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Posted 9/5/2014 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hey new to the lyme world
Symptoms started in May and fastly progressed

I have started doxy but I am very scared

My most troubling system is depression which came
Out of no where and was my very first symptom along with
Insomnia and anxiety. I don't have posistive test results yet
But I'm 99 percent sure I have it

Since may I have develops all of the above symptoms
Along with loosing 40 pound, I developed POTS

I have been healthy my entire life up until may I am 21 years old

The depression feels like numbess I can't enjoy a single aspect of anything. Along with that I now have low testosterone levels


Please any advice ???? Thank you
Posted 9/5/2014 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lymetime,
Sorry to hear about your troubles. What other symptoms do you have?
Low testosterone could be the sole reason for the symptoms you've listed, especially at your age. However, even if the symptoms are only due to low-t you'd still need to figure out the reason why your levels are so low. At your age, and I am just guessing here, your t levels should be over 500 at least. There could be a number of reasons for low-t, and one of them could be Lyme or an associated illness, or it could be other meds you are on, or something else entirely.
If you suspect Lyme Disease I would start at the "New to Lyme?..." thread at the top of the forum. Lots of awesome info there.
What does your dr think? Is he Lyme literate or has he referred you to another dr?
Posted 9/5/2014 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hello jeffissick.
My symptoma are off balance feeling while walking. Comes and goes
My testosterone was 260
Insomnia anxiety.
Joint paint moderate
Depression
Irritable
Pots
Tingling in my feet When this all started my lyme test only showed igg41 poistive.
Posted 9/5/2014 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
Jeffissick? I also took t shots for 2 months with no relief
My short term memory is gone, loss of appetite and muscle twiches
Posted 9/5/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
Lymetime - you certainly have enough symptoms to suspect lyme disease.
I, too had bouts of depression, anxiety and insomnia early on in my symptoms. I also lost 13 pounds in about 6 weeks. - my muscles were flabby almost instantly. Muscle twitches I had, too - all over...I now have the pots, short term memory loss, as well.
I don't have low testosterone...but I'm female..
If I were you I would get an Igenex test done - just the Western Blot for $200.00 and find a Lyme Literate MD as soon as possible. The earlier you treat (if it's Lyme disease), the better.

Keep posting here - it is a wonderful support system.
Posted 9/5/2014 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
Girlie does the depression go away. It's been here since I been sick since may, it's emtional numbess.

I am seeing dr R in nyc this comming week

It feels as if it's in my brain I can't enjoy anything
Posted 9/5/2014 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
Well if the T shots didn't do anything then its definitely not low-T.
I agree with Girlie about the WB test so it is good you already have an LLMD appointment.
As far as the depression thing goes, its a tough call as it is different for all. Mine has actually improved slightly while on doxy, but I caught this thing relatively early.
Hang in there. Hopefully the LLMD will get you on some treatment that works for you.
Posted 9/5/2014 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
I feel hopeless and feel like I'll never feel the same
Posted 9/5/2014 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Lymetime - I had bouts of depression during the day...it wasn't continual, but it would just hit me out of nowhere - and bad - I cried three times at work...how embarrassing...I had to stop working - not just because of that...but too many disturbing symptoms. A few times when i was at my worse - I told my husband that I felt like I was losing my mind...
That was last August/September.
It actually started to get better around Jan/Feb of this year...but I wasn't in treatment yet. I was doing things though to supplement my adrenals...taking adrenal support - things like Rhodiola, Ashwaganda, Cordyceps are good for that.
Or maybe my immune system kicked in and started to beat down the lyme critters...I don't really know...
I am in treatment now...but I still have trouble on most days...I'm not the person I used to be yet...but I just started treatment in July.
Don't worry...things will get better. The good news is you know what you have and there is treatment.
Try to take care of yourself - be kind to yourself...and start saying positive things - doesn't have to be out loud...but I keep saying to myself..."I am getting better...I am healing.." I also thank God for helping me heal. And, I close my eyes and picture myself healthy - playing tennis, running. It sounds "out there"...but I find it works on my mood...and your mood is very important for healing. It will slowly get better over time...but be patient...there will be ups and downs.
Posted 9/5/2014 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you girlie
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