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Posted 6/29/2014 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
I keep seeing all the groups that I'm a member of posting things in regards to Lyme being an STD now. Of course, I know there hasn't been a definite answer but it seems to me that its becoming more likely that it is an STD. That being said my health is my number on priority to get well and heal but one day I hope to have a husband and I hope to have babies. It just seems like the chances of that happening keep getting a bit slimmer now with Lymie being a part of my life (I wouldn't want him or an innocent child to live with this). Again, not something I am looking for tomorrow but it's kind of discouraging as a 29 year old who has always dreamt of being a wife/mom-hopefully there would be a guy who could look beyond it but if it could have an impact on him I could see how I would be overlooked.

Not being depressing here just venting and stating information I've been seeing (which I know has been posted on here periodically).
Posted 6/30/2014 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
If you get treated and get well you can still get married and have children. If you are too scared to get pregnant for the sake of the child, bc you worry you still have it to some degree, you can always adopt.
There was a success story on here not long ago from a woman who was treated for 1.5 years on abx and just gave birth to a perfectly healthy baby. There's definitely hope!
It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you're sick, but there is light. Just try to focus on getting better. If you worry about all this stuff you will only stress yourself out and we all know what stress does to those of us with Lyme.

There is hope. Get well - you'll see.
Hugs!
Posted 6/30/2014 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
if you get rid of the active lyme in your system, my doctor reassured me that you can have healthy babies and you won't transmit anything to your partner. You will get thru this!! One thing you have going for you that puts you ahead of most - you are young!! this will help you recover faster, you have to have faith!! =)
Posted 6/30/2014 8:13 AM (GMT 0)
My heart goes out to you - I do have a husband so my situation is tricky. He decided that come what may, nothing was going to change - we would french kiss as we had before, embrace as we had before and make love as we had before - no condoms, no worries. He won't let Lyme come between us - I hope you find a man who feels the same way about you and your illness. Don't forget, like most STDs it is much easier for a woman to catch it from a man than for a woman to infect a man. Good luck and try to remain possitive...If only I could follow my own advice....lol
Posted 6/30/2014 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
I was told that Dr. Horowitz's book addresses pregnancy and that it is possible! But I'm in the same boat as you, only I'm 31. Adoption has always been on the table for us too. Having Lyme actually makes me want to be pregnant a little more (beat the odds and all). But I agree and relate to you a lot original poster.

There was an interesting article that came out in Mens Health last month about how Lyme can be sexually transmitted. Although that's not quite the advice that will be given by doctors since it's not solid yet. But given that the bacteria looks like syphilis and has been shown to have similar attributes it would not shock me. The bacteria looks similar under a microscope. Syphilis is known for causing dementia. There was a study shown on "Under Our Skin" about how 7 out of 10 brains with Lyme also had alzheimers. This is some potentially scary bacteria and yet it isn't given too much of the medical attention it deserves.
Posted 6/30/2014 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
7 out of 10 brains with Alzheimers listed as cause of death had Lyme in their brain.... With no Lyme diagnosis.
Posted 6/30/2014 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
You all are so nice to respond. Thanks for giving me encouragement. I think it's been on my mind lately because I've been in contact with a guy I had only been dating like 2.5 months when this sickness sprung up on me. He was very caring, supportive and beyond what I could imagine but I felt like a burden since he's really active and I went from active on his level to lame and in bed. I have Dr. H's book but haven't gotten to the pregnancy part yet, may have to skip to it!
Posted 7/1/2014 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
It's a tough burden to carry - I'm 26 and with the man I plan to marry and I do worry about this a lot. It's especially tough because of the nature of this whole thing - we find out we have a debilitating disease first, openly admit it to the world and THEN we find out it might be an STD? ...talk about awkward.

All pregnant moms have the responsibility of what they pass on to their children - I like to use it as motivation instead of letting the fear and worry get to me. Think of it as just one more reason to put your all into your health, if not for you, for your future children, so you'll be passing on all sorts of good stuff instead of the bad. And if it helps, people are more understanding than you'd think about the whole "lyme might be sexually transmitted" thing. At least the good ones!

I do think it's important for anyone at risk of contracting lyme from a partner to both pay attention and be prepared - I've heard astragalus is a good herb to take regularly for lyme prevention, and it's relatively inexpensive and a pretty good tonic herb as a side benefit. I often think it's a good thing for anyone at risk to take just in case!
Posted 7/1/2014 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
At this point who knows what to think? I've read it can be transmitted sexually. Through a tick. Through a mosquito or other bugs. WHO KNOWS?

And don't be ashamed. I'm learning more and more that unless you keep up with the latest on Lyme most people won't associate the two. I found out less than a week ago and I'm already so educated and a little freaked out over this new found knowledge. Most people think you take doxy and it goes away in a month
Posted 7/1/2014 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Actually, there have been a couple of studies that have been done showing that Lyme is in those type of body fluids, so why can't it create an active infection in the partner? Of course it can!

As for having babies, not everyone with Lyme passes it to their children - even if it's still active and untreated. I have two children that are now adults that I had while undiagnosed, and have been married (more than once) and even my current husband (married 14 1/2 years now) has never shown any signs of these infections. Had these studies been done before I married my current hubby, I likely wouldn't have ever married him for fear of passing it to him - but we didn't know and he hasn't ever shown signs of any of these infections - believe me, I watch!! LOL!

So don't let having Lyme disease completely derail your plans!! There is no reason for you to not see this person and see if a good relationship can develop! Just be careful until you are healed!!
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