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Posted 6/25/2014 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
I'm finding so many differences of opinions on whether Lyme can be transmitted via saliva.
The CDC says no- but they also say it is not transmitted sexually while some say it is.
I am a single dad- my daughter comes home from college every weekend to live with me.
Do I have to worry about silverware/dishes/drinking glasses? I am boiling my silverware
and drinking glasses every meal I use these utensils...but is that really necessary?
I don't want to be paranoid- but I don't want to take any chances giving it to my
child. Simple fact is- you wash your dishes with a sponge that touches your plate-
so could that pass it to her? We don't have a dishwasher due to having a septic.
Ideas thoughts opinions please!
Posted 6/25/2014 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
I don't think boiling water is necessary. Regular hot water (105-110) for washing dishes is fine. Lyme can't stand heat- it would die at that temperature anyway. If you are extra concerned get an antibacterial dish soap.

I do believe if lyme could be easily and I stress 'easily' transmitted via saliva EVERYONE and their mom would have it. Not that it isn't possible. But I think you have taken enough steps to not worry about it.
Posted 6/25/2014 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Opusgirl. You're very kind and caring.
Posted 6/25/2014 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Opugirl. You could leave them soaking in hot water if that would ease your mind more and use a dishcloth instead of a sponge since they would dry out faster. My whole family would have Lyme if it was easily spread by saliva, so I think you're ok and can relax.

I use a dish soap made by Bio Kleen that has grape seed extract in it. I've added GSE to other cleaners.

So just enjoy your daughter when she's home. I have 1 in college too and she's home for the summer for the first time since she started 3 years ago. She's working full time, so I don't see her much, but I do see her every day.
Posted 6/25/2014 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Garden Peace. I do have Grapeseed Extract at home and it's a great idea to mix some into my dish wash liquid- I use 7th generation brand. It's so hard to deal with Lyme when one lives alone. My daughter is only home on Friday night through Monday mornings. I try not to burden her with my Lyme problems- but I also don't feel she understands/comprehends how much it impacts day to day life. She even told me she thinks it's all in my head- and to keep the peace I did not get angry- but did tell her that no one can really know what it's like unless they experience it- and I told her I hope she never does.
Posted 6/25/2014 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
That's what I've told my healthy daughter. She has never told me it's all in my head...yet. I hope she never does get it, because I think it will hit her harder than it did my other daughter, since she has gone away from the diet I raised her on, although she didn't let go of all of it. I'm getting some good meals down her while she's home for the summer and she's not complaining about them.

I'm sorry you have to go through your Lyme battle alone. I can understand how it's hard on you. I'm glad you found us so you have more contact with people. There are a bunch of good folks on here.
Posted 6/25/2014 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thank You Garden! Just a quick question: Have you heard of using GSE for Lyme? The bottle says it can be taken daily diluted of course. It tastes awful! Just wondering....
Posted 6/26/2014 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
I think people's opinion will change on lyme the more we voice it - a lot of my family members didn't understand at first and it was hard. And now my family tells me all the time..."so and so at my church has been really ill for almost a year and they just found out it was lyme and told me how hard it is to get diagnosed and I told them about you!"

I know it also really helps for that person to have other people like my mom go up to them and say "I'm so sorry, my daughter went through that last year and I know how hard it is." I'm sure no matter who you are or how understanding your family, it makes such a difference when you can hear someone who genuinely understands how rough it can be.

I'm sure your daughter will catch up. ;) lol - hopefully with the rest of the world.
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