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Posted 7/21/2014 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone-

I was wondering if anyone had experienced a sudden/large influx of new moles with their lyme or treatment. I find new moles popping up all of the time, even in places that do not see the sun. Many of these moles have the warning signs of dangerous moles: dark, mis-shapen, unevenly colored... I am very nervous. I went to a dermatologist who said we will watch them but 1. my memory is shot so I am not a reliable source as to if they are growing/changing and 2. after what I have been through with lyme, I am not looking to take any chances with my health.

Has anyone had this experience? Does anyone know of a LL Dermatologist in the Boston area?

Not that it needs to be said but I am so frustrated with my health. I am holding onto my job by a string, have huge candida issues, and am just consumed by depression and worry. I appreciate any words of advice.

Thank you!
Posted 7/21/2014 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lymie lou:

One day I noticed all these dark spots on my legs that weren't there pre-lyme. They may be moles, but they're not raised, just small dark brown , almost black. I already have lots of moles, but these ones are darker, and none of them are raised.

I have not had them looked at - I just have so many things that have taken priority - it's on the list, but quite far down...lol.
Posted 7/21/2014 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
I have experienced this too! Actually lots of my moles that had faded over the years came back during Lyme. And I don't get much sun light either!

I thought it was because of a side effect of the minocycline I was taking because I was on a 200 mg per day dose of that can cause spots on the skin.

What medications are you taking for your treatment?
Posted 7/21/2014 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lymie Lou,
Can you just schedule a check up with your Dermatologist every 3 to 6 months? You can take pictures of your moles each month or more frequent if you feel the need to help you keep track of what they are looking like - although be sure to put a ruler, a coin, or something in the picture with the mole so that you can see how large it is in comparison.

about the Candida - if you increase your probiotics (or add in more - I like kefir), and used the Candida diet, you might have more luck in getting it under control. I liked the way this page explains the diet: altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/candidadiet.htm
Posted 8/4/2014 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All! Thank you for the replies, sorry it took me so long to respond. @LymePickle, I am on Minocycline, so maybe that has something to do with it! They have popped up on my scalp (right at my hairline), in between my toes, definitely not sun dependent... arghh so frustrating. I did email my LLMD and ask to get off the Minocycline. @Girlie, I know, it is hard to address everything with so many symptoms!

Thank you for the support @lymentheCuckoonut. I constantly wonder how things got so crazy. Your passenger analogy is spot on. I feel like I am fooling myself and hurting my health by trying to hold on to my job/old life. I need to just give it up and focus on healing. Tough to make that call though.

@Traveler, that is a great idea. I think I will take the pictures. And I know, I need to get my diet under control. I will definitely check out the link. Thanks :)
Posted 8/4/2014 12:50 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, I was just wondering about this recently, it seemed to me I have more moles than a year ago, some miss shaped but I thought it was just cause I was getting older, never thought ig might be lyme related. Is there any articles, documentation regarding more moles and lyme?
Posted 8/4/2014 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for posting this. I was wondering why I was getting more growths, not just moles. I get flat, rough, skin toned growths too. I thought it was just me.
Posted 8/4/2014 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
And the question is: do any of these skin growths go away after successful treatment?
I have other weird skin things besides new moles, too. Little rough spots, some little red bumps here and there.
Posted 8/4/2014 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thuja homeopathic tincture applied topically to the moles, and taking Thuja homeopathic pellets under your tongue daily will make them fade. Works on warts, too.
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