Joining the 'ranks' here again - back in treatment.

Well, I had an appt with my doc yesterday and got bad news. Because my healing isn't progressing, she thinks I have likely been reinfected with Lyme disease. She's not really Lyme literate, although she does know some.

The reason I believe it's very likely then? Because I thought I was being paranoid thinking that I could have been infected again for the last two months. I don't have overwhelming symptoms - but little niggling ones - and the fatigue is most definitely creeping back in. So maybe a little paranoia is good for me???? I should have listened to myself.

Bummer. Had my temper tantrum yesterday over this whole thing and I'm ready to get down to business today - I think. I've restarted what worked for me last time (Chronic Tonic), and I've added in Astragalus and building slowly. Buhner states that Astragalus is good for early to mid Lyme as it raises the parts of the immune system that fight Lyme.

I'm not convinced that any of the current testing can tell the difference between a reinfection or a reactivation of an old infection, so I'm moving slowly with treatments aimed at a new infection because I had two really good years, then started having issues with thyroid, adrenal and a few other things. I had two really good years after using the Chronic Tonic, so that's my first choice. If it doesn't help after 2 or 3 months, I'll have to re-evaluate then.

So now I've got the bad news off my chest.

The good news? I'm off the elimination diet- although I still have to stay away from starchy grains and veggies/potatoes, sugar (an always for me due to intestinal issues), and MSG. This I can do. I have to keep things rotating through my diet, never having very many servings of many foods more than once or twice a week. I can also start the lemon water again, now that I can have lemon!

My doc believes me. For me this is huge! This is one of the very few in the many that I've seen over the years that actually believes that I'm having legitimate issues.

And yes, right after I post this, I will be changing my signature line to reflect that I'm back in treatment. I had to get this posted first so that I didn't chicken out.

So were you bit again or is this just a relapse?

Oh Trav,

I am truly sorry,how disappointing for you

I can relate to this terrible feeling of "are the buggars back again" OR " is this a new colony" OR "Is this still the after effects of the disease"

I still have days when I think my Bart is still alive and kicking,but my symptoms always kick in when I've completely overdone it.............I'm not very sensible.

Cutting down trees,mowing 5 lawns and then taking my dogs for a 2 hour walk,then I wonder why I'm in pain.

You will overcome this setback because you're brave and determined and stubborn,the perfect character traits for beating the buggars

And your humour will save you from whatever life throws at you.

Your Tickled

Oh no! I'm so sorry, Trav!

I'm super disappointed for you!

I'm sorry Trav. I know how you feel since I'm in the same boat, but still stronger than last time I was so ill. I hope you will have a speedy recovery.

Sorry to hear about your diagnoses. On the bright side. You are so much more knowledgeable this time around. You don't have to go through the guessing game.

Thank you so much for your thoughts, everyone!! I knew I'd be in good company again!

I am as certain as anyone could be that this is a new infection - I've had plenty of mosquitoes bite me and have had three ticks attach this year - not to mention a run in with some fleas. In fact, I'm counting on it being a new infection. I've started Buhner's recommendation to use Astragalus for new tick bites and my old rusty, trusty "Chronic Tonic" that healed me the first time.

I had two really good years after completing my Lyme treatment with the Chronic Tonic the first time, so I'm counting on it to work it's "magic" this time too. It'll be both confirmation that I have Lyme again and treatment all rolled into one!

I was healed the first time though- after being undiagnosed for a minimum of 40 years. So I agree, this time I know the 'road' and it should be at least less guessing!!

sorry you have to go through this again! I bet you're right about it being a new infection, since you've had a few ticks on you. It just really seems that unfortunately this bacteria is growing/spreading (however you would say it) out there in nature a lot, and I wouldn't be surprised if most ticks carry the bacteria now.
I think of what Dr. Burranscano said in an interview online, that ticks are like "dirty needles" of bacteria.

But, the good news is…like you said, you know what to do now! and, you know that you can get over this! hope you're feeling better fast!

Oh my - I just reread some of these posts- - thank you for all the kind words everyone. I do try to be helpful....

And MississippiJane - you are one of my friends too!!!

Yes, Garden Peace, like you, I am stronger than when I started treatment last time. A much better place to start from!

Thanks Breaking Free- and to you as well:

You, Can, Do, This, and it will be swift and sure! Speaking the beauty of your healing!

Oh no I hate to hear that. Sending you hugs and healing vibes. You got this!

Thank you, Windypetunia and Delmar!!

Yes, I will beat this round of Lyme too!!! Heck! My dog has gone through Lyme twice - maybe I wanted to be more like him?? LOL!

Traveler,

I am very sorry to hear of your "back in treatment". I reckon that your vast experience will help to insure that your treatment will be relatively brief this time around. At any rate, I will be rooting for you!!!

Don