimes. my friend says he dos to. im scared cuz hes so sick!!! i just want to feel good.
Posted 11/15/2013 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
It can be very scary when we don't understand what's happening to our body.

Can you tell me why you think you have Lyme disease? There are many causes of stomach issues and headaches.

Headaches can also be part of the symptoms of this disease if you have it. Did you have a look at the symptom lists in the "New to Lyme?" thread?

Are you seeing a doctor about this yet? If so, what kind of a doctor -Primary care, Infectious Disease, Rheumatologist or other? You will need to see a doctor to get treated so that you don't get real sick.

How long do you suspect you have been infected? If you are unsure, how long ago did you start to experience symptoms?

You can choose to treat these infections with abx (antibiotics) or with natural medicine, the choice is yours. Do you have a preference?

Once you decide how you want to treat these infections, then we can help you find a specialist that has gone through special training in treating these infections. They are not like most infections, they are quite complicated and complex.
Posted 11/15/2013 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
my friend thinks i could have lymes disease bc he read a lot of people hav it but dont know it and i hav a forest behind my house and my dog has lymes. i believe i could have it. i dont like doctors, they prick your finger. it hurts. the last time i went to a doctor is when i played basketball in hs. thank you!!!
Posted 11/16/2013 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome JackBauer. Besides having headaches do you have any other symptoms?

Patty
Posted 11/16/2013 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jack,

Stomach problems can be caused by a lot of different things. Something many find helpful is to avoid foods containing artificial ingredients (such as aspartame, artificial preservatives, food coloring, etc.).

Another thing many find helpful is avoiding gluten (wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and sometimes oats) and/or dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.).

There are a lot of good substitutes for these ingredients. More and more food manufacturers are offering gluten-free and/or dairy free options to common packaged foods (such as pizza, etc.).
Posted 11/16/2013 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
i had rashes sometimes and nose bleeds other times. i dont know if thats lymes or not. i work late a lot and come home really late so i usually eat something quick. i made an appointment to see the doctor cuz i need HELP!!!
Posted 11/30/2013 2:08 PM (GMT 0)
I have pretty major reflux/stomach issues as well as lyme & mold illness. It's an ongoing battle for me, flaring then calming....can't seem to get a complete handle on it. Not sure if these issues are due to lyme or mold illness or neither but it's a major issue for me. Wish you well. You're not alone.
Posted 11/30/2013 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
yo i went to the docter and he said i have could hav lymes or anxiety!!! what do u guys think i have??? i am not taking antibiotcs like my friend ricky cuz he is so sick. i dont think my stomach could take it anymore!!!
Posted Yesterday 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
I have stomach problems too, was on everything under the sun for acid reflux but it's time to get away from that nasty stuff. Now I take

DGL Ultra extra strength (German chocolate) 1 tablet 3 times a day each day.
Mastica Chios (Gum Mastic) 2 capsules twice a day.
And I just started taking Heartburn Free- 1 every other day till you finish the 10 softgels.
Below is what I buy, I can get them at amazon cheaper than our local stores.

http://www.amazon.com/Heartburn-Free-ROH10%C2%AE-10-Softgels/dp/B000168V4K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385933293&sr=8-1&keywords=heartburn+free

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IAEIXG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=193UFHWKBZOHJ&coliid=I3654V6E980HE

http://www.amazon.com/Enzymatic-Therapy-Chocolate-Chewable-Tablets/dp/B00014E1GY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Posted Yesterday 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
Ginger root can also help a lot of different stomach issues. I still take a lot of ginger root capsules as it also helps with inflammation when combined with turmeric and other herbs. A very good multipurpose herb!!
Posted Today 11:51 AM (GMT 0)
70% of my symptoms are in my stomach and gut. Yes it is a huge part of lyme in some people, and for me it is a big big big symptom. I have chronic gastritis, ibs or so they say, and many many food allergies that I have never had before in my life. It sucks. LYME can infect your intestinal tract and wreak havoc.
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